How about a 'period' classics pictures thread

[garyfrogeye]

My guess is rain erosion. Look what it's done to the top of that building on the right.

[OzGas]

This is my father's red TC, taken in about 1958 during a camping trip to Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia.
The MG literally shook itself to pieces along the rough "Bridle Track" that led to a riverside campsite - he sold the car soon afterwards.

[Stablelad]

garyfrogeye said:

My guess is rain erosion. Look what it's done to the top of that building on the right.

Yo do indeed have the eyes of a frog.

[OzGas]

A bit too recent to be truly "classic", but this was my Mariner Blue MX-5 and a friend's Ford Capri Clubsprint taken around 1993.

The MX-5 I'm sure you all know about.
The Capri, however, was Australian built, FWD 1.6l, based on the Mazda 323/ Ford Laser platform.

[mph]

ceriw said:

Two things about this picture - I take it that this is a lovely summers day? The cyclists look suitable dressed.... 18 layers of superb british summer wear there. Secondly - is this the earliest private plate? Col Rixon Bruckner

I think the plate is from Derbyshire and yes, it was his date of birth.

[SB - Nigel]

mph said:

ceriw said:

Two things about this picture - I take it that this is a lovely summers day? The cyclists look suitable dressed.... 18 layers of superb british summer wear there. Secondly - is this the earliest private plate? Col Rixon Bruckner

I think the plate is from Derbyshire and yes, it was his date of birth.

the car and the cyclists are respectively on their r/h side of the road - a great photo regardless of location

[RichB]

SB - Nigel said:

mph said:

ceriw said:

Two things about this picture - I take it that this is a lovely summers day? The cyclists look suitable dressed.... 18 layers of superb british summer wear there. Secondly - is this the earliest private plate? Col Rixon Bruckner

I think the plate is from Derbyshire and yes, it was his date of birth.

the car and the cyclists are respectively on their r/h side of the road - a great photo regardless of location

That's because it is in France...

[SB - Nigel]

RichB said:

That's because it is in France...

my previous quote

SB - Nigel said:

that looks like France (possibly) by the line of trees and the cyclist are on the right

history being rewritten again - just seen that has two meaanings now

but forget all that more photos please - or I’ll post my 80s Skodas

[RichB]

Here's a couple of my car which were given to me by the previous owner, I have no idea when or where they were taken but the one side-by-side with another MKIII I suspect was perhaps taken at a race track or, more likely, a garage that services racing Feltham Astons. The other is I assume outside the car's previous living accommodation - the colouring of the photo makes for a rather strange effect don't you think?

[DickyC]

Mmmmm... the Mk III.

Frank Feeley, unsung hero.

[grahamw48]

The Cortina in the ad' was mine, and I converted it, using a Mk2 3 litre Capri Essex engine with the tubular manis.

Wish I could buy it back for that price now.

....Or you could pay more for a wonderful Allegro, above.

Edited by grahamw48 on Friday 28th August 23:45

[Hybrids]

Dads DS, picture was taken 1971



Not quite a classic, but when did you last see an early Sierra ?
Mums poverty spec 1.3 Sierra, Dad bought himself a 2.0 Ghia and got a "deal" at the same time as he bought Mum this, though I'm sure the sales guy was pleased to be shut of it

[triggersbroom]

^^^

Love the futuristic wheel covers

[vixen1700]

Hybrids said:

Dads DS, picture was taken 1971

Great piccie.

Visited my mum at the weekend and found a few more , so will post them up in the next few days.

Edited by vixen1700 on Tuesday 1st September 09:09

[Richkaz]

My old Opel Commodore 2.8 GS coupe used as a business express for 4 years. Picture taken circa 1981

Edited by Richkaz on Wednesday 2nd September 20:04

[grahamw48]

Sad that the tin box Escort in the background will probably be worth more money now.

Those Opels were nice quality, quick, and decent handling cars (maybe equivalent to a big Audi now ?).

[tog]

Richkaz said:

My old Opel Commodore 2.8 GS coupe used as a business express for 4 years. Picture taken circa 1981

Edited by Richkaz on Wednesday 2nd September 20:04

That's gorgeous. I'm liking the Webasto

[ClaphamGT3]

tog said:

Richkaz said:

My old Opel Commodore 2.8 GS coupe used as a business express for 4 years. Picture taken circa 1981

Edited by Richkaz on Wednesday 2nd September 20:04

That's gorgeous. I'm liking the Webasto

Outside Ranliegh sailing club. Strangely, also liking the MOD TK '4tonnie' in the background

[Richkaz]

Outside Ranliegh sailing club. Strangely, also liking the MOD TK '4tonnie' in the background
[/quote]

Spot on. Putney bridge in the background. I used to live within walking distance

[Richkaz]

Taken in Ranelagh Gardens in Hurlingham circa 1979.
Can you believe the old advertising hording possibly dating from the late 50's / early sixities that was 'exposed' before the latest ad was pasted on.