09-05-2019, 08:36 PM
Many years ago, I owned a '34 RP saloon, which I eventually sold when something a little faster caught my eye. In more recent times, fired up by some work I'm carrying out on my early Ruby, I've become very keen on owning a box saloon once again.
This time, I'm thinking about the idea of a slightly earlier car, such as an RL or RM, or even an RK at a pinch. I'm aware of certain obvious differences, such as a smaller passenger compartment and (I believe) a 3 speed gearbox with no synchromesh. What advice or comments are the owners of such cars, particularly those with practical experience of both, able to offer? It's already become apparent to me that the SWB models rarely come up for sale.
Many thanks in advance.
This time, I'm thinking about the idea of a slightly earlier car, such as an RL or RM, or even an RK at a pinch. I'm aware of certain obvious differences, such as a smaller passenger compartment and (I believe) a 3 speed gearbox with no synchromesh. What advice or comments are the owners of such cars, particularly those with practical experience of both, able to offer? It's already become apparent to me that the SWB models rarely come up for sale.
Many thanks in advance.