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What model is
this Vanguard Estate?
"I see no
ships!"
My
correspondent in New Zealand, Rod Drummond, has forwarded this
picture of a rare Vanguard Estate, resting with a nice view of the
Ocean at Shag Point, Otago. I could not make out whether it was a
Phase 1A or 2 so I sent it to our resident Vanguard Estate expert
who couldn't identify it either.
Peter Lockley writes:
"I'm flattered that you think I could tell if it's a 1A or a 2.
Sadly without a bonnet mascot, interior view or clear view of the
grille I can't tell. There is what looks like the remains of the
chrome piece between sidelights and grille which would make it a 2
but it is very
unclear and may just be the top grille bar which both have."
So, if anyone in NZ
can send me some further photos, Peter will tell us what it is.
However, there are under a handful of these cars surviving, so it
would be nice to think that this one could be rescued. It looks as
if the salty air may have got the better of it but I do hope
not.
The rescuer could end
up with a fine-looking Phase 1A Estate like Peter's, shown here:
I am aware that there are other cars
and information that could be added to this site to make it more comprehensive, so if you
have material and photographs, please let me know. Please send me, Phil Homer, a
message at: Phil Homer
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