I’m done with vintage cars - not
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ettore said:
thecook101 said:
Beautiful woodwork.
I’ll add mine; 1931 so right on the cusp of V/PVT but vintage in every respect; central throttle, manual ignition on mag, right hand crash box with the ingenious inclusion of a clutch stop for ‘fast’ upchanges when pressing on...
As someone earlier said there is no more engaging or rewarding drive than this era (to my mind).
As someone earlier said there is no more engaging or rewarding drive than this era (to my mind).
davepen said:
crankedup said:
The conventional pedal box layout clutch on left / brake in middle.
I think that was an Austin thing, even during the 20's. Sometimes called an American layout at the time.Actually it looks very American with the white wall tyres.
Dad had a 1934 16/6 but it was a Tickford conversion, the roof wound down on a handle. I remember the gear lever having a very long throw, 2nd was down somewhere near the (ns) door handle, had to warn the passenger! Took it up to VSCC Presteigne one year when my 12/50 (Alvis) didn't want to start on a damp morning (magneto). So a nice sedate drive through rural Herefordshire.
thecook101 said:
Completely agree. My 1930 RR 20/25, a proper smile machine. H-pattern on the right, no syncro, regular pedals, idle/timing/mixture all on the wheel hub. Car of choice when I need to unwind.
Another beautiful car. Just look at that patina!! perfect.My previous Vauxhall 14/40 saloon featured the same gear change features. I then changed for the
20/60 and that was Americanised and yet only three years between them. The take over of Vauxhall
by General Motors.
Edited by crankedup on Wednesday 21st October 11:13
There are some lovely cars on here so may I add my Alvis a 1928 12/50 SD Beetleback and here I am competing at VSCC Madresfield. As Lears for driving experience but earlier one piece radiator and shorter stroke plus smaller bore to get into 1500 cc class (68mm x 103mm rather than 68mm x 110mm) plus close ratio gearbox. Alvis guaranteed 80 mph from this version and I've been there (just the once!).
My tastes and ideas of what is fun are going backwards too. It started with 60s cars (Stingrays and etypes) and changed when I got an XK120:
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and drove my brother in laws 1933 Lanchester 18. - This:
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That inspired me to get this:
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And restore it to this 3 years later:
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|https://thumbsnap.com/AUWY9yEi[/url]That inspired me to get this:
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[url][url][url][url]Edited by 427James on Wednesday 21st October 13:21
lear said:
I’ll add mine; 1931 so right on the cusp of V/PVT but vintage in every respect; central throttle, manual ignition on mag, right hand crash box with the ingenious inclusion of a clutch stop for ‘fast’ upchanges when pressing on...
As someone earlier said there is no more engaging or rewarding drive than this era (to my mind).
I can just imagine giving this lovely old girl the full pedal on a sunny Sunday morning As someone earlier said there is no more engaging or rewarding drive than this era (to my mind).
Rather embarrassing that I can’t identify though. Alvis ?
crankedup said:
lear said:
I’ll add mine; 1931 so right on the cusp of V/PVT but vintage in every respect; central throttle, manual ignition on mag, right hand crash box with the ingenious inclusion of a clutch stop for ‘fast’ upchanges when pressing on...
As someone earlier said there is no more engaging or rewarding drive than this era (to my mind).
I can just imagine giving this lovely old girl the full pedal on a sunny Sunday morning As someone earlier said there is no more engaging or rewarding drive than this era (to my mind).
Rather embarrassing that I can’t identify though. Alvis ?
crankedup said:
lear said:
I’ll add mine; 1931 so right on the cusp of V/PVT but vintage in every respect; central throttle, manual ignition on mag, right hand crash box with the ingenious inclusion of a clutch stop for ‘fast’ upchanges when pressing on...
As someone earlier said there is no more engaging or rewarding drive than this era (to my mind).
I can just imagine giving this lovely old girl the full pedal on a sunny Sunday morning As someone earlier said there is no more engaging or rewarding drive than this era (to my mind).
Rather embarrassing that I can’t identify though. Alvis ?
It’s indeed a lovely drive and quite sporting in the handling department. Plenty of ‘elbows out’ understeer available on tap - even more so with Pickstock‘s 12/50 above!
Rather lovely and distinctive.
Of course adding to the overall character and charm of this era of car is the not insignificant fact that they were actually built by the manufacturers. Distinctive badging and invariably topped off with a mascot. Those mascots are now collectors items in their own right of course, but really belong on the car not mantelpiece.Still more mascots left than cars I suppose.
Of course adding to the overall character and charm of this era of car is the not insignificant fact that they were actually built by the manufacturers. Distinctive badging and invariably topped off with a mascot. Those mascots are now collectors items in their own right of course, but really belong on the car not mantelpiece.Still more mascots left than cars I suppose.
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