A 'period' classics pictures thread (Mk III)

[JeremyH5]

finlo said:

Dapster said:

finlo said:

Is that a Saab 96 on the forecourt near the pavement? Wide grill so post 1965

It is, though not sure what it's doing there as it's on the forecourt of a BMC/BL dealership.

The Wolesely 18/85 kerbside dates it to 1967 or later, I think? And the hair cut.

[finlo]

JeremyH5 said:

finlo said:

Dapster said:

finlo said:

Is that a Saab 96 on the forecourt near the pavement? Wide grill so post 1965

It is, though not sure what it's doing there as it's on the forecourt of a BMC/BL dealership.

The Wolesely 18/85 kerbside dates it to 1967 or later, I think? And the hair cut.

MK 1 Escort van in the background makes it April 68 at the earliest.

[Dapster]

finlo said:

MK 1 Escort van in the background makes it April 68 at the earliest.

And white front number plate on the Mini Van so again, post ‘68

[finlo]

Dapster said:

finlo said:

MK 1 Escort van in the background makes it April 68 at the earliest.

And white front number plate on the Mini Van so again, post ‘68

Not sure if that applied to the Isle of Man though I somehow doubt we were ahead of the UK!

Would it be sad if I remember that "parts department" Minivan running about.

Edited by finlo on Saturday 21st May 20:57

[TarquinMX5]

finlo said:

Dapster said:

finlo said:

MK 1 Escort van in the background makes it April 68 at the earliest.

And white front number plate on the Mini Van so again, post ‘68

Not sure if that applied to the Isle of Man though I somehow doubt we were ahead of the UK!

Would it be sad if I remember that "parts department" Minivan running about.

Edited by finlo on Saturday 21st May 20:57

It looks like an XJ6 in the showroom, so late '68; however, definition is not good but it looks like it might have the vertical grille slats and, if so, that would make it late '69 for a Sovereign or possibly even, if an XJ12, '72??

[Escort3500]

Thirsk market place in North Yorkshire in the seventies, including a racy Mini Clubman, an Audi 80 (?) Estate and a Citroen Dyane

[P5BNij]

The Clubbie could be a genuine 1275GT, looks like it's wearing 5''x10'' Mambas or Revolutions too

[Escort3500]

P5BNij said:

The Clubbie could be a genuine 1275GT, looks like it's wearing 5''x10'' Mambas or Revolutions too

I did wonder. Looks to have the 1275GT side stripe. I’ve always liked Revos and Mambas with polished rims

[Doofus]

Dyane? I can see an Ami.

[Escort3500]

Doofus said:

Dyane? I can see an Ami.

I was near enough

[Doofus]

Baked Beans, 6 1/2 p.

[JeremyH5]

What is it parked in front of the dark colour Capri (nose to nose)?
And is the car to its left a Simca 1500 estate?

[finlo]

JeremyH5 said:

What is it parked in front of the dark colour Capri (nose to nose)?
And is the car to its left a Simca 1500 estate?

I think it's a Minor with a Simca 1100 van next to it.

[Doofus]

JeremyH5 said:

What is it parked in front of the dark colour Capri (nose to nose)?
And is the car to its left a Simca 1500 estate?

I think it can only be a Morris Oxford.
And yes.

[finlo]

Escort3500 said:

Thirsk market place in North Yorkshire in the seventies, including a racy Mini Clubman, an Audi 80 (?) Estate and a Citroen Dyane

I've never seen an estate version of that era Audi 100 and I can't even find a picture of one!

[Doofus]

finlo said:

Escort3500 said:

Thirsk market place in North Yorkshire in the seventies, including a racy Mini Clubman, an Audi 80 (?) Estate and a Citroen Dyane

I've never seen an estate version of that era Audi 100 and I can't even find a picture of one!

It's an 80 Variant.

[P5BNij]

Earls Court Motor Show, the Mk2 Mini suggests October '67 or October '68....



When did they stop making the big Farinas?

[Dapster]

Doofus said:

finlo said:

Escort3500 said:

Thirsk market place in North Yorkshire in the seventies, including a racy Mini Clubman, an Audi 80 (?) Estate and a Citroen Dyane

I've never seen an estate version of that era Audi 100 and I can't even find a picture of one!

It's an 80 Variant.

It's a rare F103 Audi 80 Variant 2 door - it started life as a DKW and when VW bought NSU/DKW/Auto Union, they inherited the car and revived the Audi name for it

[Dapster]

P5BNij said:

Earls Court Motor Show, the Mk2 Mini suggests October '67 or October '68....



When did they stop making the big Farinas?

Mk1 Escort rally a the top, right of centre in Gold Leaf colours?

[finlo]

P5BNij said:

Earls Court Motor Show, the Mk2 Mini suggests October '67 or October '68....



When did they stop making the big Farinas?

1971 well past its sell by date!