-
Every time I open a Classic car magazine these days there are pictures of 'Barn Finds'. Now I know that some of these were stashed away in sheds and lock-ups in the UK when Dad went off to the war, and didn't come. Very sad, but also very sad was that the car remained in the shed/barn in memory of Dad, so 2 lives were lost. I'm forever reading where a car has been 'bricked up' for Gods sake, in some smelly, damp old shed, only to be rescued 60 years later by an enthusiast, after the shed has caved in, who had sort of known about it for years, going on a tip from some local. I don't know, I really feel sorry for these machines, that they have missed all these years of being out on the road shooting the breeze.....I know I'm bloody stupid.....it's JUST an old car, it hasn't got feelings.....well I got news for you pal. My old Singer, that you can read about it's resurrection on Yards and Yarns, was bit like this, although it only endured 10 years of neglect, not 60, and she rewarded, yes rewarded me with a lot fun....racing Austin 7's!!!!! And while we are at it, cars are meant to be DRIVEN. I dont care how rare or valuable they are. They are not museum pieces.....if they are also beautiful to look at, then thats a bonus. I'm on my 3rd box of tissues after looking at these sad remains.
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules