The Pre-War Car Thread

[Momentary Lapse Of Reason]

On 19/04/2025 at 22:37, Momentary Lapse Of Reason said:

 

State she was when I first saw her.

 

Work is very slow (but sure)

Before

 

After

[Dyslexic Viking]

Something a little unusual for Norway has appeared for sale.

1939 Morris 8  I like the look of it, but it's probably not as nice to drive and underpowered compared to American cars.

https://www.finn.no/mobility/item/371855830?ci=1

[artdjones]

4 minutes ago, Dyslexic Viking said:

Something a little unusual for Norway has appeared for sale.

1939 Morris 8  I like the look of it, but it's probably not as nice to drive and underpowered compared to American cars.

https://www.finn.no/mobility/item/371855830?ci=1

On the other hand 7-9l/100km instead of 12-14

[Dyslexic Viking]

And a question, this 1936 British built Ford Tudoor Deluxe is only listed with 10hp, is this really true? If so, this must be miserable.

https://www.finn.no/mobility/item/366684019?ci=1

[Dyslexic Viking]

5 minutes ago, artdjones said:

On the other hand 7-9l/100km instead of 12-14

I don't think such a small fuel saving would be worth it on a car that will see little driving.

[bangernomics]

And a question, this 1936 British built Ford Tudoor Deluxe is only listed with 10hp, is this really true? If so, this must be miserable.

https://www.finn.no/mobility/item/366684019?ci=1

Is the HP a financial rating like France or did it have no relevance?

[Dyslexic Viking]

2 minutes ago, bangernomics said:

Is the HP a financial rating like France or did it have no relevance?

It is stated in the registration information to only have 10hp engine power.

Norwegian roads from this time period  in this must not have been fun.

[D.E]

24 minutes ago, Dyslexic Viking said:

And a question, this 1936 British built Ford Tudoor Deluxe is only listed with 10hp, is this really true? If so, this must be miserable.

https://www.finn.no/mobility/item/366684019?ci=1

That's the fiscal hp, not the actual bhp.

[Momentary Lapse Of Reason]

19 minutes ago, D.E said:

That's the fiscal hp, not the actual bhp.

This.

The Revenue HP also called the RAC HP.

It was from a formula created by the Royal Automobile Club for the Government.

Because of this formula many British cars had long stroke engines.

 

The Ford engine really produces about 26HP/20KW .

 

 

[Dyslexic Viking]

If any of you want a road trip, someone here in Norway has taken in a UK registered 1937 Austin 14/6 only thing is you have to rebuild the engine before starting the trip.

https://www.finn.no/mobility/item/399756136?ci=1

[Six-cylinder]

This is the very car that was my introduction to pre-war cars, a 1932 Invicta S Type with Carbodies open touring body. This car was always raced and I spannered on it. Including engine rebuilds under the supervision of the owner and on race days like changing the spark plugs on the grid a Silverstone.

Interestingly in line with reports that pre-war cars are dropping in price these super rare Low Chassis Invicta’s seems to have fallen in value. I seem to remember about 15 years ago them being £600,000 now they seem to be for sale at £300-£400,000. Still beyond my reach unfortunately.  

[High Jetter]

Carbodies, that long ago?

[lesapandre]

Founded 1919:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbodies