Spot a pre-war car

British Car meeting Nantua

Author: Karel Vermeer Wednesday, 12 June 2013

A RR and an Aston Martin at the Britich car meeting at Nantua

on the French D-routes

Author: Karel Vermeer Wednesday, 12 June 2013

While traveling on the D-route through France a few weeks ago we saw a few nice cars an MG VA tourer from Switserland and a Bentley from the UK and on the side of the road this Peugeot  pick up.

Pre-war cars at the Oldtimer Bohemia Rally

Author: Karl Bhote Friday, 31 May 2013

Last week I chanced upon the Oldtimer Bohemia Rally 2013 when I was travelling to Mlada Boleslav on business. I have loaded pictures on our local car forum, please feel free to share on pre/post warcar as well   http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/beyond-borders/136885-oldtimer-bohemia-rally-2013-classics-czech.html#post3134214   Cheers Karl Bhote

1930 Buick Marqette Phaeton in Timisoara; same place today!

Author: Vlad Capotescu Monday, 27 May 2013

This is the photo of the entire house in Timisoara, Gheorghe Lazar street at number 14! Original photo period 1935-1940. Below the same place today. Steet Name: Gheorghe Lazar nr. 14 (historical center of Timisoara). I found out that the car it is a 1930 Buick Marqette Phaeton. I had made the photo from the same place, almoust because the street now have 4 ways and it is very difficult in the middle of the day to step right in the middle to take a photo, and dangerous also. But I can take a photo from the opposite sideroad with the entire house. I will go to the house to ask arround maybe I will find some more infos about the car or the owners. The photo I got it from a Antique Market in the city of Constanta from a collector. With kind regards, Vlad

Interesting combi.

Author: editor Saturday, 04 May 2013

New school 3 Litre alloy plus old school 8C kevlar...

Pre-1940 Triumph Motor Club : Report Triumph Stand at the Event City Show 6th and 7th April

Author: David Thomas Sunday, 28 April 2013

It has been rather quiet I suspect because of the weather in the UK and hence not so much to report upon. Here in Portugal off course it is another matter.   Anyway I wonder if you would kindly consider publishing  the attached article and photos of a recent Club event in Pre War Car The photos are as follows:    2368 - Steve Elnor with his 1939 Triumph Dlomite Tourer (left) and Bill Lowe with his 1932 Super 7 Vale Special (right)   2354 - 1929 Super Seven 2 Seater Deluxe   2357 - 1939 Triumph Dolomite Tourer   Best regards   David Thomas Press Liaison Pre-1940 Triumph Motor Club Ltd

William Alexander, Maxima and Beatrix in the golden Spyker carriage.

Author: Peter Borremans Tuesday, 30 April 2013

William Alexander, Maxima and Beatrix in the golden carriage.

Pre-war Salooning at Silverstone!

Author: Ian Hager Sunday, 14 April 2013

Interested parties could meet up with a fellow salooner at Silverstone?
 
Calling all British pre-war salooners. Or rather signalling all British pre-war salooners as you should be inside your car away from all the road noise. 
 I am currently doing that in my 1934 Riley Kestrel
 Any pre-war saloon owner who would like meet up informally once or twice a year should email me ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  ).
 
Alternatively if you would like to meet someone in the flesh, head for Silverstone this weekend. Look for Peter Johnston of Shot By Products who will be happy to talk saloons under his red, white and blue marquee. He sells mascots and badges so should be easy to spot.
We appreciate that Britain is both long and wide so if you're north of the border and fancy salooning on those uncongested highland roads, you can also contact Branislav Sudjic ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

1936 Bentley 3 1/2-litre Windover Sedanca coupe

Author: Mike Rose Thursday, 04 April 2013

In  early 1967, the briefest of WB's mentions in M*t*r Sp*rt hinted at an exotic prewar Bentley "possibly a Kellner" lying derelict in Sussex. Turned out to be no more a worry than a stuck engine and a missing axle... yet I stupidly let it slip later for a proverbial song. It looks fine enough today.... but why oh why did one of US/them absolutely insist on throwing out perfectly-original unblemished two-colour leather, the nicest  interior ever seen on any car anywhere, and unhide that boring red buffalo.  As if that wasn't insult enough, they then go and undertake the body in funereal-dead black-widow. Should've kept my nerve and refused the 200 quid.... Photos courtesy San Diego Collection (no affiliation)

Clé Double

Author: Ariejan bos Wednesday, 27 March 2013

This is a 'clé double' or double spanner indeed. In the 1913 catalogue of Mestre & Blatgé 4 sizes were offered: apparently your french friend has the whole range. The name 'clé anglais' seems not to be correct, as this name was reserved for the full metal single spanner (see ill.). Groet, Ariejan Bos