History 1

A History of the B3 Trikes
1966/7. Rugeley, Staffs. First conceived as road usable version of Racing Morgan BUS 83, but only a few basic sketches and specs. 1973/4. Started building 1200cc Straight 8 engine with 2 coupled Reliant Regal 600cc engines, (similar to early Bugatti), but with power o/p in the centre by chain to motor cycle clutch, and with the gearbox alongside the rear of the engine. Abandoned due to moving house / garage. 1975. Caerleon, Gwent. BUS 83 sold. First serious drgs - Body & Chassis outlines. 1976/9. Courtney St, Newport. Built Boat Tailed F4 Morgan special AOE 458. Replacement Morgan gearbox with Morris 1000 gear cluster designed, made and installed in F4. Feb 1980. Serious design work, with assistance from Dave Hodgson, and Tony Smith, of B3 front suspension, chassis, engine, gearbox and final drive. Patterns for chassis and torque tube lugs made, castings obtained, and machined. 1981/2. Rolling chassis made, with Anglia 105E engine /gearbox, Lotus Plus 2 hubs and wheels. First body mock up made with cardboard & masking tape over welding rod formers. Shape good enough to proceed to wooden formers and hardboard skin. Outlines OK, but shape too hard. Body sections modified several times. Laurie Weeks sees bodywork plug on Rolling Chassis and says, Must have one, but initially told no! Jan/March 1983. Chassis modified for Escort gearbox, and finished ready for GRP bodywork. Wing mould made. (First ever GRP by RJB). More conversations with Laurie Weeks, agreed to build one replica. April / May: G.R.P. moulds for bonnet & body made by RJB, Tony Smith and Steve Absolon Agreement with Laurie Weeks for his Light Car & Cyclecar Restoration Co. to build B3s under licence. Design for pre production prototype with more ground clearance and fewer specially made parts started.
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June/Sept: G.R.P. Bonnet and Body outer shell made. Steel body frame and footwell, G.R.P. interior, floor, and dashboard designed, made, and fitted. Oct / Feb 84: First full assembly, braking system, wiring harness, & cooling system made and fitted. March 1984: First trial runs at Black Clawson International carpark. 105E engine, 14 x 4 MG B wheels, Cross ply tyres all round. No upholstery, nothing at all painted. Very satisfactory first test, all those present, (RJB, Tony Smith, Steve Griffiths, Steve Absolon, and Mark Smith) tried car, with only two problems, the front springs were too soft, and the key sheared in the bevel box O/P shaft. Set of chassis pressings & castings for D. Hodgson B3 8402 April / September: New uprated springs were ordered, and a new bevel box output shaft made from EN24t with double keys. The Trike was then taken completely apart, and finished - i.e. shot blasted, etch primer, polyester undercoat, and ICI 2K FIAT Maroon topcoat on painted parts, and Chrome plating of all front suspension pieces. New 15 x 4 48 spoke front wheels with 145 SR15 Firestone tyres, a 145 SR14 Firestone rear tyre, the Light Battleship Grey leather upholstery, and the tuned 1300cc Cortina Mk2 Pre Crossflow engine were fitted. October: Chassis B3 8503 ordered from Star Engineering by L. Weeks Body moulds delivered to L.C. &C.R.Co at Hartlebury. New, purpose designed, King Posts giving 1 extra ground clearance ordered by L. Weeks. November: B3 8301-registered AYX 428, passed M. 0. T. and taxed, then used as much as possible to run in, when weather permitted. 1st Jan 1985: 8301 taken to VSCC Verzons pub meeting, despite 3500 rev limit, (still running in), looses Lotus Cortina support car through the lanes, but broke chain at half link. Trike taken from Verzons to L.C. &C.R. Co. workshops by L. Weeks, ready for road test by KIT CAR Magazine. Feb/March: 8301 Road tested by The CLASSIC MOTOR CYCLE and KITCARS & SPECIALS magazines. Chassis: B3 8503 delivered to L. Weeks, with suspension parts, to be painted and plated ready for the Kenilworth NAC show. Escort GT Close Ratio gear cluster fitted to 8301 to improve acceleration. March: 8301 taken to VMCC Mallory Park test day with Dave Hodgson driving. After adjusting tyre pressures, very competitive times, D. H. well pleased, and no chain problems. Decide to enter VOC Cadwell Park meeting. April: First Road Test of 8301 in KIT CAR magazine, very complimentary Possesses both the speed and handling to out perform some very sophisticated competition. Lots of enquiries, one of which eventually became an order (Bob Raikes in 1992!). 8301 now fully run in, and breaking the final
drive chain at the half link when driven hard. Chassis B3 8503 was powder coated Esso Blue & the chrome plated suspension fitted ready for Kenilworth NAC show, but new king posts not ready. Arrive at show with 8301 on new, hydraulic raised / lowered trailer, behind Steve Griffiths Dodge Pick Up (more interest from KIT CAR magazine) stand at show attracted lots of interest, resulting in an order years later (Harry Sales in 1987). May: Back to back road tests of 8301 and Triking in KIT CARS & SPECIALS, B3...more usable. Road test and report on VMCC Mallory Park test day in The CLASSIC MOTOR CYCLE, both very positive All the panache you would expect from a sports motorcycle. Colour picture on whole rear cover. 8301 exhibited at Classic & Sportscar show at N. E. C. with more interest.
8301 driven from Newport to Cadwell in 3 hours for Dave Hodgson to race in Vincent Owners Club Cadwell Park race meeting. Unplaced in first race, (learning circuit, 5th in second, leading the third until the chain broke the half link at the hairpin with 2 laps remaining. DH, RJB, & L. W. all Gutted!! June: Discussions with L. Weeks regarding future, with regard to chain problems on 8301, non arrival of new king posts for 8503, and costs of manufacturing current design. July 13 : MTWC Sprint at Long Marston. RJB in 8301 (17.59s @ 78mph) [Very rewarding day, although beaten by the Racing Morgans of Bill Tuer, Greg Bibby, and Dave Shotton, 2nd fastest Road Legal to Tony Diveys Triking (with a higher terminal speed) was very satisfactory]. August: New Rear Suspension and Transmission designed to resolve the half link and other problems on 8301. A 2.5 dia. single trailing arm, pivoted on needle roller bearings, with rising rate adjustable length pull rod linkage onto an inboard adjustable spring / damper unit, and a new Bevel Box housing, Crown Wheel Carrier, & Rear Brake Drum were designed, and patterns made. The chain drive was changed to 33t Morgan sprocket on the Bevel Box, and a 39t specially made sprocket on the new 7 x 1 Brake drum, fitted to a Morgan 4/4 front hub. The fabricated sheet steel torque tube was changed to 2 pieces, to access the prop shaft, which was of the Metalastic type to absorb shock loads. September: 8604 started for L. Weeks, using as many parts as possible from 8503, i.e. front suspension, hubs, stub axles, king posts, steering rack, body shell & bonnet. October: after much correspondence with DVLA, 8301 was re registered BSV 526. Road Test SPORTS CAR Monthly very enthusiastic. ... No doubting the sheer unadulterated fun that it provides December: 8301 rear suspension and Transmission remade using a Bond Bug banjo casing & 3.55:1 CWP, new purpose made side plates, and the new
