By site-admin April 7, 2019 IOTW
An unusual special
Peter Morrey from Aberdeenshire sent these two images of a very unusual Minor special which was his parent's first car. The photos seen here were taken in Bilston, Staffs on his Dad's box Brownie camera, circa 1935 or 36. They show JW 17(?)49, a mid-1931 Wolverhampton registered Minor sporting a pointed-tail body and tail fin, perhaps in homage to Eyston's Thunderbolt or Segrave's Golden Arrow? The front of the car is less unusual, while the wings, louvered side-valances and cut-away door provide a more professional sporting appearance than the rather homemade look of the tail section. The full width screen is also set much lower than was usual at that time. It's possible that the body started out as a conventional coachbuilt special before being modified later in life. If that was the case, are there any clues present that point to an established coachbuilding concern? (Photo courtesy Peter Morrey)
Deep in the heart of Wales…