Dolomite Sprint

  • Model:Dolomite / Sprint
  • Year:1976
  • Purchase Date:1999-01-12
  • Reg:7LG 443
  • Comm No:VA 17383 DLO
  • VIN:
  • Engine No:VA13290HE
  • Paint Name:Mimosa
  • Mileage:147,900 Kms
  • Location: AU

I bought this with the idea of getting a TR7 and pinching the motor from this to build a TR7 Sprint. Forgot about that as too good to cannibalise.

Pretty well standard – was used as second car for years – for a while wasn’t even started for months. Virtually used as runabout while Stag being overhauled. Only mod from standard is hole (letterbox like ) cut in front of body behind bumper in centre for radiator cooling as car would not run cool no matter what. (Very small grille area in front of radiator) Very effective and car now runs very well, gauge always on 75 degrees – if idling forever in traffic never above 85 – surprising.

Drove Perth to Melbourne and return Xmas 2003 to get manual Gearbox and ancilliaries for Stag. Initial vapour lock problems with mech fuel pump, so just for the trip fitted elec pump in boot, then fine. 48 degrees on the Nullabor, car fully loaded, cruising at 130 Kmh, and around 40 mpg – outstanding! Who says they can’t handle the heat!

Body and paint have suffered as second string car, and have many other vehicles, but too good to drive to part with.

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