A 'period' classics pictures thread (Mk II)
Discussion
ClaphamGT3 said:
M3DGE said:
S100HP said:
Brilliant vid. Loads of 1970s stuff still everyday vehicles - Mk 2 Escort, Cortinas, Rover SD1s, Dolomites. And for the plate geeks among us SA 19 - issued in 1904 - on a Merc, now resides on a 1990 fezza.Didn’t see any of the ‘aerodynamic’ Audi 100s, lots of Volvos though and how ubiquitous were the Sierras?! Very few BMWs but more Mercedes. Two 911s, no 924/944s, a couple of XJS’ and a Morris Minor that would have been classic even then.
Really interesting mix of kit – knackered old nails (complete heap of a Fiat 126 at one point), brand new stuff and some rarities – Toyota Landcruiser FJ towards the end.
Quite a few facelift XR3i’s, noticed one Jag XJ-40, and the roof of a white 308 GTS when they cut to Berkeley Square.
Best bit is the orange Skoda jumping the lights at the start.
TCEvo said:
ClaphamGT3 said:
M3DGE said:
S100HP said:
Brilliant vid. Loads of 1970s stuff still everyday vehicles - Mk 2 Escort, Cortinas, Rover SD1s, Dolomites. And for the plate geeks among us SA 19 - issued in 1904 - on a Merc, now resides on a 1990 fezza.Didn’t see any of the ‘aerodynamic’ Audi 100s, lots of Volvos though and how ubiquitous were the Sierras?! Very few BMWs but more Mercedes. Two 911s, no 924/944s, a couple of XJS’ and a Morris Minor that would have been classic even then.
Really interesting mix of kit – knackered old nails (complete heap of a Fiat 126 at one point), brand new stuff and some rarities – Toyota Landcruiser FJ towards the end.
Quite a few facelift XR3i’s, noticed one Jag XJ-40, and the roof of a white 308 GTS when they cut to Berkeley Square.
Best bit is the orange Skoda jumping the lights at the start.
With apologies for posting a recent image.....
If I had an automotive bucket list there is only one car that would be top of the list. I remember seeing pictures of one when I was 14 [1964]. With my wall covered in pop group photos, this was the only car picture that made it to my wall. I remember seeing that Peter Sellers had one. I have never even seen one and thought I never would. That is until a few days ago. No names, no pack drill, but a friend let me play with one for an hour. Praise be....A glorious V12, it really is FAB.
Guys, I give you a Ferrari 500 Superfast 1966.
If I had an automotive bucket list there is only one car that would be top of the list. I remember seeing pictures of one when I was 14 [1964]. With my wall covered in pop group photos, this was the only car picture that made it to my wall. I remember seeing that Peter Sellers had one. I have never even seen one and thought I never would. That is until a few days ago. No names, no pack drill, but a friend let me play with one for an hour. Praise be....A glorious V12, it really is FAB.
Guys, I give you a Ferrari 500 Superfast 1966.
manorcom said:
With apologies for posting a recent image.....
If I had an automotive bucket list there is only one car that would be top of the list. I remember seeing pictures of one when I was 14 [1964]. With my wall covered in pop group photos, this was the only car picture that made it to my wall. I remember seeing that Peter Sellers had one. I have never even seen one and thought I never would. That is until a few days ago. No names, no pack drill, but a friend let me play with one for an hour. Praise be....A glorious V12, it really is FAB.
Guys, I give you a Ferrari 500 Superfast 1966.
and only 7 in RHD I seem to recall.... at the time, there was an article in the "AA Drive" magazine.... I still have a copy...If I had an automotive bucket list there is only one car that would be top of the list. I remember seeing pictures of one when I was 14 [1964]. With my wall covered in pop group photos, this was the only car picture that made it to my wall. I remember seeing that Peter Sellers had one. I have never even seen one and thought I never would. That is until a few days ago. No names, no pack drill, but a friend let me play with one for an hour. Praise be....A glorious V12, it really is FAB.
Guys, I give you a Ferrari 500 Superfast 1966.
I had to look this up .. can't remember ever seeing one. It looks stunning particularly in the link below.
https://talacrest.com/Ferrari-Sales/Ferrari-500-Su...
https://talacrest.com/Ferrari-Sales/Ferrari-500-Su...
What a wonderful opportunity to have a go in that!
Mikebentley said:
The centre console ashtray looks like many I have seen before with the flags on it. Is that aftermarket but in period?
The flags are crossed Ferrari and Pininfarina flags and feature on many Ferraris. I am sure the ashtray will be from a contemporary Fiat/Alfa/Lancia!
Dapster said:
ClaphamGT3 said:
It was actually on an Audi 200.
no 924/944s
It was a facelift C2 Audi 100 - the 200 would have had alloy wheels and the headrest would have been square and not filled in.... no 924/944s
Wasn't that red thing in the crossroads at 5.19 a 944 or was it an RX7?
Great vid!
Top Audi bearding btw.
On the subject of London traffic, this is one of my favourites:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epME8YCNrR0
Think it has been posted on PH before (apologies if on this thread or the previous one)
Their negotiation of Trafalgar Square is interesting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epME8YCNrR0
Think it has been posted on PH before (apologies if on this thread or the previous one)
Their negotiation of Trafalgar Square is interesting.
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