Another 4000Km African Road Trip with Interceptor Mk3
- Philip Lochner
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Another 4000Km African Road Trip with Interceptor Mk3
Departing tomorrow, another nice road trip in my '74 over 10 days. From Pretoria to Knysna - Barrydale - Prince Albert and then home again. Attending the Knysna auto show on 28 April.
A friend is coming with in his 65 4.2 E-type - which I have prepared for this trip. Yep, if his car gives trouble, I'm in $#1T. I very much intend for us to have a fuel consumption "competition". His 4.2 running at 3000rpm against my 7.2 running at 2000rpm. Sounds like a fair fight yes? We will compete on overall consumption and also specific consumption (overall divided by engine capacity).
Will post pics whenever possible.
A friend is coming with in his 65 4.2 E-type - which I have prepared for this trip. Yep, if his car gives trouble, I'm in $#1T. I very much intend for us to have a fuel consumption "competition". His 4.2 running at 3000rpm against my 7.2 running at 2000rpm. Sounds like a fair fight yes? We will compete on overall consumption and also specific consumption (overall divided by engine capacity).
Will post pics whenever possible.
Best regards
Philip
Mk3 7.2 #128/8120 Jan 73 http://tinyurl.com/hsjucm5
Mk3 7.2 #2240.9677 May '74 modified:
Fuel injected: http://tinyurl.com/qyrx93f
GM 4L60e 4-sp transmission: http://tinyurl.com/qxlwk95
Philip
Mk3 7.2 #128/8120 Jan 73 http://tinyurl.com/hsjucm5
Mk3 7.2 #2240.9677 May '74 modified:
Fuel injected: http://tinyurl.com/qyrx93f
GM 4L60e 4-sp transmission: http://tinyurl.com/qxlwk95
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Re: Another 4000Km African Road Trip with Interceptor Mk3
have a safe and trouble-free trip
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Re: Another 4000Km African Road Trip with Interceptor Mk3
What a wonderful trip to make, even more so with the Interceptor (instead of a boring hire car which would be the only possible way for me). Looking very much forward to your trip pictures!
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Bon voyage Philip. I'm not at all jealous!
Chris
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Re: Another 4000Km African Road Trip with Interceptor Mk3
Philip,
Have a great road trip, sounds wonderful.
I’ll be interested to see your findings on fuel consumption on the Interceptor vs the E-Type.
I think overall consumption will be comparable, from personal experience and on a run like that, I think you’ll see high teens.
Good luck.
Edward
Have a great road trip, sounds wonderful.
I’ll be interested to see your findings on fuel consumption on the Interceptor vs the E-Type.
I think overall consumption will be comparable, from personal experience and on a run like that, I think you’ll see high teens.
Good luck.
Edward
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- Philip Lochner
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Re: Another 4000Km African Road Trip with Interceptor Mk3
Thanks everybody!
My friend believes that he can not drive more than 500km per day in the E, so I've had to split it up into shorter legs.
For those who would like to see on google maps where we will be going:
Today we drive from Pretoria to Christiana https://tinyurl.com/y3m47guv
Tomorrow from Christiana to Kambro https://tinyurl.com/y4czx7qe
Friday Kambro to Herold https://tinyurl.com/y69xyzd2
Saturday Herold to Knysna https://tinyurl.com/y58fygx4
Sunday @ Knysna Motor Show
Monday Knysna to Barrydale https://tinyurl.com/y5wh6vh5
Tuesday Barrydale to Prince Albert https://tinyurl.com/yyl7j2s3
Wednesday PRince Albert to Kambro https://tinyurl.com/y6fat2zy
Thursday Kambro to Christiana https://tinyurl.com/y4czx7qe
Friday home https://tinyurl.com/y3m47guv
My friend believes that he can not drive more than 500km per day in the E, so I've had to split it up into shorter legs.
For those who would like to see on google maps where we will be going:
Today we drive from Pretoria to Christiana https://tinyurl.com/y3m47guv
Tomorrow from Christiana to Kambro https://tinyurl.com/y4czx7qe
Friday Kambro to Herold https://tinyurl.com/y69xyzd2
Saturday Herold to Knysna https://tinyurl.com/y58fygx4
Sunday @ Knysna Motor Show
Monday Knysna to Barrydale https://tinyurl.com/y5wh6vh5
Tuesday Barrydale to Prince Albert https://tinyurl.com/yyl7j2s3
Wednesday PRince Albert to Kambro https://tinyurl.com/y6fat2zy
Thursday Kambro to Christiana https://tinyurl.com/y4czx7qe
Friday home https://tinyurl.com/y3m47guv
Best regards
Philip
Mk3 7.2 #128/8120 Jan 73 http://tinyurl.com/hsjucm5
Mk3 7.2 #2240.9677 May '74 modified:
Fuel injected: http://tinyurl.com/qyrx93f
GM 4L60e 4-sp transmission: http://tinyurl.com/qxlwk95
Philip
Mk3 7.2 #128/8120 Jan 73 http://tinyurl.com/hsjucm5
Mk3 7.2 #2240.9677 May '74 modified:
Fuel injected: http://tinyurl.com/qyrx93f
GM 4L60e 4-sp transmission: http://tinyurl.com/qxlwk95
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Re: Another 4000Km African Road Trip with Interceptor Mk3
Tell your friend to get a proper car like an Interceptor. Over 850km in a day is easy going in one. How do I know this? I've done it!Philip Lochner wrote:My friend believes that he can not drive more than 500km per day in the E, so I've had to split it up into shorter legs.
