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New kid on the block
Ray Barrett tells us about his ‘latest’ hobby: “I am a new convert to pre-war cars and this is my recently purchased Austin 7 box saloon. The previous owner just used it for local shows and did less than 100 miles per year, I like to use cars as they were meant to be and have already done over 300 miles in the 6 weeks I have had her. I haven’t got many photos yet as we haven’t had the car long. I’m 55 years old, married with grown up children, and live in rural Lincolnshire, in the UK. I’ve had a lifelong interest in all types of old vehicles (I’ve also got a 1950 Ferguson T20 tractor which I’ve owned for 13 years), and fortunately my wife is generally sympathetic to my interests!
Up until recently I had a 1972 MG Midget, which I owned for about 3 years and used regularly all year round. I bought it partly for sentimental reasons because when I first met my future wife in the 70’s her mother had one that she used to let me drive. However I found I was starting to get bored with it as it felt too modern.
My interest in Pre-War cars started
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zaterdag augustus 13th, 2011
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16 Augustus 2011, 22:26
Perhaps I have a slightly different view about using cars nearly 80 years old. I spent a lot of money restoring my Talbot when I first had it nine years ago, but cannot afford to do that again. I see myself as a custodian. I drive it most weeks, but am careful about the weather (both the very hot and wet varieties are damaging) and try to avoid motorways. Although I do a few long runs I believe in respecting her age and am gentle with her. These cars were not designed for modern conditions and should be driven with confidence tempered by a little trepidation--thats just my view. I become very attached to mine, having owned just three 1930's cars over a 45 year period.
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Ray Barrett
16 Augustus 2011, 19:19
I'm been amazed by the journeys that some people make in their Austin 7s. but England to Australia must beat them all. That's certainly given me the inspiration to get a few miles under my belt!
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15 Augustus 2011, 10:48
When Graham Ranking writes "I have had more fun in Austin 7s than any other car." then don't underestimate those words. He has a fine taste in motor cars.
Modesty made hime forget to tell you of his Austin 7 saloon trip from England to Australia - the story of which he published in VAT 69.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gasballoon/sets/72157627313449591/
Where will you drive NJ802 to Ray??
Good luck!
Robin.
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Modesty made hime forget to tell you of his Austin 7 saloon trip from England to Australia - the story of which he published in VAT 69.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gasballoon/sets/72157627313449591/
Where will you drive NJ802 to Ray??
Good luck!
Robin.
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14 Augustus 2011, 08:56
Well done---you have just made one of the best decisions of your life---you will never regret it. I have had more fun in Austin 7s than any other car. They represent the best motoring value on the planet by a long way. Enjoy !
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