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clascar · Joined: 27 Oct 2008 Posts: 83 Location: mid cheshire

I am seriously considering a new project, I am going to sell my Moggie and buy into something a bit older. Being of a fuller figure I need something of a reasonable size. I would love, or should I say my wife would love an Austin 7 ruby, she drove one a lot in her younger days. It isn't practical I just wouldn't be comfortable, a Morris 8 has the same limitations. Can anyone advise me of cars from this era which would be suitable. I don't want a car of Jaguar proportions just something mid range.
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Richard H · Joined: 03 Apr 2009 Posts: 2150 Location: Lincolnshire, UK

Austin 10 Cambridge? Smile

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peter scott · Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7216 Location: Edinburgh

The Morris series models of the mid to late 30s and their Wolseley contemporaries are pretty good for interior space but aren't too long to fit in the average garage.

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buzzy bee · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 3382 Location: South Cheshire

A nice old commercial I say!

47p2 · Joined: 24 Nov 2007 Posts: 2009 Location: Glasgow

A Rover P2 would be an excellent choice Wink

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Nic Jarman · Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 2:45 pm Post subject:

What about an Austin 12 or if you really want to impress the neighbours a Talbot 14/45 Wink

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Keith D · Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 3:58 pm Post subject:

Hey Clascar,

A friend of mine is also of a large stature, and he fits inside his 1938 Austin 14 Goodwood very comfortably. The engine is a small 6 cylinder and is surprisingly economic. And it's a very well proportioned, elegant car.

Keith

Ray the rocker · Joined: 01 Aug 2008 Posts: 187 Location: south wales

I agree with keith,austin goodwood has oceans of sideways movement to accomodate the portly frame---and what a classic to drive in!!!!!
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clascar · Joined: 27 Oct 2008 Posts: 83 Location: mid cheshire

good suggestions, thank you. What is the spares situation for Austin 10 12 14 or 16. I think a P2 will be too expensive, a P4 might just be affordable. I am flexible as regards make, I don't want something that is difficult to find spares. There is a review in Classic Car Weekly of a Morris 10, but I am not sure of interior space.
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PAUL BEAUMONT · Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 1281 Location: Barnsley S. Yorks

Do it in style. front bench seat, column gear change, comfortable for rear passengers, looks years ahead of its time etc.
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mid · Joined: 10 Jun 2008 Posts: 136 Location: Northampton

I've got a Morris 10 (tourer) and an Austin 12 Ascot, both have very good spares availability through the clubs and general auto-jumbles.

I'm 6'2 and can drive both comfortably, the Austin a obviously a bit bigger and has more room in the back but the morris has a higher rear seat so there feels like there is loads of leg room - However i do find the Austin much more comfortable to drive as it has the 'traditional' pedal layout... the morris with its central accelerator makes my leg ache a bit after more than 20mins driving but you get used to it.

the Morris is a bit more sprightly to drive than the Austin, probably as its a bit lighter even though the engine is a bit smaller, although the Austin looking at as its smoking a bit!

both can be seen here: www.idocars.co.uk

clascar · Joined: 27 Oct 2008 Posts: 83 Location: mid cheshire

Just a quick update. I have had a look at 2 Rover P4s off Ebay. This car ticks the boxes for me. Big engine, old looks, and plenty of room inside.
The 2 samples I have seen wanted too much work. The search goes on.
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Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22813 Location: UK

this one was for sale recently here on the forum..

http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/forum/phpbb/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=7293

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clascar · Joined: 27 Oct 2008 Posts: 83 Location: mid cheshire

Just a bit too far away Rick, I find at least 2 visits are needed, 1 to see the vehicle and 2 to collect it if I buy it. There's a barn find on P4 Drivers Guild, It is just too far away.
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