On the subject of the misinformed I was told by a young chap that my Swallow had a wooden chassis. I tried to explain that it had a wooden frame. The chap thought that was the same thing. I tried again but was informed that it definitely had a wooden chassis. Not wishing to waste more time with the guy, I lifted the bonnet to show him. "There" he said pointing to the wooden fillets between the wings and the bonnet "I told you it had a wooden chassis".

Not wishing to spoil his obviously greater understanding of the car, I nodded politely and quipped "Oh yes, I hadn't noticed that before"

Satisfied with his observation, the chap left me to ponder my wooden chassis.

Location: Derby

How dare you come on here with your lovely Austin 7, your lavender fields, your sweet peas, your blue skies and your sunshine.

You've been away too long Reckless and you have clearly forgotten what a proper summer's day should look like.

To remind you, here is a photo of one beautiful day last week in North Herts...

Location: North Herts

The number of times I've been told "my dad used to have one of those" when I'm out in my Pembleton SS is astonishing. Considering it has a modernish flat twin BMW motor and was first available in 2000, people will not be told that it's not a Morgan Supersport and go away convinced that I'm lying to them. Occasionally I let them have their way and agree. How is it possible to mistake a Vee twin for a flat boxer but, then again, why should I spoil their day?