Rory - The Vintage Wireman

A day in the life of the Vintage Wireman can never be described as ordinary or predictable!

When we asked Rory what he was currently working on, he had a pre-war Bentley, a Wolseley, a Triumph TR4 and a 1970s Mercedes lined up for that day.

Rory Oliver-Hall is the founder of The Vintage Wireman and has been fascinated by engines and electronics from childhood - as he puts it, he’s always had a passion for tinkering.  His background includes a graduate training scheme with Rover, impressively joining the Stewart F1 Team working on electronics and control systems, and beyond that into industry sectors covering automotive, aerospace, rail and power.

But his passion for vintage cars led him to setting up his own workshop in the heart of the Cotswolds, which gives him excellent access to customers in the Midlands, Wales and the south.

Whilst he specialises in re-wiring, restoration and installation for veteran, vintage pre-war and classic vehicles, there’s pretty much nothing that Rory won’t turn his hand to.  He says some of the more unusual projects have included a 1960s Trojan Bubble Car and a 1930s Leyland Lioness Fire Engine (pictured above), repaired in readiness for sale by the owner.   

Besides working on fantastic classics owned by his customers, Rory also has a passion for collecting.  He admits to having eighteen in his stash, but you can be sure he’s always on the look out for additions.  His favourite for taking out on sunny days has got to be his fabulous blue Lotus Elise - and why wouldn’t it be!

We are delighted to welcome The Vintage Wireman as a specialist distributor for the Powerlite range of products and look forward to a long and successful partnership.

Contact Rory on  rory@vintagewireman.co.uk or www.vintagewireman.co.uk.

Rory Oliver-Hall (R) pictured with Powerlite's Rob Manger on a visit to the Powerlite offices.

Sneak preview of next big project

We’re working away on a whole series of alternator kit upgrades for all the Classics, using our massive range of alternators.  So if you’re going from a dynamo to a modern alternator or simply want to up your power, we will have something for you.

Watch this space!

For more details on this or our range of performance electrics, contact us at sales@powerlite-units.com

The most versatile alternator in our range

Introducing the most versatile alternator in our range - the "Multi-Mount".  This skinny little unit weighs in at just 2.9 kilos but still kicks out a whopping 45 amps.

Built right here at Powerlite, it features a sturdy, aluminium multi drilled bracket which can be indexed in any position - perfect when space is tight in a single seater, kit car or hill climb.  It's also available with a 100 mm pulley for extreme race conditions.
 
For more details on the RAC065 click here. 

Or for some friendly advice about this or any other product in our range email our awesome sales team at  sales@powerlite-units.com or 01384 261984.

Classics Big Giveaway Week

Here's a fantastic chance to win some amazing prizes in the Classics Big Giveaway Week.

We have teamed up with Classic Cars Magazine and Practical Classics Magazine, offering you the chance to win one of our High Torque Starter Motors and a Multi-Mount Alternator.

Prizes are being released daily, and today you can enter the draw for the Powerlite Starter, worth £230. Simply click here and enter your details: https://www.classicsbiggiveawayweek.co.uk/powerlite-starter-motor

Visit the site again on Sunday 4th April for a chance to win a Powerlite RAC 068 Alternator.

Don't miss out! There are over £1000 worth of prizes up for grabs - just enter the daily draws.

Another industry first from Powerlite - introducing
the Floating Pulley

Always at the forefront of new ideas to improve starting and charging technology, Powerlite have invented a new style of alternator pulley aimed to combat the issues of excessive whip on fan belts - a frustrating and potentially costly problem.

When fitted to our race-proven alternators, the Floating Pulley centralises the fan belt, reduces tension and guides the belt smoothly around the pulley, even under extreme circumstances such as an over-rev or a missed gear.

Powerlite race alternators are not only extremely light at just 3 kilos but have proven time and again to be the ultimate in race technology.  Fitted with the very best quality NSK bearings and built to last right here in the UK by skilled auto electricians, they are widely used by the best race teams in the country and have claimed wins in the most prestigious events, including the Goodwood Revival and Silverstone Classic.


                      
 

The Floating Pulley and its improvements in alternator race technology has been developed with the team at Swiftune and we are proud to be associated with such a successful and innovative company in this exciting new development.

For more details please get in touch with our expert Sales Team on 01384 261984 or sales@powerlite-units.com.

Powerstart back in stock soon!

The Powerstart remote motorcycle starter is manufactured here in the UK by our in-house dedicated engineering team using the latest technology and material.  It’s unique, ergonomic design, combined with powerful cranking capacity make it perfect for effortless starting in either the garage or paddock.

