Ascot, one of the most cherished and famous venues of good old England. One should be born there, or born in higher circles to come to grasp with the exact rules of behaviour and attire. We primitive contintentals can only stay low profile - or perhaps follow a 20 year course - in order to come to grips with what's done and what not. To our understanding not even all islanders have an exact understanding of how to behave.
This week saturday Coys will have an auction in Paris, and one is Ascot. Well we know a little about how to behave in Paris. But honestly Ascot is still a big secret to us. So we like to invite our britsh readers and ask their opinion. We give you this three pre-war motorcars as offered by Coys and like to hear your opinion on what to drive or niot to drive in this particualt aree.
1. The above pictured exuberant yellow over black 1924 Vauxhall 14/40 M-Type Melton Tourer. A fine british built automobile. Maybe the colour, scripts on the side, the nickname 'Cookie' plus the fact that it was an inpiration to the makers of the worldfamous movie 'Cars' is all a bit much for the true Ascot community. On the other side the cheerful car would give a fine match with grand ladies hats and dresses.
2. A burgundy over red 1934 Bentley 3,5 litre Vanden Plas Tourer . This car is so laid back chique that it probably is much too obvious a choice for an occasion and location like Ascot. Perhaps it's the kind of post-vintage tourer that new money would buy. Yet as said, we have no idea what the local customs say on this subject.
3. An interesting tulip red over old english white 1930 Rolls-Royce Sports Saloon by Hooper. A happy car with a cheerfull colour scheme and upholstery. Love it or leave it, yet at least it's not boring in appearance and a of course a Rolls-Royce. Not important also that it has a solid roof which is offering a welcome escape when weather behaves like it should do in a british summer.
As said, we love to hear your opinion on this threesome. And if there's nothing of your taste you can check the lotlist for something tasteful post-war as well. And as little that we understand of Ascot, we know one thing for sure. Don't go there with a black 1980 Hummer H1.