You will remember the Peel Viking GT that was found in a barn recently (click here), wont you? Well, it's found a new home now, and it's a good one too. The car is now owned by John and Elaine Fisher, who found another Viking in another Yorkshire barn some years ago (this one). In fact Mrs. Turner yellow car was put aside for decades remarkably close to the Fisher's earlier one!
John wrote: "It was one of the most stressful car purchases I have ever made and one of the most difficult recoveries of a car. The car didn't want to leave without a fight! All tyres were flat and brakes seized. It was difficult to get access to passenger side as it was tight to garage side. Managed to jack up drivers side and remove brake drums with a large hammer so we could remove brake shoes and inflate tyres. Then jacked and slid car over and did same other side but had to smash front brake drum to get it off. Can't get the bonnet open as catch is seized so don't know what lurks there yet, looks as though I will have to remove heater and other parts to get access. Lots of nice paperwork including receipts and original brochures for the Peel and other cars he was looking at. Have yet to sort through the large folder of paperwork but will send you photos when I have them. Thanks again for putting me in touch with Val."
Well done John. I'm sure it's in good hands now and hope to see it soon!
John wrote: "It was one of the most stressful car purchases I have ever made and one of the most difficult recoveries of a car. The car didn't want to leave without a fight! All tyres were flat and brakes seized. It was difficult to get access to passenger side as it was tight to garage side. Managed to jack up drivers side and remove brake drums with a large hammer so we could remove brake shoes and inflate tyres. Then jacked and slid car over and did same other side but had to smash front brake drum to get it off. Can't get the bonnet open as catch is seized so don't know what lurks there yet, looks as though I will have to remove heater and other parts to get access. Lots of nice paperwork including receipts and original brochures for the Peel and other cars he was looking at. Have yet to sort through the large folder of paperwork but will send you photos when I have them. Thanks again for putting me in touch with Val."
Well done John. I'm sure it's in good hands now and hope to see it soon!
The Viking in the barn, since 1981. And it didn't want to leave without a fight!
Picture John Fisher
Freed after 37 years. That's Val Turner with the car she shared so many memories with
Picture John Fisher
Original receipt from Peel Engineering and broad correspondence came with it
Picture John Fisher
Like the outside, the car's interior is still all original, too. Nice wheel also!
Picture John Fisher
Note towbar. The car was used for family holidays. Neighbour was curious, too!
Picture John Fisher
There's a big file with paperwork from the car. Mister Turner didn't throw anything away
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New caretakers are John and Elaine Fisher, who previously found a Viking close-by
Picture John Fisher
The yellow Viking now joins John and Elaine's other red Viking. A unique set!
Picture John Fisher
Nice to see the car has gone to a good home. We had many a happy holiday in the car until my sister and I became too tall. It will always have a lot of memories for our family and the blood sweat and tears from all that went in to the building of the car. Glad that it has gone to a new home and hopefully will be good to see again even though I live in Australia.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I am sure you will enjoy it as much as we did over the years.