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Originally Posted by Lionelgee
Hello Rick,
Wow the RR "Shooting Saloon" is one very unique vehicle. I did a quick surf on the interwebby thingo and came up with the following article. Accessed 22nd of April 2016 from, http://www.oldwoodies.com/gallery-shootingbrakes2.htm
1929 Rolls-Royce 20/25 hp - Rick Cove's spacious Australian 'safari saloon' was rebodied in 1959 by a Sydney, Australia autobody builder - a Mr. J. Rae, and finished by Rick's father in 1961. The Rolls has traveled just 148,000 miles but was unfortunately badly damaged in 1972 in an accident. Restoration is underway and very soon, Rick hopes to have it on the road again.
It would be great to know more about what type of timber was used on the body for the coach work? I have a 1935 truck that I can only use the cabin timber as templates.
Kind Regards
Lionel |
Well found Lionel, That info was put on the web years ago The accident was in 1974 not 1972 and I have recently located the New South Wales Registration papers which shows that a Mr.
Brae not
Rae was the body builder. Interestingly it was registered as a goods vehicle. Dad purchased it as I am one of 6 kids, so with Dad and Mum we needed an 8 seats and the Safari Saloon seats 9. Problem solved.
The accident bent the chassis very badly and the car was written off. I have had the chassis professionally straightened and the crumpled front guards have been repaired. Fortunately the radiator was not damaged and I have obtained a pair of P80 Lucas headlights. Many hours have been put into it, so as soon as the Lynx is finished, it's full steam ahead.
The timber is Queensland Maple, a light but hard timber used often in furniture.
Regards Rick.