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THE WIND-UP MOTORCAR

Dear Sir,

    I recently had a young 20-ish female reporter from a local paper come to my place to do an article on the birth of my twin donkeys. Walking past the workshop she noticed my 1909 Riley through the window, and asked if she could have a look and possibly do an article on the car. I agreed and took her into the workshop and proceeded to answer questions as to its history etc. After a while she pointed to the crank handle and asked what that was for. My reply was you started the motor by winding it around. After a silent pause she replied, I see, but how far can you go before you have to get out and wind it up again? I kid you not! Following an explanation, one very embarrassed reporter left. The story of the donkeys appeared but so far nothing about the wind up Riley car.

Ivan Taylor

Page 9 of Beaded Wheels No. 264 October/November 2003