Mike Henneys tells me he is the new owner of this Sebring Rep which was the first to be assembled using the Archers Garage mouldings back in 1992/3. After the original owner John Morgan sold it to Andy Actman it was campaigned first in historic rallies and then very successfully in club racing. It then went to Neil Fletcher who raced it for several years before he sold it to Ellis Bardesley. Mike bought it last year 2023, owner number 5.
A message from John Poulter – Fri, 28 Jul 2023
re: HOWARD STEELE & DURSLEY GARAGE
“I’m going to the closure event for Dursley Garage this afternoon and thought I would send you the press cutting. Dursley Garage was the workshop side of Wild Goose garage (Don Balm and YDF140 and 2214UE ). Apart from spending most of my youth in the racing shop there I actually worked there from 1978 to 86 with Howard. Have a look at the photo of Howard leaning YDF140 ( don’t think I will ever find the car now). Note the tall cross ply tyres possibly Durabands or RS5’s. I wonder what the young guys on slicks would make of that? Regards John”.
AND A BIT MORE NEWS ABOUT 2214 UE
I asked John (Poulter) if he could make enquiries as to the situation regarding the restoration of 2214 UE. Sadly, owner John Tizard’s daughter Christine reported that both John and his wife passed away several years ago and the car is still with her. She has a brother and sister, the three now jointly owning the car. Unfortunately some of the original parts like the Girling brakes are no longer with the car which currently awaits a wiring loom, trimming and paint. It will be interesting to see what progress is made with this valuable historic car in the future.
Pete Fletcher is looking for a new owner for his Sebring Fastback competition car (below)
Pete Fletcher’s “Speedwell Sprite” is based on a 1961 MG Midget Mk 1 imported from California. It has a 1340cc 105 bhp engine with Piper race cam, & twin 1½” SUs, full race cage, single race seat and fire extinguisher system. He raced the car from 2012 until the COVID outbreak, took part in lots of hillclimb, often winning his class. He also won the Northern Counties Hill-climb Championship in 2015. Prior to COVID the car was raced in the HRDC All-Stars race series on circuits around the UK. Its last race was at Silversone when it was 5th in class. Currently in storage and now for sale. For further information please contact Peter Fletcher on 07742220083 or by email
Peter also has this Sebring Sprite Coupé which he built as a spare (below)
This car was based on a 1965 MG Midget and also has a 1310 cc engine this one producing 90 bhp with standard cam, & twin 1½” SUs. Full race devices roll cage and 2 seats. Built as a spare race car in 2015 but never used and has been in storage since. For further information please contact Peter Fletcher on 07742220083 or by email
