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Rick
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PostPosted: Tue May 25, 2010 7:23 pm    Post subject: 1934 Morris Minor Reply with quote
I must be getting old - the idea of buying something pre-war that could be used straightaway has been growing in appeal. Last week I spotted this and went to view, after which we did the deal, and today I went back over to collect it - a very scenic, if incredibly twisty, run over the Yorkshire Dales...





Back home, and with the insurance sorted it was out for a quick blast around the block.



It was restored 6-7 years ago, and has been looked after ever since, with just a few flaws to the paint here and there but mainly still very tidy, inside and out. The number has been lost at some time or other, but that's life I suppose.





The Devon may well have to go to make room for this one, but I'm getting to prefer pre-war motors anyway so it won't be the end of the world if the A40 moves on Smile

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PostPosted: Tue May 25, 2010 8:41 pm    Post subject: post subject Reply with quote
Good looking buy you got there rick---hope it runs as good as it looks.
must have fairly long legs the way the seat is on the runners---hehe.What price the "devon" if it`s going?


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PostPosted: Wed May 26, 2010 7:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
nice buy rick!!
looks immaculate from here, I wouldnt mind taking the devon off your hands if I were local, its in very good nick too!
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PostPosted: Wed May 26, 2010 7:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi

Looks a goodlittle toy!

I am notsure it is rick having long legs, or the fact the car isquite small, it looksnarrow,on the trailer, it onlyjust gets across the wooden infill on the trailer! hehe The number isn't that bad, looks quite nice.

I am gladyou are coming round to older cars, you will belooking fora veteran beforelong! hehe

I will pop over one evening soon,when the brakes are done in Edwin, then I can see your new aquisition too. Very Happy

Cheers

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PostPosted: Wed May 26, 2010 7:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yeah pop round whenever buzzy, probs best give me a bell first - I'm out n about tomorrow Wink but should be around thereafter. Look forward to seeing the Landy, erindoors liked the look of it too Smile

Yup the Minor was very narrow on the trailer, but when I collected the A7 last year it wouldn't entirely straddle the centre wooden section, no matter well I tried to line it up.

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PostPosted: Wed May 26, 2010 1:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
That looks very smart Rick, that should keep you fettling throughout the summer
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PostPosted: Wed May 26, 2010 2:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Congrats Rick, very nice buy!
I'm green with envy! Very Happy Makes me wanna find a Model T Ford.
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PostPosted: Wed May 26, 2010 3:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
stuchamp wrote:
.. Makes me wanna find a Model T Ford.


Good idea!! Smile

Did 15 or so miles in the MM today as a test, and touch wood it seems to be running well.

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PostPosted: Wed May 26, 2010 9:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
At this rate Rick your next car could be steam powered.
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PostPosted: Thu May 27, 2010 11:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
stuchamp wrote:
Congrats Rick, very nice buy!
I'm green with envy! Very Happy Makes me wanna find a Model T Ford.


Model T, if you were a bit closer I might have been able to help you with that one! Laughing
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PostPosted: Thu May 27, 2010 11:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nic Jarman wrote:
At this rate Rick your next car could be steam powered.


Now were talking! hehe Wink I know of a very nice Toledo model B 1902?
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PostPosted: Thu May 27, 2010 3:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looks like good fun. Centre accelerator too.
Any pics of the mechanicals?

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PostPosted: Fri May 28, 2010 8:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
buzzy bee wrote:
Nic Jarman wrote:
At this rate Rick your next car could be steam powered.


Now were talking! hehe Wink I know of a very nice Toledo model B 1902?

If Rick isn't interested then I would like to know more about this car..i am very very interested in finding a pre 1904 vehicle.
Very nice car Rick. Great colour combination.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 5:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
peter scott wrote:
Looks like good fun. Centre accelerator too.
Any pics of the mechanicals?

Peter


I'll take some when it's next outside.

There's a local VSCC run out tomorrow evening, hopefully not too many miles, all being well we'll take the MM for a spin and see how it goes.....must get some fuel beforehand, as the fuel gauge is u/s at the moment so I'm relying on a dipstick (well, an old piece of bamboo..!)

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 5:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wooo love it, nice little car, I'm sure you will enjoy it.
Best way to buy them when most of work has been done and any niggles ironed out/
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