Strix Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 Originally posted by mojoworking The Mini was actually introduced in 1959. After a quick search I spotted no less than 5 examples in the photo. I'd say the picture must be later than mid-sixties because there's a Mark IV Ford Zodiac visible right in the centre of the car park and that model was first made in in 1966. Other clues: If that's a Daimler Fleetline bus in the centre of the photo, they were introduced in 1962 However, the bus could be the very similar Leyland Atlantean and they were first made in 1958. Beyond doubt however are the several Vauxhall Vivas in the pic. They were first made in 1963. I'll get me anorak Did I spot 2 Capris in there? That would date it 1969 or after. they were launched in Feb '69 http://www.fordcapri.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostrider Posted March 11, 2005 Author Share Posted March 11, 2005 Originally posted by Strix Did I spot 2 Capris in there? That would date it 1969 or after. they were launched in Feb '69 http://www.fordcapri.co.uk/ I have a feeling that someone is going to produce a list of all the cars visible. No not me. Its a bit like "I Spy", I spy somethimg beggining with "R" Reliant Regal? Is that a Triumph Herald Convertible? or maybe its a Vitesse. Six cylinder 2000cc, now that was a car. Could be a TR6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 Well what else would you use to date the pic? Isn't there a developer's date on the back of the paper copy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Talker Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 hi lostrider, I coul;dn't see a reliant regal or a supervan, but the three wheeler in the middle of the car park is one of those fibre glass, pale blue "invalid chariots" that the ministry used to issue, before the motability scheme came into being. also, seeing as the picture ahs been improved,with better resolution, has viking been able to confirm that car registration number he mentioned, earlier in this thread...? P "eyes like a hawk, me...." T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostrider Posted March 11, 2005 Author Share Posted March 11, 2005 Originally posted by Strix Well what else would you use to date the pic? Isn't there a developer's date on the back of the paper copy The picture is scanned directly from a negative so no clues there. With the comments so far I would put it at 1970 to 1972. In 1969 my dad wouldnt have let me anywhere near his camera. By the way I still have this camera, must be getting on for 65 years olds now. Something I did notice on the picture itself is the British Rail sign on the LMS sation, when did they start using that livery with the cross line logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 '65 onwards according to this which would be about Beeching's time, would it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostrider Posted March 11, 2005 Author Share Posted March 11, 2005 Originally posted by Plain Talker hi lostrider, I coul;dn't see a reliant regal or a supervan, but the three wheeler in the middle of the car park is one of those fibre glass, pale blue "invalid chariots" that the ministry used to issue, before the motability scheme came into being. You mean the Invacar, Invacar I await others comments on this, looking at tha size of the Moggie thou behind it, it looks too big to me. And didn't thay have a very large sticky out boot? But you might be right. I dont think I have ever looked at a photo in such detail before, the more you look, the more you see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spunkee Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 my other half was a bus driver in the 60's out of herries road. Originally posted by little malc This brings back happy memories, the year will be about 1973, I was driving these buses then, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitsmoorboy Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 Early 70's looking at the cars, The one on the extreme right is a Humber Sceptre almost out of shot, could have been me I used to have one about that time. most of the cars in the car park were made in the mid 60's and i am guessing they could be about Ten years old when the photo was took. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyleys Posted April 24, 2005 Share Posted April 24, 2005 Great photo, it a pity you carnt see john Mc Kenzie's paper shop ( threepenny bit ) thats where i met my first wife & second & third &---- excuse me while i top myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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