NigelH Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 I am looking for a UK source for a period 'looking' battery for my 64 TR4, would anyone have any suggestions? thanks Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John L Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 Never used them https://www.lincon.co.uk/classic_car_batteries.html John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 Hi Nigel, don't know if you are replacing like with like, or you are just looking for the period part. Just be aware these are really heavy, even compared to a modern battery, and it can be hard work to reach across and locate them. I had one and needed two permanent lifting straps to enable fitting /removal. John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deggers Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 Saw one or two on Holden Vintage & Classic recently. (Worth noting that their batteries are supplied to your door in dry condition, with a separate container of acid for you to fill). Haven't used them myself. But I'm sure others will be along shortly with further suggestions. (Plus, of course, the obligatory period Lucas sticker, also from Holden). Cheers, Deggers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobH Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) Lincon batteries are OK - I bought one a couple of years ago for my vintage car, not the TR. That link to Lincon above and Deggers' post says they supply the acid mix separate from the battery. They certainly used to do that but following recent legislation it is illegal now unless you have a special licence to hold poisons and explosives. I think many companies are now supplying the batteries filled, but that makes problems for carriage. Edited January 21, 2020 by RobH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 Hi Nigel ~ I fitted a 'Lincon' battery to my 'E'-type Jaguar quite a few years ago. It lasted a very long time. I was very satisfied with it. Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lee Dutton Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 I have a LINCON period battery fitted to my TR4a, Brilliant the car is left in the cold and I have never had to charge it the car always turns over no problem. Cost about £120 a few years ago worth every penny...... access no problem. Regards Lee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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