Thanks for the Video's my wife and I 88 and 89 years old love watching them as we both worked in the motor trade in the 50s to 90s thank you Derek and Pauline Smith
As always - BRILLIANT ! Lovely sunny but chilly morning here in High Barnet, cup of coffee and your video - perfect start to the day ! Thanks for sharing.
What a lovely set of photos, a real trip down memory lane. Aside from the mostly British built autos , the clothe fashions to me are quite interesting. Not a man-made fibre in site. And some of the dresses probably made by the wearers. Keep them coming.
My 1st car, in '71, was a 69 Mini 1000 stwgn. then...1100 Cooper, Austin 1800 (4 dr./hydrolastic susp.), 71 Triumph TR6, '69 Mini 1/4 ton Panel Van, '63 Triumph Herald (hrdtop/convert). This list is, somewhat, in chronological order. Thank you, very much, for the 'ride'!
Thank you, as usual very nice. Yes, please do a video with classic motorcycles. 50 years ago I used to own a AJS 350, converted to a cafe racer. You had to push start it, as I removed the kick starter. It also had no lights, as I only left the magneto on. And an open exhaust. And I still drove it on the road and was never stopped by the police...
Always so interesting, thank you for this nice trip. Moreover, the decor, the landscape, the people are sometimes as curious and nostalgic as the cars. My favorites are the Morris at 4:20, the Ford Thames at 13:34, the incredible Bradford at 17:02, without forgetting the Morris woody at the end. Thanks again.
Hi , I remember my dad adjusting the tappets on Austin 1800 and me getting under the car holding up the exhaust pipe so dad can tight up the clamp to the manifold, we even repaired the brake cylinder by replacing all the rubbers etc using a girling replacement kit, on holiday in Cornwall great video. Regards mark
So easy for the 'do-it-yourself' Saturday morning mechanic to work on them all! Remember under the front left wing of the family Humber Hawk adjusting the tappets of the side valve engine while my dad turned over the engine with the crank handle! Remember replacing the universal joints on another family-owned Austin A 70. Greetings from a Brit residing in the USA.
At 1 minute, the boy's cap looks like a school cap. The two tone colours might look unusual for a school, but exotic design was not unknown among the more eccentric educationalists.
A few have already said, the car on the ferry is a Ford Anglia Estate. I have loved these old photos of yesteryear. Not necessarily romantic but all interesting history. I would be interested in photos of motorbikes and sidecars if you have any. Thanks for sharing this collection. 👍
Excellent photos. I love the atmosphere of that period. The chap by the 100E Anglia Mk 1 was wearing a gabardine mac. Also known as a 'flasher mac' to us in those days. He was a dead ringer for my father in law as seen in photos of that time but the middle parting proved it was not him.
The Bedford bus of 1955 model was run with petrol engine in Madurai by the TVS company till 1970 or so of southern India. It was a luxury to travel by it . The famous joke about HM’s Ambassador car was every part makes noise except the horn. It was the other way about the Bedford bus.
As always, such an interesting and evocative a collection. The mindless ADO16 pedant in me compels me to observe that the Austin at 2.30 is actually a 1300 MkII model. I agree with Chris The Doc that the setting at 14.00 is the Kirkstone Pass.
The pic with the Imp, Corsair with lady and third car. Could that be the rear of an Anglia 105E estate? My mum had one in 1967 and I think it could be. Thanks for the pics!
Now that was a challenge, but rather than an Alvis TA21, I think it is a Daimler DB18 from 1948 particularly because of the chrome bracket at the edge of the hood and the absence of wheel spats. However, you may wish to correct me! Great cars from my childhood - thank you for showing them. My only car nowadays is a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II from 1977 so it still harks back to those times.
Another goodie thank you....If you ever come across UWM 534...registered to a Singer Gazelle, originally my Fathers car I'd be interested. Also in 1979 I was offered a Lotus Cortina owned by Roger Clark, with all provenance including the original brown logbook....500 sterling...and I said no thank you🤔
This made me think of all the different petrol brands we used to have. Obviously the big ones; Shell, Esso, BP but also Mobil, Burmah, Gulf, Texaco, Elf, Fina. Any others coming to mind?
@ Marian, back in the day we owned a garage that sold National Benzol and later changed to Mobil. Back then we provided attended service, checked oil, water, tyres, all part of the service. I was put to work on the forecourt as a twelve year old and loved every minute of it.
@@jontisdall6248 sounds like happy memories there. Self service garages may, at times, be faster but nothing beats having a helpful attendant (who always seemed able to stop the fuel flow bang on target!) 🙂
@@jonathangriffin1120 like Marian, I'd forgotten about Jet, however, I've never heard of Power. Do you remember the 'shots' ? Hand pump gizmo that shot a regulated amount of Red Ex (or similar UCL) into the tank along with the petrol ?
Being a 71 yr old Dutchman, I remember most of the shown postwar cars. We saw all these cars on the road, together with all german, french, italia, swedish, czech, russian cars for normal people. American cars were driven by pimps and hookers. Those were the days.
