Dusting off the Cobwebs
7th March 2017
After the winter break it’s always nice to get the first significant drive under our belts. Last weekends trip to Liverpool provided the chance to Dust off Audrey’s Cobwebs. Fresh from a winter maintenance schedule that included servicing and general body repairs, Audrey is running rather well.
To Beacon or Not To Beacon
27th February 2017
That is the question that cropped up yesterday evening whilst driving home from an event in London. Audrey and I had circumnavigated London via the M11 and the M25 and were in the final straight on the A41 near Waddesden. Throughout the journey, we had our beacon light flashing away at the back. It was dark and there was heavy … Read More
Farewell to the Trailer
10th February 2017
Today we bid farewell to the trailer, or should we say au revoir. The trailer is heading off for the simplest of starters to the long haul that will be its restoration. To start with all the old paint and all the rust is being sandblasted off. The resulting work will give us a more accurate idea of the scope … Read More
Running Repairs
30th January 2017
This week, Audrey is having a few well needed repairs done before she has her first significant booking of the year this weekend. Today she visits Avery Garage for general bodywork and fiddly things including the fitting of a battery trickle charge device. Tomorrow she is at Ward Jones in Cryers Hill for a service including a new hose or … Read More
Peterborough Heritage Festival
17th January 2017
In July, Audrey attended the wonderful Peterborough Heritage Festival. This annual event is a great opportunity to experience 3,500 years of history in and around the Cathedral and its Precincts. We were able to colate a lovely collection of archive films made in and around the impressive city.