16-03-2018, 08:59 PM
(This post was last modified: 16-03-2018, 09:03 PM by Ally Monce.)
(16-03-2018, 07:46 PM)Martin Prior Wrote: Hi Ally.Hi Martin ,
This little car raised some heated discussion on the Forum and on Facebook when it was offered for sale.
There was a lot in the "back story" that raised more questions than answers.
I found a number of photos of it that suggested that although it has a 1929 A7 engine, there's a lot more Morris than Austin in it. Is this indeed the case?
On the plus side, it's a pretty little van and the body looks very well made. I'd be very interested to know more about it.
I have the heritage certificate which declares that she is an Austin however working on her I think that the front axle may be Morris as the king pins are larger diameter she also has a Morris radiator now badly punctured! and I believe a Morris 4 speed gearbox .She has hydraulic brake system and hydraulic dampers all round so all in is a bit of a mongrel .According to the certificate the original colour is Brown to which I intend to return it and stripping the dash back ii was Cream so will return it and the cabin to original Cream when I get round to it.She deceived as she looked better on photo than in the "flesh" More to follow cheers Ally