454 XUP P1
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Hi Ben and Tim, Ben, the catch is exactly the same, I’m afraid to pull it up in case I wreck it as doesn’t want to move.Tim, you could maybe look at it at Dalemain, I’ve sprinted and hillclimbed with Wigton and will be there with the Allard, usually Helen and I get the job of car parking, usually stopping fisticuffs breaking out between Morris Minor owners.The P1 really appreciates being used, and I’m convinced it’s running better the more it’s driven, and it stops people in their tracks, opinion divided, but never ignored.So looking forward to meeting on the 21st, cheers Peter
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Hello, Peter: glad to see you are getting out in the P1. Again, l’m afraid l can’t help with advice on specifics for your car, but l thought l’d let you know of a decent classic car show which is due to take place on Sunday, 21st August. It’s at Dalemain House, which is on the A591, just north of Ullswater. I’m not really one for these static events, but this one is run by one of the largest car clubs in the UK – Wigton Motor Club – which is v. active in motor sport. It starts around 10am. I’m going in the company of Northumbria TR Register, but plan to take my Allard Special. Let me know if you’re thinking of going. Best, Tim.
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I’ve put a few miles on 454,thoroughly enjoyed the experience,and I’d say the car has too,as it starts better,sounds great and under the bonnet visually looks better for being used.Could someone tell me how the windscreen opens? As a drive to the Lingholm Estate last Sunday was warm to say the least,regards Peter
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<p style=”text-align: left;”>Good evening Peter. Try darallallard@hotmail.com.uk I assumed that darall spelt with an A, was a printing error in the year book I took the email address from. Best wishes. Dave.</p>
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Well Tim, I’m the opposite, originally from the NE, came to Carlisle in the 70’s and whilst I now live in SW Scotland, Lochmaben my business is still in Carlisle.Still travel across to see family,and the Alston road is the usual choice at least one way, and will suit the P1 very well.I’ll up the tyre pressure a bit, as the P1 has been retrofitted with power steering it feels a bit light on the move,I have tried the email address for Darrell Allard but it bounces back, I’ll maybe try the works,regards Peter
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<li style=”text-align: right;”>Congrats on buying this lovely P1, Peter. I can’t answer any of your questions other, perhaps, than the tyre pressures, which l would set at 30psi all round. But l would say that, as l put that same pressure in all of my old bangers… Good to see that you’re based in Carlisle, city of my birth (l’m a Geordie convert now, based in sunny Gateshead, but stll have contacts/family in and around Carlisle/Cumbria). Maybe establish a Northern chapter of the AOC, eh? 😀 lt’d defo be possible to meet up for a chat/tyre-kick at the top of Hartside Pass – the famed A686! Tim.
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Darell Allard was the last owner of that P1 to use it on the road. You have purchased an excellent car that I have been with on many Allard Owners Club runs covering many miles. I feel sure he is the best person to answer your questions. His email address is, darellallard@hotmail.co.uk.
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Hi,all,I recently bought my P1 from Pelham Reilly in Devon .It’s now in Carlisle, few jobs done , a few to do.I need to lower the seat height in some way.Presently the cushion is suspended by steel springs as found in a 70/80’s 3 piece suite.Is this the same with other P1’s ? Also it’s running 16 inch radial tyres, can anyone tell me what pressure should I be running them? The heater is not connected, there is a stoppered off take on the left hand top hose, is this for the heater? Then should I get a tap from the likes of O’Neill Model A Parts for the other offtake? Thanks for any advice Peter
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