Rootes75

Looking good. 

Good idea, paint it camo and say it has to be permanent!

That is a sad ending, I wonder what happened to her? And being buried unknown I wonder what also became of her son?

I think this pattern is called 'Diamond' plate.

As long as the end result looks good. Its getting there.

We are off to a local airfield this weekend, not a public event but just a get together of enthusiasts.

Its a really interesting thread, keep it going.

We like Dig for Victory, wonder what it will be like up at Ashton Court?

Not far from us up near Bath, we are down on the levels. Probably seen the Matadors at shows I imagine.

Do you have other types aswell? Our 1950 Commer has a clayton dewandre type VH which we have been having troubles with.

Looks great the Leyland, bet that took some work.

Now that is a nice vehicle. Sad story behind the sale but hopefully it will find a good owner.

After any make in particular?

There is an Austin 8 tourer discussed in a previous thread over the last few days.

Superb looking bike, what a good project.

I understand that excitement.

Well done.

Brilliant. So glad you found it.

Lovely story too with the plan to restore her.

Do you know if its the same as any other models?

JP have you found one then?

Iscthis the one you mentioned on your thread?

Correct me if I am wrong but wouldn't all the chrome have been painted too?

Nice car.

Its looking superb!

Progress is progress no matter how slow.

Looking good.

Agreed, building up a rapport with a seller or should I say 'like' minded seller is a huge step in buying vehicle. Talking face to face with someone who knows and cares about what they have is important.

Not the faceless purchase off ebay and the like where there is no communication and just bidding wars!

I always used to be very cautious when it came to buying vehicles. Now being somewhat older (not much!) and wiser I take a different attitude. You know straight away when you see a project or vehicle whether its right for you, sometime the price may be a little higher than expected but you fall for something and go for it.

Vehicles, no matter which or condition are expensive in the long run, that's simply one aspect of our hobby that must go part and parcel with it.

I have missed some lovely vehicles in the past but now I suppose I understand their historical importance better and our 'role' as custodians for future generations. I say if you like it and it presses the right buttons for you go for it, its only yourself who would regret not snapping up that 'right' vehicle when its available.

Interesting to note that it has been sold by them previously.

A very nice job made of that.