One For Classic Car Fans.....

[cosmicbike]

Subaru did something similar. Wasn't it called something like a Brat or similar - or did I make that up?

They did indeed do the Brat, and Tamiya made an RC model version of it.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Subaru did something similar. Wasn't it called something like a Brat or similar - or did I make that up?

They did indeed do the Brat, and Tamiya made an RC model version of it.

It was available from the very early days of Subaru starting to import into the UK (1977, or, 1978)

They pushed the estate at first, then brought in a hatchback, a saloon, & the pick-up

All were 1600cc petrol, high/low range, & part-time 4wd, with the rear 'axle' being engaged as needed


There's a later 1800cc estate a few miles away languishing in a barn, plus I used to see a pick-up in Ilkley (also 1800)
(both are of the 4 x square headlight style)


I've also seen a couple at the annual show in Thornes Park (Wakefield)

Mathewsons
Thornton-le-Dale
(the 'Bangers & Cash' garage)

 

[Drago]

A Citroen Familiale 6 outside this morning.
View attachment 591986

I love it, a very useable classic. FWD more than 2 decades before Mini. It sets my teeth on edge when people prattle on about the Mini being the first FWD car, when it was decades away from even being a pioneer.

 

[mistyoptic]

After the excitement of going out for a meal with friends for the first time for ages. Out into the car park afterwards to find this. Not seen one for ages

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Wednesday 14th

1956 (l believe) Chevrolet

Thornes Lane
(near the River Calder)
Wakefield

 

[FishFright]

Wednesday 14th

1956 (l believe) Chevrolet

Thornes Lane
(near the River Calder)
Wakefield

View attachment 599070

I love step sides

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Friday 16th

I had a ride out this afternoon, & came back through Heath (a 'conservation village' to the south-east of Wakefield)
https://govisit-yorkshire.com/2019/03/20/heath/

Outside the Kings Arms, a trio of 'classics' were there
https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2072643

Plus 4

280SL & a 'fake-snake' (not sure what breed?)

They must be practicing relaxing for a local show, on Sunday; https://www.carcalendar.co.uk/events/walton-classic-car-show/

 

[tyred]

Probably the wrong place for this but I didn't know Panhard made military vehicles. I thought they died along with the beautiful but overpriced two cylinder cars they last made in the '50s.

Apparently this was upgraded with the 140hp Peugeot V6 in the 1980s 🇫🇷

 

[Ian H]

Elderly Roller pootling along.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Probably the wrong place for this but I didn't know Panhard made military vehicles. I thought they died along with the beautiful but overpriced two cylinder cars they last made in the '50s.

Apparently this was upgraded with the 140hp Peugeot V6 in the 1980s 🇫🇷

View attachment 599441

View attachment 599442

Just as people here don't associate Alvis with the opposing ranges of vehicles they produced

 

[Badger_Boom]

Just as people here don't associate Alvis with the opposing ranges of vehicles they produced

I used to love driving my Alvis. What it lacked in traditional creature comforts it made up for with the ability to make tea on the move and smite the Queen’s enemies from a safe distance.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

I used to love driving my Alvis. What it lacked in traditional creature comforts it made up for with the ability to make tea on the move and smite the Queen’s enemies from a safe distance.

Would that be the Saracen, Saladin, Scorpion, or Scimitar?
Weren't some Saracens built/used as 'ambulances'

The Salamander was the fire-tender
As for the Stalwart, what can you say


They still make cars, or whoever owns the name now does!!
https://www.thealviscarcompany.co.uk/#home-114

 

[Ian H]

A rare example of the original Ford Capri, and an American veteran racer. Both in the car park at Prees Island on the National 24hr.

 

[Badger_Boom]

Would that be the Saracen, Saladin, Scorpion, or Scimitar?
Weren't some Saracens built/used as 'ambulances'

The Salamander was the fire-tender
As for the Stalwart, what can you say


They still make cars, or whoever owns the name now does!!
https://www.thealviscarcompany.co.uk/#home-114

I’ve been variously driver, gunner and commander on Scimitars (and briefly Sabre), and have driven Spartans, Sultans and Samson occasionally.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

There's a show in Walton (Wakefield) this morning, apparantly
Going to take father-in-law across for a look

If you've seen Fridays pictures of the Plus4, 280SL & 'fake-snake', those chaps told me that 120+ vehicles were pre-registered for the show

It'll be a nice little gathering then. even if nothing like the Thornes Park (Wakefield) show, as that usually has 500+

Also, daughter & her b/f have gone to Sherburn-in-Elmet, as there's also a show on the airfield there
(Blackburn aircraft were built/test-flown there in WW2)

https://www.sherburnaeroclub.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherburn-in-Elmet_Airfield