HPE INCOMING

[deks]

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

[Nigel]

Looks lovely Steve, well done.
And a fitting reg as well!

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

Nigel

[deks]

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

[kbetas]

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

[Clifford]

Looks lovely. My first Lancia was an HPE and would have another if I had the space!

[deks]

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

I'll check though I am sure Derek was on top of anything needing doing. I had to wait a week for him to sort a small leak that he wouldn't let me buy the car with.

[simplydelboy]

Hi all, yes the thermostat was replaced last year and radiator recored. Steve's transport is collecting the car on Tuesday and I will be very sad to see it go, it's a great car. Yes the car was on the NEC stand I think in 2014. Good luck with it Steve and thanks for making the sale so straight forward.

[deks]

Hi all, yes the thermostat was replaced last year and radiator recored. Steve's transport is collecting the car on Tuesday and I will be very sad to see it go, it's a great car. Yes the car was on the NEC stand I think in 2014. Good luck with it Steve and thanks for making the sale so straight forward.

Thanks Derek for filling in some unknown info.
Pleasure to meet you and deal with such a gent.

Steve

[deks]

Long wait today for the car to arrive and thank you to Derek for being patient with the transport guy who was delayed on earlier jobs. 
As with all classics already cars a few jobs I need to attend to but she’s is a beaut that has been well cared for by its previous owner and I am looking forward to owning her for a very long time and enjoying her in the summer

[Nigel]

Wishing you many miles of joy Steve!
Hope to meet you and the car sometime soon.

I suggest liberal rustproofing everywhere even if it's been done already. Especially
at the door and side top areas, and sills/inner sills.
I guess, given the previous owner, that all servicing is up to date. I have a 'rule'
that I change oil and filter every 2/3k miles or so.

Happy days, Nigel

[deks]

Wishing you many miles of joy Steve!
Hope to meet you and the car sometime soon.

I suggest liberal rustproofing everywhere even if it's been done already. Especially
at the door and side top areas, and sills/inner sills.
I guess, given the previous owner, that all servicing is up to date. I have a 'rule'
that I change oil and filter every 2/3k miles or so.

Happy days, Nigel

Thanks for advice 
Camelot requires changing and is on its way. I have also order oil and filter as a precaution. I will inspect the paperwork tomorrow and decide whether it needs doing now or later . She's not had much use over the last year or so due to owner being unwell I think so I expect somethings to suffer as a consequence such as I think i have a sticky caliber I could feel it pulling as I backed in the garage. may just want a clean up and I am not bothered by it at all. All part of classic ownership but I do want to check it out before embarking on any lengthy journey.