Ulster - MV 1344

[Ian Williams]

Thanks Austin, yes I agree there appear to be a few cans of worm relating to the surviving cars which is very sad in all honesty, why cant we simply record the truth about a cars history, particularly the more exotic models is disappointing to say the least. I don't know the Harris family personally but I think the fabulous thing about this particular car is that it has fallen into what appears to be very good hands. I look forward to seeing progress as it happens, please keep us posted Austin I for one will be fascinated to see small original details and watch it all take shape.

[Hedd_Jones]

I see you have a continuation book, sort recovering the number while it is in one piece. Don't take it to bits until you have a v5.

Personally Id have to restore it to a period correct condition. The wrong body is the wrong body, no matter how old or historic it may be. 

But do a nice job of it. Use all the bits that can possibly be saved of the original coachwork. 

Don't do a Festiniog railway and talk a good 'historic' job, then replace everything because its easier. 

Congratulations, I agree with others, its found a very good home.

[Ivor Hawkins]

Austin, I think the solution is pretty straightforward.

It’s too low and too tight for you to drive and the body could have been built to go on an a scrap saloon chassis, so take it off and put it on a “cooking chassis with few go faster bits” as would have been very much what would have happened in the 50s.

Replace the body with a full width replica touring body and enjoy it!

Just my old fashioned tuppence worth.

[Henry Harris]

This evening I unscrewed the seat back and discovered the now abandoned mouse colony.

   

   

[Alan]

Needs to be conserved and incorporated in the rebuild

[Tony Press]

Not sure why all the anti comment about fitting the TT body- given the number of changes carried out to all cars used in motor sport in the 30's.

I would think it could be difficult to claim originality for any Factory car, more so once in private hands.

Do whatever looks and seems right (and driveable)

[Ruairidh Dunford]

Totally agree with all of that Tony.

Cannot wait to see the end result, soon. The car and body have lain dormant for too long, “ We want the finest austin seven special made from the rarest austin seven parts available to humanity. And we want them here, and we want them now!”

[austin]

“We want the finest austin seven special made from the rarest austin seven parts available to humanity. And we want them here, and we want them now!”

I can't remember if you are aware of the link between the film you have (sort of) quoted and dad.

Maybe we should consider installing a jukebox...

[Ruairidh Dunford]

I am very much aware of the link.

[Andy Bennett]

please share...