Another all-it-needs-is-a-lick-of-paint restoration project

[Tony Griffiths]

I find the front axle and braking system rather appealing. I also approve of the Rosengart side water manifold.

Indeed, the designer appears to have beefed everything up - and I believe that the body was also of substantial construction. Laden with père, mère et trois enfants the performance must have been sedentary - especially when carrying an ample French-style lunch along the lines of that in my favourite book, 'Wind in the Willows':
‘What’s inside it?’ asked the Mole.
‘There’s cold chicken inside it,’ replied the Rat briefly; ‘coldtonguecoldhamcoldbeefpickledgherkinssaladfrenchrollscresssandwichespottedmeatgingerbeerlemonadesodawater——’