Yokosuka Mike
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A beautiful Volvo
When did chrome trim become a thing of the past?
When did chrome trim become a thing of the past?
Fujifilm X-H1, Fujinon 23mm f1.4 lens
Astia film simulation
Kurihama, Japan - April 2023
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Astia film simulation
Kurihama, Japan - April 2023
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Yokosuka Mike
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De Tomaso Pantera
Fujifilm X-H1, Fujinon XF 30mm f2.8 lens
Astia film simulation
Yokohama, Japan - April 2023
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Astia film simulation
Yokohama, Japan - April 2023
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Yokosuka Mike
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Nissan Laurel
First generation 1968–1972
First generation 1968–1972
Fujifilm X-H1, Fujinon XF 30mm f2.8 lens
Astia film simulation
Yokohama, Japan - April 2023
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Astia film simulation
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Guth
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I knew a guy who owned one of those P1800ES models, his was red. It's the sort of car that really stands out in a sea of today's vehicles.A beautiful Volvo
When did chrome trim become a thing of the past?
Fujifilm X-H1, Fujinon 23mm f1.4 lens
Astia film simulation
Kurihama, Japan - April 2023
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I would guess that the once commonly found chromed metal trim became a thing of the past sometime after 1974, when safety regulations pretty much did away with metal bumpers. Though the plastic bumper covers that followed allowed designers quite a bit more leeway, my favorite vehicle designs are almost always from the metal bumper era as automotive designers have had to contend with many other restrictions since the mid-70's. Thus I subconsciously tend to break cars down into metal bumper era or post-metal bumper era groups. While there have been plenty of beautiful cars created after 1974, for me personally the most attractive car designs all came to be before 1974. Don't get me wrong, I can't help but appreciate cars becoming safer overall. Yet given the regulations that today's designers must contend with there simply are no more cars being made today that strike me as truly timeless designs. This is a big reason why I appreciate so many of the images that you've shared here over the years Mike.
Yokosuka Mike
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Thank you, Guth, and I appreciate your thoughts on the beauty and demise of chrome.
All the best,
Mike
Yokosuka Mike
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Morris Minor Traveller
Fujifilm X-H1, Fujinon XF 23mm f1.4 lens
Astia film simulation
Kurihama, Japan - April 2023
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Astia film simulation
Kurihama, Japan - April 2023
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GMOG
Well-known
An oldie, but still rollin'.
Contarama
Well-known
Nothing quite like an old Ford truck. Put a camper on it and load up the fishing poles and lantern!!!
Yokosuka Mike
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Lotus Europa
Fujifilm X-E4, Fujinon XF 27mm f2.8 lens
Astia film simulation
Yokohama, Japan - May 3, 2023
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Astia film simulation
Yokohama, Japan - May 3, 2023
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GMOG
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Mike, you sure do see an amazing variety of cool old cars, all of them in pristine condition. It's been many years since I've seen or even thought about a Lotus Europa!
Torvik
Member
Beautiful VW Convertible.
I just wonder, if it's the beetle with the so called "Pretzl window" or the oval window. Btw, the exhaust looks interesting.
I just wonder, if it's the beetle with the so called "Pretzl window" or the oval window. Btw, the exhaust looks interesting.
GMOG
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The license plate on that Bug indicates that it's a '57, which places it in the oval category. Ovals were made from '53 to '57. The split or "pretzl" windows came before the ovals, up to '52.
Here's a hot rod '52 (notice the semaphore turn signal on the b-pillar):
x-ray
Veteran
Yokosuka Mike
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Split Window VW
This is the only Split Window I've seen in Yokohama
This is the only Split Window I've seen in Yokohama
Fujifilm X-Pro3, Fujinon XF 35mm f2 lens
Yokohama, Japan - March, 2022
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Yokohama, Japan - March, 2022
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Yokosuka Mike
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x-ray
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Feel free to delete my post.Just a reminder to everyoneA repost of Post number 1.
All the best,
Mike
GMOG
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Yokosuka Mike
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I've never heard of a Wolseley before, it's the first time for me to see one of these.
1968 Wolseley Hornet MKIII
Sony A7III, Voigtländer 50mm f2 APO-Lanthar Aspherical (Sony E-mount) lens
Yokohama, Japan - May 2022
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Yokohama, Japan - May 2022
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Dralowid
Michael
"I've never heard of a Wolseley before, it's the first time for me to see one of these.
1968 Wolseley Hornet MKIII"
You should see it at night, the radiator badge lights up!
1968 Wolseley Hornet MKIII"
You should see it at night, the radiator badge lights up!
JeffS7444
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Have been seeing more, older, Japanese Domestic Market ("JDM") vehicles in the USA ever since many states started allowing them to be registered for use on public streets. This one sports license plates from Tokyo's Shinagawa Ward.