design crown wheel carrier. The swinging arm from 8503 was modified, and a Morgan 39t 8 brake drum / sprocket fitted to the special hub made for 8503. A rising rate adjustable length pull rod linkage onto an inboard adjustable spring / damper unit, similar to the new design, but amended to avoid remaking the chassis was fitted. Adrian Paffey wrote first Build Manual. 1986 January: Order for 8503 King Posts cancelled, and re-designed as fabrications. (flame cut from EN8, then machined to drawing by King Precision). March: 8605 started by Adrian Paffey as Self Build project The Ultimate Kit Car - chassis a set of pressings, and the body paper templates, Rolls of CSM, and use of the Moulds and jigs! (Neil Harrison in fact made all G.R.P. for Adrian.) May: RJB & Steve Griffiths attended Kenilworth NAC show with 8301 on South Wales Kit Car Club pitch, lots of interest. Top Wheels magazine borrowed trike at the show for an instant road test. June: Road test of 8301 in AUTOCAR. Very good report You might even be tempted to compete, although captions were inaccurate, viz 1600cc & 90 mph. September: RJB & Tony Smith attended 1 st Castle Combe Action Day in 8301 as spectators, were told You should take this in the paddock, its much better than whats in there, so we did, and it was. November: Road test of 8301 in FORD News Rave reviews from specialist press more than justified. December: Ian Hyne, editor of KIT CAR magazine borrows 8301 for extended (2 weeks) road test. 1987 January 1 : RJB in 8301 at VSCC Verzons pub meeting. March: Follow up road test of 8301 in KIT CAR, even more enthusiastic. As an out and out Sportscar with power and handling of the highest order, I cant fault it. May: Attended Kenilworth NAC show with 8301 and 8605 (complete, unpainted rolling chassis, with unfinished body and wings), on S.W.K.C.C. pitch. Met Gregor Gunther, Harry Sales, and Rob Sheldon, among others. June: Attended South Wales Kit Car Show at Newport with 8301 and 8605 (Unpainted, no trim) on S.W.K.C.C. Stand. Usual interest, Ian Hyne (editor of
Kit Car) very complimentary about the new Push Rod Rising Rate front suspension on 8605. Met Colin, Theresa and Suzanne Daly. RJB took Theresa, then Colin for test drive, Adrian Paffey took Suzanne. - Colin ordered car - Standard spec, quick rack, 4 ride height, no trim. July: Road test of 8301 in PERFORMANCE FORD, by Ian Hyne The power, ease of driving, incredible roadholding and handling. First pictures of 8604 in workshop, and of 8605 at South Wales Kit Car Show. August: RJB attended Sandown Park show with 8301. Met up with Harry Sales for test drive - ordered car - basic kit only, with nonstandard body for fitting full width screen and hood. September: Invited to take part in Castle Combe multi test by KITCARS & SPECIALS magazine. RJB brought Colin Daly in 8301, which was then used for the magazine test day, and for 50 + Track demonstrations next day by RJB, Tony Smith and Adrian Paffey at the Castle Combe Action Day. 8604 fully built rolling chassis was a static exhibit, L. Weeks was very impressed with the new transmission. RJB & Adrian Paffey attended Tredegar Park Vintage & Classic Show with 8301 and 8605 (fully finished Rolling Chassis - Esso Blue / chrome suspension) on S.W.K.C.C. pitch. Met Vera and some others. Chassis No. 8706 started for Colin Daly. November: RJB & V attended 1st. Southwest Kit & Sports Car Show at Bristol with 8301 on S.W.K.C.C. stand, and won the Cup for Best Club Car. 1988. 01/01/88 : RJB with 8301 at Verzons, where L. Weeks exchanged 8503 for 8604. KITCARS & SPECIALS multi test published. Not practical, not sensible.. but a great deal of fun. February : 8707 body assembled on chassis 8706 to enable Harry Sales to source full width screen, trim and hood etc. before starting chassis build up. Standard chassis design modified - seat belt tower added, and seat belt mountings redesigned. Jim Nevison ordered 8503, to be modified to current spec., as basic kit. April: 8707 body, bonnet and wings collected by H. Sales. May: Kenilworth NAC show. RJB &V with 8301 on S.W.K.C.C. pitch... 05/05/88 : 4th Gwent Classic Car Club Show at Caldicot Castle. RJB & V with 8301...
23/06/88 : 8301 used as wedding car, married Vera. June - September : RJB in and out of hospital - unable to work for 8 months. June : Cornelius Kloska came to Courtney St hospital 1989 February / April : Workshop, Jigs, and 8706 moved to Llanwern. April : Jim Nevisson cancelled order for 8503, due to redundancy May: Kenilworth NAC show. RJB &V with 8301 on S.W.K.C.C. pitch. June : L. Weeks decided to retire and returned 8604 to RJB unaltered. August : John Davies came for trial run in 8301, placed order despite being advised of at least 12 month waiting list. - full kit, with tan leather trim, chromed suspension parts, and exhaust system. Bodywork would be Black September : Bodywork, wheels, hubs etc. removed from 8604 and chassis sold to H. Sales chassis No. 8707 cancelled. 1990 May : Kenilworth NAC show. RJB &V with 8301 on S.W.K.C.C. pitch. Colin Daly and friend Peter came to collect 8706, trike laid out in pieces on drive prior to their arrival with many cardboard boxes! As these would not all fit into the Maestro when filled, the Trike was then assembled to put on the trailer in approx. 3 hours. June: Peter Cahill of KIT CAR magazine takes 8301 for 3 day road test. September : 9107 chassis started for John Davies. October : Road test of 8301 in and on front cover of KIT CAR magazine B3s exceptional Road Holding.. 1991 March : Front & rear boot space added to 8301 ready for Le Mans trip. May : Kenilworth NAC show. RJB & V with 8301 on S.W.K.C.C. pitch. June : Ten day camping trip to Le Mans 24 hours race RJB & V in 8301 to see trike but RJB in
