Davep1 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Apart from being about the same weight and size as the Westfield, this is about as far away from a performance car you can get - so no Westy content here! Fortunately I managed to collect this as a half completed restoration about a week before lockdown - the pic shows it in around 1988, just before restoration began! It will keep me busy for probably the best part of a year. Any guesses what it is, and age? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Till Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 I’m trying figure out what half has been restored! Is it a Wolseley something? It looks a very elegant sports car. Have fun with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Waterfall Syman84 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 1 minute ago, Warren Till said: I’m trying figure out what half has been restored! the picture is before resto started. i thought exactly the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim RS Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 I would guess at a MG copy dated around late fifties. The screen looks almost standard "seven" fare and the badge is so reminiscent of old marks Allard, Morgan etc. Whatever it is what a wonderful adventure, keep the photos flowing😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Is that the clockwork handle on the front? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Parker (Red Spider) - Yorkshire AO Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Is it a Singer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkymart Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 I'm gonna say a 30's BSA or maybe a Rover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Looks like a Morris radiator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davep1 Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Martin is right - its a 1938 BSA Scout (Yes they made 3 and 4 wheelers!) Quite a revolution in its day - its Front wheel drive, with cable brakes.... Dave - it might well have been clockwork, with a mighty 28BHP from its 1200cc sidevalve. It was sort of a poor mans MG in the day, but a project I am really getting into. Fortunately there is an excellent BSA club to give help, and source rare spares. Can post pics if anyone is interested on progress. Dave. The pic below is what I am aiming for. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Very pretty, and we love alternative build threads featuring any sort of interesting cars! (And a few bikes over the years of the forum). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarbonWest - Chris Broster - Bristol & Bath AO Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 That has some lovely lines (The green one...) but you can still make them out on the ???? coloured one. What a great project and as always, saving a classic from the breakers is an honourable pilgrimage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cutler (Adge) - Dorset AO Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Neat machine. Intriguing project, updates would be much appreciated please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Mace Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 This will be a brilliant project. I'd like to do a classic car restoration one day. Will you be changing the clam shells for cycle wings...😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davep1 Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 I am not organised enough to do a proper build thread, but will add photos to this thread bit by bit. This is what happens when you get to 60 - you look for something a bit different in retirement... Pics show independant front suspension (4 transverse leafs each side). The 'tub' is ash frame, skinned with steel (Fortunately this was done before I got it, as I would never have had the patience or skill) Bulkhead is marine ply - as original, self tap screws werent even invented then. The 4 wings are in a real state - badly repaired, and rusty - this will be a major challenge. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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