War501E was a total restoration from the original car, including the original 1275S engine, and is the original Tweed grey with dove grey interior and Old English White roof.
The car retains its original engine and chassis numbers, and has a British Motor Heritage certificate.
The only modifications from the original include a 4 synchromesh transmission, aluminum radiator, electronic ignition, replica reclining front seats, period tachometer, unleaded conversion, and inertia seat belts. It also has a new control box, Heritage brake and clutch master cylinders, Hi-Lo's, fuel tank sender, and correct new wiring loom.
Engine details:
1275cc STD bore.
Mk1 1275 "S" "thin flange" block with tappet chests.
Special "low drag" pistons with the two compression ring 1x oil control.
Lower compression 8.8/1 rather than 9.75/1. 101 octane fuel not available and part of our development for "lead free" fuel.
Camshaft, a specially developed profile that gives more power and delivers it smoother over a wider band than the original AEG 510.
12G 940 11-stud cylinder head with the latest "big valve" unleaded conversion. Slightly smaller exhaust valves to prevent cracking of the valve seats between the valves.
Standard stroke.
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