New to the gallery: David's Arkley... with Chevy 383!

[Moderator]

If you love over-the-top conversions, this one is for you! Check it out:

<a href="http://www.britishv8.org/MG/DavidRowen.htm">David Rowen's 1972 Arkley Midget with Chevy 383cid V8</a>

teaser:

[kstevusa]

This should make Maloney salivate.  Beautiful car.

[RMO 699F]

I have known David for years and always lusted after this purpose built car..(built for the flying mile in Houston) Years ago I kept bugging David to sell the car...well, as of 6 weeks ago it was on EBay, I blinked, and the vehicle now resides some place in the Middle East...David also has a GT40 and a McClaren painted the same colors as his Arkley..this is a big boy sports car..

[MGBV8]

What restraint, Mike!

[RMO 699F]

Yes Carl..I amazed myself on this one...if that car had come up for sale a couple years ago it would have been sitting in my driveway within a week or two! Perhaps at 71 I am now grasping the concept of postponing my gratification? Naw, probably not..   :-)

[BlownMGB-V8]

(No, I think Kay put her foot down... he, he, he...)

Jim

[G.R.]

Anybody know what model/make these wheels are?

[MGBV8]

They are a Halibrand style or replica.

[rficalora]

Those are relatively common on Mustang Eleanor's & Cobra's.  A few different companies make them.  Mine are polished completely but I believe can be ordered with black or grey center sections.  http://www.americanracing.com/wheels/VN427/VN4271  They have several "standard" sizes, but also offer a custom series where you can specify the width & backspace you need.

[excelrp1]

Good Day All
I am new to the Forum -
About 12 years ago I bought the Hank Kleban Car -  MG Midget with approx 300 HP -
Well it has been going thru a Ground up complete build - changing a few items   LOL

[excelrp1]

Getting close - Maybe a little excessive doing a 350 blower motor?

[BlownMGB-V8]

mm... wouldn't really think so...

Jim

[Moderator]

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