How about a 'period' classics pictures thread
Discussion
ClaphamGT3 said:
Fascinating - did you get to have a good nose around the garages?
Yes and I’m off up there again in the spring. But I have to respect Al's widow's privacy, so not really willing to discuss it on PH anyway 
but couldn’t resist sticking up that picture for the period classics thread and keep an eye out for more. 
MontyC said:
Yes and I’m off up there again in the spring. But I have to respect Al's widow's privacy, so not really willing to discuss it on PH anyway but couldn’t resist sticking up that picture for the period classics thread and keep an eye out for more.
Quite understood. I knew him slightly in his London/Political life. I lovely guy. but couldn’t resist sticking up that picture for the period classics thread and keep an eye out for more. Having a clear out of stuff left by my parents and came across a few car photo's. Not really any classics but they are old...
Me with my Bug, keep your four hundred brake, this was fun with about thirty - and no, I wasn't going to a fancy dress party...
The family transport, many a picnic or overnight stay spent in this. Took us all over mainland Britain inc. from Swindon up to the Highlands and all round the Lake District (late 1960s)...
Any of you lot old enough to have had a go on one of these? Dad, probably Brighton or Southend (1950s)...
Me with my Bug, keep your four hundred brake, this was fun with about thirty - and no, I wasn't going to a fancy dress party...
The family transport, many a picnic or overnight stay spent in this. Took us all over mainland Britain inc. from Swindon up to the Highlands and all round the Lake District (late 1960s)...
Any of you lot old enough to have had a go on one of these? Dad, probably Brighton or Southend (1950s)...
A few more...
The car that preceded the Bedford CA, Austin A35 Countryman Estate - in the days before it was considered necessary to have a seven seater to carry a baby and kit. Me and mum (early 1960s)...
The car that replaced the CA, a 1622cc Morris Oxford, another that made the epic trek to the Scottish Highlands loaded with camping gear, in the boot and across the back seat, me and my sister had to sit on the tent and sleeping kit (early 1970s)...
The car that replaced the Oxford and my favourite of my father's cars, so much so that many years later I bought a Maxi and a Morris 2200. Unfortunately my 2200 did not fare so well as father's cars which were always looked after, mine destroyed a set of bollards and a mini roundabout one Christmas night in the mid 1980s and was never quite the same again...
My first foray onto two wheels at the age of sixteen, a Puch GP50, wonderful build quality and pre-restricted so went surprisingly well...
And finally for now, my parents at their wedding with their Highline Consul honeymoon car, I think a pre-Farina Austin, Vauxhall Wyvern, Beardmore/FX taxi and an interesting convertible in the background (1960ish)...
The car that preceded the Bedford CA, Austin A35 Countryman Estate - in the days before it was considered necessary to have a seven seater to carry a baby and kit. Me and mum (early 1960s)...
The car that replaced the CA, a 1622cc Morris Oxford, another that made the epic trek to the Scottish Highlands loaded with camping gear, in the boot and across the back seat, me and my sister had to sit on the tent and sleeping kit (early 1970s)...
The car that replaced the Oxford and my favourite of my father's cars, so much so that many years later I bought a Maxi and a Morris 2200. Unfortunately my 2200 did not fare so well as father's cars which were always looked after, mine destroyed a set of bollards and a mini roundabout one Christmas night in the mid 1980s and was never quite the same again...
My first foray onto two wheels at the age of sixteen, a Puch GP50, wonderful build quality and pre-restricted so went surprisingly well...
And finally for now, my parents at their wedding with their Highline Consul honeymoon car, I think a pre-Farina Austin, Vauxhall Wyvern, Beardmore/FX taxi and an interesting convertible in the background (1960ish)...
Thanks for the comments.
The Bug pic' was mid 80s, I know, I was never exactly fashionable! I used to ride my 'bike dressed like that as well, for some reason used to get refused entry to a lot of places.
I agree with the Mk11 Ford Convert' - thought somebody might confirm that, I think the fins and the hood shape give it away. I'll admit to not knowing the taxi tho'. As for whereabouts? No real idea I'm afraid as I wasn't about at the time! Father was from Chingford, Essex, mother from somewhere more central London, they ran a shop close to the Houses of Parliament - unfortunately I'm just finding out how much I didn't know about them.
The Bug pic' was mid 80s, I know, I was never exactly fashionable! I used to ride my 'bike dressed like that as well, for some reason used to get refused entry to a lot of places.
