A Phoenix Green Neighbour Mystery (update: 1923/24 Singer Junior )

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Rick Ford received this photo from an old Royal Air Force colleague: John Porter - son of a clockmakers dynasty - lives not too far from the VSCC fundaments - The Phoenix Green Inn :
“I have just uncovered the attached photo of my father - Basil Porter - probably about 1930. Actually I think the car actually belonged to my grandfather Alfred Porter and was used for the weekly journey on a Thursday to wind clocks in all the Historic Houses in the area, amongst which was Bramshill House (Lord Brocket), Elvetham Hall (Sir Fitzroy Calthorpe) and  Stratfield Saye (Duke of Wellington).
Regarding the car the closest I can get is a 1927 Morris Flatnose Tourer?” Rick Ford adds: “I think not a Morris, it is earlier by far than 1927. Beaded edge wheels, scuttle side lamps are early. Although the agricultural boot (hindquarters) suggests a cheap near cyclecar… the domed wings (mudguards) were probably 'Franconia'. An early option normally fitted by quality coachbuilders. Bonnet louvres again suggest quality. High-set bonnet fasteners very distinctive. Almost a Cabriolet rather than pure tourer, careful study shows the passenger door open and perhaps a rear side screen to that side. Valences hide all springing and chassis details.”
Well we can't add a lot to the dialogue of the two old friends, so we leave the problem on your desk. 


Case solved: 1924 Singer 10 HP, see period brochure.

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