July : 9209 ordered by Bob Raikes non standard body (to suit full width screen), additional oil temp gauge, non standard instruments,1300 Escort front brakes, and full trim. August : John Davies collected 9107. Dave Jerwood started construction of 9208 and parts for 9209 & 9310. (suspension and machined parts). 1992 February : 9208 Basic Kit finished by Dave Jerwood. March : 9209 started for Bob Raikes. May : Kenilworth NAC show. RJB & V with 8301 on S.W.K.C.C. pitch. June : Article in WHICH KIT magazine One can see why theres a waiting list Ten day camping trip to Le Mans 24 hours race RJB & V in 8301 September : Invited to take part in Castle Combe Action Day test session in 8301 Cornelius Kloska taken for demonstration ride round circuit, then later borrowed trike for a test drive, came back and placed order for 9310. Complete trike, with modifications to dash layout, handbrake moved to top of prop shaft tunnel, Hella switches, fire retardant GRP, lockable steering column, Continental pattern hub nuts, an efficient silencer (85 decibels ),and Quick Detachable tow bar. November : Road Test of 8301 in EUROPEAN KITCAR magazine, picture on front cover, but article in German. Castle Combe Action Day report on 8301 . Nips inside Cobras round the corners... 1993 March : Bob Raikes cancelled order for interior trim. April : Bob Raikes decided to have a tow bar.. May : Kenilworth NAC show. RJB & V in 8301 and Colin & Theresa Daly in 8706, with 8706 on K.C.I. magazine stand, much admired. C. Kloska and B. Raikes also at show. 9209 collected by Bob Raikes. June : Ten day camping trip to Le Mans 24 hours race. RJB & V in 8301 Lost idler sprocket at Bayeaux in very heavy rain, speed restricted to 30mph until spare brought over by Steve Griffiths. July : 9310 started for Cornelius Kloska.
September : Castle Combe Action Day. RJB &V with 8301 on SWKCC pitch. Sump baffle came loose while demonstrating trike on track ran bearings & destroyed crankshaft. October : 8301 engine rebuilt, new crankshaft, rods, plus 30 thou. Pistons, and Kent Cams BCF3 camshaft and followers. 1994 April : Phil Whitmore upholstered 9209 to Bobs specification. May : Kenilworth NAC show. RJB &V with 8301 on Citroen Specials Club pitch. Brian Hamp ordered a special car to fit 1300 Fiat Twin Cam engine. A new chassis was designed, using as much of 8503 as possible, updated to fit a standard body. June : Ten day camping trip to Le Mans 24 hours race RJB &V in 8301 July 14 : Dave Jerwood sold 9208 to Mick Banks as unfinished rolling chassis. July 17 : 15th South Devon Coastal Run. RJB & V in 8301, and Colin & Theresa Daly in 8706. July : 9310 first taxed, and used by RJB. August : V.S.C.C. Serendipity meeting at Verzons. Tony & Jenny Smith in 8301, and RJB & V in 9310.
20/09/94 : MTWC Sprint Smeatharpe Weather : Dry, sunny. RJB & V 8301 Colin & Suzanne Daly 8706 [Colin & Suzannes first taste of Motor Sport !!]
15.98 17.01
September : Castle Combe Action Day. RJB & V in 8301, Cornelius Kloska in 9310, and Bob Raikes with nearly finished 9209 on trailer, all on CSC pitch, where Trikes were examined and admired by Ian Hyne (K.C.I.) and Peter Coxhead (Kit Cars). Cornelius Kloska and Gregor Gunther had collected 9310 from Llanwern, visited the event, and driven back to Germany. Slight problems with plugs oiling up (E.C.V.) and over heating on M25 (stuck in traffic) 07/10/94 : C.K. fitted fan to 9310 (which cured overheating), and changed ECV (plug oiling reduced).
1995 February : Colin Daly and Cornelius Kloska still oiling plugs, despite changing ECV, so replaced ECV with breather tube to catch tank. Problem solved. 26/04/95 : Cornelius Kloska attended Prescott Hill Climb Drivers School in 9310. April 95 : 8301 stripped down and resprayed due to micro blistering and signs of 70,000 miles hard use. May : Kenilworth NAC show. RJB & V in 8301, Colin & Theresa Daly in 8706, Bob Raikes in 9209, and Cornelius Kloska in 9310, all on C.S.C. pitch. Group photo taken to record the event May 95 : 8301 re painted again (all one shade this time..) Keith & Kevin Smith took 8301 for extensive (2 hours) test drive. June : Ten day camping trip to Le Mans 24 hours race. RJB & V in 8301, Colin and Suzanne Daly in 8706, and Bob Raikes in 9209. Cornelius and Regina Kloska came in 9310 with their trailer tent ( 7 hour journey in heavy rain ) to watch the race, then continued their holiday in Jersey 8706 sheared bevel box sprocket bolts (incorrectly fitted with 4.7 grade set screws instead of 12.9 grade bolts), on return trip. 9209 had problems with the bevel box at Le Mans and was recovered by AA 5 Star. Bevel box returned to RJB where problem was found to be incorrect assembly of pinion bearings (bearing cages were crushed by over tightening). Bob Raikes improved ? bevel box and fitted new bearings. September : Castle Combe Action Day. RJB & V in 8301, and B. Raikes in 9209 on C.S.C. pitch. Cornelius & Regina Kloska took part in the German Three Wheeler Rally in 9310 in the Harz Mountains and former East Germany. Brian Hamp collected 9503. October : Colin Daly sold 8706 .First car Ive ever made money on, and never had so much fun, ever! . to Gregor Gunther A lockable steering column, an efficient silencer, and Continental Hub nuts were fitted to comply with TUV regs. 1996 05/01/96 : Nigel Clewley ordered 9611, standard spec, complete kit, chassis to be powder coated, with unplated suspension, but no trim. 5-6/05/96 : Kenilworth NAC Show. RJB & V in 8301, and John Davies with 9107 on C.S.C. pitch
09/05/96 ; Cornelius arrived from Germany, towing his trailer tent to compete in 9310..
11/05/96 : NHCA Wiscombe Park Hill Climb. 5. 5. 5 5. 5. Dave & Hilary Millar RJB & V C.K.& T. Martin Phil Brockbrank & K. Morrisey Stu Stobbart & Judge Jefferies
Weather : Dry, warm (ish). F2 Kawasaki 47.30 Kawasaki 500 Honda 8301 9310 53.03 53.58 1: 2: 3:
56.42 4 : 59.80 5 :
[ RJBs first Hill Climb, and CKs first competitive event ]
12/05/96 : NHCA Manor Farm Hill Climb. 5 5 5. 5. 5
. Weather : Warm, dry. F2 Kawasaki 24.17 500 Honda 8301 Kawasaki 9310 26.42 1: 2:
Phil Brockbrank & K. Morrisey Dave & Hilary Millar RJB & V Stu Stobbart & Judge Jefferies C.K.& T Martin
26.45 3 : 26.75 28.00 4: 5:
[ RJB improved to 26.34, and CK to 27.63 in the open runs.]
13/05/96 : Cornelius returned to Germany in 9310.
June : RJB & V in 8301 ten day camping trip to Le Mans 24 hours race, stopped over with Herve and Marie. Returned via John & Jane Davies and
attended Goodwood Festival of Speed. RJB & V in 8301, and John Davies in 9107. 20/07/96 : NHCA Classic Loton Hill Climb RJB & V 75.77 1 : 1. Weather : Dry, warm & sunny 8301
26/07/96 : Cornelius arrived from Germany, with Regina, in 9310, for their summer holiday, and a few hill climbs
28/07/96 : NHCA Curborough Twisty Sprint C.K.& Terry Martin
Weather : ?? 9310 47.57.
[ CK stopped for a picnic ?( according to Terry) ]
