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1926, when aeroplanes where seen as highly unreliable and extremely dangerous. No-one told the pilot, or co-pilot both of whom had testicles of steel. I think the ball boy should also be given some credit.

This picture is from the series 'Why Women Live Longer'.

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Norway late 50s But what car is in the picture Standard Vanguard?800px-B%C3%B8verdalen_med_B%C3%B8vertun%2C_Breids%C3%A6terdalen_-_no-nb_digifoto_20160715_00049_NB_MIT_FNR_17719_%28cropped%29.jpg

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40 minutes ago, Remspoor said:

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Is that an MGC on the right?

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2 hours ago, busmansholiday said:

Is that an MGC on the right?

I think you are right.

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2 hours ago, Dyslexic Viking said:

Norway late 50s But what car is in the picture Standard Vanguard?800px-B%C3%B8verdalen_med_B%C3%B8vertun%2C_Breids%C3%A6terdalen_-_no-nb_digifoto_20160715_00049_NB_MIT_FNR_17719_%28cropped%29.jpg

Yes I'm sure it is a Vanguard - perhaps a diesel for additional misery.  

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14 minutes ago, lesapandre said:

Yes I'm sure it is a Vanguard - perhaps a diesel for additional misery.  

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They missed out "S" and "H" in front of the "IT", then.

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I have never driven one. The petrol engine went into the TR sports cars.

The diesel  -  Motor magazine tested one and recorded a top speed of 66 mph and 'acceleration' from 0–50 mph  in 31 seconds and fuel consumption of 37.5 miles per gallon. They did not sell many - I think around 1500.

The estate is quite good looking - very few survive...the 3-box saloon was hobbled by the rear  short wheebase inherited  from the original beetle-back design and consequently  looks very odd at the back.

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4 hours ago, busmansholiday said:

Is that an MGC on the right?

Yes

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10 hours ago, lesapandre said:

...the 3-box saloon was hobbled by the rear  short wheebase inherited  from the original beetle-back design and consequently  looks very odd at the back.

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See also the Triumph Mayflower.

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2 hours ago, Tadhg Tiogar said:

See also the Triumph Mayflower.

Yes they had an 84-inch wheelbase for extra pitch..."pass the seasick pills Maud".

By comparison a  modern Toyota  Aygo has a 92-inch wheelbase.

Though the looks work better as a convertible.

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On 10/10/2021 at 8:31 PM, busmansholiday said:

Is that an MGC on the right?

Or a B with a C bonnet 😀

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Mobile Shop, photo by Vladislav Mikhailov, USSR, 1970s. Looks like fish and eggs for dinner (again).

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A Class 37 approaches Darlington yard with a selection of Ford cars. Capri, Granada, Escorts & Fiestas.

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Norwegian river ferry 1950s

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Hay transport Norway 1950s

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Bedford logging truck Norway 1950s

 

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24 minutes ago, martc said:

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Daytona Beach, 1957.

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Daytona Beach, 1948.

The 1957 photo car shows a 1939 model Lincoln Zephyr V12. Somebody clearly having a lot of fun.

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