Morris Marina in "Rust and Running - will it start" - Restoration Vid 2

[@laurencehastings7473]

You were there, you had it running, why didn't you try engaging a gear to A: test the clutch B: See if you had gears C: make sure the brakes weren't locked ?

[@fixingassets]

I wanted to but the second time I tried (starts and cuts out) I'd run out of battery ☹️. It does go into gear and the brakes seem to have some effect when I have tried it.

[@threeinone6977]

This is how they left the factory..haha! Just kidding, I've had three Marinas, thought they were much maligned. Great run-around classic. I'll be interested to see how you get on. I drove a Marina Coupe, ERW 875T at Drive Dad's Car, first time driving one in 30+ years, impressed that particular one drives really well. Started first time, unlike the Rolls Royce, which had to coaxed into life, there however, all similarities ended.

[@fixingassets]

They're great. I've driven a 1.3 saloon and they're a great comfy distance cruiser.

[@MGBetts1]

Another Marina that isn't as bad underneath as first thought (the other is Steph's.)

[@fixingassets]

Very true.

[@pentagrammotorsport]

Other than where it’s rusty, that car looks encouragingly sound. Looking forward to seeing it turning back into a car 👍

[@fixingassets]

You and me both. I'll take you for a drive up there one weekend

[@thomasmatthews4766]

Great these...gona teach /learn you something ...But start by apologising about the camera or mic ...😂😅😊

[@fixingassets]

Yeah, the mic has one more chance in a low noise environment before going to live in the bin!