Farewell to the Ford Anglia E494A, plus Dodge truck night drive 

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When I was an apprentice years ago,One of the fellow apprentices told me about this Popular that a friend of his mum had and wanted to sell. I went to have a look and it was all original and well maintained in black with a dark brown interior. One of the other guys bought it and proceeded to build it into a V8 powered hot rod. He was doing a beautiful job and was almost ready for paint when it go stolen,never to be seen again. Back then it was just an old car and still very common on the roads where I lived. original pops and Anglias are simple but enjoyable cars to rattle about in .

Parting is such sweet sorrow 😢,however I would not acquire any replacement 😮 you should drive & tinker with what you have more, and it should free up more. time to start the serious A40 resto also play/fix with the memorabilia,which should add value to the channel content . Time is one thing you can't buy more of 😁👍

Another great video. Really sorry to see the Anglia go, it was a wonderful original survivor. With just one British road going car left in your collection, hopefully the replacement will correct the balance.

Thanks for uploading the video. Simple, nostalgic passion for all things old-school. Love it! Looking forward to seeing what you fill the gap in your shed with. Take care for now.

My parents had a ford pop in the late 50s seeing this brought back memories of holiday trips to cornwall from near swindon .. great video keep up the good work..

What a great episode, thanks for this, pure nostalgia, love it and what a great car

Interesting RJ, you are a braver man than I am driving the Dodge in the dark.

What a sad day - the Anglia is what got me started with your channel. I happened to see a trailer and that was it - I was HOOKED ! Obviously I can see why you let her go, and I must say she looked much better when she went than when you first got her - the Linseed treatment really did work there. Someone has mentioned a Rover P4 for you - a great idea. The last of the 'proper' Rovers, and such graceful old ladies. Anyway Rick, you'll 'know' when you see your next vehicle, and we will still follow you with eager excitement. Thanks for all your hard work in compiling these videos for us. Take care 🙂

That is a beautiful Angelia a one off i could not sell that car if it were mine thank you for a sad video Keep safe you two,

I recall my maternal grandfather bring home a new Anglia, sometime in the late 50s. I think it was the only car he ever owned, which may have been just as well since he got his licence before tests were compulsory. By contrast, my paternal grandfather used to change his cars regularly; Standard 8s, Standard 10s, Austin 1100s. All was well until he was persuaded to buy a Ford Escort, which did not fit into his garage.

Sad to see the Anglia go as my dads first car was one of those. I would have thought the new owner could have driven it home.

Brings back memories ot the '47 Dodge 3/4 ton that I had back in the nineties. Although it looked 'stock', it had been fitted with power steering and a later Chevy 6 cylinder motor and autobox, and had a Sherpa front axle (which was almost identical to the original) with disc brakes, and a Sherpa master cylinder and rear brakes adapted to the Dodge axle. At some point, a diff from a Chrysler car had been fitted, so It could get off the line quite quickly, and had a surprising turn of speed without undue stress and noise. It was featured in 'Classic American magazine back then. Wonder where it is now?

Sorry you have to part with one of your much care-for Anglia but exciting that there will be new replacements soon. Rob

Definitely one of my fleet favourites but ever onwards and upwards.

We can't keep them all - as soon as I've bought something I'm always thinking what will replace it eventually 🤣🤣 The hunt can be as much fun as the actual ownership experience

I am hopeful you can pick up a prewar vehicle! Keep up the good work ❤ JIM 🎉

wot a great blog a gen mate Gary from Crewe 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

I fill your pain for the Ford Anglia but as a positive, you have lots of film of you and Harley with the car which is more than most of us. Good luck Bob

Love the vids of your own cars, the oily rag ford is a great little car like a proper antique not over restored, but understand the need for something more usable, nice to see the (telu log) i have one one the dash of my mk1 cob van not seen another for years, at to smile at the shell oil engine cap at the start of vid i searched the world out for one of them for my commer some time back, keep up the good work chaps great chanel.👍

I remember my old 49 A40 having a pull starter.Also 52 Sommerset had pullstart.CHEERS from HERE!!!

sorry to see her go

Thank you for explaining the Tel U Log.

