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General Category => Members Cars => Topic started by: deks on April 29, 2026, 06:46:26 PM

Title: HPE INCOMING
Post by: deks on April 29, 2026, 06:46:26 PM
So Simplydelboy posted about selling one of his Lancia's a few weeks back right after I left a hefty bid on a Rover SD1(I need a classic I can use now not a project that I currently have. So my bid on that was unsuccessful so I immediately contacted Derek to view his HPE. I would have done this at the time had i not just put a bid on the above as the Lancia fits my criteria. So went to see it 12/04 but was aware of a small water leak that Derek insisted on rectifying first and today he has advised all sorted. So ive now paid for the HPE and in the process of having it transported to me (cam belt hasn't been done in 13 years so not risking the drive up the A1) thats on my list to do and will now get the bits ordered.   car should be here swiftly as soon as transport can fit it in just in time for show season
Title: Re: HPE INCOMING
Post by: Nigel on April 29, 2026, 09:41:46 PM
Looks lovely Steve, well done.
And a fitting reg as well!

I think this was displayed at the nec a few years ago.

Nigel
Title: Re: HPE INCOMING
Post by: deks on April 29, 2026, 09:47:13 PM
Looks lovely Steve, well done.
And a fitting reg as well!

I think this was displayed at the nec a few years ago.

Nigel

it does seem to be a recognised car. as for displaying at NEC I will be putting her forward for next years restoration show
Title: Re: HPE INCOMING
Post by: kbetas on April 30, 2026, 09:07:34 AM
Welcome to the relatively small HPE owners club!. Car looks very nice in Silver. It might be worth changing the thermostat as well, they do seem to become unreliable if left sitting around for a long time.

Kevin