Like us all, I am very sorry that Henk in Holland and his wonderful comprehensive selection of pretty well everything Barchetta is now not available to us. I hope that I am able to provide an alternative source and help members looking for spares. I currently have available:
A Barchetta engine complete and in excellent condition having covered 69000 miles. (This can be checked on DVLA website – original registration S616 CCB) Recent MOT last November revealed superb exhaust emissions.
Perfect rear bumper in silver.
Both front wings which were recently replaced.
Front fog lamps complete with switches.
Working engine management unit (ECU) with red key and other necessary components.
Door locks and boot lock.
Black vinyl hood in perfect condition.
Headlamps in good condition.
Original rear wings in good condition.
Also available are parts from another engine including a perfect and complete cylinder head.
Larger parts collection only (Leeds)
Enquiries to Mick Backhouse 07900 083494
E mail michaelbackhouse583@gmail.com
All parts are at very reasonable prices. (So I’m told!)
Mick Backhouse.
Bought parts from Mick and kept in touch with him for several years. With the ever increasing scams appearing on Barchetta Facebook sites, Mick is a safe place to enquire about parts.
Brian, Barchetta the little boat yard.
Brian, I am a recent new owner of a B after the car had been in storage for 20 years. I have recommissioned the vehicle to an advisory free MOT. The car is not showroom standard but very solid. Unfortunately on giving the car a full tank of petrol for the first time in 20 years, a strong smell of petrol is very apparent. On investigation it appears to be two rubber seals on the top of the tank used for venting/fuel return. I contacted Michael Backhouse but the spares he has are just as bad. He gave me your name has someone who could help. I think I have found 2 from a German seller but he wants £100. Seems a bit steep. Hope you can help…
Hi John,
Sorry I don’t have the new rubber rings.
They are relatively easy to find in Europe.
Email me brian.poole700@gmail.com and I will send you some links.
Brian
Thank you for your reply, after doing some research I have sourced the parts from Germany, DSM-Techniq, arrived at the weekend…