SACHSENRING TRABANT. ( East German saloon car.
with a growing demand for car ownership in the eastern bloc, the Trabant evolved, from earlier designs as a car for the people. Steel was in short supply so `Duraplast` composite material was used for the body. Production never managed to meet the demand. Dispite this over 3 million were built, some of which were exported. In production:- 1957 - 1991. Max speed;- 78mph. Engine;- 500 or 600cc 2-cylinder two stroke air cooled and 1043cc 4-cylinder water cooled. Width;- 5feet. Length;- 11feet 6inches.
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1929 AUSTEN 7 SWALLOW.
The chassis and engine of this car were made by the Austen Company in Birmingham UK. The body was built by the Swallow Coachbuilding Company of Holbrooks, Coventry UK, who eventually changed their name to Jaguar and became famous for making fast, sporty cars.
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1927 ROVER 16/50.
The body of this car is made of fabric stretched over a wooden frame. This type of body style was known as a Weymann and was very popular in the 1920`s.
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1948 STANDARD VANGUARD.
The Vanguard was Standard`s first all new car after the war. Designed by Walter Belgrove it was based on the designs of American cars of that period.
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1972 HILLMAN AVENGER.
The Hillman Avenger first went on sale in February 1970. It was the last car to be developed by the Rootes group before the Chrysler takeover in 1970.
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1929 LEA FRANCIS HYPER.
This car won it`s class at the Le Manns 24 hour race in 1929 and was 8th overall. It was driven by Kenneth Peacock and the co-driver was local businessman Sammy Newsome.
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1968 TRIUMPH SPITFIRE MKIII.
Triumph Spitfires were made in Canley, Coventry UK from 1962 until 1980.
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1969 JAGUAR 240.
Engine - 2483cc, 6-cylinders in line, twin OHC aluminium cylinder head, cast iron block, twin SU carburettors, Lucas coil ignition. Max speed - 105mph. Transmission - 4 speed synchromesh manual or 3 speed automatic, rear wheel drive.
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1928 LEA FRANCIS HYPER.
This car won the Ulster TT race in 1928, driven by famous racing driver Kaye Don.
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1904 RILEY FORECAR.
This type of vehicle is known as a Tri-car because it has three wheels, or a forecar because the passenger seat is at the front of the vehicle. Engine size 349cc, engine type 2 cylinder. Maximum speed 33mph.
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1935 ROVER 12 SALOON.
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JAGUAR XK120.
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I had no idea that Rover made cars. I guess I'm like so many that when I hear Rover, I think of the Land Rovers. Those cars are very, very nice. Those Lea Frances cars are quite the lookers. I'm slightly partial to the Hyper. Jaguars are alright, but I have known some folks who had them and they were supposedly mechanical headaches. Transmissions always causing problems. But, they do look great! The TriCar is interesting. The Trabant looks rather plain and like something the Commies would build. Were they any good? And of course the Austen is great! What can you say about an Austen, besides that you want one. Good stuff, my friend!
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