Anyone want one of Edie's Cars

[Barrychuckle]

I think the expected sale price was £25,000 so a bit of a bargain for someone methinks.

 

[maltrab]

It sold for £16,500

Famous car from Last of the Summer Wine sold at auction after bids war

The Triumph Herald was driven by Edie Pegden, played by Dame Thora Hird, in the beloved Yorkshire show

www.examinerlive.co.uk

The Examiner got it facts wrong with their headline,as Thora could not drive

 

[HowardBatty]

The Examiner got it facts wrong with their headline,as Thora could not drive

I was thinking that but they do state driven by Edie and not Thora, although Thora would sit behind the wheel while being towed on a low loader style thing if I’m correct.

 

[Adanor]

With all the times the car ended up precariously balanced at the top of a hill, being driven through high grass, and other impossible places; it's a wonder that it still looks good.

 

[maltrab]

With all the times the car ended up precariously balanced at the top of a hill, being driven through high grass, and other impossible places; it's a wonder that it still looks good.

I expect the restoration mentioned ironed out most of the problems caused by edie's driving

 

[captain clutterbuck]

IF Edie i to be believed and Wesley has "moved things" then relocating the gearbox and gearstick from the boot must have cost!

 

[Graham]

I believe this car was used as a stand-in with fake plates for continuity. Surfaced in Ireland & almost back on the road.

 

[Barrychuckle]

I believe this car was used as a stand-in with fake plates for continuity. Surfaced in Ireland & almost back on the road.

Have you sent a copy of the ad to Santa telling him you've been a very good boy this year?

 

[Graham]

WRH & CXE were the two genuine cars used, others as stand-ins with cover plates used. Think I'm off Santa's list this year!

 

[theatrically_inclined]

I believe this car was used as a stand-in with fake plates for continuity. Surfaced in Ireland & almost back on the road.

I mention this car in my video of Edie's Triumphs. At the time practically all that was known was that it was in Ireland!
Edie and the Automobile | Summer Wine Decanted

 

[Adrian Morris]

I believe this car was used as a stand-in with fake plates for continuity. Surfaced in Ireland & almost back on the road.

When Edie was driving it it was hardly ever on the road. Literally!!.

 

[mashibinbin]

I think the one Graham has is the most used Triumph, I think this one did not start off as a convertible, but was converted into one, it made it a little wider in the back seats giving the 3 ladies who often sat in the back a bit more room

As Clegg might have said, "Coverted into a convertible, I like it!"

 

[Graham]

Well, would you believe it. GJN 107D, the 1200cc stand in, has just been put up for sale on flebay. No mention of summer wine! Possibly a chance for someone to grab a bargain.

 

[Barrychuckle]

Well, would you believe it. GJN 107D, the 1200cc stand in, has just been put up for sale on flebay. No mention of summer wine! Possibly a chance for someone to grab a bargain.

Can you share the link Graham? Thank you

 

[Graham]

Link is, Triumph Herald in classic cars, Ebay item No: 278286990938. £4995.

 

[Graham]

Advertised as 1200, but the engine/carburettor & inlet manifold look to be the 1300 to me.

 

[Barrychuckle]

Advertised as 1200, but the engine/carburettor & inlet manifold look to be the 1300 to me.

Thanks Graham, found it thanks. Seems like a real bargain as I'm sure the last link you shared several years ago for another Edie car was £15,000? I'd be tempted but sadly Mrs Chuckle has put her foot down as she says I've already got too many cars

 

[Graham]

Loose change to you Barry. Park it behind the RR & she'll never notice it.