British Cars in Australia Part 14. The End.
Jan 22, 2024 09:17:35 #
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.
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
Part 13 https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-797371-1.html
Most of the cars in my photos have either been restored or lovingly maintained from new. Some have been patched up and kept going by dedicated fans but there were thousands more that met with a less glamorous end. Some were left to rust away in back yards or on farms, some finished up in wreckers yards being victims of a crash or total failure, others were cut up for scrap metal.
This is the end of my on going series of photos depicting British cars in Australia - I have run out of suitable photos. Thanks to all who have commented and provided feedback. Cheers, Richard.
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
Part 13 https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-797371-1.html
Most of the cars in my photos have either been restored or lovingly maintained from new. Some have been patched up and kept going by dedicated fans but there were thousands more that met with a less glamorous end. Some were left to rust away in back yards or on farms, some finished up in wreckers yards being victims of a crash or total failure, others were cut up for scrap metal.
This is the end of my on going series of photos depicting British cars in Australia - I have run out of suitable photos. Thanks to all who have commented and provided feedback. Cheers, Richard.
1973 Aston Martin V8
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2003 Aston Martin V8
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1962-1965 Bentley Series III
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1983-1997 Bentley R Series
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1953-1955 MG TF
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1959-1962 Morris Major Series III
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1950-1954 Austin A70 Hereford Utility
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1947-1953 Standard Vanguard Phase I Saloon.
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1952-1955 Vauxhall Velox Utility and 1940-1953 Morris Z Type Utility - Rest In Pieces.
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1951-1956 Mark I Ford Zephyr Six - not in the best of health.
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Earnest Botello wrote:
Great series, Thorny, I will take anyone of the first four.
I agree!
Jan 22, 2024 12:54:15 #
Jan 22, 2024 13:40:10 #
Thorny Devil wrote:
British cars were a common sight on Australian roa... (show quote)
Sad to see it end… I have much enjoyed your pictures
I would give them my address to ship me that 1973 Aston Martin V8
Jan 22, 2024 17:34:15 #
Jan 22, 2024 19:41:21 #
Sorry to see this series ending Richard. I think I have seen them all and have enjoyed them. Fines images.
Don
Don
Jan 22, 2024 22:38:03 #
StanMac wrote:
That ‘73 Aston Martin has a vaguely Mustangesque look about it 🙄
Stan
Stan
There is a strong resemblance Stan. Thank you for your comment.
Jan 22, 2024 22:39:23 #
Earnest Botello wrote:
Great series, Thorny, I will take anyone of the first four.
Join the queue Earnest!! Thanks for your feedback.
Jan 22, 2024 22:40:02 #
Jan 22, 2024 22:42:56 #
KillroyII wrote:
Sad to see it end… I have much enjoyed your pictures
I would give them my address to ship me that 1973 Aston Martin V8
I would give them my address to ship me that 1973 Aston Martin V8
Thank you Killroy for your encouraging comments. Sadly I have run out of suitable photos. You will have to join the queue for the Aston Martin!!
Jan 22, 2024 23:05:32 #
SX2002 wrote:
Nice Richard, what club are the cars you post from... 
Not one specific club Ron. I took photos when I happened to be in the right place at the right time as well as some in museums. My wife and I were holidaying in Port Elliot when we heard about a rally of British cars to be held in Victor Harbor. I think that event was hosted by the local Historic Motor Vehicle Club. We also came across a rally of a wide selection of classic and vintage cars one time when we were visiting McLaren Vale and many of the Jaguar cars displayed Jaguar Owners Club labels. Thanks for commenting.
Jan 22, 2024 23:12:05 #
Thorny Devil wrote:
Not one specific club Ron. I took photos when I ha... (show quote)
Thanks Richard, I never got a reply re you question before Christmas, I think the Club forgot about it over time...
My club, The Sporting Car Club Of South Australia has a branch down Goolwa way so I wondered if any of those cars were from there...
Jan 22, 2024 23:22:27 #
PAR4DCR wrote:
Sorry to see this series ending Richard. I think I have seen them all and have enjoyed them. Fines images.
Don
Don
Thank you for your feedback and support Don. Unfortunately I have run out of suitable photos for now.
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