Hi my 1974 Mk1 pickup has historic vehicle status (applied for by previous owner) yet has a 2.5 di and an MT75 box fitted. Is this going to cause me problems in the future? The di is the same capacity as the York and is a diesel though I think the di didn't come on the scene until 1986. And the MT75 box wasn't around at the time either.
If this will void the historic status is it possible to fit a 2.0 l pinto as this engine was around from 1970 onwards? I am confused as to whether the engine has to be a period engine or one that was actually fitted to a particular vehicle as a factory option.