Chris
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- Philip Lochner
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Re: Another 4000Km African Road Trip with Interceptor Mk3
E-type was left at home. Fan belt failed after only 50 km. Alternator conversion (not done by me) not aligned properly.
Last edited by Philip Lochner on Wed Apr 24, 2019 1:54 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Best regards
Philip
Mk3 7.2 #128/8120 Jan 73 http://tinyurl.com/hsjucm5
Mk3 7.2 #2240.9677 May '74 modified:
Fuel injected: http://tinyurl.com/qyrx93f
GM 4L60e 4-sp transmission: http://tinyurl.com/qxlwk95
Philip
Mk3 7.2 #128/8120 Jan 73 http://tinyurl.com/hsjucm5
Mk3 7.2 #2240.9677 May '74 modified:
Fuel injected: http://tinyurl.com/qyrx93f
GM 4L60e 4-sp transmission: http://tinyurl.com/qxlwk95
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Chris
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- Philip Lochner
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Re: Another 4000Km African Road Trip with Interceptor Mk3
Day 1 dusted. No problems ( with the Jensen )
Stopped for coffee and cake.
Stopped for coffee and cake.
Best regards
Philip
Mk3 7.2 #128/8120 Jan 73 http://tinyurl.com/hsjucm5
Mk3 7.2 #2240.9677 May '74 modified:
Fuel injected: http://tinyurl.com/qyrx93f
GM 4L60e 4-sp transmission: http://tinyurl.com/qxlwk95
Philip
Mk3 7.2 #128/8120 Jan 73 http://tinyurl.com/hsjucm5
Mk3 7.2 #2240.9677 May '74 modified:
Fuel injected: http://tinyurl.com/qyrx93f
GM 4L60e 4-sp transmission: http://tinyurl.com/qxlwk95
- Philip Lochner
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Re: Another 4000Km African Road Trip with Interceptor Mk3
Arriving at our overnight stop. Notice the off-road road in the back ground....
Best regards
Philip
Mk3 7.2 #128/8120 Jan 73 http://tinyurl.com/hsjucm5
Mk3 7.2 #2240.9677 May '74 modified:
Fuel injected: http://tinyurl.com/qyrx93f
GM 4L60e 4-sp transmission: http://tinyurl.com/qxlwk95
Philip
Mk3 7.2 #128/8120 Jan 73 http://tinyurl.com/hsjucm5
Mk3 7.2 #2240.9677 May '74 modified:
Fuel injected: http://tinyurl.com/qyrx93f
GM 4L60e 4-sp transmission: http://tinyurl.com/qxlwk95
- Philip Lochner
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Re: Another 4000Km African Road Trip with Interceptor Mk3
Sleeping over at "Kambro Accomodation" tonight. In the "middle of nowhere...
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Best regards
Philip
Mk3 7.2 #128/8120 Jan 73 http://tinyurl.com/hsjucm5
Mk3 7.2 #2240.9677 May '74 modified:
Fuel injected: http://tinyurl.com/qyrx93f
GM 4L60e 4-sp transmission: http://tinyurl.com/qxlwk95
Philip
Mk3 7.2 #128/8120 Jan 73 http://tinyurl.com/hsjucm5
Mk3 7.2 #2240.9677 May '74 modified:
Fuel injected: http://tinyurl.com/qyrx93f
GM 4L60e 4-sp transmission: http://tinyurl.com/qxlwk95
- Philip Lochner
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Re: Another 4000Km African Road Trip with Interceptor Mk3
In Meiringspoort :
Who says Interceptor can't do gravel roads??
Who says Interceptor can't do gravel roads??
Best regards
Philip
Mk3 7.2 #128/8120 Jan 73 http://tinyurl.com/hsjucm5
Mk3 7.2 #2240.9677 May '74 modified:
Fuel injected: http://tinyurl.com/qyrx93f
GM 4L60e 4-sp transmission: http://tinyurl.com/qxlwk95
Philip
Mk3 7.2 #128/8120 Jan 73 http://tinyurl.com/hsjucm5
Mk3 7.2 #2240.9677 May '74 modified:
Fuel injected: http://tinyurl.com/qyrx93f
GM 4L60e 4-sp transmission: http://tinyurl.com/qxlwk95
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Re: Another 4000Km African Road Trip with Interceptor Mk3
Fantastic. Lovely scenery too.
Chris
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