TIMS BX BLOG

[Tim Leech]

Austin 1100 Tim!! Brilliant little cars. Underrated and compared to Moggys, undervalued.

True, but they dont push my button, I would always feel I bought the wrong car! Its either a Morris or a Beetle, which I cant afford a decent one and the rough ones are money pits.

[Des Smith]

...money pits

They come in all shapes and sizes... I'm getting mine back soon and I can't wait!!

[Tim Leech]

Very true Des, but its your money pit and your know what your getting with it.

[Des Smith]

The waiting is nearly over - looks like I shall be jingling down the road tomorrow! (I've never heard a money pit being driven, but I imagine it would jingle!)

[mds141]

Excellent news Des. No matter how much it has finally cost you ( a lot I imagine ), it's still cheaper and more enjoyable, than spending said dosh on a new car. Looking forward to seeing the results in the flesh.

[Tim Leech]

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Spotted this, in Peugeot UK's headquarters....I take it starts now!

[Paul296]

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C286496

Spotted this, in Peugeot UK's headquarters....I take it starts now!

Tim, that is absolutely gorgeous! Buy it! (assuming you can put your hands on 22 thousand pounds!?)

[mds141]

Good shout Mark - I'm a big fan of the 'bigger Mini.' Great handling, easy to work on and utterly charming - especially with the strip speedo. Or, go for the Vanden Plas version, which is like an 1100 trying to be a Rolls-Royce. They're seriously plush! Wood, leather and masses of sound deadening.

I've always had a soft spot for the '1100's'. Mum & Dad had a succession of them in the '70's. all in BRG and all of them called "Betsy", complete with a sprig of heather in the front grille. Lovely cars.

Ah nostalgia. Not what it used to be!!

[Tim Leech]

Not old enough unfortunatly Mark, I know the 1100 came out in the late 60's but ive got my hear set on a Minor.

[Dollywobbler]

Well, they do have a remarkably good parts supply and club following it must be said. Just don't overdo it on the bends...



Poor thing! At least my wife walked away from it with just a couple of bruises. Scary stuff!

[Tim Leech]

haha im not a fast driver and quite happy to tootle about about 50!

[djoptix]

I'm pretty sure I followed that to La Vie En Bleu at Prescott a while ago, any idea whose it is?

[Tim Leech]

Its only done 25000 miles and is mint, was a guy in the Peugeot UK club, didnt get to speak to him though.

[MULLEY]

How about a citroen dyane Tim? They are still fairly reasonably priced considering how much a 2cv sells for these day's, they are slow, but have soft suspension & would be able to keep up with traffic, whereas in a minor you'll be struggling tbh.

[Tinkley]

Having some experience of riding in a Moggie in the not too distant past I hope you don't live in an area like Central London with many a speed bump. Good fun on my Gilera NordWest at 50-60mph ooops! but hell in a Moggie!.