New member with a 1946 P2 Ten
Posted: Fri May 19, 2023 10:50 am
Hello all, I am Egil from Norway, thanks for welcoming me to the forum and the club. I have just acquired a 1946 Ten saloon. It was referred to as a Six Light, which I must admit I do not entirely understand, it seems to me by 1946 Six Light simply refers to the standard small saloon body, but would appreciate enlightenment on the subject.
There is regretfully very little historic documentation, but I believe this RHD car was brought to the country in the sixties by an enthusiast, which may explain its, in my mind, quite workable original condition. Which was one reason I bought it, on impulse, admittedly. The paintwork is original as far as I can tell, and everything including engine, electrical equipment and interior (with the exception of the carpet, will get back to that) seems mostly original. It starts easily enough (on the crank, the starter motor is too weak, will have to look at that), the steering has a bit too much play, but most importantly the brakes are pretty much not there. I have high hopes that it is possible to get excellent braking after attending to the various bits of the brakes, esp. the expanders, the drums do look reassuringly big. I have ordered the club documentation package, which I am eagerly looking forwards to receiving.
There is regretfully very little historic documentation, but I believe this RHD car was brought to the country in the sixties by an enthusiast, which may explain its, in my mind, quite workable original condition. Which was one reason I bought it, on impulse, admittedly. The paintwork is original as far as I can tell, and everything including engine, electrical equipment and interior (with the exception of the carpet, will get back to that) seems mostly original. It starts easily enough (on the crank, the starter motor is too weak, will have to look at that), the steering has a bit too much play, but most importantly the brakes are pretty much not there. I have high hopes that it is possible to get excellent braking after attending to the various bits of the brakes, esp. the expanders, the drums do look reassuringly big. I have ordered the club documentation package, which I am eagerly looking forwards to receiving.