Funny cars you see in London
Thursday, September 29, 2005
Volkswagen T1
Beautiful, joyful, a myth. The first Transporter, not to confuse with either the Typ 1 (Beetle) or the Transporter T2, maybe the most popular one. This is the Transporter T1, the original one from the fifties. It´s easy to tell because of the split windscreen. I am unable, anyway, to determine the age fo this vehicule. But the colours and the form are just lovely.
I already posted a picture of the Typ 3 and this would be the Typ 2, so I am just missing the Beetle, Typ 1. ¶ 10:13 AM 3 comments
Beautiful, joyful, a myth. The first Transporter, not to confuse with either the Typ 1 (Beetle) or the Transporter T2, maybe the most popular one. This is the Transporter T1, the original one from the fifties. It´s easy to tell because of the split windscreen. I am unable, anyway, to determine the age fo this vehicule. But the colours and the form are just lovely.
I already posted a picture of the Typ 3 and this would be the Typ 2, so I am just missing the Beetle, Typ 1. ¶ 10:13 AM 3 comments
Sunday, September 25, 2005
VW Karmann Ghia 1955
Pure beauty, somehow the MB SL of the poor, and one of my favourites cars, not difficult to be spotted in London.
The funny thing is that yesterday I posted a Volvo P1800 and said that I expected to post the VW Karmann soon, but I didn´t have any picture of it. Today, amazingly, like summoned by a strange force, I discovered this car on a back alley. What an incredible coincidence! ¶ 3:12 PM 3 comments
Pure beauty, somehow the MB SL of the poor, and one of my favourites cars, not difficult to be spotted in London.
The funny thing is that yesterday I posted a Volvo P1800 and said that I expected to post the VW Karmann soon, but I didn´t have any picture of it. Today, amazingly, like summoned by a strange force, I discovered this car on a back alley. What an incredible coincidence! ¶ 3:12 PM 3 comments
Saturday, September 24, 2005
Volvo P1800
And to think people believe Volvos are boring. This incredible model dates back to the early 60's. Reminds me quite a lot of the VW Karmann Ghia (designed some years before), one of the cars that I hope to be posting soon. ¶ 8:23 PM 0 comments
And to think people believe Volvos are boring. This incredible model dates back to the early 60's. Reminds me quite a lot of the VW Karmann Ghia (designed some years before), one of the cars that I hope to be posting soon. ¶ 8:23 PM 0 comments
Friday, September 23, 2005
MG Midget
A beautiful Midget in front of a wedding-dressed Bangladeshi home in the East London night. Quite a peculiar sight.
It's hard to tell (well, at least for me) but I reckon this Midget (frogeye as it was sometimes called) dates back to the early 70's. ¶ 2:31 PM 1 comments
A beautiful Midget in front of a wedding-dressed Bangladeshi home in the East London night. Quite a peculiar sight.
It's hard to tell (well, at least for me) but I reckon this Midget (frogeye as it was sometimes called) dates back to the early 70's. ¶ 2:31 PM 1 comments
Saturday, September 17, 2005
1950's Chevrolet Pick-up
Amazing car on the streets of London...I think it probably misses the open spaces and ranchs of the US. Although the custom look makes me think of something fiery hidden under the bonnet.
By the way, it has a most hilarious speedometer. ¶ 5:06 AM 0 comments
Amazing car on the streets of London...I think it probably misses the open spaces and ranchs of the US. Although the custom look makes me think of something fiery hidden under the bonnet.
By the way, it has a most hilarious speedometer. ¶ 5:06 AM 0 comments
Friday, September 16, 2005
Scimitar GTE
One of those truly British, strange creatures from the late seventies. A nice silhouette, though. Unlike nowadays, those days many cars would have a very personal shape that made them unmistakable. ¶ 12:00 AM 0 comments
One of those truly British, strange creatures from the late seventies. A nice silhouette, though. Unlike nowadays, those days many cars would have a very personal shape that made them unmistakable. ¶ 12:00 AM 0 comments
Thursday, September 15, 2005
1967 Mercedes-Benz SL 250 Automatic
Lovely car, lovely colour. Doesn´t reach the beauty of the 50's SL (one of my favourite cars ever) but it´s so nice. ¶ 12:00 AM 0 comments
Lovely car, lovely colour. Doesn´t reach the beauty of the 50's SL (one of my favourite cars ever) but it´s so nice. ¶ 12:00 AM 0 comments
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Reliant Rialto
No, this vehicle is not missing any wheel. It´s a three-wheeler!!
