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V8 Nutter · Joined: 27 Aug 2012 Posts: 587

My Cadillac is not so old 1970 I have no problems driving at modern traffic speeds, acceleration is quite good, reputed 0 to 60 in 7.8 when it was new. Unfortunately many drivers of the German unholy trinity see it as a challenge that must be passed at all costs.

Paul fairall · Joined: 17 Nov 2016 Posts: 429 Location: North west Kent

roverdriver · Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 8:45 am Post subject:

When I owned and drove the 1928 Model A Ford in Melbourne, I was able to keep up with the moderns without too much difficulty. It did require more road concentration though, and that was over 20 years ago and things have changed somewhat. Rural driving in the A was again, quite o.k. as the speed limit was 60 mph which the A could achieve quite happily. Unhappily, I no longer have one of Henry's products but instead have a clutch of Rovers- 1950, 1969 and 1982. All of those cars are more than capable of the 100 kph speed limit in the State, and are driven accordingly.

Having said that, I often find a car passing me , then slowing down as soon as they are in front. I believe this to be the same 'syndrome' that others have mentioned. "It's an old car therefore it can't be going fast".

On the other side of the coin, I came across a Model A owner in New South Wales who carried a large sign on his car that his maximum speed was 30 mph, and he drove to that speed with the unfortunate tendency to hog the road and make it difficult for others to pass. Drivers like him are sure to bring the historic car movement into disrepute.
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Riley Blue · Joined: 18 Jun 2008 Posts: 1750 Location: Derbyshire

Uncle Alec · Joined: 14 Jan 2008 Posts: 734 Location: Manchester

That is interesting David. I was not aware that a servo increased braking efficiency. I thought it decreased pedal effort for the same braking effect.

alastairq · Joined: 14 Oct 2016 Posts: 1954 Location: East Yorkshire

alastairq · Joined: 14 Oct 2016 Posts: 1954 Location: East Yorkshire

Of course, the simpler solution to improving one's ancient braking system, is to develop a right leg like that of Bradley Wiggins?

One of those will do the job of stopping, without expense.
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Riley Blue · Joined: 18 Jun 2008 Posts: 1750 Location: Derbyshire

Paul fairall · Joined: 17 Nov 2016 Posts: 429 Location: North west Kent

alastairq · Joined: 14 Oct 2016 Posts: 1954 Location: East Yorkshire

I rarely bother with the 2-second rule [an effective method of measuring distance...more so than trying to guess 'car-lengths'].....applying my own, 3 or 4 second rule.
It's all about time.

Giving oneself that bit of extra time to observe, assess and respond to events.
I have a habit of not wearing my brakes out quickly enough...usually getting rid of the vehicle concerned beforehand....which has left me with several brand new discs for various vehicles...none of which are any use to me any more!! Sad

Many drivers simply don't plan what they're going to do next.
I am saddened by the number of times I hear reference to 're-action'......If a driver is having to react to something...that driver is already, ''too late''...

Today I was held-up [prevented from making better progress] by a number of very clean, small cars which were 'out & about'.

I think it's about time these drivers of modern [brand new?] cars were compelled to pull over when they detect a number of vehicles sitting behind them.
Failing to do so can only get the drivers of modern cars a bad name.
There's nothing more frustrating for drivers of old vehicles, who are held up by a driver in a new car, dawdling along as if unaware of those around them..or, who couldn't care less [or, appear to do so?].....shouldn't be allowed!
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Dellow Mk2, 1951 built, reg 1952.
Fiat 126 BIS
Cannon special [1996 registered. Built in 1950's]
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Ford Pop chassis, Ashley 1172 bodyshell, in pieces.

Riley Blue · Joined: 18 Jun 2008 Posts: 1750 Location: Derbyshire

alanb · Joined: 10 Sep 2012 Posts: 516 Location: Berkshire.

The only problem I have had is some one in a Mercedes running into the back of me in my Morris 8, they were so busy admiring the car they didn't realise it could stop so quickly.
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Paul fairall · Joined: 17 Nov 2016 Posts: 429 Location: North west Kent

8_10 Brass Cleaner · Joined: 06 Jan 2016 Posts: 57

Gents

I regularly drive something historic that proceeds at approx 10mph.

Ive even been 'pulled' by the police for the alledged crime of holding up traffic.

This was on the A49 approaching Church Stretton in Shropshire heading south. At the point I was stopped I had 3 or 4 cars behind me.

Did I know why I'd been pulled? I suggested he enlightened me. Ques. I pointed out that there was 3 or 4 cars behind me, hardly a que. We've had reports of large ques (which was probably quite true). I asked him to tell me where he considered it safe for me to pull in and let the traffic passed. In a lay by was the answer. I pointed out that we'd stopped in the last one for lunch at Bayson Hill, and the next one was about 1/2 mile further south, that my hands were tied. And that it was a good job that I pulled into places that he didnt consider safe or he would still be stuck in the que behind me. At that point he told me to get on my way.

The point is, you can only pull in if there is a safe place to do so. The rozzers would need to provide that evidence via the CPS if you forced a date in front of the beak. I doubt it would even get that far.

As for a P6 doing 38mph. So what, half the old folk round here cant even drive that fast for fear their teeth may fall out. I overtake most of them in my Austin 7, also some of the lorrys doing 50!