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Hermes - an interview with Kent Shelley
« on: Saturday,January 23, 2021, 03:01:56 AM »
Just bought a limited edition book about S1 Europa's called Type 46, the Europa S1 by Kevin Whittle, Kevin was an S1 owner amongst other Loti, he has recently sold his car as he isn't very well. His S1 came from Canada part restored.
There are several articles on S1's from all over the world & quite a few repeated articles & ads out of old magazines, etc.
There is also a good article / interview with Kent Shelley who worked for Hermes, Renault agents & tuners then Mike the Pipe who was next door, its an old article (?)
Some notes about the 1st 105bhp TC's in relation to the tuned 140bhp Renault unit, of which he took out the TC & installed the lighter Regie.
More photo's to follow shortly.
« Last Edit: Saturday,January 23, 2021, 03:35:53 AM by MRN I J »
Regards Chris

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Re: Hermes - an interview with Kent Shelley
« Reply #1 on: Saturday,January 23, 2021, 06:48:41 AM »
I bought the first edition of this book which, unfortunately, had quite a few pixilated photos for trying to print from lo-rez files.  How is yours?

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Re: Hermes - an interview with Kent Shelley
« Reply #2 on: Saturday,January 23, 2021, 09:23:23 AM »
My Dad bought and fitted the Hermes kit along with a system off Mike the Pipe - it was stressed to him that Mike didn’t just make exhausts, he was more an artist that worked with pipes....! Whoever said that wasn’t wrong either, a very nicely made bit of kit.

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Re: Hermes - an interview with Kent Shelley
« Reply #3 on: Sunday,January 24, 2021, 08:53:06 AM »
I bought the first edition of this book which, unfortunately, had quite a few pixilated photos for trying to print from lo-rez files.  How is yours?

Its the same John, just having problems taking photos that can be read of Kent Shelleys article
Regards Chris

other cars inc wifes cars
Aston Martin DB MkIII DHC (wifes)
Aston Martin DB2 Saloon (shared)
MkI Austin Cooper S with less than 50k miles on it
Oldest existing LR Discovery S3, one of 1st 125 hand built cars
Peugeot 406 with less than 55k miles on it