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Having run three RN saloons and one Cambridge special I wouldn't swap the saloons for a two seater unless it was a tourer, the saloons are more comfortable and can be driven all day without having to get out every couple of hours to straighten my legs. I can get all manner of things in the saloon such as wheelbarrows and bicycles which I can't in the modern. I've even managed a good night's sleep in the saloon.
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I have a photo of you fast asleep in one of your RNs in Glen Coe Dave.
The late Tony Russel used to sleep in his B Coupe, across the way. Tony was not exactly tall but this is still quite an achievement.
Many years ago an elderly Australian came to stay with us for a few nights. He had with him a handwritten book illustrated with drawings and photos of a trip he undertook in his Seven, along with his family, into the Outback. He had converted the Seven into a camping car which they ate and slept in. We have tried to locate the gentleman, even his name, without success - the book would make a fascinating publication.
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If that kit is still for sale and you want an Ulster body I'd snap it up PDQ. You could sit on the rest of the parts and restore them slowly to do an eventual double body transplant and end up with both saloon and sports for the best of both worlds.
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What about a sports saloon with a detachable roof?
The ideal compromise?
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I'm still thinking about the van roof that goes onto a tourer... I'm always filling my ORT with junk.
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Duple made a tourer/van body.
