06-08-2020, 09:34 PM
Took the Pytchley saloon on its first serious run today, clocked up about 50 miles. Its the first time the engine has had any proper use in about 20 years. Went down to Boroughbridge to see Duncan Grimmond, on arrival at his workshop I remembered that he is on holiday in Northumberland, so returned to Thirsk on the 'old A1' that runs alongside the new road. The Pytchley was cruising only slightly slower than the HGV's on the A1 so I reckon it was doing about 55mph with no fuss at all. Pleased to say that the brakes are improving with use, all four wheel centres are now warm after a run, which is encouraging.