HMC austin 12/4 BON VOYAGE Monsieur

[cort16]

I like the boot dent too, gives it character .

[Tubbo]

Am I the only one who doesn’t like having the boot smashed in 🤷🏻‍♂️

[HillmanImp]

  On 01/12/2024 at 14:22, Tubbo said:

Am I the only one who doesn’t like having the boot smashed in 🤷🏻‍♂️

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My Mrs doesn't either but makes an exception on my birthday. 

[grogee]

  On 01/12/2024 at 15:09, HillmanImp said:

My Mrs doesn't either but makes an exception on my birthday. 

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EPIC BANTZ

[HMC]

Mr Chowdhury’s merc was used for the uni commute. Im blown away by how well it drives- if it wasnt for the panel damage and the poor paint it would be one of those you see at merc specialist dealers with an eye watering price tag. Id say it drives not far off how a new one would. Feels like its 1995 and its a £50k (or whatever the list price) car from the driving seat.

[2flags]

Have you priced up a new bootlid and rear door yet?

[HMC]

Mr Chowdhury’s merc continues to be a solid daily whilst the fiat gets fixed

The fossil fueled fast warm up certainly helps in the current cold temperatures ❄️

[HMC]

Fleet news…

Mr chowdhury’s merc is being collected later,

and the fiat is back in front line duties after having the combined oil filter housing/ oil cooler assembly replaced- with the part alone costing a few hundred. Ouch! 

[HMC]

Been pottering about in the daimler after finishing work for the day. Cruised about shuffling gears on the preselector, and buying some last minute things.

I also did a spot- 2cv and banger rally octavia (a shop owner’s daily)

[captain_70s]

Is the Daimler a returning fleet member?

[wuvvum]

  On 24/12/2024 at 15:51, HMC said:

Been pottering about in the daimler after finishing work for the day. Cruised about shuffling gears on the preselector, and buying some last minute things.

I also did a spot- 2cv and banger rally octavia (a shop owner’s daily)

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Good to see you've bought a sensible modern to run alongside the Gumdrop.

[HMC]

  On 24/12/2024 at 16:26, captain_70s said:

Is the Daimler a returning fleet member?

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Yes 

Tavistock by night, car by Daimler…

 

[HMC]

Getting read for a collection roadtrip tomorrow. If it goes ok we will stay overnight in a fishing village, and catch 2 ferries, although its only about 40 miles away.

First leg being done in a car built in the same factory as vehicle being collected, 74 years apart.

[High Jetter]

  On 25/12/2024 at 22:13, HMC said:

Getting read for a collection roadtrip tomorrow. If it goes ok we will stay overnight in a fishing village, and catch 2 ferries, although its only about 40 miles away.

First leg being done in a car built in the same factory as vehicle being collected, 74 years apart.

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Is any part of Hell involved?

[HMC]

Here we go…..

[HMC]

[lesapandre]

OUUUUUUUUUUU!

1929 Austin 12? Looks like it's a convertible or a saloon?

[Six-cylinder]

Almost modern with front brakes!

[Schaefft]

Woah, a proper antique. Is this the oldest one yet?

[Dick Cheeseburger]

HMC taking it to a whole new level! Wow, what a beauty. 

Edit: Was it from Snozzle? 

[garethj]

That looks fantastic!  Have a good trip home 

[Westbay]

Lovely, well done !

[Rightnider]

Now, we’re talking!

(Two cameras, just one photo? Or is there a glass between driver and passenger?)

[Missy Charm]

  On 26/12/2024 at 10:20, Six-cylinder said:

Almost modern with font brakes!

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Will certainly help @HMC to avoid a baptism of fire when he drives it!

Very nice and all the best getting the car home.  

[HMC]

First stop off…. hotel in fowey

[HMC]

  On 26/12/2024 at 10:29, lesapandre said:

1929 Austin 12? Looks like it's a convertible or a saloon?

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Saloon, a “burnham” apparently 

[HMC]

Refuelling arrangement would put fear into those with a habit…

[timolloyd]

🤯🤪HMC’s insurance broker 🤯🤪

[HMC]

  On 26/12/2024 at 11:49, timolloyd said:

🤯🤪HMC’s insurance broker 🤯🤪

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Footman james banned me from multi vehicle policies 😅

[HMC]