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The basis for the FL1 was the Austin FX3 taxicab that was sold in the United Kingdom by Austin from 1948 to 1958. It was designed to comply with the Metropolitan Police Conditions of Fitness for London Taxicabs but was used in other towns and cities in the UK. It was commissioned from Austin by taxi dealers Mann & Overton and built by Carbodies of Coventry on a chassis supplied by Austin.

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Quite possibly the best known small British sportscar of all time, the MGB was first introduced in 1964 – in Roadster form – and production continued until 1980, by which time over half a million (of all variants) had been produced. The car still has a large following to this day and a good support network through specialist suppliers and an owners club.

Limited changes were made ...

The Triumph TR6 was officially introduced in January 1969 and production ran on until July 1976, by which time over 91, 000 had been made, the vast majority (over 80, 000) exported, nearly all to the United States. At the TR6’s launch, one press article declared it ‘the last of the real sports cars’.

The TR6 was a re-working of Triumph’s earlier TR range carried out by Karmann ...

The Mercedes G-Wagen – or more accurately, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class - was initially developed as a military vehicle, supposedly as a result of a suggestion by the Shah of Iran. Work started in 1972 under a joint agreement between Daimler-Benz and Steyr-Daimler-Puch of Graz, Austria, with production of a civilian version beginning in 1979. The vehicle was manufactured by Magna Steyr (formerly Steyr-Daimler-Puch) ...

The Riley One Point Five was first shown publicly at the Scottish Motor Show in Glasgow on 7th November 1957. Its roots (and that of its sister model, the Wolseley 1500) lay in a BMC project to produce a new or updated version of the Morris Minor and as such, it was firmly based on that car – using a re-worked floorpan and monocoque construction together with the same suspension setup. As BMC subsequently ...

Jersey Camper Hire. com offer for hire this delightful classic VW camper in the Channel Island of Jersey, from only £175 per day.

The Classic VW Camper is ideal for the small family to sleep in; two small children in the bunk and two adults on rock and roll bed below, (plus awning if needed). The VW Type 2 offers visitors the perfect hire vehicle for a long or short break.

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Volkswagen introduced their ‘Type 2’ (the manufacturer’s second model) in 1950 and production ran in Germany until 1979, when the Type 3 model was introduced. Instantly recognizable to this day, they have achieved something of a cult status, given their widespread use during the ’60s and later, often associated with the surf culture from that decade.

The earliest models are referred ...

When the Vitesse 6 was introduced in May 1962, Standard-Triumph created something of a stir, with the unusual combination of an existing compact car (the Triumph Herald) with a larger six-cylinder power plant to produce an up-market model with better performance from a smoother, more torquey engine, which made for a more pleasurable car to drive.

The 2-door Triumph Herald (introduced ...

The legendary Citroën DS would always be a hard act to follow, but the new CX model quickly received accolades on its launch at the 1974 Paris Motor Show. The sleek, aerodynamic lines and sharp Kamm-type tail were designed by Robert Opron, bearing some resemblance to the earlier, smaller, GS model. The mechanical specification was typically advanced, combining Citroën's hydro-pneumatic self-levelling ...

The Swallow Doretti was the only car built by Swallow Coachbuilding Company (1935) Ltd – at the time, a subsidiary of the Tube Investments Group – and was only made between 1954 and 1955. It was intended for export to the U. S. market, to provide a more refined two-seater British sports car than was available there at that time. It is believed only 276 cars were made.

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It was only a little while after the launch of the original Austin Seven and Morris Mini-Minor in August 1959, that the popularity of these seminal cars spawned a number of variants, amongst which were the Wolseley Hornet and Riley Elf, which appeared in October 1961. These were more luxurious versions of the first Mini’s, featuring an elongated body, incorporating a ‘proper’ boot and mildly ...

Volkswagen introduced their ‘Type 2’ (the manufacturer’s second model) in 1950 and production ran in Germany until 1979, when the Type 3 model was introduced. Instantly recognizable to this day, they have achieved something of a cult status, given their widespread use during the ’60s and later, often associated with the surf culture from that decade.

The earliest models are referred ...

The 8-cylinder Star Chief convertible was the prestige model from Pontiac at the time. Available in Deluxe and Custom trim options.

A first series, 1954 model it was purchased from a couple in the USA had been restoring the car however had not quite completed the restoration. Imported into the UK then subsequently on to Jersey 25 years ago by the current owner, who completed the restoration ...

Introduced in October 1967, the MGC was the first ‘high performance’ version of the MGB, using a BMC C series, 6-cylinder engine of 2912cc, developed from that used in the Austin Healey 3000 and Austin Westminster. The MGC was not simply a tuned MGB however, it was a considerably re-engineered car, with new torsion bar front suspension; uprated braking; new, stronger, all synchromesh gearbox with ...

The SS1 was built by the Swallow Sidecar Coachbuilding Company in Coventry and first presented to the public at the 1931 London Motor Show. The six-cylinder sidevalve engine and gearbox which came in 15hp and 20hp variants, was fitted to a chassis designed by William Lyons and supplied exclusively to Swallow by the Standard Motor Company.

The car was in production for 5 years, with styling ...