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Post by Roadrunner on Jun 28, 2019 18:53:54 GMT
I had a run out in this yesterday. www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1111720Sublime. The Standard isn't bad, but it is easy to see the difference between middle class and upper class, early '30s style. Effortless progress, with all controls working as smoothly as a Swiss watch. Potentially a clutch issue, though, so waiting to hear more on that. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2019 19:14:28 GMT
Lots of squares on that site.
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Post by Martin on Jun 28, 2019 19:16:02 GMT
That does look extremely nice.
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Post by ChrisM on Jun 28, 2019 19:22:58 GMT
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Post by PG on Jul 3, 2019 13:02:33 GMT
Surely you need a chauffeur to be allowed to own that?
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Post by Roadrunner on Jul 3, 2019 13:35:17 GMT
Surely you need a chauffeur to be allowed to own that? This particular example is specifically to an owner driver configuration, with adjustable seats and no division behind the driver. At 6'2" I struggle to fit in a vintage car chauffeur compartment, since they all seem to have been built for drivers of no more than 5'4". |
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Post by michael on Jul 4, 2019 8:35:37 GMT
That's very you! Would a modern driver recognise the control - is everything where you'd expect it to be?
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Post by Roadrunner on Jul 4, 2019 12:32:40 GMT
That's very you! Would a modern driver recognise the control - is everything where you'd expect it to be? By 1930s standards it is fairly easy to drive, but does require a lot of manual input. Gearstick and handbrake on the right hand side, blocking easy access through the driver's door. Being a post-1932 model, this one had synchromesh on 3rd and 4th, but double de- declutching required in the lower gears. Unassisted steering but surprisingly light. Manual controls for choke, separate starting carburetor, ignition timing and governor. Switchable between magneto or coil ignition. The Riley I drove a few weeks ago had a four speed crash box, with the gear pattern reversed, so 1st and 2nd were closer to me. Some vintage cars have a centre throttle, with the brake pedal on the right. Brakes require plenty of forward planning where possible. All very, very different to a modern Audi A4! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2019 14:24:52 GMT
The feedback etc from getting it right in an older car is priceless. Being a competent peddler in those old beasties must be extroadinary.
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