18-10-2018, 02:38 AM
Welcome to the Forum Nick. I bought my Ulster Rep two years ago, after having lusted after one for 5 decades. Why so long? Here in the US, Sevens in general are quite rare and it took a bunch of cars in the interim to get me off my bum to get one. I used to drive a IIA as daily transport. There are certainly similarities to both. As others more experienced than I have commented, they are capable of being driven long distances. Any breakdown is usually easily sorted, much like the Rover. I don't know of anyone driving a Seven with a set of spare axles, so that shouldn't be a concern. As others have said, they are small, so much less room than a Series LR. That said, they are great fun to drive. Braking will be better on the Series 1. Parts are cheaper on the Seven, except for some rare bits. Ulster Reps on the proper short chassis are small and getting in and out is more of an exercise than a LR. In summary, there are a number of similarities, including handling. Full disclosure, I owned a number of cars over the years as well as motorcycles. The Velocette was likely closest to the Seven for me as it was a tinkerers' machine and the LR was a close second. Needing work, but easy work to perform. And much like what one of the other posters said, I find it great therapy to fettle and a great sense of satisfaction when it comes together. And, as others have said, bring someone who knows Sevens, before you buy.