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“Harry has probably the best knowledge and sources in the world in his field of Citroen and Citroen based transaxles as used on various Citroen cars and earlier Lotus Esprit along with the Maserati and Delorean applications. His expertise is second to none

Thanks Harry for a great work with the gearbox on my DS, after two seasons of hard racing it still works like a clock. Kaj Dahlbacka Stockholm” 

Dear Harry,
I've written this recommendation of your work to share with other LinkedIn users.

Details of the Recommendation: "Harry was extreamly helpful and knowledgable regarding the different gearbox options and was always very quick to respond to any questions I may have had. His work was top quality and still provides excellent service now, I can highly recommend him and his services.

“I used Harry, or rather his business HML, to provide me with some parts for my Classic Car. Harry was a very professional Gentleman to deal with, and at every step of the process kept me informed with the progress of my order. When the items arrived they were in excellent condition, having been very well packaged and preserved for their journey from the Netherlands to Australia. I would not hesitate to recommend Harry and his business - he will definitely look after you and make sure you get what you need. I would definitely use Harry and his company again in the future.

“Harry Martens is an excellent source for high quality and rare gearbox parts of old Citroen and Lotus cars

Hi Harry Thanks again for the Gearbox spares ,I overhauled the gearbox and Maybe by the good luck it came out perfect,it runs so quite i couldnt believe it. when i get a good shave and take a descent mug shot i will put it online with the pic of the Lotus Cheers and keep well

Ik rij nu al 8 jaar met een versnellingsbak van harry in mijn break 23 met groten tevredenheid.

Ik heb een mooie SM gekocht en laat deze bak ook even nakijken als ik de moter er weer in hang. 

sinds kort ben ik in het bezit van een ID19P uit 1961. een auto met het nodige achterstallige onderhoud. althans, dat blijkt als ik er mee ga rijden. de versnellingsbak maakt wat lawaai, maar naarmate ik er meer mee rijdt, wordt het rap erger. uit de 1e versnelling schieten, rammelen bij het afremmen op de motor, kortom, onmogelijk hier mee door te rijden. Harry blijkt een bak klaar te hebben, maar ik wil in 1e instantie de bak door hem laten reviseren. om tijd te besparen, en de garagist wil graag vlot de auto weer de deur uit hebben in verband met ruimte, besluit ik de bak die Harry al klaar heeft staan op te gaan halen, met inruil van mijn bak. wat blijkt; er is geen tandwiel dat niet beschadigd is. een niet te herstellen bak dus. mijn garagist monteert de 'nieuwe' bak en nu rijdt ik vol plezier rond. bij 70-80 km/u is hij nagenoeg geruisloos! ik moet wel weer opnieuw leren schakelen en (ont)koppelen. het kost net allemaal wat meer tijd dan een moderne auto. wat een genot om te rijden met een super schakelende versnellingsbak. een aanrader!

Ik ben de trotse bezitter van een DS 21 1972 uitgerust met een vijfbak. De auto wordt door mij dagelijks gebruikt, na verloop van tijd begon de versnellingsbak steeds meer vreemde geluiden te maken er zat niets anders op dan de versnellingsbak te laten reviseren. De eerste keer dat ik in contact kwam met Harry Martens voelde ik meteen een klik. Geluk bij een ongeluk een gereviseerd bak was voorhanden. Na montage van de versnellingsbak is het rijden in de DS weer echt ouderwets genieten. Harry is een echte vakman, en staat altijd met raad en daad voor je klaar!

Bart Wiersma

Dear Harry,

I just started a third driving season with my DSpecial after installing a NOS gearbox you supplied in October 2008. I remember growing tired of the “singing” gearbox that Summer due to the the worn ring and pinion in my original gearbox.  I performed online search looking for parts and I found your web site. My immediate impression was very positive – a professional and informative web site telling me all I wanted to know. I sent you an e-mail and within hours received a response outlining my options ranging from tested used ring and pinion, through NOS set, fully reconditioned gearbox, to NOS one you had at the time. My mechanic agreed with your recommendation to consider a reconditioned gearbox since some of the bearings are probably warn too. So, taking into account labour involved, it made more sense to get the gearbox sorted out for good. The NOS gearbox you had was too tempting, so that’s what I went for.

The delivery, as well as answers to my questions about the recommended oil etc. were as prompt and precise as the first contact – true 1st class service and support pre and post-sale!

Since than, I contacted you several times for advice on gearbox related questions about my other Citroens (4xGS, 2CV), as well as my latest acquisition – 1952 Citroen TA 15-6. Your response was always prompt and precise, and I fairly quickly stopped looking at any other sources. Anything gearbox related – I go to Harry. It is real pleasure and good fortune for us classic Citroen enthusiast to have such an expert with passion for his work and quest for perfection.

