"Dear Stephen, I still own the car. Restoration was planned to start earlier this year, but Covid-19 got in the way. Could you help me with some more details about the car when you purchased it?
Kind regards,
Hans Sipkema"
Dutton Kit Cars and their owners
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James Doulton
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- Bristol
- United Kingdom
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James Doulton's Discussions
V6 Steering Column
Started this discussion. Last reply by Daryl Heasman Sep 7, 2018. 16 Replies 0 Likes
I've been looking at the engine compartment of my V6 Malaga B+. Has anyone seen the…Continue
Legerra Bonanza on ebay
Started this discussion. Last reply by Adrian Southgate Jun 14, 2018. 3 Replies 0 Likes
There are now TWO fully working Legerra's on ebay. One was Ed Townend's "Peggy" and the other is a familiar blue XF. Both look good. If only I didn't have a broken one on my drive!Continue
Scumbags operate in this area
Started this discussion. Last reply by James Doulton Feb 3, 2018. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Last night, before going away for the night, I moved my Legerra out of the garage and parked it on the drive under my deluxe car cover. This morning it was gone!It has two sewn-in straps which go…Continue
Throttle Sticking on Weber 32/36 DGAV
Started this discussion. Last reply by James Doulton Aug 1, 2017. 5 Replies 0 Likes
My Pinto engine Legerra has developed a rather irritating carburettor problem, where the secondary throttle does not close fully unless I snap the throttle shut. Normally this manifests itself when I…Continue
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"Hi, I've just come across this. I was the first owner after buying it from the Dutton factory in Tangmere, it was thier demonstration vehicle. I was glad to see it is still about and would be interested in seeing some pictures of it if the…"
"I would suggest that you ask Adrian Southgate (who is on here) if it has ever been on the club database. I think that he is probably the best person to help or, if not, he'll probably know who might be able to help or how to find out."
"hi there sorry for the delay getting back yo you I had to shelve the build for a short while.
The S4 is mainly built needs to add an engine and brakes and a few other pieces my problem is I don't know whether tyhis car has already been…"
B Type
"I am pretty bad about taking precautions with stuff on my skin - paint stripper, petrol etc but I always use latex gloves when I do fibreglass, I've learnt that the hard way. I bought a box of the gloves from Halfords - 100 pairs for about a…"
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"That looks really good. Is that wood edging on the top of the sides? "Luxury" and "Dutton" don't normally go in the same sentence, but your Melos changes that. I love the steering wheel too. If only I didn't have a full…"
"I am afraid that I shan't be able to go this year as my wife is not well. She is waiting for a knee replacement which has now been brought forward to next month because it is so urgent."
"Adrian - Legerra - Sunday
Toby + Amanda - - Sunday
James - - Both - Camping"
"I shall be going for Sunday and camping until Monday but I will be in a tin top as my one remaining Dutton is undergoing a major (i.e. very slow) refurbishment."
"Welcome to the site. I'm also in Bristol - on the far side from you in Patchway. I currently have a 2000 Pinto Legerra and a V6 Malaga B+. One is accident damaged and the other is undergoing a very slow overhaul. What condition are yours? "
"Yes, yes. Photos!
Do you have all the bits? does it have a V5? What are your plans? It is exciting!"
"I know that sinking feeling in your stomach when you realise that the stuff you have bought won't fit. Luckily I can put it out of my mind by hiding it in my garage, behind all of the other stuff that I have bought and not used!
How serious is…"
"Are seriously thinking of selling it? It would seem a pity after all the meticulous work that you put into it. Or did you just get it out of your system and want to move on?"