Well well, at least we know now that you are either younger than in your sixties..or your school didn't;t have uniform? .those boys by the Vanguard were wearing School uniform...that colourful cap was a school cap....Mine was black with yellow sections.
Nice car ,poor driver! Gear changing terrible, no use of the gearbox for speed control no use of indicators and ramming the handbrake up against the teeth ratchet was quite audible! you should apply the handbrake by pressing the ratchet release and pulling up gently then allow the ratchet to do its job!! I bet his foot was riding the clutch as well .
I am so sorry I do not know how this happened! I was refering to a video "Road run test Morris MO Oxford (big minor) by hub nut How it commented on yours I cannot explain!!
Thanks for the Video's my wife and I 88 and 89 years old love watching them as we both worked in the motor trade in the 50s to 90s thank you Derek and Pauline Smith
Thanks both for watching the videos, nice to know they are of interest
As always - BRILLIANT ! Lovely sunny but chilly morning here in High Barnet, cup of coffee and your video - perfect start to the day ! Thanks for sharing.
Same here, nice and sunny, off out shortly, camera in hand..!
lovely vid again thanks for this. wish we could bring back the good old times again. and cars!
Another great collection of 50/60 car, my period. Cheers Bob
Another great collection. I agree about the 105e Anglia estate. Keep them coming.
What a lovely set of photos, a real trip down memory lane. Aside from the mostly British built autos , the clothe fashions to me are quite interesting. Not a man-made fibre in site. And some of the dresses probably made by the wearers. Keep them coming.
👍 will do my best!
Another wonderful selection of 'proper' cars. (With groovy music as well!) Many thanks as always.
I just love the old cars.
My 1st car, in '71, was a 69 Mini 1000 stwgn. then...1100 Cooper, Austin 1800 (4 dr./hydrolastic susp.), 71 Triumph TR6, '69 Mini 1/4 ton Panel Van, '63 Triumph Herald (hrdtop/convert). This list is, somewhat, in chronological order.
Thank you, very much, for the 'ride'!
Thank you, as usual very nice. Yes, please do a video with classic motorcycles. 50 years ago I used to own a AJS 350, converted to a cafe racer. You had to push start it, as I removed the kick starter. It also had no lights, as I only left the magneto on. And an open exhaust. And I still drove it on the road and was never stopped by the police...
Always look forward to these videos. I usually view them very early in the morning here in the US it’s 3:15am.
Thanks for supporting the channel!
14.01 I'm pretty certain this is Kirkstone pass in the Lake district. The Kirkstone Pass Inn is to the left of this picture.
I reckon that you're spot on, and that a picnic table now marks the spot where this was taken from!
Always so interesting, thank you for this nice trip.
Moreover, the decor, the landscape, the people are sometimes as curious and nostalgic as the cars.
My favorites are the Morris at 4:20, the Ford Thames at 13:34, the incredible Bradford at 17:02, without forgetting the Morris woody at the end. Thanks again.
Hi , I remember my dad adjusting the tappets on Austin 1800 and me getting under the car holding up the exhaust pipe so dad can tight up the clamp to the manifold, we even repaired the brake cylinder by replacing all the rubbers etc using a girling replacement kit, on holiday in Cornwall great video. Regards mark
A great selection of old cars. Takes me back to when I used to see many filthy Lotus Cortinas lined up in the service areas at my local rallies.
Thanks again for posting these up,very enjoyable .
So easy for the 'do-it-yourself' Saturday morning mechanic to work on them all! Remember under the front left wing of the family Humber Hawk adjusting the tappets of the side valve engine while my dad turned over the engine with the crank handle! Remember replacing the universal joints on another family-owned Austin A 70. Greetings from a Brit residing in the USA.
Happy memories eh! thanks for watching :)
At 1 minute, the boy's cap looks like a school cap. The two tone colours might look unusual for a school, but exotic design was not unknown among the more eccentric educationalists.
The boys are going off to school. Probably boarding school.
A few have already said, the car on the ferry is a Ford Anglia Estate. I have loved these old photos of yesteryear. Not necessarily romantic but all interesting history. I would be interested in photos of motorbikes and sidecars if you have any. Thanks for sharing this collection. 👍
3:16 looks like an Anglia 105e Estate.
Yes looks like it 👍
Yep - that was my guess too. 👍🏻 Weird how shapes and forms stay with you after all these years !
Lovely to see all the great. British cars .I have 4 classic cars a rover 12 1937 a Vauxhall. Wyvern 1953 a mk2. 2.4. Jaguar and a 1975 xj6 jaguar 👍👍
Like the description of your garage!
Could it be an Anglia estate in front of the Corsair on the ferry?
Hi yes appears to be the case, thanks for watching
Excellent photos. I love the atmosphere of that period. The chap by the 100E Anglia Mk 1 was wearing a gabardine mac. Also known as a 'flasher mac' to us in those days. He was a dead ringer for my father in law as seen in photos of that time but the middle parting proved it was not him.
@ 3.14 looks to be a Ford Anglia estate circa the 105E notch back window saloon cars.
The Bedford bus of 1955 model was run with petrol engine in Madurai by the TVS company till 1970 or so of southern India. It was a luxury to travel by it . The famous joke about HM’s Ambassador car was every part makes noise except the horn. It was the other way about the Bedford bus.
