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The musings, observations and travels of a Golden Era inspired Irishman

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Sunday, 20 June 2010

Friend's Ben & Simone motor trip...

From England all the way across to Switzerland. Doesn't sound too bad, until you understand that it was all done in a 1930's Riley!! Ravines, Rivers, Mountains and numerous punctures were thrown at the intrepid duo, but with true British Bulldog spirit, they hitched up their pants, got down to business and got the job done! with only a minor wobble of the top lip!! Here's a small clip of what must have been one amazing trip and experience...

*****OH, DON'T FORGET TO DISABLE THE MUSIC PLAYER ON YOUR RIGHT FIRST! *****



2 comments:

  1. Such intrepid autoists were the dashing and daring Ben and his deco darling Simone in the 1935 Riley!! BRAVO Paddy for taking this footage and turning it into a newsreel!!

    Paddy, there are no superlatives to properly describe your artistic and creative talents, most recently at video production, that are are showcased on your Blog, Sir! Thank you for the giving of your time and energies that you so generously pour into creating these for others to enjoy here. This newsreel/video is among my favourites. Heck, they are ALL my favourites! Well done, well done. Every time I visit the Paddy Wagon Cocktail Lounge it is truly a delight and a pleasure.

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  2. Brilliant! makes me want to go 'motoring' myself...thank you for sharing!

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