ProgRocker Posted December 30, 2011 Posted December 30, 2011 BMW, Fiat, Triumph Dolomite and VW Beetle in Car Park by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Hmmm...would the blue Fiat actually be a Polski Fiat? The Fiat 125 wasn't sold in the UK after 1972, which is what it looks like and I think Polski Fiat started selling cars this side of the iron curtain in 1975.
Andrew353w Posted December 30, 2011 Posted December 30, 2011 1970 MGB GT by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr That's a Wartburg Knight in the background..... WOW!!!
Pete-M Posted December 30, 2011 Posted December 30, 2011 They're not ROstyles. They're "Tinilites" In 20+ years of fucking about with old Fords that is the only time I've ever heard 'em called Tinilites. Ah well, learn something new, etc.
eddyramrod Posted December 30, 2011 Posted December 30, 2011 BMW, Fiat, Triumph Dolomite and VW Beetle in Car Park by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Hmmm...would the blue Fiat actually be a Polski Fiat? The Fiat 125 wasn't sold in the UK after 1972, which is what it looks like and I think Polski Fiat started selling cars this side of the iron curtain in 1975. Yes. I would agree entirely. And if the Triumph is a Dolomite, it must be the 1300; can't see how old it is, but there was a changeover point (about 1978?) when the Toledo was renamed Dolomite 1300. Pretty sure none of the other models used those headlights.
Wilko220 Posted December 30, 2011 Posted December 30, 2011 Here's a 1500 with them - although I think this may have been a run-out parts bin special...
trigger Posted January 3, 2012 Author Posted January 3, 2012 Time for a few more, Still in 1978 and season 2. 1975 Hillman Hunter by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1972 Rover 3500 V8 P6 Police Car by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1975 Toyota Corolla by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1975 Leyland Sherpa Police Van by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1975 Leyland Sherpa Police Van by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1978 Car Park by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1978 Ford Escort RS2000 Mk2 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1978 Ford Escort RS2000 Mk2 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1976 Polski-Fiat 125p by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1975 Austin Mini Clubman Estate by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Austin A135 Princess MkII by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Buckingham Palace and 1972 Austin FX5 Taxi by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1967 Hillman Imp by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1978 Chrysler Hunter DL by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1978 Chrysler Hunter DL by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1977 Triumph Dolomite 1300 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr
trigger Posted January 3, 2012 Author Posted January 3, 2012 This was a good episode, Series 2 - Episode 9, Blind Run. 1978. Austin A135 Princess MkII by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Fiat 125p by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1967 Chrysler Valiant VIP VE by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Austin A135 Princess MkII by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1978 Ford Cortina 2.0 GL Mk 4 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Morris 1800 Mark I and 1978 Street Scene by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Morris 1800 Mark I by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1967 Chrysler Valiant VIP VE & 1973 Ford Cortina 1600 L Mk 3 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Austin A135 Princess MkII by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1978 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Van by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1978 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Van by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Austin A135 Princess MkII by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Austin A135 Princess MkII & 1967 Chrysler Valiant VIP VE by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1973 Ford Cortina 1600 L Mk 3 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1967 Chrysler Valiant VIP VE by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1967 Chrysler Valiant VIP VE by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1967 Chrysler Valiant VIP VE by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Austin A135 Princess MkII by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Austin A135 Princess MkII by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1978 Ford Cortina 2.0 GL Mk 4 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr
boobydoo Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 Time for a few more, Still in 1978 and season 2. 1975 Hillman Hunter by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Anorak mode on: Ooh! A Hunter with pre-'72 grille and pre- '74 bumper.... but on a P reg? Anorak mode off
mk2_craig Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 I noticed that too. I bet VLL83G was the Valiant's 'proper' registration mark.
RobT Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Excellent thread Trigger, cheers. The shots of the Triumph and the Allegro cop cars leaning heavily under cornering are great, you don't get that so much these days! that screen grab is from the Tom Bell series 'Out" (Thames Television 1979) Superb series, one of Tom Bell's finest performances IMO. £7.99 from Amazon at the moment and worth every penny.
Wilko220 Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Was the Chrysler Valiant actually ever sold here?
Pete-M Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Was the Chrysler Valiant actually ever sold here? Yup. I do believe so. Aussie Chryslers were available until 76ish.
