Not sure if Practical Classics has done more than one Ruby but the one that they did about 5 years ago was mine.

I found the Mk1 as a genuine barn find which had not run in several decades. It was a beauty for originality.

I would have kept it but circumstances changed and when I saw PC wanted a project I got in touch. Fuzz came and bought it on the spot.

Thankfully they retained all of the character of the car - the original paint, tatty interior, the seaside pennants stuck on the windows - and the 'bullet holes' sticker in the rear window. Having done the mechanicals they sold the car at Beaulieu about three years ago. I nearly bought it back...

Location: North Herts

For the benefit for us country bumpkins,who or what is fuzz Townsend?

Location: Bristol

He is co-presenter / restorer of cars in the 'Car SOS' TV series.
(also writes in one or two classic car publications.
Steve V.

Location: Polegate, East Sussex, United Kingdom

A Fuzz Townsend is one of these Ian...

Location: North Herts

Thank you both.
Now I've seen one I believe I can still manage without one.

Location: Bristol

His co-presenter doesn't impress me much either , but that's TV for you .

Merv

Hi Ian

Fuzz is on TV at least 4 times a week withCAR SOS , but perhaps you don't watch TV?

He is a a very good mechanic and I'd say he brining more new folk into the classic car restoration scene than anyone else in the UK.

So far though his programme hasn't restored an Austin 7 but Iive in hope!

Regards
Bill G

Location: Scottish Border

Unfortunately it seems you need to be on the point of croaking to get your project on Car SOS.

On that happy note Malcolm that ends this thread I think!

Bill

Location: Scottish Border