To recall a conversation at a local pub a couple of years ago about the Monte Carlo Historique, a local vintage car buff was saying he was taking his car there; with my interest in vintage buses I joined the conversation. Another chap said he works for the Canterbury Cricket Club as a groundsman, knows the chairman very well and they have a 1938 Roller there.
Conversation went something like:
CB hmm, how much is it worth?
GM Dunno.
CB How many seats has it got?
GM One. It must be a rarity.
CB Yes, there not many of that model, I expect it's unique.
GM yes, it's only got three wheel as well.
CB (getting very exited)have you driven it recently?
GM a couple of years ago, it was a bit uncomfortable and quite slow
CB well, what engine's it got?
GM A Lister 2-stroke
CB (looking worried)Are you sure?
GM yes, it's hand start
CB what, hand start on a 1938 Roller? Rolls Royce went to electric start in 1926
GM looks at me, I look at GM, then the penny drops. CB falls on the floor laughing, realising the 1938 Roller with the 3 wheels, one seat and hand start was what he used to roll the cricket pitch, not something he'd drive to Monte Carlo!
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