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Not an Austin 7 - Tony Press - 21-10-2024
A seemingly very nice car spoilt by what appears to be an AI manufactured description
Car Riley IMP 1935 for sale - PreWarCar
RE: Not an Austin 7 - Steve kay - 22-10-2024
"Bernie Eccleston, a true icon of British automotive craftsmanship" Quick, the oxygen, he has gone red in the face with spluttering and has fallen off his chair!
RE: Not an Austin 7 - Ivor Hawkins - 22-10-2024
I notice it also has “ a low slung window”.
AI is far from foolproof!
RE: Not an Austin 7 - TonyHodson - 22-10-2024
Interesting - 4 things to note:
1 - its got my name on it - AJH!
2 - A Riley 9 engine actually boasts 1087cc
3 - Actually the second and third paragraphs are an almost direct lift from a Riley Register publication "The Riley Imp" of 2008, and
4 - Only small folk need apply - sporting Rileys of that era are famous for a certain lack of room behind the steering wheel!
Tony
RE: Not an Austin 7 - Robert Leigh - 22-10-2024
As for size I tried the late Peter Sarll's Imp and at my 5ft10inches I certainly didn't fit and dared not try to drive it.
RE: Not an Austin 7 - dickie65 - 25-10-2024
The Bernie,
Was a well known second hand car dealer so there are probably hundreds of old motors the he has Owned !!!!