Hi Brian, In answer to your questions My car has no modifications apart from having radial tyres which I believe greatly improves handling. (They are actually ford transit tyres) I found the car a pleasure to drive with enough power and torque to easily keep up with the traffic, the 3.5 litre engine...

Thanks all for your kind comments and just to let you know I will be contacting Paul Skilliter regarding an entry into the magazine, Had a first drive over the bank holiday was very pleased with the ride of the car but totally agree the umbrella handbrake is a big nuisance, still made a few people s...

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Well 8 years later its all done will try and post some pics.

Hi Graham, thanks for the info. Will look into them.

Will be starting to restore my 1950 mkv 3,5 saloon this summer. Any one out there currently/ or has previously carried a simmilar project, would appreciate any advice obtaining spares, also I note us mkv owners seem to scarce on this wesite.

Pictures would be good of any mkvs.