Austin 10 Cabriolet a new owner seeks advice

[nihay]

Hello, I am a very new member having purchased a 1933 Austin 10:4 cabriolet from Robin Lawton last week. A long term Riley (Kestrel 9, 1934 from 1996 to 2023) and MGB GT (2015 to date) this is a new adventure for me. I don’t like working on my cars but do like to drive them, particularly on the Continent. I am hoping to enter my Austin into next year’s Rallye Intetnationale de Pays de Fougeres. To do this I need to:
1. Get the car checked over by an A10 specialist, preferably within reasonable distance of my home in Oxfordshire, who could then look after the car for me on a regular basis,
2. Obtain an MoT certificate from a testing station that @understands older cars,to ensue I comply with French regulations, which require a Controle Technique (roadworthiness certificate) or equivalent certification.
3. Apply for a F.I.V.A passport for the “cab” as this will help ensure acceptance for the Fougeres event.
So can any member advise me on:
Recommended marque garages: experts?
Sympa MoT testers near me?
How I can arrange for an ATDC nominated expert to inspect the car to certify its originality?
Thank you for any help you can provide. Nigel Hay

[6350_William_French]

Hi
Try Austins of Old Arley who are near Coventry.
Theo is very good at giving information and help for Austins

[nihay]

Thank you