In the previous instalment of the Chronicles of Kermit, the “definitely not-a-project” project car, there was a major breakthrough resulting in the banishment of exhaust fumes entering the cabin. I could finally drive my E-type without my nose twitching like a rabbit and my clothes dragging me toward the washing machine. Nevertheless, there remained a number of unresolved mechanical issues to rectify before I could depart the premises of Smallman Hall for a blissful life on the open road.
Heading the list was the Lumenition Electronic Ignition system, which was overheating. Additionally, the car's general running was rather lacklustre and fuel consumption had taken a dive. Looking back through Kermit's history, the