BSA A10 Golden Flash Motorcycle 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961

A10 Golden Flash

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The use of an all over finish of pale golden beige produced what many BSA enthusiasts feel is the most handsome BSA of all, the appropriately named Golden Flash. The 646cc overhead valve vertical-twin engine was the work of Bert Hopwood, though based on an earlier Bert Perkins design with a single camshaft situated at the rear of the cylinder block. A main stay of their vertical-twin range for several years, the A10, was developed for the USA and became a forerunner of the Rocket series which culminated in the Rocket Gold Star of the early 1960s.

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Lancia Aurelia 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958

Lancia Aurelia 1950s

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Announced in 1949 the ground-breaking Lancia, Aurelia featured all-independent suspension, inboard rear brakes, a four-speed transaxle and an ohv V6 engine of 1750cc. A GT version, (B20) was introduced in 1951 with a slightly shorter wheelbase, an 85bhp 2 litre engine and a body styled by Pininfarina. The Aurelia won its class at Le Mans, scored a 1-2-3 in the Targa Florio and came second in the Mille Miglia in 1951.

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Silver Wraith Rolls Royce 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959

Silver Wraith 1940s-1950s

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The custom-bodied Rolls-Royce series of the post-war years, the Silver Wraith continued a famous name from the 1930s. Rolls Royce built the chassis, which was essentially a stretched-wheelbase version (127 or 133 inches) of the Silver Dawn/Bentley Mark VI platform, with the same suspension design and drive-trains. Bodywork was supplied by traditional R-R specialists - Park Ward, HJ Mulliner, Hooper and others, most with wood framing and light-alloy or steel panels. Many Silver Wraiths had classic lines, with freestanding headlamps, separate front wings, divisions between passengers and chauffeur and the characteristic Rolls Royce Parthenon grille.

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Guy Arab Mk4 East Kent Bus 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958

Guy Arab Mk4

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In 1940 the Ministry of Supply contracted Guy Motors to produce a double-decker to utility specification, the result being the Arab Mk I of which 500 were built. As a rugged, unsophisticated chassis, the Arab placed the Guy among the country's leading bus manufacturers. East Kent built up a fleet of Mk 4s Arabs with Park Royal bodywork between 1952 and 1958. The bus shown is a one-off prototype dating from 1952, which had bodywork built by Guy.

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Jaguar C-Type Racing Car 1951, 1952, 1953

Jaguar C-Type

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Jaguar's first purpose designed racing car, the C-Type, achieved a spectacular first-time victory at Le-Mans in 1951, giving Britain its first triumph in the 24 hour classic since 1935. The cars were similarly successful in 1953. In essence, the C-Type was a more powerful, lighter version of the XK120 and bore a strong family resemblance. Designated the XK120C (C for competition), it was a clever blend of beauty and function and is undoubtedly one of the greatest racing cars ever produced.

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Morris LD Van 1952-1968

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Produced between 1952 and 1968 the forward control Morris LD series offered a 1 or 1.5 ton capacity. With wide rear doors, a low floor line and sliding front doors, these versatile models found popularity with many businesses.

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Jaguar Mk VII 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956

Jaguar Mk VII

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Introduced at the London Motor Show of 1950, the extravagantly proportioned MkVII was the first Jaguar saloon to use the legendary XK twin-cam engine. Priced at just below £1,000, it was also a 100mph (160km/h) car and the last Jaguar series to boast a separate chassis. A full six-seater, optional extras included automatic transmission and overdrive. Updated in 1954 and re-designated the Mk VIIM, high-lift camshafts raised the power output from 160 to 190bhp and a closer ratio gearbox helped make the best of it. The Mk VIIM was replaced by the Mk VIII, distinguished by its one-piece windscreen and revised cylinder head. The same bodyshell was retained for the Mk IX of 1959, which was fitted with the 3.8 litre engine and disc brakes as standard.

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Morgan Plus 4 1950-1969

Morgan Plus 4

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The Plus in Plus 4 stands for extra power, provided in the first instance by the four cylinders of the 2038cc Standard Vanguard engine and then by the engines of the Triumph TRs. Introduced in 1950, the two-seater reached production first, followed by the four-seater and the coupe within the space of a year. By 1954, after some experimentation, the classic "high-cowled" style was achieved.

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Classic Porsche 356 Gmund Coupe 1950-1965

Porsche 356 Gmund Coupe

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Following the VW-based roadster, which became 356 Number One, Porsche finally became an actual car builder turning out an initial 49 aluminium-bodied 356s between mid-1948 and March 1951. The first batch of light-alloy bodied 356 models (23 cabriolets and 23 "limousines") were produced at Gmund, Austria and were made almost entirely by hand. Fitted with an air-cooled, rear-mounted, 1,086cc, twin-carburettor engine developing just 40bhp, 80mph was easily attainable due to the lightweight construction.

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Classic Porsche 356 "Number One" 1950s-1960s

Porsche 356 "Number One"

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This was the very first Porsche sports car, chassis number 356-001. Produced in temporary premises in Gmund, Austria, in what was once a sawmill, it had a tubular frame chassis, a smooth, slippery open-top body and a 1,131cc Volkswagen Beetle engine, which was mounted amidships with the gearbox slung out to the tail. Completed by June 1948 and given the registration number K 45286, it was presented to the motoring press at the Swiss Grand Prix.

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Lambretta LC and LD 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958

Lambretta LC and LD

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The most significant development of the C model was undoubtedly the introduction of the LC (L standing for Lusso or Luxury). This was the first Lambretta to have a fully enclosed bodywork. The mechanical aspects of both scooters were the same, although a fan was added to the LC to aid cooling. The production totals for the C model Lambretta was 130,000, with two-thirds of these the open variety. Enclosed bodywork was also available for the D model (LD. By the mid-fifties enclosed models had become more popular than their open counterparts.

