Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

[alastairq]

I would have it in a trice....all it needs is a good hoover out, maybe a wipe down here & there?

I don't know what the engine bay looks like, or the underside, however.

I also would not deliberately age something...accidentally, yes, but not deliberately.

I prefer sound but serviceable, rather than glossy and sparkly. I never ever had a glossy & sparkly car, ever.....perhaps the only glossy & sparkly cars I ever even saw, were on motor show stands.

I like the old technologies because, they are what they are. That Bentley is [I assume?] a sound old bus, good for many years of service yet....doing what it was originally made & sold to do.
I have the same attitude to all my old cars....and if, by using them on ordinary, normal car duties, they bring a smile to the faces of others, then all to the good [probably not what they did when new?]

The Bentley featured, came from an age where permanence was a value. It was expected to 'last'...like a good pair of shoes.
Such a pity my pension will not tolerate the fuel consumption, or ridiculous price of the tyres??
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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.

[mikeC]

Provided that Bentley still has its original paint, I think it's fabulous; but if it has been repainted at some time in the past I would be very cautious - those Mk6s can hide a huge amount of rot!
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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!

[Ray White]

[peter scott]

The engines can have some nasty surprises too:
http://www.nostalgiatech.co.uk/new_page_10.htm

Peter
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1939 SS Jaguar 2 1/2 litre saloon

[Ray White]

[mikeC]

Ray, if you are serious it might be worth a look. A friend has just bought one, having looked at quite a number. Every other one we looked at had evidence of filler or suspect repairs in the bodywork, but the one he has bought is a cracker body-wise. Nevertheless, he has still spent quite a bit on brakes, new radiator and other bits, but he is now extremely pleased with it. It's a super car to drive with light steering a fabulous gear-change, and quite spoils things for other cars!
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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!

[Ellis]

There's one truly original car in this area,it's a 1964 Sunbeam Rapier lV now in the custodianship of the son of the original owner.

Although he never exhibits it at local shows, it is driven once a month from the LLandudno area on what we call here the "valley tour" - A470, A5, B5106 and home.

I spoke with it's owner three years ago and although it only "does" about 500 miles per year, it is still in it's original condition - paint, panels. The only faint signs of wear now is on the wooden veneers and the paint is getting a little thin in places. The owner who has no interest in mixing with other classic car owners - his prerogative - has no intention of repainting it. It's total mileage (then) was 62k. It looks a treat.

I have had a close look at a "Beacham" Mark 2 which was on a trailer en route to Eire in the late 1990s. It was flawless, of course, but it had a high degree of artificiality about it. Of course I would have been proud town it but don't think I would ever use it.

It was a museum piece really.

Perhaps some of you have followed the story of my own Mark 2 elsewhere on here and I'm a little apprehensive if I overdo the rerestoration.
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1964 Jaguar Mark 2 3.4 litre
1962 Land Rover Series 2a 88"
2002 BMW M3 E46 Cabriolet

[Ray White]

Thanks for your advise, Mike. I need to sell the DB so I am thinking about H&H maybe in the spring of next year - if that is a better time to sell an open car?

[Ashley]

Funnily enough I may know that car (the MK VI) and the chap who owned it for forty years. It’s interesting and a very early example, so less chrome trim, lighter steering and more attractive interior.

It’ll cost a fortune to sort everything out and buying parts that are of acceptable quality and actually fit, but it would be a nice one to own. I think the sun roof has been blanked off.

[Ray White]

[Ashley]

They’re one of the best driving cars made and arguably R-R’s Best effort. I never liked the later cars because they were horrible to drive, though better now with radials and without seized kingpins.

I like the early MK VIs, especially the lighter steering, which was criticised at the time, presumably by ex Derby Bentley owners. Theirs was very direct and heavy, often with a sticky box.

[Ray White]

I checked it out and it has been sold.

I didn't really imaging it would hang around for long.

[JohnDale]

[Ray White]