I agree with the Mk11 Ford Convert' - thought somebody might confirm that, I think the fins and the hood shape give it away. I'll admit to not knowing the taxi tho'. As for whereabouts? No real idea I'm afraid as I wasn't about at the time! Father was from Chingford, Essex, mother from somewhere more central London, they ran a shop close to the Houses of Parliament - unfortunately I'm just finding out how much I didn't know about them.
I've just been informed that the fairground car is a Supercar and would probably have been on a pier (I would suspect either Brighton or Southend as they were two places my Dad and his mates used to ride to regularly). The guy who told me, from another forum, is currently putting a Harley engine in one... should be fun!
spoodler said:
A few more...
The car that preceded the Bedford CA, Austin A35 Countryman Estate - in the days before it was considered necessary to have a seven seater to carry a baby and kit. Me and mum (early 1960s)...
The car that replaced the CA, a 1622cc Morris Oxford, another that made the epic trek to the Scottish Highlands loaded with camping gear, in the boot and across the back seat, me and my sister had to sit on the tent and sleeping kit (early 1970s)...
The car that replaced the Oxford and my favourite of my father's cars, so much so that many years later I bought a Maxi and a Morris 2200. Unfortunately my 2200 did not fare so well as father's cars which were always looked after, mine destroyed a set of bollards and a mini roundabout one Christmas night in the mid 1980s and was never quite the same again...
My first foray onto two wheels at the age of sixteen, a Puch GP50, wonderful build quality and pre-restricted so went surprisingly well...
And finally for now, my parents at their wedding with their Highline Consul honeymoon car, I think a pre-Farina Austin, Vauxhall Wyvern, Beardmore/FX taxi and an interesting convertible in the background (1960ish)...
How come behind the Bug two thirds of the sky is blue and the other third is white?The car that preceded the Bedford CA, Austin A35 Countryman Estate - in the days before it was considered necessary to have a seven seater to carry a baby and kit. Me and mum (early 1960s)...
The car that replaced the CA, a 1622cc Morris Oxford, another that made the epic trek to the Scottish Highlands loaded with camping gear, in the boot and across the back seat, me and my sister had to sit on the tent and sleeping kit (early 1970s)...
The car that replaced the Oxford and my favourite of my father's cars, so much so that many years later I bought a Maxi and a Morris 2200. Unfortunately my 2200 did not fare so well as father's cars which were always looked after, mine destroyed a set of bollards and a mini roundabout one Christmas night in the mid 1980s and was never quite the same again...
My first foray onto two wheels at the age of sixteen, a Puch GP50, wonderful build quality and pre-restricted so went surprisingly well...
And finally for now, my parents at their wedding with their Highline Consul honeymoon car, I think a pre-Farina Austin, Vauxhall Wyvern, Beardmore/FX taxi and an interesting convertible in the background (1960ish)...
Your folks look to be standing outside Camden Town Hall in Judd Street Kings X. The big building behind is where the New British Library is now. and the building to the right just showing is the recently refurbished St Pancras Hotel. Both can be seen here from a different angle http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/...
garyfrogeye said:
Your folks look to be standing outside Camden Town Hall in Judd Street Kings X. The big building behind is where the New British Library is now. and the building to the right just showing is the recently refurbished St Pancras Hotel.
I had a feeling it was the Kings Cross area; supports my suggestion that the bus is on route 73.forsure said:
garyfrogeye said:
Your folks look to be standing outside Camden Town Hall in Judd Street Kings X. The big building behind is where the New British Library is now. and the building to the right just showing is the recently refurbished St Pancras Hotel.
I had a feeling it was the Kings Cross area; supports my suggestion that the bus is on route 73.
Edited by Trommel on Friday 10th February 18:38
How come behind the Bug two thirds of the sky is blue and the other third is white?
The colour on the photo' has faded slightly. We took the pic' in front of Swindon's first mirrored glass building - was a novelty back then. Possibly the HQ for Nationwide or Hambro/Allied Dunbar (now Zurich) at the time, or a similar financial institution.
Well sussed on the London wedding location, King's Cross and St. Pancras were often mentioned by my parents with various relatives working at the hospital there, thanks for that.
The colour on the photo' has faded slightly. We took the pic' in front of Swindon's first mirrored glass building - was a novelty back then. Possibly the HQ for Nationwide or Hambro/Allied Dunbar (now Zurich) at the time, or a similar financial institution.
Well sussed on the London wedding location, King's Cross and St. Pancras were often mentioned by my parents with various relatives working at the hospital there, thanks for that.
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