What this sort of replica (or pastiche) gives the driver is the experience of Edwardian motoring without the problems of a real veteran car that needs great driving skill and excellent fettling ability. The old Ford, Citroen and VW are all reliable if well maintained. There is no doubt that the purist will scoff and harrumph but fun and enjoyment is the name of the game. I have enjoyed this sort of motoring for some 30 years now and it really is a complete antidote to the euro box experience and the trials and tribulation of the workplace.
SIVA Edwardian Tourer for sale:
If you missed the last one then here is another chance!
Four seat Siva tourer in original condition with a Surrey top from the Bryanston factory. The car does need complete renovation as it has not been used for 20+ years but is substantially as delivered as part of batch of six circa 1970. All mechanics are in place - based on the 1953-59 Ford Popular so parts are easy to get from the FSOC together with all the advice you will need. Full details from sv1172 at aol dot com
SIVA owners should join the Ford Sidevalve Owners’ Club, which caters for the sidevalve Fords ’32 – ’62, holds a register of these Edwardian Sivas built on Ford chassis. The club stocks all of the spares that the Siva Edwardian owner will ever need and, together with expert guidance and an excellent magazine every two months, provides genuine support.
