Well, in two weeks time I should hopefully be driving my first Morris home.
I'll make formal introductions when Henry has negotiated the 190 miles from Cornwall to the New Forest, but for the time being he's a 1967 Traveller - and 30+ years ago, he was my first car!
Back in the early 80s, when I was a mere 15 years old, my Dad bought Henry with the idea to do a full restoration in time for my 17th birthday.
As with many well intentioned plans, a fair few panels were replaced, the wood was done, seat covers bought... and then it all just ground to a halt.
My 17th birthday came and went, as did a Mk2 Ford Escort; me and various boyfriends all did bits and pieces here and there, but eventually I left home and Henry just kind of sat in the garage, partially primered, with no electrics, and 2 engines - neither of which were actually fitted.
Sometime around 1990 he moved down to Cornwall with an old family friend, who finally undertook the restoration that Henry fully deserved, and this is where he has lived for the last 30+years... happily pottering around, transporting a dog or two out for walkies, and living a good life tucked up in a garage.
And now it's time for Henry to move once again, and it seems only right and proper that he comes home to live with me at last.
To say I'm excited would be a bit of an understatement!
So I thought joining the owners club forum would be a good idea... because I may well need some help and advice along the way!
I'm no stranger to the joys of owning a classic vehicle - I have a 1974 VW Late Bay camper, and am an active member of the Late Bay forum, but it's been a while since I've had to think about things like water cooled engines and all-around drum brakes. And things made partially of wood!
Anyhow, here's Henry when I last saw him, back in the late 80s....
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