by Bob perry » Mon Sep 09, 2019 11:47 am
Great day at Beaulieu yesterday, and Monaviva equipped herself admirably. Huge turnout, as ever, and enjoyed by all.
Found one other Viva in our group of 'Golden Oldies', and HB 4 door on German plates, BUT right hand drive.
Tracked down the owners later in the day, a young German couple, over here to source parts for the car, which she has fallen in love with, and drives all the time!!
Not many parts available in Germany she claims, but I did explain that some Opel parts MAY be similar.
Car was left to her, and apparently is South African spec, which accounts for the RHD!.
Gave her a copy of the latest Mag, which I noticed they were pouring over during the afternoon, and my reminder Membership leaflet, ( yes I HAVE joined) so she said she will be writing to join, Yeh another convert!!
Pics to follow for the next Magazine.
Sadly, viva spares were few and fa between at the show and autojumble however!! If you have a Moggie, MG, Austin, F**d, etc then help yourself, otherwise it's a struggle, but hey ho, it was still a good day.
Mona Viva