Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

Penman · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4759 Location: Swindon, Wilts.

Hi
There will be an open afternoon at the little garage I mentioned in http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/forum/phpbb/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3826&highlight=belsize

There will also be visiting classic bikes from Yorkshire Classic Bike club and Girder Classic Bikes.

May be other cars as well, particularly if any of you can come.

Eastern end of Colne on the A6068, turn rght on to B6250 signposted Trawden, garage on the right about 1 ml.

Penman · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4759 Location: Swindon, Wilts.

Hi
A selection of the cars and vans/trucks present.

I will put the bikes on the Bike board.
Bullnose Morris

2 Early Belsize Cars

Belsize Gown Van

2 later Belsize cars

Belsize truck

A couple of Rovers

A couple of Fords

A Morris Van

A Jeep

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22449 Location: UK

The Morris Y van is quite a rarity now isnt it - my favourite though is the Belsize truck, how I'd like that to be in the garage here Laughing

RJ
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peter scott · Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7119 Location: Edinburgh

These early cars with their Edwardian instrument panels and centre throttle pedal are very attractive but like Rick I could be very tempted by the Belsize truck. Unrestored vehicles that are in basically sound order and running are much more interesting than concours cars.

Peter

Penman · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4759 Location: Swindon, Wilts.

Hi
Re the truck.
I don't know it's exact status at the moment, but it looks like the wiring would need sorting to be road legal.
apparently he took it to a show a while back and was awarded the "Best Crowd Puller" prize because so many people felt that way about it.
Incidently that Rover 75 isn't restored either, it is original paintwork etc. because it isn't as old it doesn't show it's age so much.

Jim.Walker · Joined: 27 Dec 2008 Posts: 1229 Location: Chesterfield

That Rover 75 brings back memories of my first car LRB 844. Mine was a Rover 60 with the smaller engine and a slightly earlier, but also Derbyshire, registration. Oh, but mine was a maroon which faded so quickly it needed polishing weekly to maintain colour and shine.
The identical double dipping solenoid headlamp interiors are fitted in my Austin Hire Car. Removed from the Rover when I fitted Sealed beam units.
Jim.
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