A 'new' XR2 was acquired last October - a lovely 1986 example with only 65000 miles and in excellent condition.  The best features are that it's a non sunroof model so little rust and a stiffer/lighter shell.  Better still it's got the more powerful earlier CVH engine which will come in handy for our new strategy!

We now plan to run the new car in Class E of the Ford Saloon's in 2007 after a detailed preparation and testing.  Also this give us a very good chance of making a realistic bid for the championship with minimal cost and relatively easy preparation as we already have most of the bits required to alter the car's specification.

So far the suspension and brakes have been transferred from the old car.  The new car is currently road legal and so is undergoing some development testing and clocking up some mileage running us about to our customers.  Only faults so far have been a split coolant hose and a bad electrical connector for the radiator fan - not surprising for a 20 year old car!  Naturally all the hoses and other perishable items will be replaced in due course along with an engine and carburettor refresh.