British Cars in Australia Part 9
Dec 29, 2023 16:17:17 #
Some very unusual (to us in the USA, anyway) and beautiful cars in this post. That 1935 Supercharged MG is a real beast!
Dec 29, 2023 19:42:26 #
Dec 29, 2023 20:10:02 #
ArthurF wrote:
They are not really alike MG vs Triumph vs Healy vs Jaguar. All very different
Thorny Devil gave me permission to post this picture of a '35 Jaguar. Compare it to a MG TC or earlier. Sweeping front fenders into a running board. Blocky front grill. Headlight shape and mounting. Austin Healy started sports car production in 1952. I found a picture of a 1936 Triumph Gloria Southern Cross 10.8 HP that also has the same lines as the Jag and MG.
Dec 29, 2023 21:36:07 #
47greyfox wrote:
Fun set, indeed! I feel like that little kid in the first pic pointing at the MG….. “look at that!”
Well spotted greyfox. Thanks for the feedback.
Dec 29, 2023 21:37:40 #
UTMike wrote:
More interesting shots, TD!
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
Thank you for the feedback Mike and Happy New Year to you too. May 2024 bring you joy and good health.
Dec 29, 2023 21:38:51 #
KillroyII wrote:
Another wonderful set… thanks for posting this, and the 1st 8 sets. I have been watching for your posts since the 1st
Thank you for your encouraging feedback Killroy.
Dec 29, 2023 21:39:26 #
Earnest Botello wrote:
Great series, Thorny.
Thank you Earnest.
Dec 29, 2023 21:40:57 #
ArthurF wrote:
Love your series of British Cars, I have owned several myself.
Arthur
Arthur
Thank you for the encouraging feedback Arthur.
Dec 29, 2023 22:07:18 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Beautiful set Thorney. I'm always amazed how similar the earlier British two seat roadsters are. It seems to me that you have to be an expert in identification or see the Badge. 
Thank you for your comments Curmudgeon. Yes I have noticed the similarities in body styles and even the grills of some particularly from the 1930s - 1950s. Compare My photos of the 1938-39 WA MG, 1938-48 SS Jaguar and 1934 Bentley.
Dec 29, 2023 22:11:38 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Thorny Devil gave me permission to post this picture of a '35 Jaguar. Compare it to a MG TC or earlier. Sweeping front fenders into a running board. Blocky front grill. Headlight shape and mounting. Austin Healy started sports car production in 1952. I found a picture of a 1936 Triumph Gloria Southern Cross 10.8 HP that also has the same lines as the Jag and MG.
I love the body style from that era. Thanks Curmudgeon.
Dec 29, 2023 23:28:21 #
This is a great post...lots of interesting cars. I'd take that Aston Martin in a heartbeat. Nice comparative on the grills.
Dec 30, 2023 02:47:58 #
ArthurF wrote:
They are not really alike MG vs Triumph vs Healy vs Jaguar. All very different
Depends on which years / models you are comparing. Check out the 1933-1938 Triumph Gloria and particularly the Triumph Gloria Southern Cross (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triumph_Gloria) and the WA, SA and VA MGs of the same period. By the time the Austin Healeys came out in 1953, body styles had changed.
Dec 30, 2023 02:51:04 #
Valenta wrote:
Wonderful -thanks for sharing
Thank you for the feedback Valenta. It is a pleasure to share with people who have similar interests.
Dec 30, 2023 02:57:52 #
FL Streetrodder wrote:
Some very unusual (to us in the USA, anyway) and beautiful cars in this post. That 1935 Supercharged MG is a real beast!
Thank you for the feedback Streetrodder. Not only is the supercharged MG a beast, it sounds good too - whining supercharger, 6 cylinder engine and pre-select gearbox. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlX9WpZFM6g).
Dec 30, 2023 03:04:56 #
PAR4DCR wrote:
Great images of some fine classics Thorny!
Don
Don
Thanks for your encouraging feedback Don.
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.