Show me a nice old car

[css9450]

Moonlight Cadillac.

 

[CharlesDAMorgan]

Its simply lovely. Check out Lady Docker's Daimler.

Going back to my history lesson I seem to remember that many Lanchesters and Daimlers of the '20s and '30s (and before) were sleeve valve (for the USA think Pierce Arrow). This lack of valves and associated gear made them very, very quiet and well behaved.

Edit: The above may well be rubbish or at least mostly rubbish, I need to check my facts!

The problem with the sleeve valve engine was while reliable and silent, lubrication became problematic at above 1500 rpm, so were very limited in performance unless very large. Add in heavy coachwork, and the cars became renowned as rather stolid and old-fashioned and really rather fusty (like Queen Mary).

 

[Greyscale]

Leica M3, Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15/4.5, Ilford HP5+, EI 250, FA1027 8 minutes 20C by Mike Novak, on Flickr


Leica M3, Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15/4.5, Ilford HP5+, EI 250, FA1027 8 minutes 20C by Mike Novak, on Flickr

 

[dourbalistar]

Following on Mike's theme, here's another International Harvester! This one has the newer "man on a tractor" logo. Some logo history here on this website: http://www.hansenwebdesign.com/truck/history_logo.html

International Harvester Loadstar 1600 (pre-1972 model with "butterfly hood").

Nikon FM2n, Nikkor-S Auto 55mm f/1.2, ORWO N74+, developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 6.5 minutes.


2019.04.27 Roll #202-03512-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

Fujinon XF 50mm f2 R WR lens
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Yokohama, Japan - March 2020

What's this?

Getting closer... It's an Austin Healey

I ask, can I take your picture? Thumbs up!

The light changes - waves goodbye - roars off down the road.

All the best,
Mike

 

[CMur12]

Mike, it's one of the earlier Austin Healeys, I believe when they still used a four-cylinder engine. It would be from the mid-1950s.


(I'm sure someone who knows Austin Healeys better than I do will reply with more specific information.)


- Murray

 

[Dralowid]

The four cylinder A-Hs were known as 100 or 100S (rare). This one is badged 100. The grille is the correct shape for this.

Six cylinder was known as 100/6 before a change to the better known 3000.

Great fun when cheap!

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

^Murray, Michael, thank you for the background info on the Austin Healey. Much appreciated!

Fujinon XF 50mm f2 R WR lens
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Yokohama, Japan - March 2020

I wasn't fast enough on my feet to get a picture of this one from the front.

There's another Skyline up ahead of it.

All the best,
Mike

 

[Doug]

You were pretty quick on the trigger with the multiple shots of the A-H, Mike! I recall as a teen I drove one off a used car lot, took it home and tried to persuade my dad we needed that car... no luck! Marvelous to drive with its short stubby shift lever and so low to the ground.

The blue Nissan Skyline GT appears to be following a buddy in a similar car...

 

[dourbalistar]

1951 Chevrolet Advance Design.

Leica M5, Canon 35mm f/2 LTM, ORWO N74+, developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 6.5 minutes.


2019.10.19 Roll #224-04188-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr

 

[02Pilot]

 

[Doug]

^^ 1957-ish Corvette getting some attention! ^^

 

[tunalegs]

Untitled by Berang Berang, on Flickr


Untitled by Berang Berang, on Flickr


Untitled by Berang Berang, on Flickr

 

[dourbalistar]

1965 Ford Thunderbird.

Leica M5, Canon 35mm f/2 LTM, ORWO N74+, developed in LegacyPro L110 at 1:31 for 6.5 minutes.


2019.10.19 Roll #224-04186-positive.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr

 

[charjohncarter]

Hayward, CA about 1974:

found slides by John Carter, on Flickr

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

Sony A7III, Sigma 45mm f2.8 lens
Yokohama, Japan - March 2020

My guess is: LANCIA DELTA INTEGRALE EVOLUZIONE

All the best,
Mike

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

Sony A7III, Sigma 45mm f2.8 lens
Yokohama, Japan - March 2020

Nissan Skyline GTR

All the best,
Mike

 

[valdas]

Does it already qualify as "old"?

Rollei 35S, Adox CMS20II

 

[02Pilot]

Does it already qualify as "old"?
Rollei 35S, Adox CMS20II

Given that the last one was produced 44 years ago, I'd say it does. That's a late US-spec car, 1974-6.

 

[CharlesDAMorgan]

It's old enough, I had mine until 2012 and it was a classic then! Those US spec bumpers somewhat ruin the utter gorgeousness of the Michelotti design though.