A high wind and heavy rain forecast saw it cancelled at late notice, with the announcement being made just before the Dash o' the O'rish run from Bushmills back to Portstewart with a quick spin into the North West 200 paddock at the midpoint. Weather had improved vastly for the dash itself, just a few light showers on the drive itself.
A 400km round trip, we went the back roads on the way up, and stuck to the motorway all the way home, a strong headwind felt like the engine was working overtime to keep the speed up, but she managed to stick to 60/70mph or 100/120kmph and roughly 45mpg or 6.2l/100km. Just went a shade above the N at times, but I guess it's not too bad as it was still 20c.
I had moved the car back in to the shed to fit a set of Hi-Los, then ended up doing a few more smaller jobs such as refitting the original grille, adding sound insulation to the underside of the bonnet, repainting the wing mirrors and trying to eliminate and source of rattles.
I had also got a photo book printed to show some of the restoration of the car, so was disappointed that nobody got to see that either.
Next up is my local vintage show in Knockbridge on the 14th September, then maybe the Mourne run on the 28th.
Photos courtesy of Out 'N' About https://www.facebook...=61551526675928
