Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

colwyn500 · Joined: 21 Oct 2012 Posts: 1745 Location: Nairn, Scotland

Like most fanatics, I have always taken photos of examples of cars that I see out and about. In my case these go back a mere thirty years. For me it would be interesting to know if these cars still exist. For the owners it might be nice to have a photograph, possibly from before they owned it.

For a starter back in the mid eighties in the North East is this Standard Vanguard. Does it ring any bells with anyone?

blackvanguard by peterthompson, on Flickr

clan chieftain · Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 2041 Location: Motherwell

I only have photos of Cortinas and Marinas and Avengers. Nothing really old as I never bothered to take photos.
All you need to do to see if cars still exist is go on to the DVLA website and type in the registration number.
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colwyn500 · Joined: 21 Oct 2012 Posts: 1745 Location: Nairn, Scotland

And another..Preston in about 1984.

ianstewardsbeetle by peterthompson, on Flickr

Richard H · Joined: 03 Apr 2009 Posts: 2154 Location: Lincolnshire, UK

Vanguard is still in existence, on a SORN. The Beetle's tax ran out in March 1985. Looks like it was scrapped as it says 'This vehicle can be licensed at a DVLA local office without a registration certificate' which means it was last registered as 'Trade' which usually means the car was scrapped Sad

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Roger-hatchy · Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 2135 Location: Tiptree, Essex

Roger-hatchy · Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 2135 Location: Tiptree, Essex

A friends Elva at rest by the A3 about 1971

My first car in 1962 Delmenhorst
Was I ever that young

A few old uns 1964/65

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Ford Pop, Kuching

Roger-hatchy · Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 2135 Location: Tiptree, Essex

On second thoughts that might be a Ford Prefect

Phil - Nottingham · Joined: 01 Jan 2008 Posts: 1252 Location: Nottingham

Some of mine

Goggomobile TS300 in 1970 - the first car I cut up just a few months later!

1972 my dads 1960 Auto Union 1000 Coupe which I took over 3 years later when he bought a 1971 Renault 12TL - which I took over 2 years later

Late 1950's outside my late father in law's barber shop Sandiacre near Nottingham - nice Barton coach and Mk8? Minx

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Keef · Joined: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 371 Location: Sheerness Kent UK

Some great photos there. Have left you a couple of invites. Smile

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colwyn500 · Joined: 21 Oct 2012 Posts: 1745 Location: Nairn, Scotland

Roger, that is a fantastic selection. I particularly like the street scenes. Wher is that? You have had some very interesting cars.

peter scott · Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7219 Location: Edinburgh

My Hillman Minx towing my father's boat outside the Portsonachan Hotel July 1969.

My Isetta following my parents' Morris 1100 in 1966.

My Morris Minor outside my parents' house in 1967.

My Sunbeam Alpine in Yorkshire in 1971.

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Roger-hatchy · Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 2135 Location: Tiptree, Essex

47p2 · Joined: 24 Nov 2007 Posts: 2009 Location: Glasgow

My HA Viva

Next I bought a HB Viva along with my brothers first car

Then a Marina TC

Followed by a Sunbeam Talbot

My first brand new car Renault 11TC

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Inglewood · Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 1:55 pm Post subject:

Vanguard III Harwich, 1962

Keef · Joined: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 371 Location: Sheerness Kent UK