Trebro Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Hi I'm new to this forum thingy so forgive me if i dont follow the right protocol Im a landrover (mainly series) enthus, got the bug in my teens, still craving the addiction in my forties (at the expense of my right elbow, wallet, hearing and most other senses) My daily drive is a 130 def have a few series in various states from basket cases (couldnt say no) to useable daily drives I only recently stumbled on Haflinger, have never seen one in the flesh but really fancy one. I would be grateful for any info you can give me about buying (particularly what to watch for) and running. Ideally I'm looking for a running project but am open to advice on the complexity of a renovating to a useable standard, as with my series Landies I prefer going for the "patina of wear" approach when possible! Id would be very interested to find out about any owners clubs,now often and where you guys meet, etc etc, I'm a great believer in buying from an enthusiast I welcome your advice/comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Welcome, there are several threads running about Haflingers, here is a link to one, with info on clubs, spares suppliers etc http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?36015-Steyr-Puch-Haflinger-it-was-once&highlight=haflinger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 hi welcome to the forum haflinger nice choice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane.c Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Welcome, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Welcome, not unusual to miss a Haflinger, they are small enough to put in your pocket. Remarkable little machine, Steyr Puch designed the 4x4 system for the original Fiat Panda 4x4, a Haflinger turned around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RattlesnakeBob Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 The Haflingers are really capable vehicles:-) ..I came across quite a few of them during my days with the All Wheel Drive Club back in the 1980s and early 90s..it may be an idea to seek out a few AWDC fellas and start asking questions?... ..Many vehicles of all descriptions that got 'trialled' back in those days often ended their days parked up derelict in someones farmyard or shed.....you never know??...... ..there could easily be a few still about...... if you ask enough people someone might say something like " Yeah ! Dave from so and so had one of them ! I think he's still got it!" Try going on their website and posting a message on their forums maybe ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebro Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 The Haflingers are really capable vehicles:-)..I came across quite a few of them during my days with the All Wheel Drive Club back in the 1980s and early 90s..it may be an idea to seek out a few AWDC fellas and start asking questions?... ..Many vehicles of all descriptions that got 'trialled' back in those days often ended their days parked up derelict in someones farmyard or shed.....you never know??...... ..there could easily be a few still about...... if you ask enough people someone might say something like " Yeah ! Dave from so and so had one of them ! I think he's still got it!" Try going on their website and posting a message on their forums maybe ????? Thanks for the tips and the welcoming guys, much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m109a3uk Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 There maybe a one out and about at slab common this weekend owned by a chap called Hesk. If thats any help He also runs a Pinzzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 The Haflingers are really capable vehicles:-)..I came across quite a few of them during my days with the All Wheel Drive Club back in the 1980s One would have been mine then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RattlesnakeBob Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 One would have been mine then South West/South Wales region I was mate..often to be found in the Hereford area and occasionally ventured further up into the Midlands now and then also Bristol / Stroud sort of area but mainly Gloucestershire and South Wales.....where were you in those days?? .. I guess we probably know shared names and faces ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) South West/South Wales region I was mate..often to be found in the Hereford area and occasionally ventured further up into the Midlands now and then also Bristol / Stroud sort of area but mainly Gloucestershire and South Wales.....where were you in those days?? .. I guess we probably know shared names and faces ? I never ventured that far when trialling the Haflinger, in late 70's early 80's mostly events on military sites in SE, surrey/ hampshire area, then went on to race a Range rover based racer, travelled all other with it, did quite well in that too Edited January 31, 2013 by Nick Johns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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