Although incredible...the Rialto was introduced in 1981 in 3 different types: saloon, state and van. Can you believe that?
This is one the funniest vehicles you can see in London. Actually, I had just seen it before on the Mr Bean Show. ¶ 12:00 AM 0 comments
No, this vehicle is not missing any wheel. It´s a three-wheeler!!
Although incredible...the Rialto was introduced in 1981 in 3 different types: saloon, state and van. Can you believe that?
This is one the funniest vehicles you can see in London. Actually, I had just seen it before on the Mr Bean Show. ¶ 12:00 AM 0 comments
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Austin A40 Farina
This little car is a true gem. It was designed by Pininfarina (the classical Ferrari designer) and was the first mass produced hatchback car ever.
And everything back in 1958! ¶ 12:00 AM 1 comments
This little car is a true gem. It was designed by Pininfarina (the classical Ferrari designer) and was the first mass produced hatchback car ever.
And everything back in 1958! ¶ 12:00 AM 1 comments
Monday, September 12, 2005
My birthday - '74 Corvette
And just the day before yesterday I was riding by a scrapyard in Southeast London and had to stop because I had one of those magical encouters you just have once in a while.
Click on the image for a full size picture
I was taking this picture for my car-blog, strangely attracted by this "American icon" car, when the owner came out and looked at me quite suspicious.
- Nice car, I said.
- Yes, he answered.
- How old is it? I asked, hopping to get some conversation with that strange man at that strange place.
- 1974, he said.
- Oh!!, Just like me!!, I shouted full of excitement.
Then the man made a small pause to stare at me carefully and said:
- Yes, but you don´t look as good as my car.
¶ 12:00 AM 0 comments
And just the day before yesterday I was riding by a scrapyard in Southeast London and had to stop because I had one of those magical encouters you just have once in a while.
Click on the image for a full size picture
I was taking this picture for my car-blog, strangely attracted by this "American icon" car, when the owner came out and looked at me quite suspicious.
- Nice car, I said.
- Yes, he answered.
- How old is it? I asked, hopping to get some conversation with that strange man at that strange place.
- 1974, he said.
- Oh!!, Just like me!!, I shouted full of excitement.
Then the man made a small pause to stare at me carefully and said:
- Yes, but you don´t look as good as my car.
¶ 12:00 AM 0 comments
Sunday, September 11, 2005
English Land Rover
I found this one in Outer Hope, a nice village in the Southern Devon coast. I couldn't help taking the picture and processing it emphazising the bumper sticker.
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I found this one in Outer Hope, a nice village in the Southern Devon coast. I couldn't help taking the picture and processing it emphazising the bumper sticker.
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Saturday, September 10, 2005
Unknown german van
Although bearing a Berlin registration number, this creature inhabits the streets of London.
I don´t have any idea of the marque...just something ressembling an L on the badge.
Any idea?
Anyway, I think it has a certain beauty.
Click here for a side view of the van. ¶ 5:28 PM 1 comments
Although bearing a Berlin registration number, this creature inhabits the streets of London.
I don´t have any idea of the marque...just something ressembling an L on the badge.
Any idea?
Anyway, I think it has a certain beauty.
Click here for a side view of the van. ¶ 5:28 PM 1 comments
Friday, September 09, 2005
Triumph Herald 13/60 - Vitesse 2 L
But they were not. Although both from the late 60's they had absolutely different motors and aspirations.
It's so nice to discover the vast heritage of British cars almost unknown to continental people ¶ 12:00 AM 2 comments
But they were not. Although both from the late 60's they had absolutely different motors and aspirations.
It's so nice to discover the vast heritage of British cars almost unknown to continental people ¶ 12:00 AM 2 comments
Thursday, September 08, 2005
Morris Minor Traveller
By the way, it´s a funny mix of two cars we´ve already seen in this blog, this and this.
What do you reckon?
