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Scruffy specials - where have they all gone?

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Scruffy specials - where have they all gone?
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#31
30-01-2022, 11:48 PM
I had forgotten just how many miles he'd done and how long it had taken him. He kindly lent the Chummy to me to do the 1982 JoGLE - when I asked if he minded me driving it on such a long journey he replied "Long journey? This car's been to Africa and India - John O'Groats is local!"
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#32
30-01-2022, 11:55 PM
I can imagine, looking forward to the re-read!
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31-01-2022, 01:06 AM
Rory I have copied your letter for inclusion in the back of Graham's book, for extra detail. Was there ever an account of the Africa/ India journeys in Thumberlina (28 chummy) or indeed the round Australia? I can't find my grey mag indexes at the moment.
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31-01-2022, 05:50 AM
No idea, sorry.
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31-01-2022, 09:35 AM
First discussed on here a while ago...

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31-01-2022, 09:48 AM
In an earlier post, Steve Kay said "Having just two completed prototypes, Sir Herbert had one on display in London". I had asked for more detail on this, but perhaps Steve did not see that. Steve, can you give more details please? I am asking on behalf of the Archivist...

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#37
31-01-2022, 01:00 PM
Some photos of specials taken in the 70's My children in the photos . Sorry if they are a bit dark Does anyone know the cars and if they still exist. I have always liked the idea of building a special and finally built one in the early 80's. My car is The Aloy one with the Ruby cowl. Pete
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#38
31-01-2022, 01:41 PM
Apologies for delays, I will get back to this later today.
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31-01-2022, 02:32 PM
I seem to be having great problems with the forum. will try again to put the photos on. Pete
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01-02-2022, 07:53 AM
It is in Wyatt's "The Austin, 10905-1952" that the display of OK3537 in Austin's Oxford St showroom is mentioned. This was at the time that Sir Herbert announced the launch of his new model at a lunch in Claridge's. Unlike the sporting activities of the other prototype, famously photographed, I cannot immediately find images of OK3537 either in the showroom or on the road. Perhaps other forum contributors have pictures.
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