01/08/96 : 9310 had TIG welded front wishbones replaced with SIF Bronze welded wishbones due to cracking near welds, and stiffeners added. 04/08/96 : W.S.S. Bryn Bach Hill Climb. 6. 6. 6 6. 6 C.K. & G. Cratchley 9310 40.50 6 : 6. Weather : Dry ,hot &sunny. F2 Kawasaki 31.58 Kawasaki F2 Honda 8301 33.40 38.18 1: 2: 3:
Phil Brockbrank & K. Morrisey Stu Stobbart & Judge Jefferies Dave & Hilary Millar RJB & V Sheelagh Neal & Dave White
38.60 4 :
650 Triumph 40.04 5 :
10/08/96 : N.S.A. Weston Zoyland Sprint 4 4
Weather : Dry, hot, thunder later. F1 Kawasaki 11.87 1 : 9310 17.17 2 :
Dave Goddard & Dave Knight C.K. & D. Dunk
4. 4
RJB & V Phil Perret & Ballast
8301 500 Honda
17.21 3 : 23.65 4 :
11/08/96 : N.S.A. Weston Zoyland Sprint 3.
Weather : Dry, humid. 9310 18.07 2 :
C.K. & D. Dunk
11/08/96 : V.S.C.C. Serendipity meeting at Verzons. RJB & V in 8301,
17-18/08/96 : NHCA Loton Park Hill Climb
. Weather : Dry, hot.
Phil Brockank & K. Morisey F2 Kawasaki 62.82 1 : 6. Stu Stobbart & Jamie Mitchell 6. 6 6. 6 6. Fred Reeve & Jack Woods RJB & V Dave & Hilary Millar C K & Grant Cratchley John Davies came to spectate in 9107. 19/08/96 : Cornelius & Regina returned to Germany 6-8/09/96 : RJB & V in 8301, Gregor Gunther & Uschi Mather in 8706, and Cornelius & Regina Kloska in 9310, took part in German Three Wheeler Rally in Harz Mountains, and former East Germany. FRS 900 8301 F2 Honda 9310 69.53 3 : 73.88 4 : 76.82 5 : 79.71 6 : Kawasaki 65.63 2 :
15/09/96 : NHCA Wiscombe Hill Climb 9. RJB & V
Weather : Dry, warm. 8301 54.85 6 :
06/10/96 : NHCA Hartland Quay Hill Climb 4. 4. 4.
Weather : Dull, cool. Kawasaki 8301 F2 Honda F2 Ireson 28.98 1 : 31.23 2 : 33.40 3 :
Stu Stobbart & Jamie Mitchell RJB & V Dave & Hilary Millar Gary & Roy Squance [ RJB improved to 30.94 in open runs ]
37.18 4 : 4.
November : 1st. Exeter Kit Car Show. Bob Raikes in 9209 on Kit Cars International Stand with lots of local interest. 1997 18/1/97 : Keith Smith ordered 9712 to be a close replica of 8301. 16/03/97 : NHCA Cricket St Thomas Hill Climb 4. Harry & Carol Foster. 4 RJB & V 4. 4. Dave & Hilary Millar F2 Honda 47.33 4: 8301 45.94 3 : 1000 BMW. 41.49 2 : Weather : Warm, dry. Kawasaki 41.24 1 : Stu Stobbart &Andy Hardcastle
06/04/97 : NHCA Hartland Quay 3. 3.
. Weather : Dry, mild. Kawasaki 8301 F2 Ireson 29.11 1:
Stu Stobbart &Andy Hardcastle RJB & V Gary & Roy Squance [RJB improved to 30.52 in open runs.]
30.81 2 : 38.14 3 : 3.
08/05/97 : RJB fitted Aldon distributor, and 4 x 15 60spoke front wheels with 145 SR 15 Firestone S-211 tyres to 8301.
10/05/97 : NHCA Wiscombe Hill Climb 3. 3 3.
Weather : Wet, slowly drying! 1000 BMW Kawasaki 8301 49.76 1 : 51.23 2 : 56.33 3 :
Harry Foster & Mal. Coombes Stu Stobbart & Simon Lilly RJB & V
11/05/97 : NHCA Manor Farm Hill Climb 2. RJB & V Gary & Roy Squance [ RJB improved to 26.47 in the open runs.]
Weather : Wet, Showery. 8301 F2 Ireson 28.42 1 : 29.06 2 : 2
25/05/97 : NHCA Gurston Down Hill Climb RJB & V
Weather : Dry, sunny. 8301 45.74 1 : 1.
01/06/97 : BOC Classic Prescott Hill Climb RJB & V John Davies came to spectate in 9107.
Weather : Hot, windy. 8301 60.46 1 : 1.
June : Ten day camping trip to Le Mans 24 hours race. Bob Raikes & friend in 9209, Transmission noisy on return trip, upon inspection U/Js were badly worn, so a new Propshaft was sourced by and fitted by B. Raikes C.S.C. Summer Rally in Scotland. Bob Raikes in 9209. (very heavy rain other C.S.C. members went in tin tops..)
29/06/97 : NHCA Prescott Hill Climb 3
Weather : Wet, windy. Kawasaki 55.28 1 :
Stu Stobbart & Jamie Mitchell
3. 3.
RJB & V C.K & T. Martin
8301 9310
60.18 2 : 65.39 3 :
19/07/97 : NHCA Classic Loton Hill Climb RJB & V 1 24/07/97 : 9611 delivered to Nigel Clewley.
Weather : Dry, hot, and sunny. 8301 71.73 1 :
03/08/97 : W.S.S. Bryn Bach Hill Climb. Weather : Very wet and windy. RJB & V 8301 [Crown Wheel Carrier broke on second practise no time]. 17/08/97 : NHCA Loton Hill Climb 4. 4 Fred Reeve & Jack Woods RJB & V Dave & Hilary Millar . 24/08/97 : Finale du Championnat de France de la Montagne (French Hill Climb Finals) at GER in Normandy, RJB & V in 8301 [crashed at hairpin on 2nd practise no time. Grant Cratchly and Pam also came along as part of their holiday.. ]. FRS 900 70.66 2 : 8301 F2 Yamaha 72.93 4 : 4 Weather : Dry, hot,P1,2&T1.V. Wet T2 Kawasaki 64.84 1 :
Stu Stobbart & Jamie Mitchell
72.25 3 : 4.
14/09/97 : NHCA Manor Farm Hill Climb Weather : Warm, sunny. RJB & V 5. Roy & Garry Squance 5. Garry & Roy Squance 5. Brian & Bruce Mumford 5. Ron & Heather Cheeseman 5. [ RJB improved to 25.72in the open run.]
8301 F2 Ireson F2 Ireson Mumford 650 BSA
26.57 1 : 27.05 2 : 27.38 3 : 30.90 4 : 32.37 5 :
14/09/97 : Castle Combe Action Day. Bob Raikes in 9209 on C.S.C. pitch. Bob Raikes wrote 2 part article in Kit Car Magazine on the build and the Honeymoon !! with 9209. 21/09/97 : NHCA Wiscombe Park Hill Climb 8 Weather : Warm, sunny. Kawasaki 48.20 1 :
Stu Stobbart & Roger Andrew Harry & Carol Foster 8. 8 RJB & V Garry & Roy Squance. Dave & Hilary Millar Roy & Garry Squance.
1000 BMW 8301
48.76 2 : 8 53.52 3 : 54.74 4 :
F2 Ireson
8 8
F2 Kawasaki 55.34 5 : F2 Ireson 56.64 4 :
01/10/97 : Cornelius & Regina moved to Malvern for a 1 year exchange posting in order to compete more often !!! 12/10/97 : NHCA Hartland Quay Hill Climb P2,T1&2. RJB & V 29.35 1 : 6. 6 6 6. Brian & Bruce Mumford 6 [ RJB improved to 29.32, and CK improved to 32.50 in the open runs ] 10/10/97 : Nigel Clewley sold 9611 (due to lack of employment) to John Gill exactly as he had received it. 01/11/97 : Bob Raikes sold 9209 to Grant Cratchley. Mumford 35.73 5 : Dave & Hilary Millar Garry & Roy Squance. C.K. & G. Cratchley Weather : Wet P1,dry,sunny 8301 F2 Kawasaki 29.51 2 : F2 Ireson 9310 31.64 3 : 32.67 4 :
1998
28/03/98 : NHCA Cricket St Thomas Hill Climb 1. RJB & V
. Weather : Overcast, cold . 8301 55.25 1 :
05/04/98 : NHCA Hartland Quay Hill Climb Stu Stobbart & J. Jeffries 6
Weather : Dry, sunny, windy. Kawasaki 28.12 1 :
Bill Dingle & Jamie Mitchell F2 Honda 6. 6. 6 RJB & V C.K. & P. Hooper Garry & Roy Squance. 8301 9310
29.41 2 : 6 29.70 3 : 31.18 4 : 31.86 5 :
F2 Ireson
[RJB improved to 29.23, (37 of 52) and CK to 31.15, (46 of 52) in the open runs.] 09/05/98 : NHCA Wiscombe Park Hill Climb 5 5 5. 5. Grant Cratchley & Pam Gale 5 9209 66.97 5 : . Weather : Dry, sunny. Kawasaki 8301 9310 650 BSA 49.47 1 : 53.33 2 : 54.92 3 : 63.67 4 :
Stu Stobbart & Roger Andrew RJB & V C.K. & T. Martin Ron & Vince Cheesman
10/05/98 : NHCA Manor Farm Hill Climb Weather Hot, sunny. Stu Stobbart & Roger Andrew Kawasaki 25.05 1 : 10
10 10 10 10.
Garry & Roy Squance. RJB & V Bill Dingle & Jenny Taylor. C.K. & V. Weight Tony & Cathy Quinn. Grant Cratchley & Pam Gale
