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New member from Lancashire checking in. - KAS750 - 08-10-2020
Good morning everyone.My name is Adrian and I live in lancashire and I thought I would say hello..
I have been a fan of the Seven as long as I can remember.
I am a serial tinkerer and I am looking to find a fairly original late 20's / early 30's car that is complete and running but needing improvement for me to teach my 14 year old son about mechanicals.He is vintage car and bike mad but I am gently trying to steer him toward cars.
I am really enjoying reading the threads on here and it is very helpful.
If anyone does know of a car that may be suitable I would really appreciate any help.
I have a budget of 5k
Adrian
RE: New member from Lancashire checking in. - Bob Culver - 08-10-2020
Sevens are not the safest conveyance ever but a big advance on bikes. Especially if fitted with a seat belt to prevent falling out. And tinkering keeps them off the road.
It is gratifying to read that newbies find the Forum encouraging. It is apparent that many of the old hands find much of it a yawn, but the future does not lie with them.
RE: New member from Lancashire checking in. - Peter Naulls - 08-10-2020
Good morning Adrian and welcome to the forum. I'm sure you'll get a few leads and suggestions.
It would be worth joining a club that has events in your area, I'm sure someone will know which club that is.
Peter.
RE: New member from Lancashire checking in. - bob46320 - 08-10-2020
Join the club and see if you can borrow the club car.
RE: New member from Lancashire checking in. - Howard Wright - 08-10-2020
Hi Adrian (and son)
As others have said joining a club is very important, I think it may be the PreWar A7 club for your area but others may correct me.
Bear in mind that pre 1932 cars (short wheelbase) tend to be more expensive than later long wheelbase cars. Later cars are also more easy to drive (although that may set off a thread on its own
). Later cars are also more available as there were more of them!To counter that early cars are slightly easier to work on as the later the car the more “modern” developments were incorporated (eg synchro gearboxes).
Good luck in your hunt and it would be great if your son can, in time, contribute to the forum in his own right
.Cheers
Howard
RE: New member from Lancashire checking in. - Reckless Rat - 08-10-2020
Just for info Adrian, I have a 1933 RP saloon which is reliable, comfortable, reasonably quiet and economical. Last year I did a solo trip to Santiago de Compostelle in 8 days covering just over 2000 trouble free miles at an average of 44.54mpg.
RE: New member from Lancashire checking in. - Hugh Barnes - 08-10-2020
The Association web site contains all the details of Member Clubs and a zoomable map, allowing anyone to find their nearest meeting, can be found here:
http://a7ca.org/member-clubs/club-meetings-map/
RE: New member from Lancashire checking in. - KAS750 - 08-10-2020
Many thanks for such a warm welcome.
RE: New member from Lancashire checking in. - Mr Pharmacist - 08-10-2020
Didn't you used to have a rather nice 914 Adrian?
I also had a 914 but sold it to get a 7! Had it 2 years and have managed to drive it a whole mile. Must get back in the gargage at some point!
RE: New member from Lancashire checking in. - KAS750 - 08-10-2020
(08-10-2020, 12:38 PM)Mr Pharmacist Wrote: Didn't you used to have a rather nice 914 Adrian?Hello Stuart
I also had a 914 but sold it to get a 7! Had it 2 years and have managed to drive it a whole mile. Must get back in the gargage at some point!
Yes I did.