Minerva....Goddess of Wisdom ?

For the last couple of days I have been 'Down in the dumps'. The passing of Jack Brabham has had more effect than I would have thought...perhaps it was because he was the same age as my Dad [88] when he died? Whilst in a similar 'low', after Dad died, I went and bought my friend's 30/98 Vauxhall.

Well...I've done it again! A car that I have admired for many years needed a 'new custodian', so it now is mine to care for. It is a 1924 Minerva AB.

This fine old lady has NEVER been un-registered in it's life, still wears the original [vitreous enamel] number-plates. I will be the third owner.



Damn!!!!!...What have I done???  

Well firstly Greg, I have to say you do have that fine lady fully in focus, not something we are accustomed to on this forum from you.

I suppose you could always run coach tours from the look of it, and should ever decide to get married (again?) it would be a splendid means of transport.

Whatever, I am sure you will provide the good home she needs and deserves. G'd onya cobber.

This photo was taken 80 years ago [1934]. The chap behind the wheel was the original owner. The young chap standing on the running-board is Brian, the 2nd owner.

Brian sold me the car, which makes me the 3rd owner.   

Greg,
A great picture, and in black and white, Pete will be pleased. As a matter of interest how many cars do you own? It sounds like an interesting collection.

I have amongst my treasured memories a CD of interviews I recorded with some of the greats of motor sport including Uncle Jack, I will see if I can work out how to e-mail a copy to you, but if you PM an address I will send a copy of the CD.

How about a short report on the Morgan for BHP, I know that many will be intrigued to follow progress, as they are all nuts about Morgans of every vintage.



And talking of old pictures......................


Cheers,


Bob.

Minervas? Aren't they the things the army go on to practice fighting?....

Not sure how to Minerva around that one, DN !

Does Bob know some young bloke has pinched his bike ?

Been busy getting the Minerva ready for the VSCCA 70th Anniversary Rally [next month].

As well as needing a set of the correct wheels, the generator was not charging, front shocks weren't working, the plastic [trailer] blinker lights looked horrible, etc, etc. I will not restore the car, however it should be reliable, and nice to drive....and look at.

In January, 2015 it will have been fully registered for 90 years !