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gm Rank: Isuzu Florian

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15 minutes ago, wuvvum said:

Be like @gm, only redder.

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odd how it’s on a 70 plate - looks a good build though 

egg Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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26 minutes ago, D.E said:

Edit: just 10.000 miles it seems?

might be broken odometer.

Cavcraft Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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4 hours ago, Bfg said:

Firstly most of the economy ones are small, because the car's interior width doesn't include the wings (full width of the wheelbase) and because the car's ground clearance is high and then its floors (often in wood) sit on top of 4" of chassis.  Secondly there's rarely much of a boot, so shopping for example goes onto the back seat. Then pre-war cars were mostly side-valve, of low compression (because of poor low grade fuels of that era) and with very crude carburation, so their performance is not exciting.  The engines might have white metal bearings rather than shells.  The brakes on economy cars were drum and small in diameter. And the gearbox was usually without synchromesh.  Electrics and lighting was generally 6v positive earth. Heater might be an optional extra and screen demist was by open the windows. Car blankets were commonplace. Tyres and suspension basic, steering by steering box. Body structure often had timber framework which is susceptible to rot or boring insect.  It's worth buying one that has been restored and treated. 

  If you go back and watch James Herriot's tales .. 'All Things Great and Small' - you'll begin to appreciate how often they were driven with open sides ..in all weathers.

Having said all that they can be a delight for nostalgic summer days motoring, their detail styling, aroma and general pleasantries of life.  Their crude but separate chassis is a boon for rust prevention as are their bolt on wings. They were designed to be frequently maintained by everyman n' his dad, and many contemporary drivers make courteous allowance for their slow pace.  Some pre-war cars were truly spectacular ..but they of course carry a premium price.  Some pre-war vehicles evolved to serve well through the war years.  Austin champ, Rover and Willys jeep of course being perhaps the best known. Various pre-war cars were carried over to the post war years.  Personally I've always had a hankering for a Riley RM. The 2.5 ltr has a really long stroke engine that is a delight.   i was also very tempted to buy Citroen's Traction Avant which is front wheel drive and has lower foot wells..

Many of the more common vintage cars are not a great investment as the population who appreciates them is now dying off.  Buying one ..in good usable condition can be inexpensive, and then with low cost insurance and no tax or MOT - they are very cheap to run and as a hobby.  They would best be garaged or under a car port as things like door and window seals usually leak.

I'd suggest if you have no experience of living with pre-war vehicles then you'd be best to start off with a post-war early Moggy 1000 or similar split screen car, to see how you get on with it.   Many people love them.  Of course the VW beetle was a pre-war design, but only introduced to the market after the war.

Hope that helps a little.

Pete 

That's brilliant, thank you.

Had a couple of Morris 1000s/Minors and they were brilliant for commuting (locally-ish) and pottering round in. 

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wesacosa Rank: Isuzu Florian

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I bloody love these

Thanks fuck the guy changed his mind about turning it into a "replica" to that unfunny fuckers car (if you can truly ever have a "replica" using the wrong model of car that is)

 

 

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Mr Pastry Rank: Renault 16

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54 minutes ago, egg said:

*insert collective noun*

An investment of Austins?  Value can go down as well as up....

 

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bezzabsa Rank: Renault 16

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On 29/04/2024 at 16:06, Cavcraft said:

Mercedes Truck - Picture 2 of 7

Mercedes Truck | eBay

I would rock this as a daily - slowest thing on wheels LOL drove a van version for 12 months delivering tatt to shops up and down the country, 55downhill with a tail wind and in neutral

But the description is Hilarious, 

Cavcraft Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

Cavcraft

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1 hour ago, wesacosa said:

I bloody love these

Thanks fuck the guy changed his mind about turning it into a "replica" to that unfunny fuckers car (if you can truly ever have a "replica" using the wrong model of car that is)

 

 

 

 

It comes to something when you'd rather see a sodding Escort van than a replica of that absolute balloon's Volvo.

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barrett Rank: Lancia Gamma

barrett

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For the love of all that's holy, nobody considering dabbling in prewar cars should be considering a flippin' Austin Ruby, they're absolutely miserable shite and it'll put you off for life!

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