#swinging-sixties

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109 Chevrolet Nova (Chevy II) (1st Generation) Station Wagon (1965) HKH 879 C by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Chevrolet Nova (Chevy II) (1st Gen) Station Wagon (1961-65) Engine 283 cu in (4640cc) V8 Registration Number HKN 879 C (Hull) CHEVROLET SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623638181561... The Chevrolet Chevy II/Nova was a compact car manufactured for the four generations during the 1962-79 model years, and resuming for a single generation sub-compact for model years 1985-88. The Nova was the top model in the Chevy II range until 1968, from 1969 the Chevy II name was dropped with Nova becoming the nameplate for all models through to 1979 The first generation Chevy II - Nova debuted in 1962, replacing the rear engined Corvair. The car was of semi-unibody construction having a bolt on front section joined to its unitized cabin and rear end available in two- and four-door sedan configurations as well as convertible and 4-door station wagon versions. Diolch am 98,524,769 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 98,524,769 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 09.10.2022, at Bicester Heritage, Autumn Scramble, Bicester Aerodrome, Bicester, Oxon 166-109

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013 Daimler V8-250 (1968) (248 HXX 75) by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Daimler V8-250 (1962-69) Engine 2548cc V8 OHV Chassis No: 1K1849BW Production 17,620 Registration Number 248 HHX 75 (French) DAIMLER ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623789085238 The Daimler 2.5 V8/V8-250 is a four-door sports saloon, introduced in 1962, as the first Daimler car to be based on a Jaguar platform, the first with a unit body, and the last to feature a Daimler engine after the company was bought from the Birmingham Small Arms Company by Jaguar Cars in 1960. The engine is the hemispherical head V8 designed by Edward Turner and first used in the Daimler SP250 sports car. Introduced as the Daimler Two and a Half litre V8 in 1962, and powered by Daimler's 2.5-litre V8 engine and drive-train, a Daimler fluted grille and rear number plate surround, distinctive wheel trims, badges, and interior details including a split-bench front seat from the Jaguar Mark 1 and a black enamel steering wheel. Most cars were fitted with the optional power-assisted steering, Automatic transmission was standard, with manual both with and without overdrive an option. The car was updated as a V8-250 in October 1967 with minor facelifts the wide (armco style) bumpers were replaced by new slimline bumpers and over-riders, negative earth electrics, an alternator instead of the earlier dynamo and twin air cleaners. Other new features included padding over the instrument panel, padded door cappings and ventilated leather upholstery, reclinable split-bench front seats and a heated rear window Chassis No: 1K1849BW The RHD Daimler V8 250 was originally supplied new in the UK, but has since spent time in France (hence the registration number) at the time of this photo it was in the process of being NOVA registered. This car was offered for sale by auction, at the H+H, Pavilion Gardens Buxton, 27.04.2022 selling for £ 13,500 Diolch am 93,481,771 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 93,481,771 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 27.04.2022 at the H+H Auction, Pavilion Gardens, Buxton 159c-013

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110 Chrysler 300L 2 door Hardtop (1965) YRD 297 C by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Chrysler 300L 2door Hardtop (1965) Engine 413cu ins (6800cc) V8 Production 2845 (= 440 Convertibles + 2405 Hardtops) Registration Number YRD 297 C (Reading) CHRYSLER SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623652517005... The 300L was the last of the famed Chrysler 300 letter series, started in in 1955 with the C-300 with each year's model used a new letter of the alphabet as a suffix (skipping "i"), reaching 300L by 1965. The range were all high-performance luxury cars built in very limited numbers by Chrysler. Though expensive and exclusive they anticipated the muscle car era. The 300L, though the last in the series introduced a complete restyle, with crisp lines, slab sides and a tall "greenhouse"—styling cues introduced by Elwood Engel when he succeeded Virgil Exner as Chrysler's new styling guru. Bringing a sleek new mid-1960s linear look to the cars, and dropped the panoramic windshield that had disappeared from other Chrysler models in 1961. The cross-ram engine was no longer available; the 413 cu in (6.8 L) engine with regular carburetion and inlet manifold was the only one supplied. Practically every feature on the 300L could be ordered as an option on the regular 300; the only absolute difference was the "300L badges. Diolch am 98,548,769 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 98,548,769 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 09.10.2022, at Bicester Heritage, Autumn Scramble, Bicester Aerodrome, Bicester, Oxon 166-110

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352 Pontiac Parisienne (2nd Gen) Sports Sedan (1964) ADH 111 B by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Pontiac Parisienne (2nd Gen) Sports Sedan (1961-64) Engine 283 cu in (4637cc) V8 Registration Number ADH 111 B (Walsall) PONTIAC ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623690516561... The Pontiac Parisienne is a full-size rear-wheel drive car built on the GM B platform between 1958-86 over five generations, with the fifth generation also being produced in the USA during model years 1983-86. Right-hand drive models were locally assembled in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa until 1969. The second generation was launched in 1961, available as a two door Convertible and Coupe and as a four door, Hardtop, Sports Sedan and Station Wagon. Powered by straight six engines of 261cu in (4.3 litre), and 230cu in (3.8 litre) or V8s of 283cu in (4.8 litre), 327 cu in (5.4 litr), 348 cu in (5.7 ltr.), or a 409cu in (6.7 ltr.), Diolch am 92,881,566 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 92,881,566 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 23.04.2022 at the Bicester Spring Scramble, Bicester, Oxfordshire 158-352

