The NB had not been started in 20 years, as far as I know. With major help from Rick Fields, we worked on the engine to see if we could get it started. We jury-rigged the electrical and fuel system (OSHA approved, of course) and after a few attempts it started right up. We discovered that the wobble plate was missing between the cam and the generator, which were connected directly together. The car ran, although not very well. After borrowing a wobble plate from Lawrie Alexander, it ran much better, and I took her for a spin up our steep driveway and down the street.

Some of the damages that needed repair on the NB in it's original condition (that I received it in).

There was damage around the fuel filler hole, as shown above.The trailing edge of the body had cracked and broken areas. (This is on the bottom rear of the body.) The fenders were in excellent condition, except for the right rear which had obviously been hit. Someone had added rear tail lights, and then removed them leaving these patches. (Last photo shows rear view of the patches.) To repair the bad patch job, 6 inch holes had to be cut in the aluminum and new patches welded in. The body, doors, and sides of the bonnet are made of aluminum, the rest is steel.

The original dash...notice the 2 missing switches. I plan to use a Craig Seabrook dash, but I will refinish and keep this original one also. The thirty-mph light is not in the dash, but the light was included, (minus plastic lens.) Lucky me! The steering wheel is original and is being restored. The original lube lines were also included with the car. Photo number 8 (green frame with 2 holes) is where an original luggage rack had been installed. The rest are just detail photos for reference.