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Yes its a 'which car' thread, just cos your in this new forum doesnt mean you escape from this old nonsence. But it has to be a car pre 1935.
I thought seriously about the R/R 20/25 limo, my car(s) will be used for a hire business as well as my own fun motoring.
Thought I might be better to start with smaller car(s) and am looking at Morris Cowley 'Bullnose' 4 seater open tourer with full wet weather gear of 1924 era. Cost around £8000 or so, what other cars would compare do you reckon.
I thought seriously about the R/R 20/25 limo, my car(s) will be used for a hire business as well as my own fun motoring.
Thought I might be better to start with smaller car(s) and am looking at Morris Cowley 'Bullnose' 4 seater open tourer with full wet weather gear of 1924 era. Cost around £8000 or so, what other cars would compare do you reckon.
Riley - a bit more PH than a bullnose (decent though they are.)£8K will get you a cheap special or a decent saloon. Lovely quality sporting cars.
If you want to have some competitive fun (trials, hillclimbs, sprints etc) then get yourself an Austin Seven Ulster special (known as an ulsteroid). They`re easy to look after and you get a genuine sense of speed!
MG M Type - In reality a Morris in drag but pretty with a sporty pointed tail and go-faster extras!
You would also get a smaller engined Roesch Talbot Saloon. A genuine quality classic with sporting lineage.
If you want to have some competitive fun (trials, hillclimbs, sprints etc) then get yourself an Austin Seven Ulster special (known as an ulsteroid). They`re easy to look after and you get a genuine sense of speed!
MG M Type - In reality a Morris in drag but pretty with a sporty pointed tail and go-faster extras!
You would also get a smaller engined Roesch Talbot Saloon. A genuine quality classic with sporting lineage.
If you want any more info`, let me know (particularly A7`s and Rileys).
To check out prices I`d read The Automobile magazine and have a gander at www.prewarclassic.com .
IMO membership of the VSCC should also be a must if you want to use rather than polish your new buy.
To check out prices I`d read The Automobile magazine and have a gander at www.prewarclassic.com .
IMO membership of the VSCC should also be a must if you want to use rather than polish your new buy.
crankedup said:Dad has used Sunbeam 16(18.9)hp Saloons from the early 30's. These have hydraulic brake and syncro etc. We have even used one on the VSCC Northern. Pics from IR event..
20/25
As to RR see www.realcar.co.uk, although I prefer the early 20hp, the lack of Front Wheel Brakes makes it less suitable for the carriage trade.
BugattiQueen said:
Bugatti Type 51
Wow!!! Helle Nice, you are the most famous person I have come across yet as a registered Pistonheader. I remember reading about you and your family in classic car magazines. You are the famous Bugatti racing driver from days of yore, yes?
Hello, and regards and respect.
Balmoral Green said:
Bugatti Type 51
Wow!!! Helle Nice, you are the most famous person I have come across yet as a registered Pistonheader. I remember reading about you and your family in classic car magazines. You are the famous Bugatti racing driver from days of yore, yes?
Hello, and regards and respect.
If you aren't on a wind up, Balmoral, I think you may find that Mademoiselle Nice is. The 'real' Helle Nice (actually Marriette Helene Delangle - Helle Nice was just a pseudonym) died in 1984, so I think it is highly unlikely she is posting on Pistonheads!
Martin_S said:
If you aren't on a wind up
Martin_S said:
The 'real' Helle Nice (actually Marriette Helene Delangle - Helle Nice was just a pseudonym) died in 1984, so I think it is highly unlikely she is posting on Pistonheads!
I knew that, but she could be family, or posting from 'the other side'
Either way, interesting profile, maybe the Great Lady will enlighten us herself when she picks the thread up again.
I would recommend an Alvis 12/50 Saloon if you need one, an open car if you can afford one.
Sporting, reliable, the quintessential British Vintage car, and supported by the best owner's club of them all, "The Alvis 12/50 Register", of them all with loads of free expertise on tap and plentiful spares.
A really good saloon should cost in the region of £12k to 16K, open cars in reasonable order start at about £16k. The best, say an early Ducksback in cracking order say £25k.
This may be more than an Austin Heavy 12 or that Angus Sanderson (never ever buy a really rare make or car there is usually a very good reason), I have owned and rebuilt two 'only survivors' the 1902 Neustadt-Perry and the 1908 Nordenfelt.
Wow, what a bad idea! And twice over, a triumph of optimism over experience!
Happy hunting, one of the VSCC founders described the Alvis 12/50 as "the Vintage Car that needs the least apology", I whole heartedly concur.
Sporting, reliable, the quintessential British Vintage car, and supported by the best owner's club of them all, "The Alvis 12/50 Register", of them all with loads of free expertise on tap and plentiful spares.
A really good saloon should cost in the region of £12k to 16K, open cars in reasonable order start at about £16k. The best, say an early Ducksback in cracking order say £25k.
This may be more than an Austin Heavy 12 or that Angus Sanderson (never ever buy a really rare make or car there is usually a very good reason), I have owned and rebuilt two 'only survivors' the 1902 Neustadt-Perry and the 1908 Nordenfelt.
Wow, what a bad idea! And twice over, a triumph of optimism over experience!
Happy hunting, one of the VSCC founders described the Alvis 12/50 as "the Vintage Car that needs the least apology", I whole heartedly concur.
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