British Cars in Australia Part 13
Jan 17, 2024 04:46:43 #
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.
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Part 2 https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-791908-1.html
Part 3 https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-792187-1.html
Part 4 https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-792618-1.html
Part 5 https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-793149-1.html
Part 6 https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-793620-1.html
Part 7 https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-794331-1.html
Part 8 https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-794912-1.html
Part 9 https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-795765-1.html
Part 10 https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-796112-1.html
Part 11 https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-796518-1.html#1438264
Part 12 https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-796861-1.html
Jaguars have always been a common sight on Australian roads although the later models since the early 2000's are not as popular as their earlier cousins.
Previous posts as follows:
Part 1 https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-791593-1.html
Part 2 https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-791908-1.html
Part 3 https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-792187-1.html
Part 4 https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-792618-1.html
Part 5 https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-793149-1.html
Part 6 https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-793620-1.html
Part 7 https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-794331-1.html
Part 8 https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-794912-1.html
Part 9 https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-795765-1.html
Part 10 https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-796112-1.html
Part 11 https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-796518-1.html#1438264
Part 12 https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-796861-1.html
Jaguars have always been a common sight on Australian roads although the later models since the early 2000's are not as popular as their earlier cousins.
1936-1939 Jaguar SS100
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1959-1967 Jaguar Mark II 3.8 litre
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1964-1968 Jaguar E-Type, Series I. The number plate suggests this one has the 4.2 litre engine thus designated the XKE420.
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1968-1971 Jaguar E-Type Series II 4.2 litre in-line 6 cylinder engine.
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1971-1974 Jaguar E-Type Series III V12.
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1975-1981 Jaguar XJS
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1998-2003 Jaguar XJ8
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1999-2003 Jaguar XKR
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2004-2007 Jaguar S-Type-R
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2012-2015 Jaguar XF
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Jan 17, 2024 07:24:26 #
Another enjoyable set.
The 1936-1939 Jaguar SS100 is a vehicle that am old retired geexer like me can only 'dream' about.
Thanks,
Charley Grimes, Indianapolis
The 1936-1939 Jaguar SS100 is a vehicle that am old retired geexer like me can only 'dream' about.
Thanks,
Charley Grimes, Indianapolis
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Jaguar always made them pretty. I really like the B&W treatment on the first one
Jan 17, 2024 12:00:25 #
Thorny Devil wrote:
British cars were a common sight on Australian roa... (show quote)
A stunning array of shots 🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒
Jan 17, 2024 14:48:42 #
Well Thorny Devil, your reference to the Jaguar SS prompted me to dig around in my personal Attic. I have attached an old B&W photo of an original SS, the Swallow Sidecar of yesteryear, this model was known as the Swallow Launch. My crude attempt at colourizing was done with a kit from my local chemist's shop, some time in the early '50's.
I am able to date the photo fairly accurately because my father sold the motorbike in 1955 when I was 14. It was a 1927 Royal Enfield 570cc side valve. He traded it for a brand new 1955 BSA M21.
My father had modified the bodywork on the Launch to accommodate a Dickey seat, to accommodate me. This infuriated me because my view was more or less restricted to the back of my brother's head, or the back chain on the bike. I solved this problem by graduating, later in life, to a 1963 Royal Enfield Interceptor, with a Swallow Jet 80 attached. My 2nd photo is me on the Enfield and the 3rd is me on my son's Ural in New Zealand, 3yrs ago.
My father had passed away in 1959, so I had traded in his BSA for a Triumph, then later the new Interceptor. I guess I am a bit like a recovering alcoholic, I don't ride any more but deep down inside, I am still a biker.
Thanks for the memory-jogger Thorny Devil, I really miss my Dad and his old bike.
I am able to date the photo fairly accurately because my father sold the motorbike in 1955 when I was 14. It was a 1927 Royal Enfield 570cc side valve. He traded it for a brand new 1955 BSA M21.
My father had modified the bodywork on the Launch to accommodate a Dickey seat, to accommodate me. This infuriated me because my view was more or less restricted to the back of my brother's head, or the back chain on the bike. I solved this problem by graduating, later in life, to a 1963 Royal Enfield Interceptor, with a Swallow Jet 80 attached. My 2nd photo is me on the Enfield and the 3rd is me on my son's Ural in New Zealand, 3yrs ago.
My father had passed away in 1959, so I had traded in his BSA for a Triumph, then later the new Interceptor. I guess I am a bit like a recovering alcoholic, I don't ride any more but deep down inside, I am still a biker.
Thanks for the memory-jogger Thorny Devil, I really miss my Dad and his old bike.
Jan 17, 2024 19:25:32 #
Some fine vehicles Thorny. Would like to get my hands on that Jaguar E-Type Series III V12.
Don
Don
Jan 18, 2024 00:20:56 #
Charley Grimes wrote:
Another enjoyable set.
The 1936-1939 Jaguar SS100 is a vehicle that am old retired geexer like me can only 'dream' about.
Thanks,
Charley Grimes, Indianapolis
The 1936-1939 Jaguar SS100 is a vehicle that am old retired geexer like me can only 'dream' about.
Thanks,
Charley Grimes, Indianapolis
Me too Charley. Thank you for your comments.
Jan 18, 2024 00:21:27 #
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Jimmy T wrote:
I just Love the E-Type Jags!
The E-Type Jags are certainly very desirable and easy on the eye Jimmy. Thanks for the thumbs up.
Jan 18, 2024 00:25:37 #
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