What this sort of replica (or pastiche) gives the driver is the experience of Edwardian motoring without the problems of a real veteran car that needs great driving skill and excellent fettling ability. The old Ford, Citroen and VW are all reliable if well maintained. There is no doubt that the purist will scoff and harrumph but fun and enjoyment is the name of the game. I have enjoyed this sort of motoring for some 40 years now and it really is a complete antidote to the euro box experience and the trials and tribulation of the workplace.
To find out if there any Siva Edwardians for sale contact me on sv1172 at aol dot com. Also keep an eye on Ebay as there has been a number of Siva Edwardians recently. These have been restoration projects, part completed and fully working cars. If you have a Siva Edwardian for sale then send me the details and I will advertise the car on this site. As to values, the price can range from £500-£600 for a restorable example with a car in running order fetching £3,000 to £3,500. Above these cars can guarantee cheap fun and economical motoring! SIVA owners should join the Ford Sidevalve Owners’ Club, which caters for the sidevalve Fords ’32 – ’62, and holds a register of these Edwardian Sivas built on Ford chassis. The club stocks all of the mechanical and electrical spares that the Siva Edwardian owner will ever need and, together with expert guidance and an excellent magazine every two months, provides genuine support.
