Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

[badhuis]

When I just got my drivers license (1982) I went to a scrapyard to get something for my 2CV. In the corner under half of a roof there was this DS convertible. They would sell it for 1000 guilders - about 400 euros. Not exactly scrapyard money but also not expensive. However it was too much for me - I just had bought the 2CV for 50 guilders and no way I would have 1000. The DS ran but was rusty. I knew already then that I would regret seeing the DS because they were very rare and very pretty.
Ten years later or so I went to the same scrap yard but of course it was gone.
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a car stops being fun when it becomes an investment

[mikeC]

[Peter_L]

[Ray White]

[V8 Nutter]

[mikeC]

Other pictures on the internet dated 1st January 1950 show this car registered PYP 64
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in the garage: 1938 Talbot Ten Airline
Recently departed: 1953 Lancia Appia, 1931 Austin Seven, 1967 Singer Chamois, 1914 Saxon, 1930 Morris Cowley, 1936 BSA Scout, 1958 Lancia Appia coupe, 1922 Star 11.9 ... the list goes on!

[V8 Nutter]

Mike, that internet date is wrong, the car in the picture is a 1955 Series 62. I cheated and looked it up in a book.

[PapaJoe]

The Cadillac photo reminds me of my first attempt to acquire an automobile. In 1963, my Dad was preparing to trade in his 1956 Cadillac Sixty Special for a 1963 Oldsmobile Delta 88. The Caddy's seats were covered in bumpy plastic to protect the upholstery, so they were in mint condition. The body, a pale blue hue, was rust-free and perfectly straight. To fill with fuel, one pushed a button-size round lens in the middle of the tail light which caused the entire assembly to pop up revealing the filler cap . . . very classy. I loved that car. Knowing my Dad wasn't getting much for the trade-in, I begged him to give me the car and promised to pay him over time. He said no and went ahead with the deal. I was nine years old.
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Owned: 1917 Ford Model T Touring
1929 Ford Model A Roadster
1967 Harley (Aermacchi) Sprint SS
Coveted: Ford Model Y Saloon

[lowdrag]

I was 18, and a friend offered me his fabulous MG PA for £80. I didn't have the money though.

[petelang]

Thanks Ray but if I buy any more she will kill me and bury the remains under the patio...
Peter

[Ray White]

My wife's Uncle had a 1930 Austin Swallow saloon (like Trundles) which had lain in a dismantled state for half a century. On his demise I suggested to Auntie that I buy the car and restore it. Knowing my interest (obsession, some say) the rest of the family were therefore aghast when she GAVE IT AWAY to a family friend. !!!!!!!!!!!

[Peter_L]

Hi Ray.. and Hi to all OCC members and visitors.
Seriously "off topic" as regards to OCC.. but maybe not with regard to (human nature).. I couldn't think of a better phrase... Back in the 1970's the husband to a maternal Great Aunt passed away, age related... He was what one may describe as a "Master Carpenter"... if one could see the join, one was looking in the wrong place. There were no Routers - Planers - W.H You,s....
His entire workshop was sent to the dump.. 100%.. week's later when family visited... it was gone... My Great Aunt's reply..... "where were you all"...
Maybe years have mellowed me... maybe she had a point..

[Rick]

[Ray White]

I don't think it is something one ever forgets. The initial anger may dissipate with time but the feelings of indignation remain with you.

My wife says she didn't quite know how to break it to me.! It had generally been assumed the Swallow would end up here. We even discussed whether or not I was physically fit enough to take on another rebuild. In a way, given the fact that I have needed to farm out the MG body - a far simpler job than a Swallow Saloon - perhaps serendipity has played a part. That's life I suppose.

[Rick]