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21/09/2012 7:07 am
PICS. The latetst from Lansdowne, & something special.
Here's the Austin A60 Suntor Campervan. Not exactly yer Winnebago, is it, but you could drive it down narrow country lanes to get to your campsite. Ironically, it was raining when I took the photos. Typical !!!!!
This one is not the standard model exactly; I removed the side panels from the roof extension, and replaced the roof to put in travelling mode. Does that make me a budding John Roberts ?????!!!!!
And now for something completely different as use to be said in that classic British TV comedy show, "Monty Python's Flying Circus". The first shots from Brooklin of the new CSV Hearse, or Funeral Coach to you Americans. It does look impressive.
21/09/2012 7:15 am
Nice pics Mike (despite the rain). I only have one hearse - this Buick could be the second!
21/09/2012 7:59 am
Is the hearse a Buick? 1933 or 1934?
21/09/2012 8:12 am
It could be a 1934 or 1935, not a 1933
21/09/2012 9:15 am
The Buick is impressive. I hope the huge separate castings remain true to shape over the years.
Topic starter
21/09/2012 9:45 am
According to Brooklin, its a '34, but didn't they look like the '35s?
21/09/2012 10:40 am
According to the BRK New Release Schedule it's a 1934.
21/09/2012 10:40 am
Yes Mike I believe they were the same
21/09/2012 10:41 am
You're right Dick... I looked after my posting!
21/09/2012 7:27 pm
Thanks for these images, Mike. Both these are excellent and that hearse is quite impressive !
22/09/2012 2:18 pm
I can't wait to apply the "Bennett" name plates in the windows of this one!
These profesional cars are not morbid, rather they are a fine art form of classic vehicles. As they say at the graveside as the pall bearers remove the casket, "Watch your step, gentlemen, and face the coach." How many times I've heard that said over the last 40 or so years. Today, the classy funeral homes take you for your final ride in a coach crafted by Hess and Eisenhardt. No fiberglass panels in these beauties. This Brooklin coach is modelled after one crafted, I believe, by A. J. Miller an upscale professional custom builder of that era. Very nice. Can't wait to park it beside my '50 Packard Henney in my office.
David Knight
Richmond, Virginia. USA
23/09/2012 9:00 am
Not sure what you mean here. The model is no heavier than some established Brooklins...it's still hefty though!