Annnnd, it here!
I had found a local towing company that was classic friendly. the driver was great, very careful with the car and gentle both getting it out of the garage and back onto my drive at the other end. He even took a couple of photos for their facebook page (search for Roach's Towing there to see them).
It was a little challenging to move as the brakes need work, the battery is flat (it hasn't moved for 2 years due to Rowland's health playing him up). And Row's garage is only about 15" wider than the car!
Anyway, here are the pics:
So, next things to do are:
Finish rebuilding the calipers from the old Rover (RIP Rolly, you're sorely missed). This is nearly done. Just waiting on new pistons to arrive from Mark Gray via the post.
Change oil, coolant, and brake/clutch fluid
Fresh petrol
Fit rebuilt calipers, brake servos and new brake hoses
Bleed the above and enjoy!
Oh, and think up a suitable name.
I think I'll start a little something on the member's project section to show how it's going.
One result while going through the spares stash in Rowland's garage was finding the original purchase documentation.
Rowland bought the car brand new in '69. He's been after me to buy it for a few years and it's only recently Kim and I have been in a position to take him up on the offer. It's rather cool to know the whole history of the car since purchase. The Malibu sticker in the rear screen was from when his daughter went to Pepperdine Uni back in the 70's. They are lovely family and one of the deals we made was to take Row out in once it's back on the road.