John Vickers
Name: John Vickers
Club Member for 1 Year Make of car: MGB Roadster Registered 1974 - Wire Wheels, Teal Blue. Reg No: SWL 108N When did you first acquire it: 2012 Why did you choose this car: Having decided that trying to pick up a Harley Davidson when it has toppled over was difficult and embarrassing, something with four wheels was a better way to travel with a passenger ( i.e. my partner Helen!). Always fancied a TR or MGB. Was advised a MGB was a good choice regarding price and availability of parts. Went looking for a red one, but fell for the charms of Teal blue. How would you describe its condition on purchase: Mechanically sound, body sound but quite a few things needed replacing and updating. What is its current condition? Good What do you like best about ownership: Freedom of having the top down (I have been a biker all my life!). Car is road-tax free from this year What do you least like about ownership: Being caught out when it rains What other vehicles do you have: Land Rover Freelander, Harley Davidson Dyna Low Rider (a classic) Why did you profile this one: My only classic car Give a brief history of the car before your ownership: First registered on 16 September 1974 in Oxford. It has had 4 keepers before me and has been in the Hereford, Wolverhampton, Pelsall and Telford areas since 2000. I have a lot of photos showing major restoration at some point, including a re-spray in a professional environment but not sure when that was (Possibly 2006 as I have a valuation certificate from an underwriting agency). It had a new hood on the original frame in 2003. It had done 66278 miles in 1998 (the earliest document I have) and had done 84043 miles when I bought the car in 2012 Give a history of the car since coming into your ownership: I have replaced the rear shockers, clutch assembly, water pump and tyres. Some parts have been re-chromed. 
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Peter James
Name : Peter James
Club Member for 49 on /off Years Make of car: Morris Cowley Model: Bullnose fixedhead coupe Year 1926 all matching numbers When did you first acquire it: around 2002 Why did you choose this car: found when looking for another car How would you describe its condition on purchase: totally restored, near perfect What is its current condition: Mechanically: very good Bodywork: excellent Paintwork: pretty good a few battle scars ie handbags and walking sticks Colour: yellow and black Is that the original colour: no, I think it was green and black _ What do you like best about ownership: its totally different and unique What do you least like about ownership: it’s owner What other vehicles do you have: Mercedes 220 cdi Why did you profile this one: it’s simply the best and I only have one old car Give a brief history of the car before your ownership: This is the life of Morris. Morris’s dna started on the 2nd of July 1926 this is the date the engine block was cast and the chassis rails were laid down , the shape of the body was chosen and built and things were taking shape. Morris was born on the 21st of July 1926 and the day he was born he went off to meet his new parents or owners. They lived in Norwich. It must have been a good choice and he behaved himself as they kept him for the first 30 years of his existence. Morris then moved on to his second ownership in Kings Lynn. They must have liked him as well as they also kept him another 30 years. Morris must be doing something right - must take a lesson from him. Sadly in 1990 Morris’s second owner died and Morris was sent to the barn where he languished in the cold and damp and was slowly going downhill and starting to show his age - a bit like me. Suddenly the door was opened and there was light again! He needed some TLC and help in his old age and he was acquired by the Cooke Group. Life wasn't looking so bad and when TLC was applied he was restored and placed in their private museum. He’s now a happy chappie with his brothers and sisters, around 100 other bullnose cars. What a collection, well worth a visit! They kept him for 12 years, life was looking good for him but all good things come to an end and Morris was on the move again. Around this time I was looking to buy an Austin Heavy 12 / 4 car but things did not go to plan and I stumbled on Morris. It was love at first sight and Morris was taken home to meet Carol - she liked him . Myself and Morris went everywhere together but I noticed Carol was feeling a bit left out so Morris and l had a think, let her join our gang and things went back to normal again between me and Carol. Morris will be 90 years old in July. May I take this opportunity to wish Queenie and Morris Happy Birthday to both. For his 90 years he’s considerably lively and has more go in him than me, according to Carol. In ten years time it will be Morris’s centenary. Let's hope all of us are still around and we can have a centenary at the Stourbridge Prewar Club. Thanks for reading , signing off for now, Carol, Morris, Jack and Peter - I know my place. Cheers all. 
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