British Cars in Australia Part 3
Nov 16, 2023 10:19:48 #
British cars were a common sight on Australian roads for 50 years from the 1920s to the early 1970s. During the 1950s British cars outsold all other makes in Australia.
See also British Cars in Australia Part 1: https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-791593-1.html
and British Cars in Australia Part 2: https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-791908-1.html
Before going to the photos I need to clear up a couple of items raised by fellow UHH members -
Some UHH members have suggested that the steering wheels in the cars in my photos are on the wrong side. The reason that the steering wheels are on the right hand side of cars in Australia is so that drivers don't have to display “Left Hand Drive” signs on their cars if the steering wheel is not on the right hand side.
Some UHH members have also said that we drive on the wrong side of the road in Australia. I can assure you that it is against the law in Australia to drive on the wrong side of the road. If caught, offenders face a hefty fine, loss of license and possibly jail, so most drivers, unless drunk, drive on the correct side of the road.
See also British Cars in Australia Part 1: https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-791593-1.html
and British Cars in Australia Part 2: https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-791908-1.html
Before going to the photos I need to clear up a couple of items raised by fellow UHH members -
Some UHH members have suggested that the steering wheels in the cars in my photos are on the wrong side. The reason that the steering wheels are on the right hand side of cars in Australia is so that drivers don't have to display “Left Hand Drive” signs on their cars if the steering wheel is not on the right hand side.
Some UHH members have also said that we drive on the wrong side of the road in Australia. I can assure you that it is against the law in Australia to drive on the wrong side of the road. If caught, offenders face a hefty fine, loss of license and possibly jail, so most drivers, unless drunk, drive on the correct side of the road.
1940-1953 Morris Z Type Ute. This vehicle is used by its owner as a daily driver around Alice Springs.
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1949-1954 Jaguar XK120 Roadster.
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1958-1960 Bugeye Austin Healey Sprite.
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1962-1964 Rover P4 110
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1964-1965 Series IV Sunbeam Alpine
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1961-1964 Vauxhall VX4/90 FB
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1968 Triumph TR5
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1970-1978 Triumph Stag
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1966 Ford Cortina
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1969-1971 Austin 1800 MkII Ute. With front wheel drive, east-west engine and Hydrolastic suspension it is like a Mini Minor on steroids. Local nickname "Landcrab" because of its ungainly stance compared to other vehicles of the same period.
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Nov 16, 2023 10:45:58 #
Absolute time-capsule of small sports cars. They all look fun to drive, and that's what see them doing. Thanx.
Nov 16, 2023 12:17:11 #
Nov 16, 2023 12:30:43 #
Another cool set. Some cars I remembered, some I hadn't thought about in years like the Vauxhall and some I dreamed about as a kid like the XK 120
Nov 16, 2023 12:32:09 #
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Nov 16, 2023 14:53:47 #
Great collection of photographs of small British cars.
Years ago, as high school students, a first cousin and I bought a used Sunbeam - a fixer-upper. Neither of us were very adept a car repairs. It spent more time in my Aunt and Uncle's garage than on the road. Finally, we were "read the riot act" and forced to have it towed away...
Years ago, as high school students, a first cousin and I bought a used Sunbeam - a fixer-upper. Neither of us were very adept a car repairs. It spent more time in my Aunt and Uncle's garage than on the road. Finally, we were "read the riot act" and forced to have it towed away...
Nov 16, 2023 15:28:35 #
Nov 16, 2023 19:04:35 #
Beautiful photos of beautiful cars, The TR 5 was not available in the US, as it was presented to the US as the TR250, which I had one, loved it... Thanks for sharing...
Nov 17, 2023 00:17:22 #
davidrb wrote:
Absolute time-capsule of small sports cars. They all look fun to drive, and that's what see them doing. Thanx.
Thank you for your comments David.
Nov 17, 2023 00:18:40 #
Ava'sPapa wrote:
There's something about bug-eyed Sprites that appeal to me.
I can understand that Ava'sPapa. Thanks for your comment.
Nov 17, 2023 00:19:51 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Another cool set. Some cars I remembered, some I hadn't thought about in years like the Vauxhall and some I dreamed about as a kid like the XK 120
Thank you for your feedback Curmudgeon.
Nov 17, 2023 00:20:25 #
Earnest Botello wrote:
Very good series, Thorny.
Thank you for your positive comment Earnest.
Nov 17, 2023 00:21:12 #
Charley Grimes wrote:
Thanks!
Another set of well done and interesting images.
Another set of well done and interesting images.
Thank you for your encouraging feedback Charley.
Nov 17, 2023 00:44:39 #
Garson wrote:
Great collection of photographs of small British cars.
Years ago, as high school students, a first cousin and I bought a used Sunbeam - a fixer-upper. Neither of us were very adept a car repairs. It spent more time in my Aunt and Uncle's garage than on the road. Finally, we were "read the riot act" and forced to have it towed away...
Years ago, as high school students, a first cousin and I bought a used Sunbeam - a fixer-upper. Neither of us were very adept a car repairs. It spent more time in my Aunt and Uncle's garage than on the road. Finally, we were "read the riot act" and forced to have it towed away...
Thanks for your comments Garson. I had an experience something like that with a 1946 Vauxhall 14. I spent more time fixing problems than driving the car then one side of the split windscreen exploded one day which was the last straw.
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