F2 Ireson 8301 F2 Honda 9310 Morgan SS. 9209 28.43
25.38 25.87 26.13 27.35 6 : 10 28.53
2: 3: 4: 5:
7:
10. [ RJB improved to 25.68 in the open runs, but CK had an off at the 1st corner on the 2nd open run, and bent N/S bottom wishbone ]
24/05/98 : NHCA Gurston Down Hill Climb 4. 4 4.
Weather : Hot, sunny. Kawasaki 1000BMW. 8301 9310 47.86 39.88 40.52 45.12 4 : 4. 1: 2: 3:
Stu Stobbart & Roger Andrew Harry & Carol Foster. RJB & V C.K. & G. Cratchley
[ CK sheared 10 M5 countersunk bolts holding rear sprocket to brake drum on return from 2nd practice, which were replaced by 20 cap head. Missed third practice. ] 27/05/98 : CK fitted 5 x 15 72 spoke wheels with Dunlop Racing tyres all round to 9310.
31/05/98 : B.O.C. Prescott Hill Climb T1&2
Weather :Hot, P1&2.Wet overnight Dry
4.
RJB & V C.K. & Pete Hooper. 9310
8301 61.32 63.49
58.46 2 : 4. 3 : 4.
1:
Grant Cratchly & Pam Gale 9209 4. Sheelagh Neal & Dave White
650 Triumph 65.05
4:
June : Ten day camping trip to Le Mans 24 hours race. Grant Cratchly & Pam Gale in 9209 then continued on from Le Mans to Chambord ,(on the river Loire), for the C.S.C. Summer Rally. More problems with Transmission on return trip. 20/06/98 : BMOC Porthkerriss Hill Climb C.K. & V. Weight :? . [Had an off, and bent O/S bottom wishbone.] Weather : 9310 36.76 ? : Weather : ?? 9310 38.29 ?
21/06/98 : BMOC Porthkerriss Hill Climb C.K. & V. Weight ? 28/06/98 : BOC Prescott Hill Climb 5 : 5. RJB & V :5 C.K. & G. Cratchley : 5. Harry & Carol Foster.
Weather : Hot, sunny. 1000 BMW. Kawasaki 8301 9310 54.62 54.63 57.97 61.52 1: 2 3 4 5
Stu Stobbart & Roger Andrew
Sheelagh Neal & Dave White :5
650 Triumph 65.26
04/07/98 : 9209 was returned to RJB to resolve the Transmission problem, which was found to be incorrect Bevel Box Alignment ( approx.10 degrees misalignment). This had caused extensive wear to the chain and sprockets, the front U/J, and the main shaft bearings on the gearbox main shaft. Another problem was that the Bevel Box pinion bearings were slack, and Bob Raikes improvement to the housing had made it leak! A 3.23 /1 CWP, & new
bearings were fitted to the Bevel Box, new chain & Sprockets, new U/Js in the prop shaft, and an 1100, (wide ratio), gearbox was fitted until the close ratio gearbox was rebuilt.
18/07/98 : NHCA Classic Loton Hill Climb Weather : Dry, sunny. 3 3. : 3. 25/07/98 : NHCA Barbon Hill Climb C.K. & Y. Etem Weather : 9310 36.38. RJB & V C.K. & V. Weight Grant Cratchly & Pam Gale 8301 9310 9209 71.47 76.38 77.68 1: 2: 3
26/07/98 : NHCA Curborough Twisty Sprint 9. 9. 9. 9. 9 9. Bill Dingle & Jenny Taylor Fred Reeve & Jack Woods RJB & V Garry & Roy Squance C.K. & J. Ambrose
Weather : Hot, sunny. 750 Suzuki F2 Honda F1 FRS 8301 F2 Ireson 9310 34.00 1:
33.76 2 : 39.47 3 : 41.28 4 : 41.49 5:
44.66 6 :
Sheelagh Neal & Dave White 9
650 Triumph 45.47 7 : 8 : 9.
Matt Cox & John Casement 750 R.Enfield46.65 Moz Baines & Peter Jordan 650 Norton
48.43 9 : 9.
[ RJB had a Big spin on T1 (see video) due to brain fade ! ]
03/08/98 : W.S.S. Bryn Bach Hill Climb 8. 8. 8 8. Garry & Roy Squance RJB & V C.K. & Regina 8. Bill Dingle & Jenny Taylor
Weather : Hot, sunny. F2 Honda 750 Suzuki F2 Ireson 8301 9310 9209 33.76 1 : 34.00 36.95 37.03 39.16 5 : 8. 39.81 6 : 2: 3: 4:
Grant Cratchly & Pam Gale Sheelagh Neal & Dave White 8. Tony & Cathy Quinn 8.
650 Triumph 40.00 7 : Morgan SS 42.28 8 :
[ All three B3s laden weight was measured and found to be very similar, 8301 685 Kg, 9209 735Kg, & 9310 720 Kg.]
23/08/98 : NHCA Loton Hill Climb Harry & Carol Foster
Weather : Part dry P2. V. Wet P1,T1&T2 1000 BMW 69.73 1:6 71.86 76.63 77.74 82.98 9310 2 : 6. 3 : 6. 4 : 6. . 5 : 83.63 6. 6
Stu Stobbart & Roger Andrew Bill Dingle & Jenny Taylor RJB & V Grant Cratchley & Pam Gale C.K. & Yvonne Etem : 6.
750 Suzuki F2 Honda 8301 9209
[RJB decided to convert caravan into trike transporter /caravan due to arriving, erecting tent, spending 2 days and nights, and taking down tent, in virtually non stop rain! ] 30/08/98 : B.M.O.C Tregrehan Hill Climb Bill Dingle & Jenny Taylor RJB & V Andy Seward & Simon Rogers Weather : Dry ,sunny. F2 Honda 8301 F2 Honda 23.71 1 : 4. 25.44 2 : 4. 25.80 3 : 4
C.K. & Regina
9310
26.63 4 : 4.
06/09/98 : B.M.O.C Wadebridge Hill Climb Stu Stobbart & Roger Andrew Bill Dingle & Jenny Taylor RJB & V C.K. & Regina
Weather : Dry. 750 Suzuki F2 Honda 8301 46.37 1 : 4. 47.24 2 : 4. 51.46 3 : 4. 54.34 4 : 4.
9310
[RJB improved to 50.83 in the open run.] 07/09/98 : B.M.O.C Wadebridge Hill Climb Stu Stobbart & Roger Andrew Bill Dingle & jenny Taylor Garry & Roy Squance RJB & V C.K. & Regina [ Too ***** Wet for open runs ! ] 13/09/98 : Baitings Dam Hill Climb Weather : Dry, sunny ? 36.92 ? : ?. 9310 Weather : Very wet! 750 Suzuki F2 Honda F2 Ireson 8301 44.33 1 : 5. 44.88 2 : 5. 49.09 3 : 5 49.96 4 : 5. 52.19 5 : 5.
C.K. & Yvonne Etem 9310
13/09/98 : MAC Cornbury Park Twisty Sprint Garry & Roy Squance Sheelagh Neal & David White G.C. & P.G. Tony & Cathy Quinn Harry & Carol Foster
Weather : Dry, sunny. F2 Ireson 52.38 1 : 5.
650 Triumph 53.53 2 : 5. 9209 54.44 3 : 5. 56.06 4 : 5. Failed 5 : 5
Morgan SS 1000 BMW
[ Only Event ever held at this Venue ]
15/09/98 : RJB fitted new bigger bore 11/4 exhaust manifold to 9310.
20/09/98 : NHCA Wiscombe Hill Climb
Weather : Dry, sunny.
Stu Stobbart & Roger Andrew RJB & V Bill Dingle & Jenny Taylor Garry & Roy Squance C.K. & Regina Grant Cratchley & Pam Gale
750 Suzuki 8301 F2 Honda F2 Ireson 9310 9209
48.08 1 : 7 53.17 2 53.49 3 53.94 4 55.39 5 56.90 6 Tony & Cathy Quinn
[ GC achieved personal best time.] 27/09/98 : NHCA Manor Farm Hill Climb Weather : Wet. RJB & V 8301 27.42 1 : 1.
[ Improved to 26.86 (7 of 17 ) in open runs.]
04/10/98 : NHCA Cricket St Thomas Hill climb Weather : Dry, cold. Harry & Carol Foster RJB & V 1000 BMW 8301 41.74 1:2 44.14 2
[RJB s personal best, last ever event here ]
11/11/98 : NHCA Hartland Quay Hill Climb Stu Stobbart & Roger Andrew RJB & V Bill Dingle & Jenny Taylor C.K. & Regina
Weather : Dry, sunny, windy. 750 Suzuki 8301 F2 Honda 9310 27.94 29.24 29.41 30.83 1:5 2 : 5. 3:5 4 : 5. 5:5
Dave & Hillary Millar F2 Yamaha 33.31 [ No open runs due to Big Accident on T1]
1999 02/02/99 : C.K. fitted 9310 with 4 into 1 big bore exhaust manifold and exhaust system, and twin Dellorto twin choke carbs. Power increased to ?? BHP, but bonnet no longer fitted
07/03/99 : NHCA Hartland Quay Hill Climb 3. 3. Tony & Cathy Quinn 3 RJB & V C.K. & Regina
Weather Dry, cold. 8301 9310 29.24 1:
29.52 2 :
Morgan SS 32.32 3 :
