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NTM 67 Solved: Godfrey-Proctor
« on: October 27, 2016, 01:41:23 PM »
Stopping to ask directions?

Name that make.
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Re: NTM 67
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2016, 07:20:32 AM »
They have now been directed to drive over to the Expert section.
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Re: NTM 67
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2016, 09:15:30 AM »
Another one that is not as simple as the GN it looks as if it should be?
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Re: NTM 67
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2016, 09:19:09 AM »
You are correct that it's not quite that simple.
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Re: NTM 67
« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2016, 06:53:05 AM »
Godfrey and Proctor?

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Re: NTM 67
« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2016, 10:09:16 AM »
Correct!

According to the original page, here's what's actually going on:
"Jane Tomlinson comes to a halt in her Godfrey Proctor GN-Austin. Simon Diffey is pointing out that she has broken a front spring."
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Re: NTM 67 Solved: Godfrey-Proctor
« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2016, 12:17:44 PM »
Aaaargh!
I knew I'd seen pictures of that car somewhere but just couldn't place it.
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