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SwissTony

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4. My first car was a 1950 Vanguard.

Reply to dipsydoodle (Original post)

Fri Apr 13, 2012, 11:28 AM

Apr 2012

I could put it in first gear and it would travel uphill without even a touch on the accelerator. I believe the Vanguard engine was also used in tractors. I find that entirely plausible, based on my experience. Getting some spare parts could be difficult (I'm talking Australia here). For example, in order to get retread tyres, I had to turn in my old ones so that the could be re-used.

Loved that car.

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West Midlands - motors and music [View all] dipsydoodle Apr 2012 OP

And a musical riposte from London: muriel_volestrangler Apr 2012 #1

A Morrie might not quite be a Jaguar dipsydoodle Apr 2012 #2

to bad they are`t completely made in the uk. madrchsod Apr 2012 #3

My first car was a 1950 Vanguard. SwissTony Apr 2012 #4