Het wereldwijde magazine en verkoopplatform voor liefhebbers van klassieke auto’s, door liefhebbers.
Het wereldwijde magazine en verkoopplatform voor liefhebbers van klassieke auto’s, door liefhebbers.
Last weekend Ian Murray left home very-very early (he will never use a trailer!) to arrive in time for the Scottish Transport Extravaganza at Glamis Castle, Angus, Perthshire. His car is a highly reliable, 1914 Renault ED fully transformale Coupe Chauffeur by Laclaverie & Gache. He acquired the high-end Billancourt product about a year and half ago through an ad at PreWarCar.
Ian Murray reports: " It's probably the largest vintage event in Scotland and certainly one of the longest running. It was great to get a 1st in Concourse D'Elegance. Simply because I'm an ardent campaigner for originality and light restoration rather than reproduction and recreation! I'm also a great believer in driving to events. The Renault was the only Edwardian car to make it to the event under it's own power. The photograph attached shows the conditions I arrived in...... only one side light burning in the pouring rain!" (full results, see: Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club )
update II:
The only problem with driving everywhere is finding replacement tyres when the old ones go bang! Does anyone know of a supplier of 880 x 120 tyres which would fit the Renault? I've tried all the well known suppliers... perhaps someone might have a spare one hanging up in their garage!
update:
Congratulation Ian, on your 1st Concourse D'Elegance! I am also a big fan of "less is more" when working on classic automobile restorations. Great looking vehicle. What fun and enjoyment you must have driving your 1914 Renault ED.
Warren
Thank you!