
The Bugatti Type 55
AT ONE TIME people used to claim that the racing car of today was the touring car of tomorrow, but they were looking at the world through rose-coloured spectacles and…
TRz and TR3
” four big-ends failed within a month of purchase (50,000 miles, 2 owners). Crank, mains, big-ends replaced completely ,free of charge by dealer.”
” Big-ends went on the M — 49,000! “
” Rlew up on Autobahn at 65,000 miles. Excellent rebuilding job by Frankfurt Diumph concessionaires. Engine replaced by new unit at 70,000 miles.” “
Would seem to run indefinitely With Very little loss of efficiency.”
” One exhaust valve at 85,00o miles, another at t 51,000. Rocker shaft securing bolt at 142,000. Engine checked for wear at 109,000 and 151,000 miles — very little apparent. No replacements required.”