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178 Ford Galaxie 500 (2nd Gen) (1963) NWT 864 A by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Ford Galaxie 500 (2nd Gen) Hardtop (1960-64) Engine 390 cu in (6400cc) V8 FE Series Decals Honest Charleys, Tulsa, Okla. Registration Number NWT 864 A (Yorkshire. West Riding) FORD USA SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623789312836... The second generation Galaxie 1960-64 was completely redesigned for a more futuristic and sleek look. Bodywork was restyled in 1961 and engine options changed. In 1963 Ford introduced the Galaxie 500 as a top line model. Engines consisted of a 292 Ci standard in the 500/XL a high performance 406 Ci was introduced and at the other end of the spectrum a 223 Ci six.. Only minor trim changes followed for 1963, but in mid-year a lower roofline (Sports Roof) was added to improve looks and to make the car more competitive on the NASCAR circuits together with a limited supply of the 427 Ci with 425 hp. For 1964 the final year of this generation trim was drastically altered the car became more aerodynamic, the 427 Ci engine continued and for racing a 427 Ci cammer engine developing 600 hp was used in stripped out lightweight racer, this engine was considered to powerful for the public. Diolch am 92,569,143 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 92,569,143 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 23.04.2022 at the Bicester Spring Scramble, Bicester, Oxfordshire 158-178

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130 Daimler V8 250 (1967) KLJ 296 E by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Daimler 2.5 V8 (1962-69) Engine 2548cc V8 OHV Production 17,620 Registration Number KLJ 296 E (Bournemouth) DAIMLER ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623789085238 The Daimler 2.5 V8/V8-250 is a four-door sports saloon, introduced in 1962, as the first Daimler car to be based on a Jaguar platform, the first with a unit body, and the last to feature a Daimler engine after the company was bought from the Birmingham Small Arms Company by Jaguar Cars in 1960. The engine is the hemispherical head V8 designed by Edward Turner and first used in the Daimler SP250 sports car. Introduced as the Daimler Two and a Half litre V8 in 1962, and powered by Daimler's 2.5-litre V8 engine and drive-train, a Daimler fluted grille and rear number plate surround, distinctive wheel trims, badges, and interior details including a split-bench front seat from the Jaguar Mark 1 and a black enamel steering wheel. Most cars were fitted with the optional power-assisted steering, Automatic transmission was standard, with manual both with and without overdrive an option. The car was updated as a V8-250 in October 1967 with minor facelifts the wide (armco style) bumpers were replaced by new slimline bumpers and over-riders, negative earth electrics, an alternator instead of the earlier dynamo and twin air cleaners. Other new features included padding over the instrument panel, padded door cappings and ventilated leather upholstery, reclinable split-bench front seats and a heated rear window Diolch am 92,477,128 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 92,477,128 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 23.04.2022 at the Bicester Spring Scramble, Bicester, Oxfordshire 158-130

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195 Ford Consul Capri GT (116E) (1963) 500 FWW by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Ford Capri GT 116E (1962-64) Engine 1498cc S4 OHV Production 7573 Registration Number 500 FWW (West Riding of Yorkshire) FORD of BRITAIN ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623665118181... A 2 door sporting Coupe, the Capri 109E was introduced in 1961, powered by a 1340cc engine it ran until 1962, being replaced by the larger capacity 1498cc engine and the new model designation 116E. With front disc braking and four speed floor change gears. There were 11,143 of the original 109E produced and 7573 of the 116E with the more sporty GT model accounting for just 2002 cars. Diolch am 94,402,034 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 94,402,034 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 28.05.2022 at Smallwood Steam Rally. Cheshire REF 160-195

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194 Ford Zephyr Mk.II Lowline (1961) PJV 838 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Ford Zephyr Mk.II (1956-62) Engine 2553cc S6 OHV Production 350,244 Registration Number PJV 838 (Grimsby) FORD ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623665118181... The Consul, Zephyr and Zodiac Mk.II's were launched in 1956. Totally restyled The 6-cylinder cars' engines were enlarged to 2,553 cc with power output correspondingly raised to 86 bhp. The wheelbase was increased by three inches and width increased to 69 inches. The weight distribution and turning circle were also improved. Top speed increased to 88 mph and fuel consumption improved to 28mpg. As well as a 3-speed manual gearbox there was an optional overdrive and from 1956 a Borg Warner DG automatic transmission. At first drum brakes were fitted all round but front discs became optional in 1960 and standard from mid 1961 The model was updated in late 1959 as the Lowline model, with a reduced roof height and a chrome windscreen surround. The earlier cars were retrospectively referred to as Highline models PJV 838 This car, known by its real owner as Bluey, regularly appeared as a featured vehicle in the long running Yorkshire TV medical drama series The Royal. The series is set in the 1960s and focuses on the lives of the staff at the fictional St. Aidans Hospital seaside town of Elsinby and its surrounding area. The programme was a spin-off of ITV's period drama series Heartbeat and the first three series featured crossovers with Heartbeat and appearances by its cast members. Outside scenes were filmed in or near Scarborough and Whitby with the hospital interior hospital scenes, shot in the Leeds Studios and St Luke's Hospital, Bradford Diolch am 94,402,034 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 94,402,034 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 28.05.2022 at Smallwood Steam Rally. Cheshire REF 160-194