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RE: Scruffy specials - where have they all gone? - David Cochrane - 30-01-2022
I had forgotten just how many miles he'd done and how long it had taken him. He kindly lent the Chummy to me to do the 1982 JoGLE - when I asked if he minded me driving it on such a long journey he replied "Long journey? This car's been to Africa and India - John O'Groats is local!"
RE: Scruffy specials - where have they all gone? - Ruairidh Dunford - 30-01-2022
I can imagine, looking forward to the re-read!
RE: Scruffy specials - where have they all gone? - squeak - 31-01-2022
Rory I have copied your letter for inclusion in the back of Graham's book, for extra detail. Was there ever an account of the Africa/ India journeys in Thumberlina (28 chummy) or indeed the round Australia? I can't find my grey mag indexes at the moment.
RE: Scruffy specials - where have they all gone? - Ruairidh Dunford - 31-01-2022
No idea, sorry.
RE: Scruffy specials - where have they all gone? - Colin Morgan - 31-01-2022
First discussed on here a while ago...
http://pub25.bravenet.com/forum/static/show.php?usernum=2099944454&frmid=5&msgid=815241&cmd=show
RE: Scruffy specials - where have they all gone? - Hugh Barnes - 31-01-2022
In an earlier post, Steve Kay said "Having just two completed prototypes, Sir Herbert had one on display in London". I had asked for more detail on this, but perhaps Steve did not see that. Steve, can you give more details please? I am asking on behalf of the Archivist...
thanks...
RE: Scruffy specials - where have they all gone? - Peter Sweeney - 31-01-2022
Some photos of specials taken in the 70's My children in the photos . Sorry if they are a bit dark Does anyone know the cars and if they still exist. I have always liked the idea of building a special and finally built one in the early 80's. My car is The Aloy one with the Ruby cowl. Pete
RE: Scruffy specials - where have they all gone? - Steve kay - 31-01-2022
Apologies for delays, I will get back to this later today.
RE: Scruffy specials - where have they all gone? - Peter Sweeney - 31-01-2022
I seem to be having great problems with the forum. will try again to put the photos on. Pete
RE: Scruffy specials - where have they all gone? - Steve kay - 01-02-2022
It is in Wyatt's "The Austin, 10905-1952" that the display of OK3537 in Austin's Oxford St showroom is mentioned. This was at the time that Sir Herbert announced the launch of his new model at a lunch in Claridge's. Unlike the sporting activities of the other prototype, famously photographed, I cannot immediately find images of OK3537 either in the showroom or on the road. Perhaps other forum contributors have pictures.