First drive out

[Farvie]

At long last I was able to take my moggy with no name yet out for a drive around the block to see how it ran.
It was pleasantly surprising how nice it drove, went a bit wide going round the bend lol steering wheel feels massive
Returned home to check it over for any leaks of any kind, all Good.
Had a few more short trips and everything is good.
Insurance was only £69 fully comp for my wife and I.

I’ve had lots of help and advice on the Forum and I thank you all for your help.

[svenedin]

When I was learning to drive at age 17 on my Minor one of my many faults was taking left-hand turns too fast. With the big steering wheel you have to “feed the wheel” through your hands. Also a rear wheel drive handles a bit differently to a fwd car.

Stephen

[myoldjalopy]

"It was pleasantly surprising how nice it drove....." A Morris Minor is celebrated for its light and responsive steering.

"Insurance was only £69 fully comp for my wife and I." Ideal - can you tell us who you are insured with? Sounds like they may be worth considering when renewal is due in the future.

[Farvie]

It’s called

One Call insurance

https://www.onecallinsurance.co.uk/

[mike1864]

£69 is around what we pay for each car, with Adrian Flux.
And that fully comp includes European use.
We had been with Carol Nash (a Classic specialist) for years, until they started declining classic cars !!!
This is a bargain compared to my first ever (TPF&T) premium on the same car 56 years ago. That was £31 and one shilling.
If only beer had gone up at the same rate!