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winchman
Joined: 21 Feb 2014 Posts: 235 Location: Merseyside
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Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2018 9:14 pm Post subject: What to fill the garage space with |
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Now as some people may know I recently purchased a 1930's trailer which my Son and I will restore so it still looks 1930's.
Its got me thinking, could we afford a 1930's car?
I am still kicking myself for not buying the Alvis pick up some one sold on here a years or two ago! My Son still moans about it too.
So I would want a car to use and travel to local shows in, I don't want a show winner just a road worthy drivable old car so what would it cost?
Some sort of pick up would suit us best, whilst I can afford to buy one I can't afford to pay for a full restoration, usual repairs are not a problem as I am an engineer and Son's keen to learn _________________ It will come in handy even if you never use it. |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22447 Location: UK
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badhuis
Joined: 20 Aug 2008 Posts: 1391 Location: Netherlands
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Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2018 3:05 pm Post subject: |
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There's a real nice Austin 10 on Ebay or carandclassic at the moment for 5k. Lovely original condition which would be a pity to convert into a pickup.
Another possibility, there's a 1948 Lea Francis on Ebay I think, in quite poor condition. This one is on the edge of savable. Because of that, and the fact there are no queues around it trying to save the car, converting it into a cheaper pickup might be the way to go. The same happened to the Alvis pick up which was also in a poor state. Coverting into a pickup is better than being scrapped. _________________ a car stops being fun when it becomes an investment |
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Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 3819 Location: The Somerset Levels
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Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2018 4:09 pm Post subject: |
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A 1930's pick up would be hard to find, still plenty of 30's saloons about and some like the Austin 10's are very sensible prices. _________________ Various Rootes Vehicles. |
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Ray White
Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 6319 Location: Derby
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mikeC
Joined: 31 Jul 2009 Posts: 1775 Location: Market Warsop, Nottinghamshire
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Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 10:07 am Post subject: |
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That Morris looks a remarkably good buy; if it was originally registered in Jersey it doesn't really matter if they identify the registration number, it will need to be re-registered with the DVLA. _________________ in the garage: 1938 Talbot Ten Airline
Recently departed: 1953 Lancia Appia, 1931 Austin Seven, 1967 Singer Chamois, 1914 Saxon, 1930 Morris Cowley, 1936 BSA Scout, 1958 Lancia Appia coupe, 1922 Star 11.9 ... the list goes on! |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22447 Location: UK
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Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 3819 Location: The Somerset Levels
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Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 10:44 am Post subject: |
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That Morris is a lovely car and a very good price considering its coming from a dealer.
Jersey has a strong classic car scene and in a way it would be a shame for it to be exported.
I love the condition of the interior. _________________ Various Rootes Vehicles. |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22447 Location: UK
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Ray White
Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 6319 Location: Derby
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Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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Rick wrote: | mikeC wrote: | That Morris looks a remarkably good buy; if it was originally registered in Jersey it doesn't really matter if they identify the registration number, it will need to be re-registered with the DVLA. |
The interior looks well doesn't it - I'd want to see a few more photos of the bodywork (inc boot floor), but the price seems reasonable. Was the Series M a monocoque body?
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Yes, the M series cars had a monocoque build. They also had a superb 8 port "free flow" OHV engine which was a great improvement on the pre war side valve units. Your advise to look in the boot (and elsewhere) is well founded but if sound these cars can be a little gem. It is sad that so many were scrapped when they introduced the original 10 year test but back then they had very little value. Whether we will see a surge in value of the more mundane cars in future I couldn't say but to me this sort of car is presently undervalued. |
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peter scott
Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7119 Location: Edinburgh
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Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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Ray White wrote: | They also had a superb 8 port "free flow" OHV engine . |
As used in MG TC and Y type so spares availability should be good.
Peter _________________ http://www.nostalgiatech.co.uk
1939 SS Jaguar 2 1/2 litre saloon |
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