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Lambretta C model and D model Scooters 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957

C model and D model

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For the year 1950, a completely new design was introduced, the C model which was the first Lambretta to be constructed around a tubular steel frame. On the C, the front wheel was held by forks and trailing-arm suspension was fitted with the springs sitting forward of the forks. Tyre size was increased again and the overall result was a much better ride. The D model, introduced in late 1951 also had a tubular frame, but with different to the C in that its engine was able to move, with torsion bar rear suspension.

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VW Type 2 Transporter 1950-1967

Type 2 Transporter

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1950 was an important year for Volkswagen. Production of the Beetle reached 100,000 units and a new plant was opened at Brunswick. It was also the year the Type 2 Transporter was introduced. Originally offered as a closed van or "Kombi" with removable seating and as an eight-seater bus, the model quickly established itself as a successful stablemate to the Beetle saloon. Production rates in five body styles (including a flatbed pick-up truck and an ambulance) reached more than 100,000 a year in 1957. The rear engine position for the Type 2 gave excellent weight distribution and a very clean front end with an inverted V pressed into the rounded prow. The split window and oval headlamps were a styling feature that remained until 1967.

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Austin FX3 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958

Austin FX3 London Taxi

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Produced 1948-58. FX3 (petrol) 1948-58; FX3D (diesel) 1950-58

Specification 1948 (petrol)

Engine: 2,199cc, 4-cylinder ohv.
Transmission: 4-speed manual.
Wheels and Tyres: Disc-type wheels with six securing studs; 5.75x16 Super Taxi Dunlop tyres.
Brakes: Girling mechanical.
Turning Circle: 7.62 metres (25ft).
Maximum Speed: 96km/h (60mph).
Dimensions: Wheelbase, 2.81m, track, front and rear, 1.42m; overall length, 4.401m; overall width, 1.715m; height 1.797m
No. Produced: 7,267 examples
Bodybuilder: Carbodies

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Jaguar XK120 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954

Jaguar XK120 Car

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William Lyons originally envisaged the XK120 as a limited production run of only two hundred aluminium-bodied sports cars but when introduced at the London Motor Show of 1948 it soon became apparent that this would be incapable of satisfying demand. Launched alongside the car was Jaguar's new engine, the now legendary XK six cylinder. This unit, with a cubic capacity of 3,442cc (210cu.in.) and twin overhead camshafts produced 150bhp at 5.500rpm and was capable of propelling the two-seater bodyshell of the XK120 very quickly indeed. In terms of performance the car had few rivals. In 1949 a standard production model was timed at 126.5mph (204km/h) with the hood and sidescreens in place. Production ceased in 1954 on arrival of the XK140.

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Marshall - Field Marshall Tractor 1945-1957

Marshall - Field Marshall

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The Marshall M tractor was replaced in 1945 by the Marshall Series I, which featured a differential lock to give maximum traction in difficult conditions. The Series II was produced from 1947 to 1949 and was equipped with steering brakes, which were operated via levers beside the rear wings. The final versions were the Series III from 1949 and 1952 and the IIIA from 1952 to 1957. All used Marshall's well known single-cylinder two-stroke diesel engine. The massive 6 1/2 -inch bore piston travelled through a 9-inch stroke and its audible detonation led to the Marshall's nickname of the "Pom-Pom" tractor. Tracked versions of the Marshall were also marketed under the Fowler name.

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Caterpillar - D2 Tractor 1938-1957

Caterpillar - D2

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Few tractor names are better known than Caterpillar. From their beginnings in 1904 their speciality has always been track-laying or crawler tractors. The Caterpillar D2 was introduced specifically for agricultural used in 1938. It could handle a three/four furrow plough and was powered by a four-cylinder diesel engine of 26 drawbar and 32 belt horsepower. Speeds of up to 5mph were possible in top (fifth) gear. An interesting feature of the Caterpillar was that it used a horizontally-opposed, twin-cylinder, 10hp petrol engine as a starter motor. Known as a "donkey" starter, these were standard on all Cat diesels. In addition to overcoming the problem of unreliable starting they also kept wear on the engine to a minimum when starting cold.

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Ford Zephyr Mk1 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956

Zephyr Mk1 1950s

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The Mk 1 models, in production from 1951 to early 1956, were promoted by Ford as The Five Star Cars. Technically advanced, with monocoque construction, overhead valve engines and independent (MacPherson) front suspension, these were the first modern post-war cars from Dagenham.

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Velocette MAC Motorcycle 1946-1959

Velocette MAC

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After the war Velocette continued with their tradition of black and gold singles of high performance with ohv or ohc engines. The 349cc overhead valve MAC was perhaps the most impressive three-fifty of the early 1950s, it was fast (for its cubic capacity), smooth and refined. Redesigned in 1951, it lost much of its 1930's look with a fresh one-piece light-alloy cylinder head, rocker box barrel and enlarged timing chest. In 1953 the solid frame was replaced by one with a full pivoted fork with adjustment for ride stiffness possible by moving the tops of the springs fore and aft in articulate slots arranged in rear-frame extensions.

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Messerschmitt KR 1953-1964

Messerschmitt KR

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The Messerschmitt is probably the best known microcar, and was designed by Fritz Fend, technical officer of the famous aircraft company. Introduced in 1953, its unique welded steel structure was chassis-less, and had handle-bar steering and twist-grip throttle, which powered a 9hp 4-gear transmission. Over 20,000 KR175's were produced, with further refinement on the more powerful KR200. A variety of cabriolet soft-tops and Plexiglass dome canopies lifted for access to the two-seat tandem cockpit.

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