> -----Original Message-----
> From: spitfires-owner@autox.team.net [mailto:spitfires-
> owner@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Randall
>
> I'm looking at a Herald Convertible 12/50 sport, and I need to know if
> upgrading to the Spit MKiv rear suspension works on the Heralds like it
> does on the Spits.
Hi David,
There is a conversion kit produced which uses the same swing-spring design
as the MkIV and 1500 Spitfires. The spring itself is heavier to deal with
the greater weight of the Herald, using the standard MkIV Spitfire spring
isn't satisfactory.
> Also, as far as I know only Canada and Australia got the 12/50 sport
> convertibles: is this true?
I'm no expert on the export models, but the 12/50 Convertible was certainly
not marketed in the UK. There was a 12/50 Coupe assembled in Australia, and
I have heard of a small batch of around 100 12/50 Convertibles being built
at Canley. Other 12/50 Convertibles may have been built at the Belgian, or
other, overseas assembly plants.
Cheers,
Bill.
Rarebits4classics
.......just what you've been looking for
PO Box 1232
Calne
Wiltshire
SN11 8WA
United Kingdom
http://www.rarebits4classics.co.uk
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