[ RJB improved to 28.74 (39 of 51), CK slowed to 29.99 (43 of 51) in open runs, but C.K. visibly much quicker.] 12/03/99 : RJB fitted 8301 with 38 DGAS twin choke downdraft carb instead of 28/36 DCD progressive. More power and torque on rolling road, but very high fuel consumption on public roads on trip home .. 17/04/99 : CK fitted paste battery to 9310. 03/04/99 : 8604 completed, taxed and in use. 01/05/99 : Auto 66 Olivers Mt. Hill Climb C.K. & Mitch Elliott ?. 02/05/99 : Auto 66 Olivers Mt. Hill Climb C.K. & Mitch Elliott ?. 08/05/99 : NHCA Wiscombe Park Hill Climb 8 Weather : ? 9310
58.87 ? :
Weather : ? 9310
59.23 ? :
Weather : Dry, overcast. 750 Suzuki 1000 BMW Baker F1 8301 9310 Morgan SS 9209 53.55 1 : 53.87 2 56.71 3
Stu Stobbart & Roger Andrew Harry Foster & John Forsyth Patrick & Paul Keates R JB & V C.K. & Yvonne Etem Tony & Cathy Quinn
57.27 4 58.32 5 60.00 6 61.94 7
Grant Cratchley & Pam Gale [8301 flooding carb, except at full throttle] 09/05/99 : M.A.C. Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb C.K. & Yvonne Etem G.C. & P.G.
Weather. Dry, sunny. 9310 9209 43.28 ? : ?. 47.60 ? .
20/05/99 : 8301 fitted with fuel pressure regulator to stop flooding, and exhaust manifold Heat Wrapped to reduce engine bay temperature.
23/05/99 : NHCA Loton Hill Climb H. & C. Foster
Weather : Dry & Windy 1000 BMW 66.65 1 : 5. 69.01 2 69.03 3 71.93 4 77.43 5
Stu Stobbart & Roger Andrew Fred Reeve & Jack Woods RJB & V G.C. & P.G.
750 Suzuki FRS. 8301 9209
[RJB fitted new, sticky, AVON front tyres on 5 x 15 wheels, much more grip , but caused a big off after Museum, recovered to get a time, but no second run as N/S front suspension was trashed ! Still flooding carb, despite pressure regulator. GC broke throttle cable first timed run]
30/05/99 : NHCA Gurston Down Hill Climb G.C. & P.G.
Weather Dry, sunny. 9209 xx.xx ? : ?
[ RJB had to scratch due to damage sustained at Loton.]
06/06/99 : B.O.C. Classic Prescott Hill Climb 4 RJB & V Tony & Cathy Quinn 4. 4. G.C. & P.G. Brian & Bruce Mumford
Weather Showery !! 8301 Morgan SS 9209 Mumford 59.38. 1 : 60.75 2 : 4 61.42 3 : 72.72 4 :
[ RJB reverted to 28/36 DCD carb, tried new AVON fronts again for first practice, and put 2 wheels on grass at semi circle !!!! Returned to Newport to collect original wheels & tyres, just in time for a 2nd run in rain. However, trike was now drivable again.]
24/06/99 : RJB fitted 9 x 2 ALFIN - modified Datsun 260Z - front brakes to 8301, with Escort wheel cylinders, purpose made brake shoes with Very soft asbestos based linings, Mini adjusters, & cast aluminium back plates. 17/07/99 : NHCA Classic Loton Hill Climb Weather : Dry, sunny. RJB & V 3 3. 3. G.C. & P.G. C.K. & Regina 9209 9310 73.01 73.73 2: 3: 8301 72.25 1:
[ Commentator unimpressed by C.K. running 9310 without bonnet! New brakes on 8301 very effective]
19/07/99 : C.K. reverted 9310 to original exhaust as new system only gave 1.5 BHP more, and required a very large cutout in the bonnet. A new Aluminium / G.R.P. bonnet, (to suit either carb. set up), with additional louvers in top section, was fitted, and the front mudguards removed, (ready to fit cycle type for the Liege - Targa Liege endurance run).
25/07/99 : NHCA Curborough Twisty Sprint Weather : Hot, sunny 8 8. 8. 8 8. [ Fitting the new bonnet, and removing the mudguards made 9310 very fast on the straight. RJB & CK both faster in practice (41.21 and 41.47) but.] Fred Reeve & Jack Woods C.K. & Regina RJB & V Garry & Roy Squance G.C. & P.G. FRS. 9310 8301 F2 Ireson 9209 40.22 41.77 41.92 43.27 43.37 1: 2: 3: 4: 5:
1 - 14 August 99 : 9310 fitted with Cycle front wings ( mounted on King Posts),Spare wheel and carrier, 3.23 : 1 C.W.P. and 15 rear wheel with 145 SR15 tyre, ready for the Liege - Targa - Liege Endurance run in September.
01/09/99 : CK refitted 28/36 DCD to reduce fuel consumption, and fitted a bicycle speedometer. Unfortunately, no road test was carried out before the event
19/09/99 : NHCA Wiscombe Hill Climb day. Harry & Carol Foster
Weather : Storms o/night, drying thru 1000 BMW 48.70 1 : 8 49.82 2 : 49.90 3 : 51.42 4:
Patrick & Paul Keates 8. Robert Verrier & Ian Brinkley 8. 8. 8 8. 8 Terry Martin & Martin Palmer 8 Stu Stobbart & Roger Andrews Bill Dingle & Jenny Taylor RJB & V Tony & Cathy Quinn
F1 Baker F2 Windle F2 Suzuki F2 Honda 8301
52.21 5 : 54.26 6:
Morgan SS 62.00 7 : 650 Norton 63.28 8 :
[RJB fitted new, 5 1/2 wide rear wheel with 165 R 65 x 14 tyre, and refitted the 5 front wheels with the AVON tyres. Very heavy rain over night affected both the hill and the front brakes, which didnt dry out until T2, so only one good run in the open, improved to 53.70.- balance much better !!.] 25 /10/99 to 07/11/99 : Liege Targa Liege Endurance Rally. C.K. & Gregor Gunther in 9310. Retired on second day in Central France due to failure of sprocket carrier bolts, probably through a combination of serious overloading, over gearing, and carburation problems. C.K. returned home, and completed the course on his motor bike!
25/09/99 : NHCA Loton Hill Climb Weather : Hot, dry P1 & 2, T1.Storm T2. Harry & Carol Foster 1000 BMW 66.85 1 : 4
Stu Stobbart & Roger Andrews RJB & V G.C. & P.G.
F2 Suzuki 8301 9209
69.23 2 71.01 3 75.62 4
[Thunder showers made track very slippery so 2nd timed run lost due to excessive accidents in the car classes ! ]
26/09/99 : NHCA Manor Farm Hill Climb T1,rain T2. Harry & Carol Foster Patrick & Paul Keates RJB & V
Weather : Rain o/night, dry to 1000 BMW 24.67 1 : 6 24.76 2 25.51 3 26.12 4 26.32 5 31.24 6
F1 Baker 8301 F2 Suzuki F2 Honda F2 Honda
Stu Stobbart & Roger Andrews Bill Dingle & Jenny Taylor Paul & Jo Lumley
[ RJB improved to 25.31 (21 of 39 ) achieved a personal best in the open runs.]
10/10/99 : NHCA Hartland Quay Hill Climb 4 RJB & V
Weather : Wet and windy. 8301 30.04 1:
Stu Stobbart & Roger Andrews Terry Martin & Martin Palmer Brian & Bruce Mumford [ RJB slowed to 30.48 (29 of 40 ) in open runs 2000
F2 Suzuki 30.30 2 Norton Wasp 36.38 3 Mumford 36.44 4 raining harder! ]
10/01/00 New aluminium sprocket boss with 6 dowels and longer shanked bolts fitting into counter bored holes in crown wheel carrier fitted to 9310 by CK.
19/03/00 : NHCA Hartland Quay Hill Climb wind!! 2 RJB & V Garry & Roy Squance
Weather
:Warm,
dry, 28.39
NO 1:
8301 F2 Ireson
32.77 2.
[ New tyres and brakes worked very well, best ever times, under 29.00 all day. Improved to 28.36 (33 of 40) best ever time - in first open run. ]
17/04/00 : CK fitted new front brakes - 9" x 2" Alfin drums, Humber Hawk brake shoes ( with asbestos free competition linings ), MG Y/B brake cylinders & adjusters on polished cast aluminium back plates to 9310.