There are more coincidences between these cars, just look at the reardoor hinges. I think they´re the same. ¶ 2:03 AM 0 comments
By the way, it´s a funny mix of two cars we´ve already seen in this blog, this and this.
What do you reckon?
There are more coincidences between these cars, just look at the reardoor hinges. I think they´re the same. ¶ 2:03 AM 0 comments
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Nissan Figaro
When I moved to London it was one of the first vehicles (together with Bus 38) that catched my eye. I´d never seen it before...what was it???
Actually is a car from the 90's but with all the attractive of the convertibles from the 60's and a peculiar look. It was created like a sort of cult/fashion object, they just produced 20.000, and the demand was so high that they had to do a lottery to see who was going to have it!!
It has a tiny 1.0 motor and anyway you look at it is just gorgeous
The good thing for the British is that in Japan they also drive on the left, so there are so many people importing this little gem to the UK. ¶ 9:51 AM 4 comments
When I moved to London it was one of the first vehicles (together with Bus 38) that catched my eye. I´d never seen it before...what was it???
Actually is a car from the 90's but with all the attractive of the convertibles from the 60's and a peculiar look. It was created like a sort of cult/fashion object, they just produced 20.000, and the demand was so high that they had to do a lottery to see who was going to have it!!
It has a tiny 1.0 motor and anyway you look at it is just gorgeous
The good thing for the British is that in Japan they also drive on the left, so there are so many people importing this little gem to the UK. ¶ 9:51 AM 4 comments
Monday, September 05, 2005
Aston Martin DB6
A beautiful car...
Click here for an impressive view of the front. ¶ 12:42 AM 0 comments
A beautiful car...
Click here for an impressive view of the front. ¶ 12:42 AM 0 comments
Sunday, September 04, 2005
70´s Ford Escort
Although first launched in 1968, I think this verion dates back to the (late?) seventies. Then it was a sales wonder, but few of these cars have survived to our days.
I spotted this one in London Fields
I know the picture is a bit crappy, mainly because of the overwhelming noon light. Well, I think it gives it a slight 70's taste (I was tempted of touching the colours with PhotoShop to make it really look 70's). ¶ 11:44 AM 0 comments
Although first launched in 1968, I think this verion dates back to the (late?) seventies. Then it was a sales wonder, but few of these cars have survived to our days.
I spotted this one in London Fields
I know the picture is a bit crappy, mainly because of the overwhelming noon light. Well, I think it gives it a slight 70's taste (I was tempted of touching the colours with PhotoShop to make it really look 70's). ¶ 11:44 AM 0 comments
Saturday, September 03, 2005
Lancia Fulvia
Obvioulsy I didn´t take this picture in London, but in Dartmoor. I think the beauty of the car makes it worth it to post it. In the afternoon light of Dartmoor the "rosso corsa" colour shines wonderfully.
I reckon it´s the 1974? version, but I´m not quite sure. So, as always, comments and help are welcome. ¶ 3:24 PM 0 comments
Obvioulsy I didn´t take this picture in London, but in Dartmoor. I think the beauty of the car makes it worth it to post it. In the afternoon light of Dartmoor the "rosso corsa" colour shines wonderfully.
I reckon it´s the 1974? version, but I´m not quite sure. So, as always, comments and help are welcome. ¶ 3:24 PM 0 comments
Friday, September 02, 2005
VolksWagen Typ 3 Fastback
The typ 3, the car with the first mass-produced fuel injection motor. ¶ 3:47 AM 1 comments
The typ 3, the car with the first mass-produced fuel injection motor. ¶ 3:47 AM 1 comments
Thursday, September 01, 2005
Sunbeam Rapier Series IV
Another British classic, quite weird to the eyes of a continental born long after the time of this car. I think it´s a Sunbeam Series IV because of the amber turn indicators
Nice silhouette anyway. And to think it was first built just two years after the Cadillac from 2 days ago. ¶ 12:59 AM 0 comments
Another British classic, quite weird to the eyes of a continental born long after the time of this car. I think it´s a Sunbeam Series IV because of the amber turn indicators
Nice silhouette anyway. And to think it was first built just two years after the Cadillac from 2 days ago. ¶ 12:59 AM 0 comments
