The decision has now been made regarding........

[marinabrian]

Originally Posted by FLYING BANANA

Well it’s all part of the deal regarding the screens.

Good luck with the Marina’s re-paint.

Cheers Bob, the fact they are in Plymouth isn't a concern for me, in fact it's a bonus as the car was coachbuilt by Mumfords of Plymouth......so it can be considered a homecoming for the lad.

I look forward to seeing Banana in her new skin

Brian

[FLYING BANANA]

Many thanks for the tip Paul I will speak to the garage prior to our visit.

Brian you will be welcome at anytime to stay over if you should wish to do so. However there will be a V8 kit car waiting to voice it’s opinion in your direction.

[Sonic ZS]

Originally Posted by marinabrian

the car was coachbuilt by Mumfords of Plymouth

As a lad, my Dad test drove a hatchback Princess from Mumfords (long before the Ambassador was launched). A dark blue 2200HLS that had been converted by them, it was very luxurious compared to our old Hillman Imp
Must have been around 1978 at a guess ?

Brian, A&M are only about 2 miles from the old Mumfords site, unfortunately it's now a big Sainsburys

[Andy_with_a_screwdriver]

Originally Posted by marinabrian

Cheers Bob, the fact they are in Plymouth isn't a concern for me, in fact it's a bonus as the car was coachbuilt by Mumfords of Plymouth......so it can be considered a homecoming for the lad.

I look forward to seeing Banana in her new skin

Brian

Mumfords is now a Renault Dealer, I had a search to see what it used to look like and found this article from the Herald. I'm not sure that Pan's People will still be there
It's a bit before my time but is that an Austin Princess they are standing beside?


https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/new...nelopes-639025

[marinabrian]

Originally Posted by Andy_with_a_screwdriver

Mumfords is now a Renault Dealer, I had a search to see what it used to look like and found this article from the Herald. I'm not sure that Pan's People will still be there
It's a bit before my time but is that an Austin Princess they are standing beside?


https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/new...nelopes-639025

It certainly is a Princess

[clf]

Originally Posted by marinabrian

It certainly is a Princess

'nother one in this one too



Same article

[marinabrian]

Originally Posted by clf

'nother one in this one too



Same article

Of the 4 litre R variety too

BMC Farina fintail models are not for me I'm afraid

Brian

[clf]

Originally Posted by marinabrian

Of the 4 litre R variety too

BMC Farina fintail models are not for me I'm afraid

Brian

I would suggest the 3 litre (it looks like it has the horn vents and the fog lights) . I am not a fan of the 3 litre one either, prefer the R, not a fan of fins on Euro cars. Always fascinated by their back story, a bit of a odd Q car.

[Sonic ZS]

The last time I visited Peverall Garage must have been in the early 90's, I went to look a used, red Alfasud. Couldn't have been more than 5 or 6 years old

You could see filler in the top of the rear pillar lifting.....needless to say I've never owned an Alfa

[Andy_with_a_screwdriver]

I've been using Peverell Garage for nearly 20 years interesting to see how it has changed, never knew it was a VW or a Lada dealer.
My Uncle had one of those Lada estates, 2nd from right, complete with a hand crank that he used when it wouldn't start. It didn't work and I can still remember as a boy helping push it up and down the street with my Dad trying to get it to go

Currently the office is where the Mazda sign is and the workshop is down the ramp to the right. The rest of the site is also a different company, Hyde Park cars a BMW and Mini specialist.