Monday, February 03, 2020

1958 parade with a Berkeley with the “export spec raised headlight pods". The headlights weren't made to USA federal headlight height safety standards, Richard pointed out. They had a top speed of 60, to 65. More with a tailwind, pushed off a cliff, I suppose.


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http://microcarmuseum.com/tour/berkeley-b65.html

In the spring of 1957, after some 163 cars with the Anzani motor had been produced, a switch was made to the 328cc Excelsior twin. This gave a useful increase of 3 horsepower and more importantly, a much better reliability record. The car was named B65, again for its top speed.


https://barnfinds.com/4690-miles-1958-berkeley-se328/







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6 comments:

  1. Richard Kaye8:47 AM

    It's a Berkeley. Those awful stuck on headlights spoiled what had been a nice-looking nose. Damn headlight height regulation.

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  2. Jeff F.9:21 AM

    It's a Berkeley. The original lights were mounted low and covered with clear plastic bubbles. Neat little car.

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  3. partbinz9:27 AM

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berkeley_Cars

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  4. Jesse10:03 AM

    thanks! Wow, I've only seen a Berkeley 2 or 3 times... not a common sight!

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  5. Gary11:26 AM

    It looks like a 1957 Berkeley SE328, saw a few of them in LA back then, as I recall it had wicker seats. The headlights on this car were uncommon and may have been a dealer option.

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  6. Richard Kaye11:35 AM

    I saw one at Hollywood Sports Cars in the early 60s, I think. I took it for a test drive. Getting in was a challenge, and when I drove it out into the street, the brakes didn't work. I should have bought it anyway. Several Bonneville Salt Flats Modified Sports cars use the body.

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