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[High Jetter]

Local news ... 😀

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That is a thing of beauty!

 

[DSdriver]

2 hours ago, High Jetter said:

10 bucks, in 1913???

A buck was only worth 4 bob (20p) back then.

[HMC]

Fowey ferry..

[lesapandre]

16 minutes ago, HMC said:

Fowey ferry..

And in the background with the blue windows -  writer Daphne du Maurier's Cornish home - purchased in 1926.

Austin looking very wonderful.

Does it have a heater?❄️❄️❄️

[Shite Ron]

I have always been a big fan of 1960’s and 1970’s cars but until recently not too excited by older (or newer) cars. This however is fantastic,  the styling is enhanced by the fantastic exterior and interior colours, This is a car I would love to own, fortunately there will be several quicker to the computer when it comes up for sale as I have no room. I am really enjoying the updates on this, it is magnificent and a great way to spend your Christmas holiday.

[yes oui si]

15 hours ago, High Jetter said:

10 bucks, in 1913???

About $320 today. 

[HMC]

fuel

Polperro

And the torpoint ferry

[HMC]

Refreshment break at the royal william yard..

 

 

 

[Hertz]

How fast does it go Mister?

[HMC]

43 minutes ago, Hertz said:

How fast does it go Mister?

Happy at 30-40 , over 40 the bonnet sides start to lift up 💩 , but its incredibly torquey from tickover, i believe max power is at 2,000rpm 

[Matty]

I know it's always ask this but full driving impressions please when you get chance. Absolutely lovely 😍 

[HMC]

Made it home!

[High Jetter]

3 hours ago, Hertz said:

How fast does it go Mister?

Not many miles per day, at this rate! 🤣

[mat777]

That really is very lovely indeed! 

[dollywobbler]

A Gumdrop! Having driven a couple of these, they certainly make you think about driving. Lovely.

[wesacosa]

Bloody brilliant. love it

I seem to remember Gumdrop being called an Austin 12 Heavy Clifton in the books.  Was the Clifton a body style or are they all Cliftons

[dollywobbler]

24 minutes ago, wesacosa said:

Bloody brilliant. love it

I seem to remember Gumdrop being called an Austin 12 Heavy Clifton in the books.  Was the Clifton a body style or are they all Cliftons

Yes, Clifton is the tourer, Ascot the saloon. Technically Austin 12/4 Heavy Clifton.

[hairnet]

how many shillings was the explosive essence?

[mat777]

37 minutes ago, hairnet said:

how many shillings was the explosive essence?

[purplebargeken]

What an ace thing.

[brownnova]

An absolutely cracking looking car! I too have fond memories of the gumdrop series of books, so this is a very nostalgic thing! 

[Pieman]

What a truly beautiful car, I am very impressed and very jealous.

Gumdrop was the first thing I thought of too, I loved those books when I was a kid.  I didn't know until much later in life, however, that Gumdrop was actually a real car owned by the author of the books, Val Biro.  He is a 1926 model, and I think still exists today.

Looking forward to following the adventures of your own Austin 12!

[wesacosa]

8 hours ago, Pieman said:

What a truly beautiful car, I am very impressed and very jealous.

Gumdrop was the first thing I thought of too, I loved those books when I was a kid.  I didn't know until much later in life, however, that Gumdrop was actually a real car owned by the author of the books, Val Biro.  He is a 1926 model, and I think still exists today.

Looking forward to following the adventures of your own Austin 12!

it definitely still exists today but I'm not sure who has it since Val Biro died.

[HMC]

14 hours ago, wesacosa said:

Bloody brilliant. love it

I seem to remember Gumdrop being called an Austin 12 Heavy Clifton in the books.  Was the Clifton a body style or are they all Cliftons

There were quite an array of bodies fitted to them (and indeed, no body) this one is a “burnham”

 

[HMC]

further to above- some description of the body types….

[HMC]

Dont think i posted an interior pic

 

upper steering boss lever = hand throttle

lower steering boss lever = advance / retard ignition timing 

[HMC]

So be careful where you rest your hand whilst driving 😂

[HMC]

Maserati/ Austin face off

[lesapandre]

4 minutes ago, HMC said:

So be careful where you rest your hand whilst driving 😂

And where you hang your handbag.😂