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MarkUK1
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 Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2022 3:01 pm Post subject: Classic car experience - struggling to find a good one |
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| Hi everyone, this is my first post so sorry if off topic. I'm actually looking for some help finding a classic car experience to buy for my wife's birthday. She loves the really old cars with the cranking handle (Edwardian?) but I can't find anywhere that offers these sort of driving experiences. Does anyone have any suggestions? We live in Oxfordshire but would travel within reason for the right thing. Thank you, Mark. |
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consul 57
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| Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2022 4:05 pm Post subject: |
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| the new museum in derbyshire do drive events but i don't think they go back that far, not seen or heard of any for that age of cars sorry. |
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peter scott
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| Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2022 5:34 pm Post subject: |
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It might be worth enquiring at Brooklands Museum and also at Beaulieu Motor Museum.
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Rick
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| Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2022 6:32 pm Post subject: Re: Classic car experience - struggling to find a good one |
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| MarkUK1 wrote: | | Hi everyone, this is my first post so sorry if off topic. I'm actually looking for some help finding a classic car experience to buy for my wife's birthday. She loves the really old cars with the cranking handle (Edwardian?) but I can't find anywhere that offers these sort of driving experiences. Does anyone have any suggestions? We live in Oxfordshire but would travel within reason for the right thing. Thank you, Mark. |
Welcome along. As you're in Oxfordshire maybe have a look at Bicester Heritage and see if they have any hire companies set up there amongst all the other classic car-related outfits.
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Ray White
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| Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2022 8:58 pm Post subject: |
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| consul 57 wrote: | | the new museum in derbyshire do drive events but i don't think they go back that far, not seen or heard of any for that age of cars sorry. |
Derbyshire is a long way to go.... but they do have an Austin Seven Ruby you can drive. An instructor may sit in for a 20 minute trip.
My guess is the pre War car driving experience is unlikely to impress anyone who has only ever driven a modern car; poor brakes and lack of power for starters. |
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roverdriver
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| Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2022 7:34 am Post subject: |
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Nearly all cars up to the 1950's and some well beyond, were able to be hand started. Something from the Vintage era could be admirably suitable such as a Model A Ford, or even post vintage in a small ford like a Y.
I have a 1950 Rover P4 that is an admirable car with a "manual commencer" and I have used it a few time recently.
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peter scott
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Yes, if you are nearing the end of your battery's life and ignition is killed by the starter motor then the handle is a lifesaver.
Peter.
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alastairq
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| Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2022 11:50 am Post subject: |
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| peter scott wrote: | Yes, if you are nearing the end of your battery's life and ignition is killed by the starter motor then the handle is a lifesaver.
Peter. |
In the current financial climate,I can foresee an awful lot of 'essential' motorists wishing technology could also be 'retro?'
Tyres, brake pads, exhausts, batteries, etc will be taken far closer to the 'limit [if not, beyond?] as those who have to use cars, try to eke out the pennies a bit further.
Of course, if one has been able to afford to buy a new electric car, one can afford the increased electricity costs....Might have to do without a gucci Costa coffee, or that pretty manger visit a bit more often, but still.....
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Ray White
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The rapid rise in electricity costs must surely take the heat out of the electric car market?
I can see the Govt. ban on ic engined cars being kicked into the long grass...  |
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peter scott
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Roll on producer gas..
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Ray White
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bjacko
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| Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2022 7:03 am Post subject: Starting Handles |
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| They probably do not fit starting handles on modern cars because of the higher compression would not be able to be overcome by many motorists. |
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alastairq
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Location: East Yorkshire
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| Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2022 7:32 am Post subject: Re: Starting Handles |
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| bjacko wrote: | | They probably do not fit starting handles on modern cars because of the higher compression would not be able to be overcome by many motorists. |
On the other hand, the prevalence of power steering in even the smallest of modern cars provides evidence to support the later part of your post. 
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mikeC
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| Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2022 8:13 am Post subject: Re: Starting Handles |
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| bjacko wrote: | | They probably do not fit starting handles on modern cars because of the higher compression would not be able to be overcome by many motorists. |
As many cars these days have a transverse engine, perhaps a motorcycle-style kick-start could be incorporated?
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peter scott
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| Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2022 9:51 am Post subject: Re: Starting Handles |
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| alastairq wrote: |
On the other hand, the prevalence of power steering in even the smallest of modern cars provides evidence to support the later part of your post. |
The gas generator would take some of the weight off the front wheels and reduce the need for power steering.
Peter. 
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