A 'period' classics pictures thread (Mk III)
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paulyv said:
A few older scans. My uncle and his friend in 1958 setting up lunch in France or Belgium, some other odds-and-ends, and my grandfathers receipt for a driving licence in 1920.
Now, there's a difference. Nowadays that would likely result in a full road closure for a day! They've recently placed traffic lights, loads of signs, cones and barriers, closing off one lane of a 2-lane residential road near me because they're working on a manhole cover, on the pavement. So far, three days with activity on day one only. Cars park on the pavement on the same stretch of pavement, making more of an obstruction to pedestrians but they don't do anything about that. Nuts.Edited by paulyv on Friday 29th November 00:13
TarquinMX5 said:
paulyv said:
Now, there's a difference. Nowadays that would likely result in a full road closure for a day! They've recently placed traffic lights, loads of signs, cones and barriers, closing off one lane of a 2-lane residential road near me because they're working on a manhole cover, on the pavement. So far, three days with activity on day one only. Cars park on the pavement on the same stretch of pavement, making more of an obstruction to pedestrians but they don't do anything about that. Nuts.paulyv said:
Treser converted Audi - how fantastically 80's. Even by the standards of the day it was so OTT
Rudi Klein had a lwb 200 Treser Largo which sold for $6k. It's going to be a ruinous resto for whoever was brave / unfortunate enough to win that!
https://rmsothebys.com/auctions/rk24/lots/r0221-19...
daqinggregg said:
This image got me thinking; was the owner possibly ‘UK forces personnel’ possibly stationed in Germany, if that was the case, not so far to travel.
During the early 80’s, my then G/F and I met an American soldier stationed in Germany, who was accompanied by his parents, they enquired about our travels.
When we said, we’d travel through Yugoslavia, they stated “Not possible, you would’ve been shot”, even showing them the entry/exits stamps in our passports, they stated “You’re liars”. Oh well you can’t convince idiots.
On to the crux of my post; would UK forces personnel, be allowed to travel behind the iron curtain? If so, how strongly was it enforced? I’d imagine a weekend quaffing fine Czech beer, decent food and affordable company might be very appealing.
Just asked the missus (During the early 80’s, my then G/F and I met an American soldier stationed in Germany, who was accompanied by his parents, they enquired about our travels.
When we said, we’d travel through Yugoslavia, they stated “Not possible, you would’ve been shot”, even showing them the entry/exits stamps in our passports, they stated “You’re liars”. Oh well you can’t convince idiots.
On to the crux of my post; would UK forces personnel, be allowed to travel behind the iron curtain? If so, how strongly was it enforced? I’d imagine a weekend quaffing fine Czech beer, decent food and affordable company might be very appealing.
paulyv said:
A few older scans. My uncle and his friend in 1958 setting up lunch in France or Belgium, some other odds-and-ends, and my grandfathers receipt for a driving licence in 1920.
I recognise that pub!Edited by paulyv on Friday 29th November 00:13
The photographer has his/her back to Wragby and the main road turning right leads to Louth....I used to live in Lincoln and ran a small business in Mablethorpe, so commuted over the Lincolnshire Wolds frequently.
ferret50 said:
I recognise that pub!
The photographer has his/her back to Wragby and the main road turning right leads to Louth....I used to live in Lincoln and ran a small business in Mablethorpe, so commuted over the Lincolnshire Wolds frequently.
You got it. It is still open, or was last I saw about a year ago but was a 'Community-run' pub. I always wondered how busy it got as you've little choice but to drive there, and hence back. Hallington, I think.The photographer has his/her back to Wragby and the main road turning right leads to Louth....I used to live in Lincoln and ran a small business in Mablethorpe, so commuted over the Lincolnshire Wolds frequently.
Huntsman said:
Velorex?
Yes.Oskar / Velorex
The Czech manufacturer Velorex is probably best known for its sidecars but they also produced some weird and wonderful little cars. At first sight a Velorex looks like a pile of old coats! However, it really is a rather clever little car. The cars feature a tubular steel space frame, something that is usually only found on exotic racing cars. The space frame is covered with fabric panels which are attached by press studs and are removable.
The engines used were modified units designed for Jawa motorcycles. Early cars used a single or twin cylinder 250cc unit, later cars had a 350cc twin. All engines were two-strokes, air cooled, and mounted in the rear of the car.
daqinggregg said:
US Spec MG with the side marker lights. Lots of US market cars in the region during the 70s and 80s.Reassuringly we have both a Renault 16 and a Type 3 (white notchback) in shot!
But what's with the rear side window on the MG? Never seen that before.
Dapster said:
daqinggregg said:
US Spec MG with the side marker lights. Lots of US market cars in the region during the 70s and 80s.Reassuringly we have both a Renault 16 and a Type 3 (white notchback) in shot!
But what's with the rear side window on the MG? Never seen that before.
daqinggregg said:
My guess, some of the Americana would come with air conditioning a welcome reprieve from the heat.The MGB, looks like it’s fitted with a rare factory hard top.
What is the red coupe, behind the MG?
On the opposite road near the back, white top blue body Pontiac Firebird?
RATATTAK said:
daqinggregg said:
What is the red coupe, behind the MG?
Toyota Corona ???
I knew the MG was wearing a hardtop but haven't seen one with that design of side window
A few cars in front of the Firebird is a dark blue ADO16 I think.
Edited by Dapster on Saturday 30th November 14:20
Dapster said:
i thought so too - the RT50 Corona Coupe but the door handles don't match
I knew the MG was wearing a hardtop but haven't seen one with that design of side window
A few cars in front of the Firebird is a dark blue ADO16 I think.
I knew the MG was wearing a hardtop but haven't seen one with that design of side window
A few cars in front of the Firebird is a dark blue ADO16 I think.
Edited by Dapster on Saturday 30th November 14:20
On the back of your suggestion, Toyota Corona MK II, door handles look right.
daqinggregg said:
Dapster said:
i thought so too - the RT50 Corona Coupe but the door handles don't match
I knew the MG was wearing a hardtop but haven't seen one with that design of side window
A few cars in front of the Firebird is a dark blue ADO16 I think.
I knew the MG was wearing a hardtop but haven't seen one with that design of side window
A few cars in front of the Firebird is a dark blue ADO16 I think.
Edited by Dapster on Saturday 30th November 14:20
On the back of your suggestion, Toyota Corona MK II, door handles look right.
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