The Morris Minor was launched at the 1948 London Motor Show, Britain's first since the cessation of hostilities, alongside another legend the Jaguar XK120. In its original form it used a 918cc side valve engine and its headlights were mounted low in the grille. Foreign market legislation forced the lights up into pods on the wings in 1951 and then, when Morris Motors merged with Austin in 1952 to create BMC, the Minor received the Austin-designed 803cc A-Series engine. This was updated to create the 'single screen' Minor 1000 in 1956. The Minor was Alec Issigonis' first complete car design and possessed extremely surefooted handling which was many years ahead of its competitors. Engine: 948cc 4IL OHV Power: 37bhp@4750rpm Torque: 50lb.ft@2500rpmMaximum speed: 73mph 0-60mph: 25.9secs Produced: 1,303,331 (all Minors). Austin and Morris are the trademarks of Nanjing Automobile (Group) Corporation, Licensed by British Motor Heritage Limited. Licensing Agent: LMI Please note, box and model dimensions are shown as identical however only represent the box/package size. See more
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Wednesday, November 27, 2019
VANGUARD : BMW AUSTIN SEVEN DELUXE THE 4th OLDEST SURVIVING MINI MODEL
Austin Se7en De Luxe, Farina Grey, A-A2S7/108: The Fourth Oldest Surviving Mini. Gladys Hobro bought XLL 27 new in 1959 and kept it until June 1986 but only used it when she and her family returned home to Bognor Regis from Khartoum, Sudan, where they were based. Second owner, Chichester-based David Gallimore, never started his intended restoration and offered the 30,041 mile car for sale in 2011. It was purchased, in the original but very rusty state modelled here, by three Mini enthusiasts from Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, Richard Bremner, Bryan Smart and Robert Lancaster-Gaye. In 2012, having proved the car's production history, significance and originality, they consigned it, unrestored, to Bonham's auctioneers. They'd initially feared losing their Pounds 10,000 investment so were amazed when it sold for Pounds 40,250. Researched with the help of the BMIHT Gaydon. The MINI logo and the MINI wordmark are trademarks of BMW AG and are used under license. Please note, box and model dimensions are shown as identical however only represent the box/package size. See more
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
VANGUARD 1/43 AUSTIN HEALEY 3000 MKII CLOSED TOP BLACK WITH WHITE ROOF
First produced in 1961 and running until 1963, the Austin Healey 3000 MkII was avialable as both a sports two-seater and a sports 2+2 seater. See more
Saturday, November 16, 2019
CORGI KOJAK BUICK CAR & FIGURE
The series featured Telly Savalas as Lieutenant Theo Kojack the most fond memory of the series was Kojak's love of lollipops and the catchphrase "who loves ya baby" See more
Friday, November 15, 2019
SUNSTAR 1/18 LOTUS ELAN S3 CONVERTIBLE YELLOW
Lotus launched a legend in 1962, the Lotus Elan. Following on from the previous Elite model the new Elan offered improved handling, performance and had a less fragile feel to its overall design. Below the Elan bonnet sat a twin-cam four cylinder engine which would become a legend in ts own right, powering other classic Lotus models including the Cortina sports-saloons. Initially the Elan came as an open two seater, from 1964 a fixedcoupe e head was also available, both bodies being constructed from 1964 a fixed had coupe was also available, both bonstructed from GRP and mounted on a seperate chassis finished in bright yellow with black interior and dash board, doors and boot open the bonnet also opens to reveal the engine. Moveable wheels with knock ons, model length approx 21cm. See more
VANGUARD 1/43 MGA OPEN TOP 1955 OLD ENGLISH WHITE
VANGUARD 1/43 AUSTIN ALLEGRO BRASIL METALLIC
First produced in 1973, the Austin Allegro ran untill 1983 and total production on all models in this time 642,350. Available in 2 door 4 seater and 4 door saloon. See more
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