trigger Posted January 4, 2012 Author Posted January 4, 2012 Still in 1978. 1978 Austin Princess 1800 HL and 1978 Lancia Beta by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Vauxhall Victor FD by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Vauxhall Victor FD by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Vauxhall Victor FD by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1965 Commer VA Fire Engine by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1978 Ford Escort RS2000 Mk2 and 1979 Ford Cortina 2.0 GL Mk 5 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1973 Ford Transit 2.5 Ambulance by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr We are now into 1979 and Series 3. Morris 1800 Mark 1 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr The same Morris 1800 as in the last series but now with pin stripes. 1978 Austin FX4 London Taxi and Ford Granada Mk 2 2.8 Ghia by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr The Granada is sporting the number plate from Bodies Capri! 1972 Triumph 2000 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Ford Granada Mk 2 2.8 Ghia by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1967 Mercedes 250 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1979 Street Scene by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1978 Renault 14 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1977 Chevrolet Caprice by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Ford Capri 3000 S Mk 2 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1976 Leyland Princess 1800 HL by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Vauxhall VX2300 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Ford Granada Mk 2 2.8 Ghia by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr
trigger Posted January 4, 2012 Author Posted January 4, 2012 1978 Ford Escort RS2000 Mk2 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1976 Leyland Princess 1800 HL by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Ford Granada Mk 2 2.8 Ghia by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1979 Peugeot 604 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1979 Peugeot 604 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Austin Allegro Estate by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1978 Austin Maxi 1750 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1978 Renault 14 TL by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1978 Renault 14 TL by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Triumph Spitfire and Citroen DS by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1978 Mercedes Benz 508D Van by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1978 Mercedes Benz 508D Van by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1978 Volkswagen Camper Van and Ford A Series Tipper by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1978 Austin Maxi 1750 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Volvo 144 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Ford Cortina Mk3 and Opel Rekord by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Ford Cortina Mk3 and Opel Rekord by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr
Pete-M Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Y'know what? If I had the choice of any cars ever built then two of 'em are here. Stuff yer 250 GTOs, gimme these two.
Split_Pin Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 I really enjoyed looking through these - thanks for sharing. The series is a bit before my time but when I'm up at the folks and I'm watching TV with my Dad (if he's not watching the football) we watch this, the Sweeney or Minder
danthecapriman Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Y'know what? If I had the choice of any cars ever built then two of 'em are here. Stuff yer 250 GTOs, gimme these two. Totally agree with you! Although that A series looks a fine old lump too! This thread is great, keep em coming!
warren t claim Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 The Mk3 Cortina looks more like a Taunus to me.
eddyramrod Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Agreed, Warren. Which makes it an even better grab! How many times are we going to see a Taunus in a UK show? Back then, these cars were, well, at least as exotic as they are now and much, much more so than, say, a BMW now. You'd certainly believe in the bad guys using them.
warren t claim Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 I read somewhere that an enthusiast spent years tracking down the Cowley Granada and when he finally found the last owner he discovered it had been sent over the bridge a fortnight earlier!
Felly Magic Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Trig, the car chasing the Rekord isnt a Cortina Mk3, Its a Taunus.
trigger Posted January 7, 2012 Author Posted January 7, 2012 Trig, the car chasing the Rekord isnt a Cortina Mk3, Its a Taunus. OK Thanks. Let's carry on where i last finished then, In 1979 and on with Series 3 - Episode 5. Early Leyland Sherpa and Opel Commodore by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Commer PB van and 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Land Rover Series 1 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1979 Lancia Beta 2000 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1979 Lancia Beta 2000 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1978 Ford Escort 1100 Base Mk 2 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr I think this was the real plate for the Granada. 1979 Ford Granada 2.8i Ghia Mk 2 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1978 Ford Escort 1100 Base Mk 2 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Bedford TK Truck by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr
trigger Posted January 7, 2012 Author Posted January 7, 2012 Austin 250JU by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Austin 250JU by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Austin 250JU by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1979 Datsun 180B by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Hillman Hunter by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1975 Ford Escort 1300 L Mk 1 and 1978 Ford Cortina 1.6 GL Mk 4 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1974 Vauxhall Ventora FE by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1974 Vauxhall Ventora FE by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1986 Ford Transit Van Mk 1 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1979 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.8 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr MK 1 Ford Capri and BT Commer PB Van by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Austin 1100 / 1300 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1975 Morris Marina 1.3 SDL by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Old Datsun and Ford Cortina by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr BMW 323i E21 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr BMW 323i E21 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1979 Datsun 180B by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr Vauxhall Ventora by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1978 Leyland FG Laundry Van by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr 1977 Scammell Routeman 8x4 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr
Vin Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 ACE work royrogersandTRIGGER. Seriously, this is excellent. Love the shot of the Lancia and the 126. And the BT Telecommunications Commer
eddyramrod Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 Early Leyland Sherpa and Opel Commodore by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr I'm not seeing a Commodore there... Otherwise, excellent work as usual Trig! Many thanks for these!
Albert Ross Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 Trig, this is a Series 2 or 2a Land Rover, appears to be a genuine ex MOD vehicle, made between March 1958 and early 1965. Otherwise known as a Rover 8 or 9, possibly with a FFR (Fitted for Radio) Suffix. This should be 12 or 24V Negative earth, even though standard line built civvy spec motors were 12V Positive earth. I'm going to stick my neck out and say it's a 1963-1965 12V.... unable to tell from here if it's a 88 or 109 though.... chassis number will start with 241 or 251, and end with a B or a C. Am I an anorak?
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