19-20/04/00 : C. Kloska & Arne in 9310 took part in the Liege Welsh Rally & finished 2nd of 15!! 12/05/00 : G.C. fitted new front brakes - 9" x 2" Alfin drums, Humber Hawk brake shoes ( with asbestos free linings ), MG Y/B brake cylinders & adjusters on polished cast aluminium back plates to 9209.
07/05/00 : B.O.C. Prescott Hill Climb 4. Patrick & Paul Keates Harry & Carol Foster RJB & V G.C. & P.G. [ RJBs personal best.]
Weather : Dry, sunny. F1 Baker 1000 BMW 8301 9209 52.45 1:
54.61 2 56.69 3 61.59 4
13/05/00 : NHCA Wiscombe Hill Climb 4 Patrick & Paul Keates RJB & V
Weather : Dry, sunny. F1 Baker 8301 47.60 1:
53.83 2 56.85 3 67.40 4
Tony Quinn & Ken Edwards Morgan SS Harry Foster & Pete Isaac
1000 BMW
[ RJB had misfire T1 & 2, ( broken spark plug), very slippery at Martini ] John Davies came to spectate in 9107.
14/05/00 : NHCA Loton Park Hill Climb
Weather : Glorious
2.
RJB & V G.C. & P.G.
8301 9209
70.23 1 : 73.89. 2
[ 8301 balance much better - GC achieved personal best.]
20/05/00 : Mick Banks sold 9208 unfinished to Rob Sheldon.
May 26 28 : German Trike Rally at Schloss Dottingen. C.K. & Regina in 9310
28/05/00 : NHCA Gurston Down Hill Climb 2 Harry & Carol Foster RJB & V
Weather Damp / dry, windy. 1000 BMW 8301 40.98 1 : 44.74 2
[ Missed T2 due to RJB s ill health, but still achieved personal best ] 04/06/00 : NHCA Prescott Hill Climb Weather : Dry, sunny. Patrick & Paul Keates F1 Baker 51.40 1 : 3. Tony Quinn & Ken Edwards Morgan SS 59.90 2 G.C. & P.G. 9209 62.01. 3 [RJB & V scratched due to continuing ill health, Tony Quinns personal best time.] June : Ten day camping trip to Le Mans 24 hours race. Grant Cratchley & Pam Gale in 9209 with NO TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS !! 20/07/00 : RJB removed Front mudguards and lights from 8301. 22/07/00 : NHCA Classic Loton Park Hill Climb Weather Hot & sunny !. RJB & V 8301 69.01 1 : 2. G.C. & P.G. 9209 74.61 2 nd [ RJB found a good balance for 2 practice, then achieved a personal best on all sections of the hill on 2nd timed run, and beat all the MORGANS except for Chas Reynold s JTOR on Methanol (67.62) ]
30/07/00 : NHCA Curborough Twisty Sprint Weather - Very hot / Sunny. John Woods & Jason Reeves F1 Koenig 39.60 1 : 7 RJB & V 8301 39.74 2 Paul Lumley / Jess Warren F2 Kawasaki 40.04 3 Simon Blenkin & Aaron Hall 900 FRS 40.05 4 . Garry & Roy Squance F2 Ireson 43.52 5 . Moz Baines & Peter Jordan 650 Norton 47.57 6 [RJB should have won, but could not select 2nd gear for hairpin on 2 nd timed run still did 40.54, class winner crashed on 2nd run..achieved another personal best. ] August 18-20 : ADAC Eifelrundfahrt Regularity Trial at Nurburgring C.K. & Regina in 9310 (13 : 08 : 18) 26/08/00 : N.H.C.A. Withycombe Farm RJB & V 1. [ Set new class record ]. Weather : Hot, sunny. 8301
22.04 1 :
September 1 3 : German Rally at Burg Altena
C.K. in 9310
02/09/00 :BMOC Wadebridge Hill Climb Weather : Dry, sunny. Patrick & Paul Keates F1 Baker 2 RJB & V 8301
43.62 1 : 49.61 2
03/09/00 :BMOC Wadebridge Hill Climb Weather : Dry, sunny. Patrick & Paul Keates F1 Baker 3 Stu Stobbart & Jamie Mitchell F2 Honda RJB & V 8301
40.58 1 : 43.34 2 44.16 3
September 7- 9 : Rossfeld Klassic Regularity Run & Hill Climb C.K. & Regina in 9310 (04 :037 : 22) 17/09/00 : NHCA Wiscombe Hill Climb Weather Overcast, Light rain T2 Patrick & Paul Keates F1 Baker 46.03 1 : 4 Harry & Carol Foster 1000 BMW 48.38 2 RJB & V 8301 51.71 3 Tony Quinn & Ken Edwards Morgan S.S. 57.29 4 [Despite being very slippery through Essess, and around Martini, with moss in the centre of the top straight achieved personal best ever time ! ] September 22 24 : Tubingen/ Schwabisch Speed trial / Hill climb &Regularity Run C.K. & Arne in 9310
24/09/00 : NHCA Manor Farm Hill Climb Weather : Dry, sunny. Patrick & Paul Keates F1 Baker 23.78 1 : 2 RJB & V 8301 25.36. 2 [ Track very slippery through lack of use.] 08/10/00 : NHCA Hartland Quay Hill Climb Weather : Wet P & T1,Drying T2. Rob Verrier & Ian Brinkley F2 Windle 27.23 1 : 2 RJB & V 8301 29.55 2 nd [RJB Spun at Gate on 2 timed run & crashed. Extensive damage to trike, both very badly bruised, V cracked her left thumb, and two ribs..] October 22 : Keith Smith collected 9712. 2001 20/01/01 : NHCA AGM & Dinner Dance RJB & V received awards for winning the NHCA One Wheel Drive Three Wheeler / Sidecar Class Championship, and the J.Hainsworth Trophy for Best Performance at Loton Park. 08/01/01 : CK replaced Dellorto carbs with Webers on 9310. Great improvement. 21/04/01 to 29/04/01 : C. Kloska & Arne in 9310 took part in the Liege / Corsica Endurance Run - 2,800 miles on back roads against the clock! Received finishers award, and were runners up in the team awards. 27/05/01 : N.H.C.A. Gurston Down . Weather : Dry. Harry & Carol Foster 1000 BMW 48.38 1 : 2 G.C. & P.G. 9209 46.60 2 [ G.C. achieved a Personal Best ] May 26 28 : Gregor & Friend at German Trike Rally near Hamburg in 8706. 10/06/01 : B.O.C. Classic Prescott Hill Climb Runs G.C. & P.G. [ G.C. achieved another Personal Best ] June 29 / July 1 : Schauinsland Regularity Run 08/07/01 : N.H.C.A. Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb C.K. & Regina in 9310 Weather : Hot & Sunny Weather : 9209 Damp for Timed 60.75 ? : ?
Patrick & Paul Keates G.C. & P.G. 9209
F1 Baker
xx.xx
44.81 ? : ?.
15/07/01 : Av. Falkhausen Regularity Run
C.K. & Regina in 9310
21/07/01 : N.H.C.A. Classic Loton Hill Climb G.C. & P.G.
Weather : Wet 9209 77.11 1 : 1
08/10/01 : BOC Prescott Hill Climb
Weather : Wet
G.C. & P.G. 65.98 ? : ?
9209
October : John Davies fitted new front brakes, 9" x 2" BMW drums, Humber Hawk shoes ( with asbestos free linings ), MG Y/B brake cylinders & adjusters on polished cast aluminium back plates to 9107. 2002.
02/02/02 : John Gill decides to fit 9 x 2 Alfin front brakes to 9611.
2003.
September/October 2003 : 9107 returned to Newport to rectify intermittent wiring problem, wheel cylinders were leaking seals replaced and brake fluid changed to DOT 4, & softer linings fitted.
The Buckland has continued to be competitive to the present day of the 12 trikes manufactured all are still running.
In 2010 Penguin Speed Shop entered into talks with Dick Buckland with a view to reviving the Buckland B3. These talks resulted in PSS acquiring the rights to the trike in November 2010. PSS has been busily launching the B3 with updated components in their development workshop in north wales and expect to start delivery of the initial 20 trikes in the summer of 2011. These initial 20 units will be built as closely as possible to the original 12 units with respect paid to updated technologies in the form of braking and suspension. To allow the trike to be registered changes may have to be made to the frontal areas of bodywork to meet current legislation.

