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mharrell

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KV from Paris to Sarajevo
« on: August 13, 2010, 07:13:14 PM »
Fabien Hamm, the guy who drove a Willam from Paris to Istanbul last year, is now piloting a 1975 KV Mini 1 to Sarajevo.  He has already encountered some difficulties stemming from a broken drive belt but should soon be on his way again.  He's posting his progress here:

http://paris-sarajevo.com/

I recommend the photos, particularly those from the second day showing the roadside (well, close to the side) decoking of the exhaust system.
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Re: KV from Paris to Sarajevo
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2010, 09:01:54 AM »
Hurrah! I refer you to my comments on eccentricity elsewhere
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Re: KV from Paris to Sarajevo
« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2010, 10:04:39 AM »
Superb challenge.
Just remember: as one door closes behind you, another slams in your face

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Re: KV from Paris to Sarajevo
« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2010, 10:41:34 PM »
An update:  The KV made it to Vienna but the delays in getting parts first to replace the drive belt and later to repair the Dynastar have exhausted the allotted schedule.  Fabien has stored the car near Vienna with the intent of resuming the run in mid-October.
197? Lyman Electric Quad (two), 1978 KV Mini 1, 1980 KV Mini 1, 1981 HMV Freeway