Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

Ray White · Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 7418 Location: Derby

https://www.carandclassic.com/l/C2038544

I would normally steer clear of an unfinished project but perhaps in this case I would make an exception.

1934 was probably the last year when family cars were still being built in the "vintage" tradition. For that reason alone I feel this would make for a very nice restoration.

alastairq · Joined: 14 Oct 2016 Posts: 2181 Location: East Yorkshire

If the description is correct, it looks as if not a lot needs to be done to get the car up & running, as it is?

I have always had the view that with an 'old' car, get the engine running nicely, the transmission doing it's job, more or less properly....and the brakes, fuel supply & electrics in functioning order.
Oh, and I think a new set of tyres are in order?

Either way, if Fedex are up to the job, then in 2 weeks that car could be running & driving on the roads, as a daily driver.

If I had a couple of grand to spare, I'd have it, get it up to snuff mechanically, and start using it before I become physically incapable.
The bodywork can be tackled as & when...I notice it seems to have all its glass? Which is a blessing?

The important thing to me is to get it used and enjoyed..
Sticking it in a garage for 3 years or more, getting the bodywork up to snuff, before it sees light of day, means 3 years lost enjoyment of the car, as a whole.

Doing up the bodywork is no good if the thing won't run & drive reliably, is it?
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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.

Ray White · Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 7418 Location: Derby

I agree. Having been through that particular mill I would do just as you recommend; If the body is sound, then O.K.... but then I thought that with my car until I realised I had been hoodwinked by a crooked Dealer masquerading as a private seller Rolling Eyes

Assuming the car is as described, I think it would be a satisfying restoration but I wouldn't over spend on it. No point.

Does the car have to stay that shade of green?

I know originality is important but I am not a fan of pale green. British Racing Green can look nice; even eau de nil ... but not that wishy washy pale green. Razz

Rootes75 · Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2026 5:04 pm Post subject:

Its a nice car. We had a 34 Minx and they're nice cars.

I often wonder why someone going to the trouble of selling a car doesn't add many photo's?
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Various Rootes Vehicles.

alastairq · Joined: 14 Oct 2016 Posts: 2181 Location: East Yorkshire

Hmmmm...6 hours to get there....plus tackling the M25? Normally I'd call it a 'nice day out for a pensioneer,' but my passport is out of date, and it's....''in the sarff!'' So maybe a twitch too far just to go take a look-see?

Or, take a blind punt, make an offer, arrange for moving it [plus spares]....and trust to chance?
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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.

Ray White · Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 7418 Location: Derby

Rusty · Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2026 1:13 am Post subject:

I agree, it "looks" like it could be a nice project, but if you are buying something that has "had a lot of mechanical issues addressed" I would be very careful to check out what has been done, who did it, and how well they did it! I have seen some incredibly bad rebuilding of crucial components over the years!

alastairq · Joined: 14 Oct 2016 Posts: 2181 Location: East Yorkshire

Ray White · Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 7418 Location: Derby

alastairq · Joined: 14 Oct 2016 Posts: 2181 Location: East Yorkshire

Ray White · Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 7418 Location: Derby

If you know the car will need work, the question is how much?

Assuming you can do most things yourself it just then remains to establish how much what needs to be farmed out will cost?

You pays your money.......

Ray White · Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 7418 Location: Derby

Looking at this car again...and I noticed something which I had missed. I thought there was something not quite right about it ...and I am sure the back is too high in relation to the wheels; they don't sit high enough in the wheel arch ?

What could that be?

Rootes75 · Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2026 4:37 pm Post subject:

I actually messaged the owner in the week, more than once...no replies as of yet.

And yes Ray, that back end doesn't look right at all. Something isn't right and still not sure why they won't post anymore photos...
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Various Rootes Vehicles.

Rootes75 · Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2026 11:51 am Post subject:

The Hillman has been removed and still not a single reply to our messages.
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Various Rootes Vehicles.