I'm forwarding this message to the list in the hope that a UK based reader may
be able to rescue this car, for parts if nothing else. If anyone can help
please contact me and I'll put you in touch with Chris. Please feel free to
forward this message to anyone you think may be interested.
Regards,
Keith Bennett
keith.bennett@club.triumph.org.uk
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Dear Sir
I have little knowledge of your club or Herald cars, but I have just noticed an
abandoned Herald 1200
apparently dumped in a local street ( Roseville Road, Hayes, Middlesex ) with a
Council removal notice dated 12/11/99. This means it will be removed and
probably destroyed after 7 days elapse. It seems a terrible shame for a classic
car to last 30+ years only to end up in a scrapyard. If nothing else the
interior and fittings would be useful to other owners. The nearside door seems
ill fitting but otherwise it seems cosmetically quite reasonable and probably
worthy of restoration.
Earlier this year I rescued a Morris Minor left in the same manner, so I have
some knowledge of the problem of old cars being abandoned due to low scrap
prices. Luckily this Herald has not (yet) been vandalised but the notice may
attract stone-throwing yobs.
I knocked on several doors but got no answer so I can't say who owns it, but it
is unlikely the owner will come forward as it had no tax disc. I think
Hillingdon council will accept an offer to remove it after the 7 day period,
but if the council ends up arranging for the scrapman to collect it then the
chains used to lift it will undoubtably end the possibility of subsequent
restoration.
If you know of any individuals who might want this car ( RMK627F) give me a
call or return the e-mail. It is only a mile away so I could try to attach a
notice to the car. If I hear nothing I will alert the owner of a classic car
spares shop in Sipson on Monday who may want it.
Regards, Chris Morley
Keith Bennett
keith.bennett@club.triumph.org.uk
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