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This is an Austin
but what "County" is it :?:
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The Austin looks like a Dorset...........a two door Devon.
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Gibbo2286 wrote: 06 May 2024, 12:38 The Austin looks like a Dorset...........a two door Devon.
Have a look at this, this is the front, and it is a 4-door. Not the County I was thinking off, but i may be wrong!

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A Somerset? :)
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mickthemaverick wrote: 06 May 2024, 17:48 A Somerset? :)
That is what I think it is :-D

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Here is my evidence: :-D
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The makers name in close up on a brake caliper. I think its a motorbike. Not to my taste but interesting in its pure unnecessary grossness. :-D
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I'm with you there Neil, they are utterly grotesque in my view!!
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I should have said most counties for you boot handle query Neil, the Austin A40 Devon Dorset Somerset and the A70 Hampshire and Hereford all look the same.
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Here's the whole thing. Hope it really is a Somerset! September 1953 1200cc engine
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Yes Neil that's a Somerset.
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Let's call it a QUBO
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Renault went/are going through a phase where the name "Renault" is conspicuous by its absence on their products, and relying on the badge alone to convey the message "this car is a Renault..
The badge has had a revamp since this
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And another Renault badge...
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