The question remains though - underneath all of the non-correct bits, is there any semblance of a real car? The auction details provide no 'precision', so it's still difficult to know.
The non-correct bits do seem to dominate. For context, attached is a picture with original bits!
The chassis number I was alerted to is easily checkable at Gaydon... but didn't seem to fit any of the (long identified) ranges of Sports and Supersports models in the B3 ledger.
As Jon says, the chassis 130963 is within the range held in the Gaydon records; my personal records show no Ulsters recorded between 130188 (a supercharged chassis without engine transferred to the Competitions Department) and 132076 (an un-supercharged black & red car sold 31/3/31).
The pictures from 2018 show what looks like a well put together car (at that point) and a Cozette blown replica is still an unusual and potentially interesting thing. Almost impossible to take a sensible view on it from the auction particulars though. Oh well!
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Has potential, but to become a better replica does need some considerable expenditure and/or work and parts to make it more "original" and "in period": the radiator shell need plating; some instruments replacing; a windscreen, hood, proper exhaust system and a later starter motor and gearbox top and lever; rear number plate and light(s) and possible the front wings, as the edge beading on the ones fitted is far too pronounced. Unfortunately, details of the engine are hard to see, but it does need the correct carburettor and inlet manifold and possibly more work. e.g. the proper revcounter takeoff? Ditch the F1 tyre-valve caps and the streamlined rear-view mirror. Anything else?