Nebo Djurdjevic
Toronto, Canada

Morning Harry, As promised a picture of my Talbot Matra Murena 2.2 with
my newly installed HML Limmen rebuilt gearbox with Quaife ATB
Differential fitted, all prepared with your stickers on the doors ready for
a 2-day Sprint Meeting at Lydden Hill Race Circuit in KENT, UK.
It rained heavily on the Saturday and the car blew away completely
the comparable opposition. On the Sunday it was dry and I improved
on my previous best time by 3 secs. over 1.75 laps of the circuit.,
which in Sprinting terms is quite substantial! The car has now been
transformed quite dramatically with all the tramping and oversteer
virtually eliminated on cornering. Even acceleration is noticeably
different from a standing start, being so much smoother with tyre spin
reduced. What is so amazing is how the Differential deals with all this
seamlessly, when it is a purely mechanical device. The gearbox itself
also provided positive and effortless gear changes all day, which
cannot be faulted in any way. I would recommend the Quaife ATB
Differential and your prompt and skilled services to anyone.
Many thanks, Graham Pryme

ps

If I could compete in Class A2 for up to 2 litre Cars I would have won the class.


Message from: Graham Pryme

dinsdag 19 januari, 2010




Beste Harry, De 5 bak hydrolique werkt perfect , onze klant is zeer
tevreden. Veel succes nog.
Dieter

Message from: CQS

vrijdag 26 september, 2008




I just want to thank you once more Harry for excellent service in
connection with my SMgearbox. I got a reconditioned HMLbox six months
ago, and it worked perfect - almost. Perfect on synchromesh,
perfect on all gear changes, soft, but stil firm. But alas, a squeeking,
irritating noise on 5th gear, like an old tram. Especially annoying when
driving at normal speeds. In order to cure it we tried a magic oil
adhesive called XADO. But unfortunately, no miracle occured.
So Harry proposed to change the gear, free of charge. And that he did
some two weeks ago. Today, I am back on the road again and I am
really pleased to report the noise has completely disappeared.
Full credit to you Harry on your hospitality and your unique knowlegde
and experience. Need I say no more???
Best from Norway Erik

Message from: Erik Engebretsen

maandag 05 mei, 2008




Normaal gesproken reviseren we de bakken zelf, maar wegens tijdgebrek
uit besteed aan Harry. Prima werk, precies zoals we dat zelf ook graag
willen!

Message from: D&O Services

vrijdag 07 december, 2007




Hallo Harry, Ik wil je hartelijk bedanken voor de revisie van mijn versnellingsbak.
De auto rijdt weer als nieuw! Tijdens het brengen en halen van de bak heb
ik een heel positieve indruk gekregen van de manier waarop jij de revisie werkzaamheden uitvoert.
Professioneel! Bedankt voor de goede zorgen en (voorlopig even niet) tot ziens!
Bernard van Vliet

Message from: Bernard van Vliet

dinsdag 22 januari, 2008

Hello Harry Thanks for the ds semi auto gearbox. It arrived within a
few days of ordering in good order and once fitted was quiet and worked
exceedingly well. We are very pleased with all aspects of your company
and will certainly use you again.
Many thanks for everything
regards John BL Autos and Sons Ltd

Message from: BL Autos & Sons Ltd

woensdag 30 januari, 2008

Hi Harry, I'm really pleased with the five gear hydraulic box you have developed. The quality of all the gearbox and gearchanges is excellent. The box is so quiet now. But the major achievement is that extra gear. The car (DS23 Injection) really performs well - 90 miles per hour at 4000 revs, 70 mph at only 3000 revs. Looking forward to improvements in the fuel consumption as well. Many thanks - a brilliant and clever product. Chris Butt

zondag 24 juni, 2007

Hello Harry, I have now fitted the gearbox in my '56 DS 19, the car
is on the road again, and everything works fine.
Just thought you would like to have the feed back. You are welcome to
use my feed back on your site. I am certainly pleased with the job you did.
Thanks again,
Gert Bue Larsen Denmark

Message from: Gert Bue Larsen

vrijdag 04 mei, 2007

vrijdag 01 juni, 2007

Harry - great site.

Regards... Chas

vrijdag 01 juni, 2007

This is a fascinating site, which (of course)
I've bookmarked for closer study later.



Best, T.
--
Tony Jackson,

vrijdag 01 juni, 2007

Hello Harr, I like your website.

Best Regards Roger Michie Newcastle Australia

P.S. I am restoring a 1948 Light15

donderdag 15 februari, 2007

I like the site, Harry. Good job.

Hess

maandag 19 februari, 2007
Hé Harry, Je site ziet er nu perfect uit,veel info met goede foto's die het allemaal nog veel duidelijker maken. De bak die je voor mij gereviseerd hebt (3jaar geleden) werkt nog steeds perfect.Ga zo door zodat er nog veel meer  liefhebbers van onze auto's kunnen genieten. René

I like it
dinsdag 13 februari, 2007
I like the website, and I like knowing you are available if my citroen transaxle
ever fails.
Mark, 87 hci