02-12-2018, 01:19 PM
(This post was last modified: 02-12-2018, 01:33 PM by Biddlecombe.)
(02-12-2018, 10:11 AM)John Cornforth Wrote: As a result of a search, the car looks to me like a 1902 Milnes 16hp Tonneau, which had a German chassis and a UK body. I can't post a picture but Google will find one for you.
I am told that the pic is dated at 1904. But I see that the AA was not founded until 1905 so that seems wrong!
(01-12-2018, 11:05 PM)Bob Culver Wrote: Positive id of the car would be interesting. It has a crank handle, a radiator small for a condenser, and a considerable final drive reduction.
The thatch roof like something to satisfy a pedantic modern Council official for period construction. Presumably the pumps were powered?
The front wheel of the Renault appears to have been torpedoed.
To lure the pert Mobil lady from her glass cage, I would buy petrol a gallon a time!
Marvellous photos.
We all knew Ruby, and she would get toots all day long! I won't give further details of her name in case she doesn't what it given.