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« on: 30 December, 2022, 02:00:00 PM » |
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If anyone has any info on the late Stan Sweet Fulvia Coupe I would be most grateful.
It’s now back in the U.K. and on NRX323K registration.
I understand he owned the car from the early 90’s and has really cherished the car.
It’s running very strong no issues at all. Brakes have all been refurbed at some point to include new master cylinder and callipers from what I can see.
Since purchasing in October it has been well used.
Would love to hear from anyone who knows the car.
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ColinMarr
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« Reply #1 on: 30 December, 2022, 07:23:13 PM » |
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You may know about him already, but someone who worked on Stanley’s cars was the genius-welder-metal-worker and Fulvia enthusiast, Graham Bates. About 15 years ago, Graham’s workshop was just south of Odiham in Hampshire. Telephone number then was 07831 225437. If you find him, give best wishes from me and to you too.
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« Reply #2 on: 30 December, 2022, 08:24:22 PM » |
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Thanks Colin the body work is a credit as is who ever did the paint.
The ally panels are perfection too.
Will have to have a visit down to Hampshire.
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« Reply #3 on: 30 December, 2022, 09:20:05 PM » |
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Is there any paperwork relating to Lydden Circuit? I think I remember it being there. Stanley bought my JLG66K Fulvia Sport.
Richard
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« Reply #4 on: 31 December, 2022, 10:41:56 AM » |
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Lots of scrutineering tags circa late 90’s
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« Reply #5 on: 31 December, 2022, 12:02:57 PM » |
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What is the mechanical spec now? Stan was modifying at the time. I do remember him saying the JLG65K Sport took nine seconds off his previous Goodwood laptime. Not sure if he ever 'improved' his coupe in the subsequent years.
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« Reply #6 on: 31 December, 2022, 04:08:29 PM » |
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It’s definitely well sorted fast Road spec. Would love to know more if anyone has any more details. The only documentation I have is mainly whilst the car was in France control technique paperwork etc.
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« Reply #7 on: 31 December, 2022, 06:20:37 PM » |
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I think he was at the sprint at Lyden with Ian Conway in one of his Fulvias (he went from road to sprint to race) and our MG Midget. The cornering forces popped the sills, eek! Did he do some Crystal Palace sprints?
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« Reply #8 on: 31 December, 2022, 07:49:17 PM » |
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I have Crystal Palace tags from the late 90’s plus plenty in Europe.
He certainly used the car, when it was collected in France having been stored since his passing it was covered in dead flies!
What a character he must have been the car is a testament to his love for the Fulvia.
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« Reply #9 on: 09 January, 2023, 03:04:06 PM » |
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Have really enjoyed going through all the late Stanley Sweet posts here on the forum.
He was certainly very passionate about the Fulvia giving a fair bit of info on the man and the car.
Graham Bates name is widely mentioned and I understand he did a lot of work on the car.
Does anyone have his contact info as I would love to get in touch.
Many thanks in advance.
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« Reply #10 on: 09 January, 2023, 04:40:27 PM » |
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Is this car the one Graham originally built for himself in Bagshot?
I saw him a year or so ago and he led me to believe he was virtually retired.
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« Reply #11 on: 09 January, 2023, 05:07:51 PM » |
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Is this car the one Graham originally built for himself in Bagshot?
I saw him a year or so ago and he led me to believe he was virtually retired.
I think that GBates car is now owned by Alison Ure. Stan Sweet joined us on the Fulvia Knights rally that I Huib organised to celebrate 50years when we travelled through Europe (well Italy and France and a bit of Luxembourg). |
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Its not the winning but taking part! or is it taking apart?
Lancias:
1955 Aurelia B12
1967 Fulvia 1.3HFR
1972 Fulvia 1600HF
1972 Fulvia Sport 1600
1983 HPE VX
1988 Delta 1.6GTie
1998 Zeta 21. 12v
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« Reply #12 on: 09 January, 2023, 06:32:55 PM » |
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Have seen some of the pics from this event with a red 1.6 HF Lusso with Stans car.
Was that your HF?
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« Reply #13 on: 09 January, 2023, 08:58:19 PM » |
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Mine was a white 1600hf…. The red one was another LMC member.
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Its not the winning but taking part! or is it taking apart?
Lancias:
1955 Aurelia B12
1967 Fulvia 1.3HFR
1972 Fulvia 1600HF
1972 Fulvia Sport 1600
1983 HPE VX
1988 Delta 1.6GTie
1998 Zeta 21. 12v
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« Reply #14 on: 09 January, 2023, 10:39:08 PM » |
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Julien, I guess that mobile number I gave for Graham Bates didn't work. I'll send you an off-line message with more info. I think the Series 1 Coupe now owned by Alison Ure, is not an ex-Graham Bates car. Colin
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