Vintage Minor Register

Not a Riley wheel in the reflection??? Welcome to the forum. Highlander.

Ian, Wonderful photographs. You have got something special here. To start with this should not be a 'Halbe' restoration - no offence here Halbe I am sure you understand - This is a time capsule. The seats are not leather but I am sure they will clean up but what do you do to keep them 'like new'? So...

Ian, We have talked on this forum many time and you know my view on what you should do with the saloon - use it!! Go through all you flight checks and I am sure it will run well. How do you clean old fabric? Does Connelly's leather cleaner work? Warm water with old fashioned soap used to be the answ...

If it starts first time it must be worth the money!!! Highlander.

I have been sea-sick for a month!! All the best Ian. Highlander.

Sam, What is wrong with the face you have (speedometer)? Looks OK to me. Highlander.

Petrol? Highlander.

The photographs says it all!! Some horn!!. A vintage motor cycle horn would look better. I have a bugle horn but that would not look right on a small car. Good luck on the restoration. Highlander.

Is that a cow bell on the drivers side? What is it then? Highlander.

Mike, The Regiment would be pround of you. No Guard duties for a week. Highlander.

Ronald - I am on your side - it is John who wants to change!!! Highlander.

John, Perhaps I have got the wrong end of the stick!! I thought you were moving the pedal from its 'centre' position to the modern right hand side position. I would say 90% of the cars I have owned have had a centre pedal. I t is second nature for me driving either and I never think abaout it. What ...

Why? Highlander.

And we worry about a miss-firing engine!!! Our prayers are with you all. Highlander.

James - some project!!! I have posted a period photo of an early Rover 8 to you today with some snaps of some of my early cars. Alister (Highlander)