"I will take some spanners, I read from the Gumball report, C. Morgan had some issues with the exhaust manifold."
MMC did a fix on this and there is a locking clip on the manifold bolts that really should stop that problem from ever reoccurring. I'm carrying a full toolkit as well as duct tape and electrical tape. Inner tube and patches are great and you will need the full kit to remove the front fender so that the wheel can come off! The supplied wheel wrench is on the small side and you will do damage to yourself as well as the car in using it. There is no jack so prepare to improvise. I wish to add that there is really not much you can do on the side of the road if it breaks. Learned this one the hard way. Be very friendly with the tow driver as this baby has to be hauled!
One small analog tire pressure gauge would be a very good idea to add. A few pounds up or down really changes the way it drives. You will have a built-in voltmeter in the dash that will let you know if the regulator is not cutting it. An invaluable resource.
Oil can be purchased on the road but for a long trip like you are planning, an oil filter would be a great thing to have on hand. Especially for a break-in run. The Harley-Davidson replacement part number that ends in "99-A" is the one. Choice of black or chrome. Motorcycle shops will have this one. hopefully. Don't assume. I buy them in three's.
This car has been a joy as well as having its dose of head scratching learning curves.
