History of a renovation

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In 1977, the British press headlined :

« The Spartan : a fun car that really is fun »

The Spartan press article - The Spartan : a fun car that really is fun

In 2022, a few hours after reading a classified ad, I crack :
Purchase of the Spartan Roadster Kit Car
Purchase on April 16, 2022 ☑️

 

One day she will be the most beautiful...

The road will be long to get there.

 

Follow the history of this car renovation, from the first diagnostics to the removal of the engine and gearbox, from all the steering elements, from the dashboard, to its bodywork.

 

All parts will be restored, polished, repainted or replaced, and some will be unique, made especially for The French Spartan.

 

The adventure begin :


Departure for home

THE FRENCH SPARTAN restoration departure

April 16, 2022, 17 hours by truck to pick up her majesty from Stonne in the Ardennes.

Spartan on way to this restoration

The Spartan was no longer able to take the road, to do as many kilometres at least.

But what a pleasure these last laps of wheels that allow the Spartan to reach the garage !

And now…

first chek of Spartan Roadster

The question is : What must be done ?
The answer is : All !