13-01-2022, 10:12 PM
I take the view that promoting of our cars is an ongoing thing - using them, being prepared to answer everyone's questions even when it's not convenient, letting them take photos, sit inside etc. I carry postcards around to give out to people who want to know more (what did it cost new, what's it worth, how fast does it go etc) and perhaps I should up-date these to talk about the centenary. I also attend my local city centre car show; it's not my favourite event but it does start conversations.
My mechanic neighbour friend asked if I could give him a lift home from work one night, I said yes as long as he drove himself. It was his first experience of a pre-war car. Similarly my female colleague drove the Ruby around the industrial estate one day - she is unlikely to ever want one but her young son is absolutely mad on cars and tractors so perhaps it will have sparked his interest.
If ever I get both of my cars working reliably I plan to lend one to a friend. His son is very mechanically minded and also has a love of history so perhaps he is a potential future enthusiast. Who knows.
My mechanic neighbour friend asked if I could give him a lift home from work one night, I said yes as long as he drove himself. It was his first experience of a pre-war car. Similarly my female colleague drove the Ruby around the industrial estate one day - she is unlikely to ever want one but her young son is absolutely mad on cars and tractors so perhaps it will have sparked his interest.
If ever I get both of my cars working reliably I plan to lend one to a friend. His son is very mechanically minded and also has a love of history so perhaps he is a potential future enthusiast. Who knows.