A 'period' classics pictures thread (Mk II)

[P5BNij]

St.Pancras, mid to late '70s I'd say....



The Strand, c.1965....

[aeropilot]

P5BNij said:

St.Pancras, mid to late '70s I'd say....

More like early 80's, as that looks like a beige Mk.2 Cavalier behind the bloke crossing the road...?

[Tyre Smoke]

Chrysler Alpine behind the pork?

And what's in front of the Cavalier?

[Hugo a Gogo]

Princess maybe?

[Tyre Smoke]

Maybe. Doesn't look big enough though.

[5 In a Row]

Is there a Rover SD1 further down the street - partially obscured by the lamp post?

[bigothunter]

Escort3500 said:

When loading poses more risk than racing

[bigothunter]

P5BNij said:

The Strand, c.1965....

Amazing photo - Jaguar 'Mk 1', RTL bus (Leyland mechanicals), several Austin FX3 taxis and even a Bedford M-Series (with over-cab body)

But I can't identify the lorry alongside, closer to the kerb. Any suggestions?


Edit: Ooops - sorry about the quote faux pas

Edited by bigothunter on Friday 18th February 19:12

[kimducati]

bigothunter said:

The Strand, c.1965....

Amazing photo - Jaguar 'Mk 1', RTL bus (Leyland mechanicals), several Austin FX3 taxis and even a Bedford M-Series (with over-cab body)

But I can't identify the lorry alongside, closer to the kerb. Any suggestions?

Don't know if it's just the grain of the photo, but I'm seeing an 'Austin' script across the grille??
Kim

[TarquinMX5]

5 In a Row said:

Is there a Rover SD1 further down the street - partially obscured by the lamp post?

Yes, and it looks like a SeriesII (black bumper and what looks like the deeper rear window), so '82 onwards.

I initially thought it was a MKIII Escort behind chap crossing the road but it could well be a Cavalier (although what can be seen of the rear lights looks a bit small for either). Car in front, with those wheeltrims, could be a Marina? but reflections don't help.

[finlo]

TarquinMX5 said:

5 In a Row said:

Is there a Rover SD1 further down the street - partially obscured by the lamp post?

Yes, and it looks like a SeriesII (black bumper and what looks like the deeper rear window), so '82 onwards.

I initially thought it was a MKIII Escort behind chap crossing the road but it could well be a Cavalier (although what can be seen of the rear lights looks a bit small for either). Car in front, with those wheeltrims, could be a Marina? but reflections don't help.

Pretty sure it's a MK2 Cavalier hatch the blue one looks like a MK1 Cav or Ascona.

[finlo]

aeropilot said:

P5BNij said:

St.Pancras, mid to late '70s I'd say....

More like early 80's, as that looks like a beige Mk.2 Cavalier behind the bloke crossing the road...?

Couple of Audi's also like this?

[Doofus]

finlo said:

TarquinMX5 said:

5 In a Row said:

Is there a Rover SD1 further down the street - partially obscured by the lamp post?

Yes, and it looks like a SeriesII (black bumper and what looks like the deeper rear window), so '82 onwards.

I initially thought it was a MKIII Escort behind chap crossing the road but it could well be a Cavalier (although what can be seen of the rear lights looks a bit small for either). Car in front, with those wheeltrims, could be a Marina? but reflections don't help.

Pretty sure it's a MK2 Cavalier hatch the blue one looks like a MK1 Cav or Ascona.

It doesn't look much like an SD1 to me.

[Dapster]

Toledo, Alpine, ??, Marina, Civic

Audi 100, Fiesta?, Cavalier Hatch, Ascona?

Gold SD1

[Dapster]

On the eve of the launch at the Paris Show in 1984

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[hidetheelephants]

Dapster said:

Toledo, Alpine, ??, Marina, Civic

Mystery car looks a bit like a Rootes Arrow, so Hunter/Sceptre/etc

[john2443]

P5BNij said:

The Strand, c.1965....

Morris J van dead centre - only about 50,000 made but they show up very regularly in 50/60s photos

[Escort3500]

bigothunter said:

Escort3500 said:

When loading poses more risk than racing

I wonder if it doubled as a maintenance ramp too

[aeropilot]

hidetheelephants said:

Dapster said:

Toledo, Alpine, ??, Marina, Civic

Mystery car looks a bit like a Rootes Arrow, so Hunter/Sceptre/etc

The vinyl roof, wheel trims and other trinketry indicate a Humber Sceptre.

[RichB]

aeropilot said:

hidetheelephants said:

Dapster said:

Toledo, Alpine, ??, Marina, Civic

mystery car looks a bit like a Rootes Arrow, so Hunter/Sceptre/etc

The vinyl roof, wheel trims and other trinketry indicate a Humber Sceptre.

It's a Talbot/Chrysler Alpine.