alastairq Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Rugd1022 said: Another dose of nostalgia.... I wonder how many years they've been stuck up on the top deck......? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 A slightly down at heel Chevy Nova. steve 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted January 26, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 26, 2021 10 minutes ago, Hobby said: I liked my Austin 1300s, I've looked at a few recently but I remember what a rust trap they were so just can't bring myself to get another! They're a good investment there values are increasing far greater than more exotic metal. The Vanden Plas in particular. Most if not all roadworthy examples will have had the rust dealt with but how well and what precautions are taken to prevent it recurring. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
APOLLO Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 21 minutes ago, Hobby said: I liked my Austin 1300s, I've looked at a few recently but I remember what a rust trap they were so just can't bring myself to get another! Not bad cars but poor starters - need a bit of encouragement !! Brit15 3 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, PhilJ W said: They're a good investment there values are increasing far greater than more exotic metal. The Vanden Plas in particular. Most if not all roadworthy examples will have had the rust dealt with but how well and what precautions are taken to prevent it recurring. They always seemed to be driven by retired secondary-school teachers- 4th gear was rarely used. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted January 26, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 26, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Hobby said: I liked my Austin 1300s, I've looked at a few recently but I remember what a rust trap they were so just can't bring myself to get another! Me too, I learnt to drive (driving school) in an 1100......I needed to pass to fulfil the requirements of my job and did what would be called now an intensive course, on the day of the test they brought along the schools owners own 1300GT.....wow great, but a completely different drive, I failed because I stalled it twice (stupid sharp clutch in the 1300GT) so had to take it again the next week....I passed.....in the 1300GT again, I was bricking it all the way through the test, that clutch peddle was used as gentle as an angel’s kiss! Edited January 26, 2021 by boxbrownie 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 A bit of activity in the garage today with my Mk2 Cooper S - I've fitted the recently acquired and refurbished '60s Microcell seats and done a trial fit of the Elf / Hornet bodyside trim before sending them off to be refinished.... 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 On 26/01/2021 at 15:38, Rugd1022 said: Another dose of nostalgia.... Law of averages says at least one of the 3 Land Rovers in the top pic will still exist.. I wonder what chassis is used for the Leyland transporters, one presumes a centre engine coach chassis from a Tiger/Leopard judging by the low cab and short rear overhang (many coach chassis end just behind the rear axle) 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 I would think that you are quite right in that presumption. I have seen Bedford VAL twin steer coach chassis used ( fitted with a TK / KM cab ) as low loading beer barrel transporters, one of which survived into the early 90s fitted with an extra long recovery body. I believe that Marsden used coach chassis for their furniture vans and built a low loading platform behind the rear axle. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Moxy Posted January 27, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 27, 2021 1 hour ago, 37114 said: I wonder what chassis is used for the Leyland transporters, one presumes a centre engine coach chassis from a Tiger/Leopard judging by the low cab and short rear overhang (many coach chassis end just behind the rear axle) They were Leyland Leopards, according to this side on shot https://www.flickriver.com/photos/carhaul/5493880353/ 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 More golden oldies.... these are all from a facebook group which doesn't give any details about the original photographers, some of the locations may be familiar, some not.... Litter bugs....! 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northmoor Posted January 30, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 30, 2021 19 minutes ago, Rugd1022 said: More golden oldies.... these are all from a facebook group which doesn't give any details about the original photographers, some of the locations may be familiar, some not.... I'd love to know why there appears to be a crowd of bystanders watching a Mk3 Cortina and a Maxi at a petrol station. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 11 minutes ago, Northmoor said: I'd love to know why there appears to be a crowd of bystanders watching a Mk3 Cortina and a Maxi at a petrol station. Possibly some sort of promotion going on, and a queue for the Greenshield stamps! More from the same stable.... Luton Airport c.1980.... Two from the Isle of Man.... And one at Banbury Cross.... 13 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 36 minutes ago, Rugd1022 said: This one is Stoney Street, Thaxted. The Mk.2 Cortina looks to have a 'E' registration, so this is 1967 at the earliest. My Dad took a photo there a few years earlier in 1962 (actually part of a larger image, mostly featuring the Guildhall, the upper storey of which just creeps into the far left of both images). 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 12 minutes ago, BernardTPM said: This one is Stoney Street, Thaxted. The Mk.2 Cortina looks to have a 'E' registration, so this is 1967 at the earliest. My Dad took a photo there a few years earlier in 1962 (actually part of a larger image, mostly featuring the Guildhall, the upper storey of which just creeps into the far left of both images). Thanks Bernard - my initial guess was somewhere in my native Warwickshire due to the half timbered buildings, but of course they're not restricted this county. Another batch.... 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Anyone recognise the Mann Egerton one. It isn't ether of the two locations I knew they had in Exeter, given the vintage of the cars. They were in their old location when I bought my 2nd and 3rd cars [Austin 1100 and MGB]. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium spamcan61 Posted January 30, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 30, 2021 28 minutes ago, Rugd1022 said: Luton Airport c.1980.... Nice to see a whole rainbow of car colours rather than the "modern" oh so boring black/grey/white. 2 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 9 minutes ago, jcredfer said: Anyone recognise the Mann Egerton one. It isn't ether of the two locations I knew they had in Exeter, given the vintage of the cars. They were in their old location when I bought my 2nd and 3rd cars [Austin 1100 and MGB]. Sorry, no, but I am 99% certain that the Kennings garage in the photo above it is Chesterfield, just below the old Royal hospital. The Austin A55 MkII and Wolseley 1500 carry Derbyshire RA registrations. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Moxy Posted January 30, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 30, 2021 46 minutes ago, jcredfer said: Anyone recognise the Mann Egerton one. It isn't ether of the two locations I knew they had in Exeter, given the vintage of the cars. They were in their old location when I bought my 2nd and 3rd cars [Austin 1100 and MGB]. I don't recognise it either, but the BJ registration is Ipswich, so perhaps it's one of their garages around that area? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, spamcan61 said: Nice to see a whole rainbow of car colours rather than the "modern" oh so boring black/grey/white. Very 1970s. And, by contrast, the pastels and two tones are fairly typical of the first half of the 1960s. 1 hour ago, Rugd1022 said: Edited January 30, 2021 by BernardTPM 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 It's a far cry from the oft heard wisdom of of "You need to buy a silver one, it's neutral, they keep their resale value best..." Boring B*******s... Bring back Vauxhall Crestas in Lime yellow, Ford Zephyrs in coral pink, or Triumph Heralds in alpine lilac. On no account should they have a grey fabric / plastic interior either. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobby Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 (edited) My dad was a commercial traveller as they were then known and always chose a light grey (before silver was an option) as he correctly said it didn't show the dirt as other colours did and on a high mileage car ( he used to do 50k plus pa in the 1950s and 60s) that was an important consideration. Our existing car is a dark silver grey and he's right! Unfortunately my wife has chosen a darkish metallic blue/green for the new one so I'm going to have to clean it more often! Edited January 30, 2021 by Hobby 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted January 30, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 30, 2021 3 hours ago, Rugd1022 said: These old car signs always amused me, yes Sir we can guarantee it’s been used before 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
APOLLO Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Got one of these off ebay for under six quid post free. Arrived today, fitted it to my old Rover in less than a minute. Just turn the knob to isolate / connect. The battery is in the boot, and I always disconnected the earth when garaging her. This little gizmo is a boon. Brit15 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastairq Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 I'm interested to know how well they last? Or how good they are at giving a good earth? I have two...I'm a tad suspicious of the gold plated monkey metal they seem to be made of? 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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