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Coolest Car on Campus, by some margin!
Gillian and her
newly acquired Standard 8, Henry
When it comes to
discerning owners, Gillian Carmoodie is up amongst the best!
This student from St.
Andrews University went about things in exactly the right way, and
is a model for how a Classic Car should be bought.
First, she joined the
Standard Motor Club. Then she joined our internet forum and already
having decided she wanted a Standard 8 or 10, asked for advice on
how to get a good car. The advice was immediate, volumous and
helpful so she soon knew how to buy the best car for her budget.
So, in a short while
she made a trip to Birmingham, where she met Henry, the pretty Apple
Green Standard 8 photographed above. Together they made the long
journey back to Scotland.
In her words:" I'm
delighted to tell you that our weekend was a success and that I'm
now the proud owner of a Standard 8. I adore my new car &
am astonished that a car from 1957 was able to transport both myself
& my partner a distance of approx. 400 miles between Birmingham
and our home in Scotland without so much of a complaint or problem.
I'm very happy."
A little later:
"One week into Standard 8 ownership & I'm still smiling all
the time!
Today my partner Chris & I drove Henry along Fife's Coast,
heading towards beautiful North Queensferry. After your
request for a picture of Henry & I, I decided that one of the
nicest places around where we live would be under the grand old
Forth Railway Bridge. The Forth Rail Bridge is somewhat
vintage (currently 119 years old!) and a superb engineering feat
& so too is my Henry. I thought they would look good together
& I hope you agree.
Most folks I've
told about Henry don't know what he is but yes indeed, people are
very curious and encouraging. I've found I can't leave Henry
for any time at all before small bands of curious / adoring fans
stand around him and ask me what he is. On our way up to
Scotland last weekend, many bikers gave us the thumbs up as they
passed us. I'm told that approval from motorcyclists is a very
cool thing indeed.
I'm absolutely delighted with Henry and plan to look after him as
best as I can. He is in need of a little cosmetic work on his
paintwork and interior but mechanically he is absolutely sound.
Well done you, what a
great story and a superb photo! You now have the SMC award for the
coolest car on Campus! Gillian has agreed to send me updates to her
story as her ownership progresses. I have asked for the low points
as well as these highs. Come back and see how they are getting on
together.
Phil Homer
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