Metal Guru Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 6 hours ago, Richard_FM said: There's a P reg Mk2 Escort so it's 1975-6 at the earliest, Mazda didn't import the 1000s into the UK until 1974, even though they were a little dated style-wise by then. Actually I think there’s a Mk IV Cortina (third from the left), which didn’t come out until 76. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard_FM Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 59 minutes ago, Metal Guru said: Actually I think there’s a Mk IV Cortina (third from the left), which didn’t come out until 76. Thanks you've got sharper eyes then me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martc Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Remspoor, Dyslexic Viking, RayMK and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard_FM Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 D.E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dyslexic Viking Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 1961 Ford Country Sedan in use as Taxi and ambulance in Norway. The owner had this in this use for 10 years and the picture below shows what the spring thaw on Norwegian gravel roads is like. And here a local farmer probably had to help with the horse or the tractor to get it loose, which was common. Three Speed, MiniMinorMk3, warch and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 In that era UK export vehicles were sometimes specified with balloon tyres when destined for places with few/no tarmac roads. Was that the case in Norway, or did people just make do with being towed out by the farmer when they got stuck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyslexic Viking Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 15 minutes ago, somewhatfoolish said: In that era UK export vehicles were sometimes specified with balloon tyres when destined for places with few/no tarmac roads. Was that the case in Norway, or did people just make do with being towed out by the farmer when they got stuck? I don't know, but I would assume that at least in rural areas like in the picture, they would use tires with a coarser tread pattern for better traction. And dad confirms this if he remembers correctly. But know that tire chains were very common in winter. And a big heavy 2wd car could probably get stuck regardless of the tires with how bad the roads were. somewhatfoolish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Guru Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 3 hours ago, Dyslexic Viking said: I don't know, but I would assume that at least in rural areas like in the picture, they would use tires with a coarser tread pattern for better traction. And dad confirms this if he remembers correctly. But know that tire chains were very common in winter. And a big heavy 2wd car could probably get stuck regardless of the tires with how bad the roads were. I remember in the 60s my Dad had a Ford pop 100E. He had “town and Country “ tyres fitted on the rear wheels. I thought they were tractor wheels (aged 7). Dyslexic Viking and lesapandre 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austat Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Bfg, JeeExEll, Andrew353w and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Remspoor Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Stoke on Trent bus station. I spy something that looks like, but is not, an Invacar. RayMK, MiniMinorMk3, martc and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMinorMk3 Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 32 minutes ago, Remspoor said: Stoke on Trent bus station. I spy something that looks like, but is not, an Invacar. And the only import looks like the Volvo Amazon (behind Anglia, behind Regal) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 What's the estate between the Cob and the Mk1 Tina? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Guru Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 5 minutes ago, High Jetter said: What's the estate between the Cob and the Mk1 Tina? Humber Super Snipe? MiniMinorMk3, lisbon_road and RayMK 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Ah yes, could well be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martc Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Remspoor said: Stoke on Trent bus station. I spy something that looks like, but is not, an Invacar. I think the not Invacar is a Scootacar. Remspoor, somewhatfoolish, Yoss and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintwth Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 3 hours ago, Remspoor said: Stoke on Trent bus station. I spy something that looks like, but is not, an Invacar. Many people went there to get PMT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adw1977 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Dyslexic Viking, Remspoor, lesapandre and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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martc Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Glasgow. Remspoor, MiniMinorMk3, lesapandre and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martc Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Sandhill, NuT, 1969. lesapandre, Dyslexic Viking, MiniMinorMk3 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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