Profile Information
- Duttons owned
- Melos II (sold)
Legerra ZS
Malaga B+
- Engine Type and Transmission Type
- Melos: 2.0 Pinto, 4 speed
Legerra: 2.0 Pinto, 5 speed
Malaga: 3.1 Essex V6, 4 speed
- Post code
- BS34 5HR
James Doulton's Photos
James Doulton's Videos
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James Doulton's Blog
My New Dutton
Posted on September 2, 2016 at 23:26 70 Comments 0 Likes
Today I bought another Dutton. This one has a 3.1 litre Essex V6. It's MOT has lapsed and it has a number of issues, the biggest one being that it has had a front end shunt which has upset the suspension geometry, and the bonnet fit, and the steering. The last 6 inches of the main rail is crumpled, moving the ARB. Finding a good reference to work from to restore the geometry looks to be an interesting puzzle. In this picture you can see that the nearside wheel has a different camber to the…
ContinueKitNet track day at Castle Combe
Posted on August 15, 2016 at 23:21 66 Comments 2 Likes
I went to the KitNet track day at Castle Combe today in my Legerra. It was cracking weather and I had a good day. There were positives and some negatives. So starting with then the positives: My new tyres performed well and took 5 seconds off my lap times (down to 1m 35sec), I finally got the Legerra over the ton at 100.3mph on the straight, I met a load of nice chaps and did a lot of chatting plus, to round off the day, I drove it home at the end of the day. Two of the chaps were Duttons -…
ContinueNice looking Melos on ebay
Posted on July 17, 2013 at 20:54 0 Comments 0 Likes
There is a very nice looking blue Melos on ebay item no 161066547569. It has beautiful seats. Does anyone know what they are or where they come from?
Handbag Legerra Developments
Posted on April 16, 2013 at 22:51 97 Comments 1 Like
After getting the Legerra home a few weeks ago, I have been using it as my daily commute. I have done a few things to it to 'improve' it:
1) I have removed the centre console because I could not take my foot off the clutch with it in place because I have to get my knee next to the steering wheel and my calf was hard against the edge of the console. I have still got to find a place for the dials and switches that were there. When removing the heater controls I found that the outer…
ContinueComment Wall (46 comments)
- At 7:05 on August 22, 2019,
Allan Gilroy said…
hi there sorry for the delay getting back yo you I had to shelve the build for a short while.
The S4 is mainly built needs to add an engine and brakes and a few other pieces my problem is I don't know whether tyhis car has already been registered.
I have a chassis number that appears to be issued by the DVLA but no decoder I use works
you have any suggestions?
- At 20:46 on March 19, 2019,
Hi James, very much a project I'm afraid. Pretty much all their, ( side panels are in steel, think they should be alloy and no hood or side screens) just needs putting back together. Early Dutton 1973, with a space frame chassis based on a Spitfire. Original 1147 cc engine was not with it but it came with 1500cc.
- At 7:03 on March 1, 2019,
Adam steward said…
Hi James the Melos is in need of well I have a body and a chassis and not a lot else, so it should keep me busy for a while.
- At 8:20 on November 6, 2018,
- Thanks for the info James maybe the wife and kids will get them for my Christmas
- At 8:33 on March 8, 2018,
Hello James, No, thers not many here. There is an old Dutton sierra that has been here forever and that is about it. My phaeton is from 1980 and runs but needs a bit of work. It has a small petrol tank in the boot so I suspect its been used for hill climb type events. I guess I would need to put a proper tank in if its to go back on the road.
All the best, James
- At 18:29 on February 20, 2018,
hi
well not to sound greedy I have 2. one is complete all finished and road worthy with a 1600cc crossflow that I would like to change to something more modern
and another that is complete less engine and box but in kit form as the previous owner stripped to restore but never got round to it
who has less common engines fitted ?
cheers Andy
- At 22:00 on February 13, 2018,
Jay said…
Oh and thanks for the welcome folks
- At 22:00 on February 13, 2018,
Not road Worthy yet but getting there. She was in a bit of a state when I bought her but she's coming on in leaps and bounds. She now stars stops and drives. I've started a light restoration of the car. Hopefully she will be at stoneleigh this year.
- At 11:52 on August 25, 2017,
Steve Kerswell said…
Welcome Paul, some good chaps and some banter on this site.
- At 20:24 on May 7, 2017,
John Tighe said…
- Thanks for your welcome James, yes I have quite a few photos and am working on a video for YouTube,
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