Austin Ten
LICHFIELD REBORN
Roland
Gugger's 1935 Lichfield back on the road 9th June 08.
The restoration
of this car has been a labour of love and much help has come from ATDC
members in the UK.
Many parts have been supplied together with hints and tips along the
way.
This is what being part of a friendly car club is all about.
Roland has taken hundreds of pictures of this project and I have selected a few to share with you.
I will start with Roland's
team of merry men and women.
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Roland
seen here sporting a "nice pair of bright eyes" |
Roland's
wife Patrica would have preferred an Austin Healey or AC Cobra but a Ten will do. |
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 Johnny, a close friend, who provided much of the mechanical knowledge. Sadly he passed away in April before the completion of the project. |
Bernard
the Mechanical "magician" with Pedro in support |
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Roland's
son Nicholas here with his little project. 1971 Fiat 500 |
Daughter
Nathalie is crazy about Mini's Here with her 1980 model. |
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Barn
find Straw and all |
The
new arrival Looks pretty dam good for 70 odd year old. |
 Oh my goodness where do we start |
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Might
not have any instruments but I got a heater, oh yes! |
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Off
with the body |
Out
comes the engine |
 Chassis is good as new |
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The
body gets some attention |
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Body
work all done ready for refitting |
Lovely
action Roland |
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The
engine returns. |
Bernard
just can't wait |
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Patrica
has the honour of pressing the starter button first |
The
engine bursts into life and Bernard bursts into tears! |
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First
test drive |
What
is Black and White and Red all over (news paper) |
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Back
from the paint shop, after reading the news it only left Black and
White!! |
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Good
as new though I wouldn't want to be the first to get in with mucky
boots. |
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The day of judgement - Passes with flying colours. |
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Job
done. But it's all too much for some!! |
Since
completing the restoration the car has had several long runs around
the country side without missing a beat. |