Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

[mikeC]

The car is a 1928-1930 Talbot 14/45 with standard coupe bodywork; the body normally has a square box on the back:


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in the garage: 1938 Talbot Ten Airline
Recently departed: 1953 Lancia Appia, 1931 Austin Seven, 1967 Singer Chamois, 1914 Saxon, 1930 Morris Cowley, 1936 BSA Scout, 1958 Lancia Appia coupe, 1922 Star 11.9 ... the list goes on!

[Penman]

Thanks Mike, another example of the origin of the americanisation "Trunk", we used to strap a tin trunk on the carrier at the back of the Austin Ten/Four.
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Bristols should always come in pairs.

Any 2 from:-
Straight 6
V8 V10

[Penman]

Any ideas?
Photo taken in Bath early '50s.


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Bristols should always come in pairs.

Any 2 from:-
Straight 6
V8 V10

[peter scott]

What car is this?


Peter
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https://www.nostalgiatech.co.uk
1939 SS Jaguar 2 1/2 litre saloon

[Ray White]

Some information about 152 squadron

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No._152_Squadron_RAF

Then again, the right hand plate reads TAF 34 which stands for tactical Airforce of which No.34 squadron was part. Take your pick!

AS to the make of car; your guess is as good as mine but it seems to be RHD.

I was thinking 1939 Frazer Nash ...then perhaps not.




The location may be Belgium; famed for white brick houses?

[peter scott]

Similar but no cigar.

Peter
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1939 SS Jaguar 2 1/2 litre saloon

[peter scott]

Similar but no cigar.

Peter
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1939 SS Jaguar 2 1/2 litre saloon

[alastairq]

At a guess, possibly a Delage D8? {Going by te vents in the bonnet sides, and the shape of the chrome[shiny?] side emblem?

By that time, it might well be on Delahaye underpinnings?
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Dellow Mk2, 1951 built, reg 1952.
Fiat 126 BIS
Cannon special [1996 registered. Built in 1950's]
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Ford Pop chassis, Ashley 1172 bodyshell, in pieces.

[peter scott]

A Delage D6 certainly comes close but still not close enough.

https://img1.bonhams.com/image?src=Images/live/2004-08/27/6675367-33-2.jpg

Peter
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1939 SS Jaguar 2 1/2 litre saloon

[Ray White]

I am pretty sure it is an Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 variant. Trying to get a photo. Car on Flickr but I can't lift image.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/93207294@N04/48143945752

[alastairq]

Delage D8....look at those bonnet side louvres? Aren't they the same?

Plus, the side trim? Isn't that the same design as the RAF photo's shiny trim?
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Dellow Mk2, 1951 built, reg 1952.
Fiat 126 BIS
Cannon special [1996 registered. Built in 1950's]
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Ford Pop chassis, Ashley 1172 bodyshell, in pieces.

[Ray White]

I still maintain it is an Alfa saloon. 6C 2300. Lungo (long).

[Ray White]

I still maintain it is an Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 Lungo (long) saloon.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/93207294@N04/48143945752/in/photostream/

Compare the front wing treatment where it meets the running board; unique to Alfa.

The doors hung from the B post are the same with wind deflectors.

The rear window is divided just the same.

Compare the shape of the chrome strip as it widens towards the rear.

The traficators are also located in the rear quarter panel.


No two Alfas were quite the same in this period.

They were very expensive, bespoke cars.

[peter scott]

I think you've cracked it Ray with Alfa Romero 6C

Thanks Peter
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1939 SS Jaguar 2 1/2 litre saloon

[bjacko]

Different manufacturers often used the same body builder who may use the same features on different makes. The Alfa 6C in my book shows a car with louvres on the bonnet sides not the little "doors".
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1938 Morris 8 Ser II Coupe Utility (Pickup)
1985 Rover SD1 VDP