When Harry Met Peggy - The Perils of Restoring a Classic Austin 1100
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This book combines classic car restoration with a personal life story, following one man's attempt to restore an Austin 1100 discovered abandoned in a field. The project becomes both a practical restoration and a journey of personal renewal, reflecting the challenges, setbacks and rewards involved in bringing an old vehicle back to life.
As the restoration progresses, the author encounters a range of memorable characters who share a passion for classic cars and the determination to complete an ambitious project. Alongside the technical aspects of rebuilding the Austin 1100, the book explores how the restoration mirrors changes in the author's own life.
Blending automotive history, restoration experiences and personal reflections, the book offers an engaging account of classic car ownership and the enthusiasm that surrounds it. It will appeal to owners and enthusiasts of classic British cars, particularly the Austin 1100, as well as readers interested in restoration projects and motoring memoirs.
Product details
| Author: | Harry Taylor |
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| Details: | 184 pages, 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.55 in (21.5 x 14 x 1.4 cm), paperback |
| Illustrations: | 56 photos |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | The History Press Ltd (GB, 2026) |
| ISBN: | 9781837050536 |
When Harry Met Peggy - The Perils of Restoring a Classic Austin 1100
Language: English

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