Just for fun but makes you think.

[Ian M]

I have just been reading an economy road test from 1934 which Hillman did using a 7 seater Hillman Limousine.

They drove the car from London up through England & Scotland to Edinburgh then back to London. They covered a total of 1727 miles & the cost of the fuel was just 5 Guineas (£5.25).

If you did the same journey today how much do you think it would cost you at todays pump prices?

[Justin]

Average 40mpg at our Diesel prices up here it would be around £300

Although I just looked at a calculator that supposedly compares money from 1935 to modern day and it told me £5 back would be worth £185 in today's money....so fuel has gone down??? lol.

[John G]

Don't think you could do it today - there's no 7 seater Hillman Limousines left.

Sorry, i'll get me coat

[gstk]

After dragging my caravan and 4x4 up to the highlands this year trust me you dont want to know.

[Ian M]

Justin, a Hillman Limusine did a lot less than 40mpg & I can assure you fuel hasn't gone down since 1934.

John, there is the odd Hillman 7 Seater Limousine that still survives today.

Tony, trust me I would love to know how much it cost you to drag your caravan & 4x4 upto the highlands. You never know it might be the answer.

I've worked out the cost today using how much it cost me per litre when I filled up yesterday which was £1.29 per litre.

Keep trying folks.

[bms]

Average 40mpg at our Diesel prices up here it would be around £300

Although I just looked at a calculator that supposedly compares money from 1935 to modern day and it told me £5 back would be worth £185 in today's money....so fuel has gone down??? lol.

Other way round!

[Ian M]

Today that journey would cost you around £480