Rugd1022 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Golden oldie time - Abbey Road, St.Johns Wood, looks like some time in the '50s to me.... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted August 1, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 1, 2021 Cars of the future 1948. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 George Harrison's bungalow in Esher, 8th August 1969, not sure who the Corsair belongs to (possibly Terry Doran, aka 'the man from the motor trade') but these two photos were taken on the same day that the cover for the 'Abbey Road' LP was shot, probably later in the day, the white Mk2 Mini belonged to Ringo.... 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted August 2, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 2, 2021 4 hours ago, Rugd1022 said: George Harrison's bungalow in Esher, 8th August 1969, not sure who the Corsair belongs to (possibly Terry Doran, aka 'the man from the motor trade') but these two photos were taken on the same day that the cover for the 'Abbey Road' LP was shot, probably later in the day, the white Mk2 Mini belonged to Ringo.... It probably belongs to the forensic officer who is there to investigate the graffiti attack on George's house 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 I do like a Ford Corsair, shame that so few have survived. Proof, if were needed, that if you are an internationally renowned musician or similar, you can get away with looking like the neighbors from hell. The local residents association would kick up a fuss if Joe Nobody painted his bungalow like that! 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 11 minutes ago, MrWolf said: I do like a Ford Corsair, shame that so few have survived. Proof, if were needed, that if you are an internationally renowned musician or similar, you can get away with looking like the neighbors from hell. The local residents association would kick up a fuss if Joe Nobody painted his bungalow like that! After George moved out c.1970 / 71 a subsequent owner of the bungalow demolished it and built a new house on the same plot! 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 I bet they kick themselves for that move on a daily basis, I wonder what it would be worth with that provenance now? 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northmoor Posted August 2, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 2, 2021 38 minutes ago, MrWolf said: I do like a Ford Corsair, shame that so few have survived. Proof, if were needed, that if you are an internationally renowned musician or similar, you can get away with looking like the neighbors from hell. The local residents association would kick up a fuss if Joe Nobody painted his bungalow like that! When I first looked at houses round here 25 years ago, I visited one on an estate 4-12 years old, just across from where I was renting. The owner had only lived there a few years; on almost his first day in the house, had the local busybody (sorry, Chair of the residents association) on his doorstep dropping loaded questions about tidying it up, especially repainting the front door and windows, making it clear that the only acceptable colour was dark brown like all the other houses. As the new owner was a keen Everton supporter this advice was all he needed to convince himself that the right shade for the front door was bright blue. Even as a Liverpool supporter I could completely support his decision. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted August 2, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 2, 2021 3 hours ago, Rugd1022 said: After George moved out c.1970 / 71 a subsequent owner of the bungalow demolished it and built a new house on the same plot! Obviously preferred the Stones.... 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocor Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 On 01/08/2021 at 21:20, PhilJ W said: Cars of the future 1948. There is at least one example of the Davis Divan still in existence. Also, Gordon Buehrigs Tasco prototype. As for the second vehicle, I have no idea. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 That Tasco has a lot going for it to my mind. Ok, it's a bit outre but, compared to a lot of other concepts/prototypes it's at least fairly practical. You don't need much storage space in a sports car anyway. Someone must have built a rep somewhere... steve 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 It's reminiscent of a Bonneville salt flats car, a bit of an upgrade on the converted bomber fuel tank racers though! 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted August 3, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 3, 2021 Old cars still in everyday use in Malta. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Brilliant, good to see those cars still in daily use. If it works, why get rid of it? 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sidecar Racer Posted August 4, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 4, 2021 12 hours ago, MrWolf said: Brilliant, good to see those cars still in daily use. If it works, why get rid of it? In 1986 though . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobby Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 When even the new cars weren't all that much different electrically and mechanically! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 No reason why they couldn't be used thirty years later, my other half has her Triumph Herald as the only car at the house. We use it pretty regularly, or the motorcycles. If it's a trip under three miles and not much to carry, we both use bicycles. I can't imagine either of us buying a modern car unless we are forced to. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted August 4, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 4, 2021 There are several reasons for old cars to last a long time in Malta. The climate for example is more North African than European, very hot and dry particularly in the summer months. High import duties on new cars and low mileages and speed limits. Things have changed in recent years as the Island has prospered and what was an old car a few years ago is now a classic automobile. There are still plenty of old cars to be seen in daily use but instead of being patched and hand painted many are immaculately restored. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastairq Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 6 hours ago, MrWolf said: If it's a trip under three miles and not much to carry, we both use bicycles. Sugarlumps! If I go 3 miles in any direction, I still end up in the middle of nowhere!! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 We can only go three miles east or south, otherwise there is a very real risk of drowning. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted August 5, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 5, 2021 12 hours ago, MrWolf said: We can only go three miles east or south, otherwise there is a very real risk of drowning. I’d suggest West or North is the optimum choice then. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastairq Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 1 minute ago, boxbrownie said: I’d suggest West or North is the optimum choice then. Best not follow a satnav, then? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 43 minutes ago, alastairq said: Best not follow a satnav, then? A what? 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastairq Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 1 minute ago, MrWolf said: A what? Lectronic missus substitute... 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Yet another new classic car mag. Is the market really that big? From a quick spin through it does seem to focus on owning and using classics, and at £3.80 is reasonably priced. Wonder if it will lay though? steve 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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