Dave Wheatley
What this man can do with a hammer is amazing!

 

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BHJ 350J
   

What can I say about Dave. He turned DHR from a rusting wreck into a thing of beauty and he had to repair all my efforts of restoration in the process. He put metal into DHR and you'd be hard pressed to find the join. Thanks a million Dave. Below are three of his Vauxhall's, he's also got a Willy Coupe in the making.

First up is the race replica. Dave told me he didn't want people trying to compare it to 'Old Nail' so he deliberatly painted it in different colours. Weight has been lost by drilling holes in anything that could be drilled. Even the bonnet hinge has holes drilled in it. The engine is set back nine inches if my memory is correct. (Look at the interior picture to see the door cards).

  Dave's race Firenza
     
Firenza from front offside   Firenza from side
     
Firenza engine   Interior

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VXE 710 G
   

This is probably the best example of a GT around. If there is a better one, I haven't seen it. It's straighter than Guy Ritchie in a gay bar.

  Emmmmm nice!

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LAA 344T
   

Dave's daily work horse. He uses this every day come rain or shine. Has a 2.3 engine and has leather interior. I can't remember what it came from but if you see it, it's a lovely fit. He's currently doing 400+ miles a week and he still averages 30+ miles to the gallon, some of them sideways! Why buy a new eurobox?

  Daily drive

 

If you have any work that needs doing, or if you need a body part made, contact Dave. He has a range of body parts already made for the HB and HC Viva and I'm sure he would be willing to look at making any part you need if you asked. (He doesn't only work on Viva's)

His contact numbers are;

D.W.Automotive - Workshop...01376-324838 or mobile...07940-451418

 

 

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