P3 (75) with vintage caravan
Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2017 8:21 am
Hello,
I have a vintage camping team (Wolseley 14/56 from 1936 and Eccles caravan from 1932) wich gives me much joy; the problem is that with an max. average speed of 40-45 mph (lack of power and the caravan begins to swing) the highways are a no-go-area for me and for long distances I have to drive on country roads what takes so much time.
I consider buying a Rover P3 (75), meaning the best compromise between reliability, speed and parts-supply (I hope so).
What do you thing, is the Rover P3 with the 2100ccm engine strong enough to hold an average speed of 50-55 mph with the caravan (wheight only 600kg, but 2,30m high) on the highways so I can drive even longer holiday trips?
If not, I would try to find a 20-25hp car (Wolseley 25, Humber Super Snipe); but as these cars are not so common, I am afraid of having problems with parts-supply.
Regards from germany
Brian
I have a vintage camping team (Wolseley 14/56 from 1936 and Eccles caravan from 1932) wich gives me much joy; the problem is that with an max. average speed of 40-45 mph (lack of power and the caravan begins to swing) the highways are a no-go-area for me and for long distances I have to drive on country roads what takes so much time.
I consider buying a Rover P3 (75), meaning the best compromise between reliability, speed and parts-supply (I hope so).
What do you thing, is the Rover P3 with the 2100ccm engine strong enough to hold an average speed of 50-55 mph with the caravan (wheight only 600kg, but 2,30m high) on the highways so I can drive even longer holiday trips?
If not, I would try to find a 20-25hp car (Wolseley 25, Humber Super Snipe); but as these cars are not so common, I am afraid of having problems with parts-supply.
Regards from germany
Brian