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A History of the B3 Trikes

[ RJBs first Hill Climb, and CKs first competitive event ]

12/05/96 : NHCA Manor Farm Hill Climb. 5 5 5. 5. 5

26.45 3 : 26.75 28.00 4: 5:

[ RJB improved to 26.34, and CK to 27.63 in the open runs.]

13/05/96 : Cornelius returned to Germany in 9310.

28/07/96 : NHCA Curborough Twisty Sprint C.K.& Terry Martin

Weather : ?? 9310 47.57.

[ CK stopped for a picnic ?( according to Terry) ]

650 Triumph 40.04 5 :

10/08/96 : N.S.A. Weston Zoyland Sprint 4 4

Weather : Dry, hot, thunder later. F1 Kawasaki 11.87 1 : 9310 17.17 2 :

Dave Goddard & Dave Knight C.K. & D. Dunk

RJB & V Phil Perret & Ballast

8301 500 Honda

11/08/96 : N.S.A. Weston Zoyland Sprint 3.

Weather : Dry, humid. 9310 18.07 2 :

C.K. & D. Dunk

11/08/96 : V.S.C.C. Serendipity meeting at Verzons. RJB & V in 8301,

17-18/08/96 : NHCA Loton Park Hill Climb

. Weather : Dry, hot.

15/09/96 : NHCA Wiscombe Hill Climb 9. RJB & V

Weather : Dry, warm. 8301 54.85 6 :

06/10/96 : NHCA Hartland Quay Hill Climb 4. 4. 4.

06/04/97 : NHCA Hartland Quay 3. 3.

. Weather : Dry, mild. Kawasaki 8301 F2 Ireson 29.11 1:

10/05/97 : NHCA Wiscombe Hill Climb 3. 3 3.

Weather : Wet, Showery. 8301 F2 Ireson 28.42 1 : 29.06 2 : 2

25/05/97 : NHCA Gurston Down Hill Climb RJB & V

Weather : Dry, sunny. 8301 45.74 1 : 1.

Weather : Hot, windy. 8301 60.46 1 : 1.

29/06/97 : NHCA Prescott Hill Climb 3

Weather : Wet, windy. Kawasaki 55.28 1 :

Stu Stobbart & Jamie Mitchell

RJB & V C.K & T. Martin

Weather : Dry, hot, and sunny. 8301 71.73 1 :

Stu Stobbart & Jamie Mitchell

8301 F2 Ireson F2 Ireson Mumford 650 BSA

26.57 1 : 27.05 2 : 27.38 3 : 30.90 4 : 32.37 5 :

1000 BMW 8301

48.76 2 : 8 53.52 3 : 54.74 4 :

F2 Kawasaki 55.34 5 : F2 Ireson 56.64 4 :

28/03/98 : NHCA Cricket St Thomas Hill Climb 1. RJB & V

. Weather : Overcast, cold . 8301 55.25 1 :

Weather : Dry, sunny, windy. Kawasaki 28.12 1 :

29.41 2 : 6 29.70 3 : 31.18 4 : 31.86 5 :

F2 Ireson 8301 F2 Honda 9310 Morgan SS. 9209 28.43

25.38 25.87 26.13 27.35 6 : 10 28.53

24/05/98 : NHCA Gurston Down Hill Climb 4. 4 4.

31/05/98 : B.O.C. Prescott Hill Climb T1&2

Weather :Hot, P1&2.Wet overnight Dry

RJB & V C.K. & Pete Hooper. 9310

8301 61.32 63.49

650 Triumph 65.05

Stu Stobbart & Roger Andrew

Sheelagh Neal & Dave White :5

650 Triumph 65.26

Stu Stobbart & Roger Andrew

33.76 2 : 39.47 3 : 41.28 4 : 41.49 5:

Sheelagh Neal & Dave White 9

650 Triumph 45.47 7 : 8 : 9.

[ RJB had a Big spin on T1 (see video) due to brain fade ! ]

Stu Stobbart & Roger Andrew