Burlen can supply spare parts, rebuild kits, and rebuild or supply new carbs as well, having bought most failing British carb manufacturers such as SU, Zenith etc. through the 1970's and '80's.
"In 1971 John Burnett and Mike Cullen founded Burlen Services, located in Salisbury. The business undertakes general car servicing and repairs.
British sportscar makers Morgan appoints Burlen as a sales agency in 1972 and Burlen appoints Miles Harvell as a partner in the business.
The fuel crisis of 1974 saw Burlen establish a name for themselves as experts in tuning carburetters for economy. In the same year they become agents for Zenith carburetters supplying and fitting aftermarket kits to replace inefficient OEM units.
In 1975 the British Leyland Motor Corporation is nationalised and becomes British Leyland Limited. That same year, Burlen takes over the SU franchise for Salisbury and also establishes a carburetter restoration and rebuild service."
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