The Powerstart comes complete and "ready to go" with everything you need.  You can operate the bike starter with the simple footswitch mechanism, or, for extra ease of use, see our Powerstart Pro model that also has unique remote key fob.

Used and trusted by top race teams and enthusiasts all over Europe, the Powerstart combines the best of British workmanship, design and ingenuity to provide the perfect, effortless start every time.

Stocks will sell out soon so please get in touch to secure your order!

World’s First Drive Thru
Reman Service

We are open!

We have put together a small skeleton staff to carry on building the very best High Torque Starter Motors, Lightweight Alternators and our world famous “Dynalites” and we will be open to trade from 3rd April, 08.00 to 16.00 every week day.

And, true to form as we are always at the forefront of every new development in the industry, we have created the world’s first “Drive Thru Reman Service”!

If you are in the area and need your unit to be remanufactured, just give us a call when you’re here and one of our team will come out and serve you.

Sorry, no burgers or shakes…

Thanks for your continued support - we are all very grateful in these tough times. Stay safe!

Michael Hadley 07850 718113
Rob Manger 07831 455040

Powerlite is very much ‘Open for Business’

If we can be of help during this challenging time, please do not hesitate to contact any of the Powerlite Team on sales@powerlite-units.com or call 01384 261984.

Ace Fitting Centre Revitalises 1970 E-Type.

We love getting feedback, but when it comes via one of our select fitting centres it’s even better, showing our chosen partner workshops offer great service alongside our great products.

Working on a 1970 Jaguar E-type series II 4.2, Acespeed Historic Motorsport was eager to feedback the positive comments it received from the classic’s owner, Andy Conreen.

After replacing the existing starter motor with a Powerlite unit, Andy ‘Ace’ Harrison was told: “It spins the engine over twice as fast, is about the half the weight of the original and due to its compact size is so much easier to install.”

The starter motor used was a RAC303 - a strong, off-set, gear-reduced unit, which delivers huge cranking torque through a set of steel internal gears. It’s lightweight, compact and durable, starting the engine faster with immense power, whilst drawing less current from the battery.

Acespeed, based in Shipley, West Yorkshire, restore and prepare historic motor cars for road, rally, track days and race championships. Full details can be found at www.acespeed.co.uk.

If you would like more information about our approved fitting centres click here.

Or if your company would like to be an official workshop facility for our products, then please contact us on sales@powerlite-units.com.

New Slimline Starter for MGB on show

Powerlite are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at the MG & Triumph Day at Stoneleigh next weekend (Sunday 9th February), showcasing our wide range of performance electrics, fully re-manufactured units and our incredibly light Lithium Ion batteries.

We will also be releasing the first “Slimline” starter for the MGB (RAC801). Weighing just 3.9 kilos, the Slimline has a whopping 1.6 kW motor and a multi-mount faceplate for easier fitting. As is the case with ALL Powerlite units, they are built here in the UK by our team of genuine auto electricians.

Click here or more details, or better still, pop along to the MG & Triumph Day and see one for yourself on stand 14C in hall 2.

For show details and tickets: http://mgandtriumphsparesday.co.uk/

 

 

 

 

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At Powerlite we are always at the forefront of new starting and charging technology and our latest starter motor is a fantastic example of our design and innovation skills.

We have created the world’s smallest starter motor for the ever popular A Series engine – the MicroStart!

Weighing just 2.3 kilos, this tiny unit kicks out 1.3 kW of high torque power via an epicyclic gearbox. The nose cone is machined out of sturdy, solid aluminium and features an embossed Powerlite logo. It is lightweight, compact, durable and easy to fit and comes with a THREE YEAR WARRANTY! Like all Powerlite units, it’s made right here in the UK.

If you’re looking to reduce weight and improve performance this race season, then this is the unit for you.

Full details here: RAC528

35 years of high quality service for Triumph TRs

Revington TR, set in the glorious Somerset countryside, has been supplying high quality standard and modified parts for Triumph TR’s for over 35 years.

As well as carrying large stocks of new standard, second-hand and upgraded parts, the company offers comprehensive repair and restoration work. No job is too small, and recent expansion of the workshop facilities means that they can now extend their repair services to other marques.

The business originally grew out of a hobby; the company founder, Neil Revington, bought his first TR2 in 1970 for £70 and lovingly restored it using any materials that came to hand. Neil still uses it daily as his road car as well as entering it into competitions!

Shipping globally, the company prides itself on high quality service, as does Powerlite, which strives for excellent workmanship and first class customer service. For this reason we are pleased that Revington TR is now a distributor for the Powerlite range.

Revington TR refuses to stand still, with great ambitions for the future. Take a look at their website www.revingtontr.com.