Genevieve Vintage Car Hire - Chauffeur Driven Cars for Weddings

First registered on 7th June 1973 it is one of 17,819 built between 1970 and 1977. It has an automatic gearbox and its original V8 2,997 cc engine which was totally rebuilt in 1990. The body and gearbox were also totally rebuilt at that time having covered only 75,000 miles and had 4 previous owners, the current owners having purchased it in 1986. It has a top speed of 116 mph.

The engine is essentially two 1500 cc Triumph Dolomites put into a "V" configuration which was rushed into production in 1970 with cost savings in mind. As a result, in its early days it was known as the Triumph "Snag" because of its poor mechanical reliability. This was caused by the high positioning of its water pump and resultant problems if the water level dropped even slightly and also its propensity to blow cylinder head gaskets due to the angled cylinder head bolt design. The problems have now been resolved and the vehicle is a very reliable, stylish motor car. Ideal for taking the groom and best man to church or for a speedy getaway should the groom change his mind!

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Darroch Place, Armstrong Road,
Brockenhurst,
Hampshire SO42 7TA
(Viewings by prior arrangement only)
Telephone: 01590 623590

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Chauffeur Driven Cars for Weddings

● Vintage Car Mechanic Maintained ●

● Experienced Drivers ●
● Established 1987 ●
Based in the heart of the new forest, since 1987 Genevieve Vintage Car Hire (Registration #2275727) has built up an enviable reputation for reliability and quality in the provision of chauffeur driven vintage, veteran and classic cars for weddings in the Hampshire, Wiltshire and Dorset areas. .

The fleet currently numbers 11 and includes rare and imposing vehicles such as a 1920 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Salamanca Cabriolet Collapsible and a 1929 Rolls-Royce 20 Landaulette.
The cars are maintained by vintage car engineers and driven by knowledgeable and skilful enthusiasts. Period uniforms are usually worn with the older cars.

No more than one wedding per day is undertaken by any one car and with the number of cars in stock we will always have a spare car and driver, in the very unlikely event of any mechanical failure on the day.