Restoration pays off!

[Isac]

My B.I.L. restored an old Skoda Trekka and being a rare vehicle couldn't refuse an offer from the Skoda Museum in the Czech Republic city of Mlada Boleslav, so he sold it to them and now it's on display in the museum!
The Trekka was a light utility vehicle manufactured in New Zealand between 1966 and 1973. It is the only vehicle designed and manufactured in New Zealand to have entered commercial production for an extended period. It is an off-road vehicle, 2-door pickup.
This is the restored Trekka.

[HansE]

Interesting. Looks as if he spent quite a few hours on it.

[Grumpy John]

Interesting treatment Isac, the car almost looks like a Tonka Toy. I think that there needs to be someone (or something) in the picture to give a sense of scale.

[Isac]

Thanks gentlemen! Ray spent months on this project and shipped in parts from overseas. He did a fantastic job. I'll have a look for something that will give it some scale - Thanks John. My other B.I.L did this one some time ago. It's a Morris Cowley. 1550-cc (69.5 x 102 mm) four-cylinder engine rated at 11.9 HP. The spiral bevel rear axle is driven through a multi-plate clutch with cork insets and a three-speed gearbox. Tyres are 4.40-27 on steel spoke wheels. Wheelbase is 8 ft 9 in. The chassis costs £130, prices of complete cars range from £162 to £200. 1926 - 1930.

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[Isac]

Here's the scale option!

[Grumpy John]

Is that Barbie ?

[Isac]

A real live model John!