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PROJECT GT THE SNAG LIST

With the Downton back after its extended break with Ben at BHPerformance in Kingswinford, we’d convinced ourselves that it would just be a day’s work to get it finished, roadworthy and ready to complete those vital running-in miles on the freshly built engine. But the one thing we should have learned on the Downton by now that no matter how simple a job looks, plan on at least twice as long as you think to get it done…

“The arrangement has that early coachbuilt car feel”

Ben had set the ‘new’ engine up for running in – with a strict 3000 rpm limit. No sooner was the car dropped off the trailer than owner, Will, took the opportunity to try out the

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