CLASSIC and important CARS - open thread:
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Takes me back to before Dad and I rebuilt my old S 2a on a new galvanised SWB chassis. It was originally a long wheelbase (109") but we wanted a short wheelbase (88"); we knew the old chassis was very rusty and needed a body off welding job (at least) so we bought the LWB with the chassis swap in mind. Other than the rear tub and roof, all the body panels were reused and the roof and tub were sold for very close to what we paid for the fresh ones. Huge Meccano set! Dog slow when finished but faster than the heavier LWB - a 2 1/4 litre N/A Diesel has torque aplenty but power is a little lacking!
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Austin A35, "Drive Tastefully" 
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Porsche at Prescott 2019 by JJ_Glos, on Flickr
Porsche at Prescott 2019 by JJ_Glos, on Flickr
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Sunbeam Alpine Series 3:
Porsche at Prescott 2019 by JJ_Glos, on Flickr
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Expedition roofrack? Check!
Chunky tyres? Check!
As much checker-plate as possible? Check!
Bash plate? Check!
Take it off road? NOOOooooooo! I might get it dirty!!!
(To be fair, it looks pretty much brand new so might well be destined for dirtier times ahead - but it'll need a roll bar and a snorkel to finish the look [and inhale less dust].)
Chunky tyres? Check!
As much checker-plate as possible? Check!
Bash plate? Check!
Take it off road? NOOOooooooo! I might get it dirty!!!
(To be fair, it looks pretty much brand new so might well be destined for dirtier times ahead - but it'll need a roll bar and a snorkel to finish the look [and inhale less dust].)
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Hi, take your time ... Longest side < 1024, max size 500 K.
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People are asking silly money for them here too. I saw an old Series 3 a year ago with a for sale sign in the window and asked how much it was - the owner said fifteen. My reply was that it was good value for fifteen hundred quid. He said "No, fifteen grand!". Good luck with that!!!
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I had a 90 Defender until I wrote it off in late 2006 (rolled it after a blowout sent me up a bank at 30MPH.) Had an old Diesel S2a before that - rebuilt it as a short wheelbase from a long wheelbase donor (galvanised chassis, upgraded brakes; a big, motorised Meccano kit!) Both used offroad and as tow vehicles, although the 2a was pretty crap for towing at anything over 30MPH!