Hiya Richard, there’s one of my favourite cars for sale at Trojan Cars, Southsea. It’s a very rare standard/base model Vauxhall Cresta PC 3.3 litre the one with the single 7" headlamps as opposed to the twin headlamp deluxe model. Only ever recall seeing one of these in the flesh when i was working at a cash & carry in Launceston Cornwall. Can’t exactly remember which year it was , but i was working there in 1987, 1988 & 1989. Twas on a D suffix reg plate & the bodywork was a shabby white which was starting to show up the ol’ brown tin worm a bit. Always had a soft spot for a nice bench seat & a column gear lever after running a couple of Mk3 Z cars for 6 years (a 4 & 6) in my motoring youth days. Good luck with whatever you finally end up with. 👍

Great but sad video Rick. It was amusing on your encore of road runs how H’s voice has changed over the 2.5 years 😅. How about a Wolseley 6/110 as the replacement? A good looking car with space, comfort and a bit of umph. Onwards and upwards

Another great video Will miss the Anglia. You will have to make another video introduction now ,perhaps little Dodge ? , loved the night drive very brave. Wonderful stuff

Well at least you have photos and video of the Anglia. As it is not going too far away you might see it at a meet or show next year. Interesting night time drive as well in the Dodge pickup. There is probably a switch for the dash lights it may even be a dimmer switch, I am just guessing. it is was a common thing on vehicles of that era to be able to dim or switch off dash lights. The thinking was that the dash lights could be distracting to the driver, how times change! Thanks Rick for the post, hope you didn't use too many boxes of tissues!? 👍👍

You need a P4 Rover, preferably one with overdrive, such as the 100.

I've got a lovely Daimler Fifteen 34 that would fit very nicely in the vacant spot...?

I think a lot of us have had to make the painful decision to move a cherished classic on and can empathise with the bittersweet feeling. It's rather poignant for me as I have recently come to the conclusion that my much-loved Triumph Stag has to move on because I am having increasing difficulty in getting in and out of it without causing myself pain or looking hilarious in my attempts to avoid such. Once I am in the car, there's no problem and likewise standing beside it isn't a worry at all - it's just that fiddly bit between opening the door and sitting behind the steering wheel that gets me. Not so bad when the roof is off, but in Auckland (NZ), one cannot be without cover for long periods without running the risk of returning to a car full of water - especially at this time of year. As much as I love the beast, it has to move on.....and likewise my MkIV Mini for much the same reason. I'll still have my Triumph 2500S to play with until I find something else and I have a few ideas for their replacement, but I will wait and see what turns up. I'd love an A35 or an A55 (Mk1) deluxe like I had in my youth, but have also toyed with the idea of staying Triumph and getting either another 2500S (ie: try to find one with low miles and low ownership), a Toledo 1500 or a Dolomite 1850. I've driven a Dolly Sprint and yes, it was quick and yes, it was impressive and yes, I very much enjoyed the experience, but as their prices over here are similar to Stag money, I'd rather go with their less sought-after brethren......and maybe still be able to afford the Austin as well. I'd really adore a Triumph 1800 Roadster from around 1948 (ex-Bergerac), but I would have to sell the current 2500S as well. Hmmmmm.... Time will tell.....and there is a lot of choice out there at the moment. Good luck and all the best with your search though!

Reminds me of a somewhat terrifying night drivef on very unlit country roads in Wisconsin last m9onth after our Morgan club evented ended about an hour later than scheduled.

Did you see the tears falling from the Anglia as he was taken from his loving master?

Hi Richard . Someone mentioned a P4 ......did you see the one South Norfolk Classics had for , l think , £8995 , it was in stunning condition . I would possibly lean towards a Triumph 2000 mk1 . Maybe slightly too modern ? but it's predecessor with only 1600 cc would struggle on the motorway . Cheers !

Sounds like you may be buying something with an overdrive? I do like the Anglia, but with the side valve engine & the Standard having an o/head valve engine. It is understandable that you keep the Standard & sold The Ford. I do hope you have time to work on the A40, it has the makings of a nice series of video's that as one of your fans I look forwards to seeing.

Bonkers getting rid of that beautiful original car if I may make so bold! Maybe now you'll have some time to fix that A40

hi there. pity to see the car go,what about puting the tractor under cover while waiting for a new car.would love to see a willys jeep as the replacement

I would have thought your Anglia buyer could have driven it to its new home if only 30 miles away, and saved the vast expense of a recovery truck!

A classic car enthusiast called Jay would give you a good price for the car and number plate! 😅

light switch maybe under right hand side panel by drivers door?

try a 375 Ford Consal

a car guy with a dodge pick up and a ford car.I dont think too many americans have that combination.Has the little ford been converted to rhd??

Farewell JAY295, so much better than today's hideous, plastic monstrosities, but at least it wasn't your super little 4CV! Does Mrs OCC have the same turnover of handbags as you do of vehicles?! 🙂 Re. the Dodge night drive, I can well imagine the excuse - "Sorry officer, I couldn't see the speedo"......