Tony & Liz Brown

1929 Originally an H. J. Mulliner, Weyman Saloon since re-bodied as a Barker style tourer in the early 1970's by a coachbuilder near Norwich. GLN58

Affectionately known as "Lady Deborah Jane" (AKA - T'owd Lass)

The car was re-bodied at the request of Tony's father Jack Gardham Brown as the car when acquired by him was in a poor state. Along with Tony's help, "who was nobbut a lad in them days", restored her to her present splendour. She has been a treasured member of the Brown family ever since. When Jack died in 1991 Tony and Liz became custodians and have continued to enjoy many happy hours of motoring both at home and all over Europe.

The Coat of Arms on the side of the car reflects Tony's father's initials, JGB, and to reflect upon the work of restoration the Latin is as follows: Imagination/Vision (Imago) the work or labour entailed in the restoration (Labor) and consequences/results (Consequi). Additionally it also includes the White Rose of Yorkshire along with a scorpion to signify Jack's birth sign Scorpio.

For VE Day celebrations on 8th May 2020 lockdown meant that only essential journeys were possible but at least owners could bring their cars out if only to park them outside their homes bedecked in union flag regalia. Tony and Liz however had a special assignment that day. The car was on show on their drive early in the morning all bedecked out but at 3pm she was a special guest at a nearby care home, outside, where the residents had assembled in a large conservatory. They could see the car and hear an entertainer and have a good old singalong and boogie.

An hour later the mission continued throughout the village where the entire population was out enjoying the day, the glorious sunshine, all flag waving and clapping as GLN58 drove by.

This was the car's first outing of the season and caused quite a stir, with one old lady saying it had been the best day of lockdown.

The Yorkshire Section Drive it Day and picnic 2019 was held at the home of the Yorkshire Air Museum. One side of the apron of the airfield had an interesting line up of cars and owners who had generously agreed to allow their cars to be driven or ridden in by anyone who chose to do so. As well as Rolls Royce's and Bentleys there was an E type Jaguar, Austin Vanden Plas, Triumph Spitfire and other cars from the oldest 1928 to the newest Bentley Continental GT. A thoroughly enjoyable time was had by all with the cars put through their paces on the airfield apron then through a slalom of canes and reversing into a garage of cones.