Shall we take the Austin Six, or the Ruby?

[Tony Griffiths]

The Highlands - or Canada?

[Robert Leigh]

I favour the Highlands; the house and the railings look rather british.

[Howard Wright]

Hi Tony

I’d take the 6.  The Ruby looks as if it will hit the tree!

Cheers

Howard

[Tony Griffiths]

Hi Tony

I’d take the 6.  The Ruby looks as if it will hit the tree!

Cheers

Howard

The driver is aiming to add excitement to the Sunday morning run by seeing just how close he can get - note his steely-eyed attention to the task at hand. His position in the car helps, as well....

[Bob Culver]

The girl is looking for falling branches. Judging by the grey sky and those mountains the temperature is probably about 5 degrees C. The girl is very hardy. I would prefer the RP with exposed gearbox to keep occupants warm.
It is remarkable that the tree in middle of path has grown so large. Someone should have pulled it out 50 years before.
It is some time since I saw the remains of a nail or bolt free railing as shown. Hardware was very expensive until the late 19 Century when mild steel became readily available..

With a modern the merest  brush with a tree or railing incurs immense damage, ultra expensive mirror, tinfoil panels,  wheel suspension. On the old Austins hardly scratch the baked enamel or bend the tough steel guard. The wheels tucked well under. Cycling around the suburbs I notice parked cars which have been clipped are often very damaged. The wide track wheels get snagged and ripped out of position.