17:40 Almost an unfortunate name for a hotel - first glance, my brain said Malais Hotel !! Great vid again, thanks 👍🏻
As always, such an interesting and evocative a collection. The mindless ADO16 pedant in me compels me to observe that the Austin at 2.30 is actually a 1300 MkII model. I agree with Chris The Doc that the setting at 14.00 is the Kirkstone Pass.
Another great vid OCC, and yes please to the bikes -including sidecars.
I'll sort something out :)
@@oldclassiccarUK Thank you.😊😊
Rick, I would like to see a video of vintage motorcycles. Thanks for this interesting and informative video trio.
I'll see what I can arrange!
1.14 The George Hotel, Piercebridge closed its doors for the last time in June 2020...☹️
That's a shame
The pic with the Imp, Corsair with lady and third car. Could that be the rear of an Anglia 105E estate? My mum had one in 1967 and I think it could be. Thanks for the pics!
Hi, yes that seems to be what it is, thanks for watching
Would love to see a collection of British Bikes when used daily
Yes please do a motorcycle video, especially 1950's through to 1980's
@3.17, Anglia 105E Estate
Now that was a challenge, but rather than an Alvis TA21, I think it is a Daimler DB18 from 1948 particularly because of the chrome bracket at the edge of the hood and the absence of wheel spats. However, you may wish to correct me! Great cars from my childhood - thank you for showing them. My only car nowadays is a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II from 1977 so it still harks back to those times.
Thanks for watching!
You’re posting early on a Sunday, mate.
From me in California.
7.30am UK time it went live :) If you know of anyone stateside who might be interested in the channel, please forward the link :) :)
Another goodie thank you....If you ever come across UWM 534...registered to a Singer Gazelle, originally my Fathers car I'd be interested. Also in 1979 I was offered a Lotus Cortina owned by Roger Clark, with all provenance including the original brown logbook....500 sterling...and I said no thank you🤔
Lotus Cortina eh? Ouch .... :)
It's a Humber Hawk in the background between the chaps.
This made me think of all the different petrol brands we used to have. Obviously the big ones; Shell, Esso, BP but also Mobil, Burmah, Gulf, Texaco, Elf, Fina. Any others coming to mind?
@ Marian, back in the day we owned a garage that sold National Benzol and later changed to Mobil. Back then we provided attended service, checked oil, water, tyres, all part of the service. I was put to work on the forecourt as a twelve year old and loved every minute of it.
@@jontisdall6248 sounds like happy memories there. Self service garages may, at times, be faster but nothing beats having a helpful attendant (who always seemed able to stop the fuel flow bang on target!) 🙂
Jet was another one, and also Power, but that was strictly 'commercial' grade fuel.
@@jonathangriffin1120 oh yes, had completely forgotten about Jet ☺
@@jonathangriffin1120 like Marian, I'd forgotten about Jet, however, I've never heard of Power. Do you remember the 'shots' ? Hand pump gizmo that shot a regulated amount of Red Ex (or similar UCL) into the tank along with the petrol ?
a video on old classic motor bikes would be a great idea. brian d.
I'll sort one asap
@@oldclassiccarUK thank you.
pure class
Being a 71 yr old Dutchman, I remember most of the shown postwar cars. We saw all these cars on the road, together with all german, french, italia, swedish, czech, russian cars for normal people. American cars were driven by pimps and hookers. Those were the days.
Motorcycle photos would be good
What's your era? Well I know you have knowledge of all era's just wondered if you have a fav era of cars 😉
I'm pretty open minded but I like anything from the 1920s through to the 1960s, although some 1970s cars still float my boat
Sadly you dont see any of these cars any more
Not so often in regular use, but most of them pop up at shows still - thanks for watching
You had to be pretty well off to afford a car in the 1950's.
👍
ROE236 is indeed a Bedford, new to Worthington, Birmingham in 4/1955 (source: buslistsontheweb)
FORD ANGLIA estate in front of thr ford corsair
Well well, at least we know now that you are either younger than in your sixties..or your school didn't;t have uniform? .those boys by the Vanguard were wearing School uniform...that colourful cap was a school cap....Mine was black with yellow sections.
Still a reasonable distance from my 60s thanks :-) I did wonder about a school cap but hadn't realised they could be so eye-catching
Nice car ,poor driver! Gear changing terrible, no use of the gearbox for speed control no use of indicators and ramming the handbrake up against the teeth ratchet was quite audible! you should apply the handbrake by pressing the ratchet release and pulling up gently then allow the ratchet to do its job!! I bet his foot was riding the clutch as well .
May I ask what you're referring to, as this video is solely old photographs
I was not trying to be offensive I watched a video on the road run of a very nice MO Morris Oxford@@oldclassiccarUK
I am so sorry I do not know how this happened! I was refering to a video "Road run test Morris MO Oxford (big minor) by hub nut How it commented on yours I cannot explain!!
No worries, I was mainly concerned that I might have misused my car's gearbox or handbrake at some point in a video! @@boboakley8373