I never find the time to do everything, but love the things I do. Very easy to make friends with and never judge people by what others have said, as I am capable of finding out for myself.BIOBorn in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK. Was lousy at school and taught myself later on in life. Suffered a long illness in childhood and was constantly bullied on my return to school and so glad when I left. First ever job was making cricket bats and hockey sticks.
My interests have changed through life but are all art orientated. I can draw a little but don't bother much now only on the computer. Retired early due to redundancy and have no desire to start again. Live more comfortable than most in this sorry world, though I do sponsor third world children. My lot has not always been a happy one, but I am so grateful for what I have. I know a lot of people who I love and they love me in return, what more could a man ask.
The photograph is years old and was taken by my Aunt who is now in her 86th year. I have kept my hair although it has gone from blonde to grey. The rest of me is not in bad condition although I have gained a little weight due to inactivity with a broken ankle. I am hoping for some decent weather so that I can cycle the countryside once again. Best wishes, Dave - 12th April 2005
23rd June 2005 - I have just removed my favourite artists list, not out of malice it's just to stop the dreaded ebots :) I had a lot more favourites than was listed anyway so it was not up-to-date. I love you all but I must devote time to my wife who is not mobile anymore and needs my help. I may stop by from time to time, but if not I still think of you all. Yours sincerely, Dave
Comments (23)
kimariehere
my next door niegbors used to have a car like this and we went to the prom in it!... awesome shot of a timeless beauty!
CDBrugg
the Austin is lovely, the Cortina an embarassement! RIP British motor industry (British owned anyway)
Zacko
How the ..... can a photo 35 years old look so god .... fresh??? What a gorgeous shot!!!! Not into cars in any way, but you have got to appriciate the beauty in this one. Excellent photo Dave, and has to be quite remarkable postwork as well. Dust??? What is dust??? Not something shown in this one, thats for sure!!!! Have a splendid evening #:O)
Onslow
Another great tradition has died - oh well . Superb photo - love all the now oldies in the background too :)
soulofharmony
beautiful classical composition with superb info, will hold back on cortina jokes..hehehee.. truly a superb timeless piece ...excellent :)...
diomedes66
Oh, I deeply wish this car were mine :-) Magnificent image and no dust anywhere! The eternal bane of printers :-) Superb!
ifos
This brings back memories, an Austin 7 like this was my first car which I owned in about 1957. Mine didn't have the fold down screen and I don't think it had the water temp guage on the bonnet otherwise it looks identical. Thanks for posting
solrac_gi_2nd
... and there are two beauties behind ... and half hidden (not so 'old' but 'nostalgic' cars). I love this "slides series". Congrats and ... waiting for more !!!
TwoPynts
Great old car and interesting history lesson. Superb matt look to this old image....whose quality is still outstanding!
Lledeline
Great serie.
Tedz
I used to Assemble the Austin when I was in My Youth....though not the 1922 Model ...thanks for the Nostalgia :]
MossSphere
It looks pretty clean to me - unless there's a little speck of dust on the starting handle .. 8-) It's certainly a tidy looking A7, does your brother still have the Cortina? - they are quite rare now!
pm_hackworth
Another great slide! I'd like to have the money that baby is worth, too! WHew! Vote!
danob
Lovely image to add to the series and great to hear about the help and advice what RR is all about
ebsmooth
wow, look at that fine piece of automotive history!!! they sure as hell don't make em like that anymore!!! ever notice back in the day each year of car was different, even if just something small car makers alwasy made small improvments! now a days they'll go years before changing a damn thing...well except to take the ashtrays out...lol!!! awesome capture here!!! they just keep getting better and better!!!
Sekadhar
It looks as a new one! Fantastic old car and photo! Excellent done!*****!
b2amphot
So this would be the 1931 version of the mini-cooper? Looks like a fun car. Got to hand it to you Brits, you sure made some neat cars.
cynlee
sucha a great old car... was it a car show for the weekend & that's why the tents? :]
Akinom
Such a lovely veteran car! Wonderfully well-groomed... looks almost new! A very beautiful capture, Dave!
sossy
beautiful and impressive oldie! what a fantastic view! love these cars so very much! pure beauty in its design! ;o)))
ana-maria
Fantastic looking old Austin. I love this old cars. Excellent captured and great toning!
Beemer
Yes,... back in time!...
Enmos
What a cool looking oldie Dave, and still in good shape by the looks of it too !! Superb work !! :o)