Thank you one and all for your helpful advice freely given. It would seem that a carefully chosen special will could serve very well. I must admit a liking for the lines of the Ulster and have my eye on a couple, but am fussy with correct period look, almost as much as drivability, so the search is on.

Duncan, I remember your car and hope you are able to return with your completed next project soon.

If anyone is attending the 21eme Grand Prix Retro in July next year, do get in touch, as we'd love to meet up for chat and refreshment.

Regards,

Bill

Oh, PS. Perhaps a silly question, but is there usually a spare wheel behind the seats in an Ulster?

Location: Saumur, France

Yes Bill,
The spare wheel is normally accessed from the rear hatch with storage space behind and in front of it. How much depends on where the battery and fuel tank is situated.
David.

Location: N. Oxfordshire