02-06-2023, 06:00 PM
Today I took the RL saloon for its first serious run this year. Eight pre-war cars took part in an informal 110 mile run in the Yorkshire Dales, taking in many of the hills that featured in the trials of the day, particularly the Edinburgh Trial.
The Austin performed very well, more so in the afternoon after I discovered that the floor carpet was preventing me getting the last inch of throttle pedal movement!
The descent into Hawes.
Top of Buttertubs Pass.
West Stonesdale trials hill (AKA Silver Hill)
Tan Hill Inn, the highest pub in England.
I was the only Austin. Other cars included two pre-war MG's, a vintage Sunbeam tourer, A large Lorraine Detriech tourer, Lagonda Rapier, Lancia Augusta and an Alvis 12/50. A perfect day for vintage motoring.
The Austin performed very well, more so in the afternoon after I discovered that the floor carpet was preventing me getting the last inch of throttle pedal movement!
The descent into Hawes.
Top of Buttertubs Pass.
West Stonesdale trials hill (AKA Silver Hill)
Tan Hill Inn, the highest pub in England.
I was the only Austin. Other cars included two pre-war MG's, a vintage Sunbeam tourer, A large Lorraine Detriech tourer, Lagonda Rapier, Lancia Augusta and an Alvis 12/50. A perfect day for vintage motoring.