The other half does not know yet. She is fast asleep. Was going to buy Zena’s old bus a few months ago. I have been buying Classic van and pick-up for about 6 years watching cheap vans pass me by as I had no garage. Now we have moved I have been bidding on ‘Tax Free’ Austin/Morris J2's and 152's, Thames 400s, Bedford CAs and Commers. May as well have a look at this ‘75 Commer and see if I can bring it back to its former glory, (as if I didn't have enough priorities already with 3 kids and stacks of house renovation on the list). I will post any pictures if I start welding and spraying.
There’s a 152 coming up on ebay next month from a classic dealer, which is worth about 4 grand.
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I was the highest bidder on the red Thames yesterday and it didn’t reach the reserve. Hopefully this van will need less time and welding.