How about a 'period' classics pictures thread

[cjb1]

Perhaps your Grandad’s tyre fitter wasn’t so stupid, think about the opposite direction tyre fit, the old tractor will have had a fixed axle no doubt? He could have the advantage of going forward or in reverse and still had the ability to drive out of heavy mud?

Pat H said:

You were correct. It is one's.

I think I've posted this before.

My first driving lesson, with Grandad, Summer of 1970.

Not convinced that I would recommend his tyre fitter.

[S10 GTA]

My Dad and Step Mum on their wedding day in 1988. What is the car?

[forsure]

Mk3 Escort

[garyfrogeye]

It's LHD so probably foreign (no need to thank me).

[austin]

I think the photo is reversed. (Unless they are driving on the wrong side of the road and the buttonhole is on the wrong side.)

Think it's a vintage Rolls Royce, not sure which one though.

[BobbyMel]

Rolls Royce, seen one today and took some photos:







Spotted in Whitley Bay

[NickVyse]

[HQB]

BobbyMel said:

Rolls Royce, seen one today and took some photos:


Spotted in Whitley Bay

It was returning from last weekend's Flying Scotsman's Rally having retired on the final day. I normally hate white wall tyres on a Rolls Royce (1924 Silver Ghost) but on this car and travelled stained I think they look rather good..not too gaudy and they suit the colour scheme.

There are full details and hundreds of pictures on the Event website..http://www.endurorally.com/fscot2012/index.html

[Evoluzione]

Yours truly probably about 22yrs ago and my interesting rusty Italian motor OAK 288X.

At least some things haven't changed, still driving around in interesting rusty Italian motors.....


Isn't it weird how we can remember number plates from our childhood or Yoof, I don't know many of them from the last 10yrs!

[W124Bob]

Found on Flickr all I know is it's a coupe

[cjb1]

that's certainly 'in the spirit' Bob, thanks for sharing....

W124Bob said:

Found on Flickr all I know is it's a coupe

[cjb1]

it is reveresed, your mum's wedding ring is on her right hand!! (zoom in and see it yourself)

S10 GTA said:

My Dad and Step Mum on their wedding day in 1988. What is the car?

[martin010161]

found another picture taken in the 1970's; 1978 I think

[Hugo a Gogo]

so a 10-12 yr old Ford Cortina next to it, a complete rotbox! cars were great in the old days, eh?

[LewG]

My dad with my great grandad's Volvo in 1963

[dandarez]

LewG said:

My dad with my great grandad's Volvo in 1963

Fast forward that nice pic to today and he'd have fallen down a pot hole!

[cjb1]

And a 4 door marina in 'Limeflower'. I passed my test in a 'Limeflower' Ausin 1800! Great pic

martin010161 said:

found another picture taken in the 1970's; 1978 I think

[cjb1]

well spotted and how true!

dandarez said:

Fast forward that nice pic to today and he'd have fallen down a pot hole!

[W124Bob]

Probably not that long ago,circa 1986.Pretty sure it's a Mercedes publicity shot for the new W124.Sad but true a poverty spec 200d is a real dream car of mine

[dandarez]

Been going through old pics this morning. Not a lot of Imp stuff on this thread so here is a redress of balance!
Some (polaroid) snaps.

Mid 60s and I was absolutely IMP mad. This was my second/third? Here are 3 shots from the period.
Must be about 1970 I got this one, a Sunbeam Imp Sport KJO 983G.


Didn't look like that for long!
Soon was lowered, 998cc engined, painted Rootes/Chyrsler Wardance red and BL Glacier white two tone with new Astrali alloys, Corbeau seats... - looked the biz compared to mate's Vauxhall Viva in front!




I thought hmm, she looks really nice now...
the car wasn't bad either! Mainly road car but did the odd autotests (poorly).



It then got modded for the odd road rally use in 73 with full Cibie lighting etc.

Next year got married and went on honeymoon in it to Torquay (same young lady).
Even bumped into another couple with Imp.



Then when Richard Grant Accessories (think it was Dunstable area?) advertised the first ABS Imp front spoiler I was there like a shot to get that first one! Everyone was asking why I had a snow plough fitted
And ABS Escort 1/4 bumpers finished the job off on the front.

Then I sold it and the sod who bought it wrote it off within a fortnight!


Imp days were not numbered... always hankered for a Ginetta G15 after seeing it at the 67 Motor Show - bought this one for £850, -
For several years after I had completed my apprenticeship, my workmates had got sick of Imp this, Imp that and me on and on about a Ginetta G15.

Then one evening the plan was laid. I skived off overtime with 2 workmates while others covered for us. They drove me 65 miles to St Albans to view this G15. They couldn't wait to see it, nor could I. Didn't take long for me to get the cash out!

G15 in background. Lady on left is one and the same, my wife, with her sis, this must be over 30 years ago.

From driving an Imp to something that was hardly the height of a bus tyre - incredible.
Start of a long affair!
If you don't realise how tiny the G15 was, here is Production Sports Car Champion David Beams' G15 in 1977. Gives a real look at just how small the car was. Looks like the TR7 is about to swallow a dinky toy.



My G15 as purchased was yellow, but my then love for two tone paintwork continued and it was soon red and yellow.
Sold to a lady in Norway mid 80s after I owned it for 10 years and clocked up 100,000 miles. It's still there today in Norway.
Think this was holiday caravan site in Wales circa 1980?

Edited by dandarez on Thursday 26th April 12:22