IBM Transport

[Scarlet Pimple]

Oh, and by the way, IBM, the nomenclature in all the best  car reports, papers and dealerships was  to denote that model as the Vanden Plas Princess 4-litre -R.      Obviously to appeal to the more pukka amongst us in these days. The "R"   in this case must have referred to the eengine which appears to also indicate that perhaps there was another model which had a different make of engine--although I doubt it somehow since this would have affected it's "pukka-ism" and it's sale price too.?

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[IBM]

You will need to find another I have done that one before

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[IBM]

Easy one tonight, Morris Minor Estate & Sunbeam Talbot which like many cars had a very small boot which had the hinges at the bottom so it could be left open to carry excess luggage.  Walkers shop was away before my time!

[Charles Bannerman]

Easy one tonight, Morris Minor Estate & Sunbeam Talbot which like many cars had a very small boot which had the hinges at the bottom so it could be left open to carry excess luggage.  Walkers shop was away before my time!

Yes, "Walker's Emporium" it used to be called by old Invernessians, but before my time as well.

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[IBM]

Thought they were ex army Bedford S type at first but noticed the straight axel on the front not four wheel drive.  A Ross must have bought new lorries away back then, these would be the late 50's and would have had the straight 6 cylinder petrol engine which would return 4-6 mpg.

[Charles Bannerman]

 the straight 6 cylinder petrol engine which would return 4-6 mpg.

I make that about 1500 g/km of CO2 emission! (So are you sure they're not VW lorries?)

Edited October 3, 2015 by Charles Bannerman

[IBM]

The Bedford's above were registered in 1953 & 1954 earlier than I thought.

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[IBM]

A hard one IHE can't make out the one facing, Ford Consul behind monument, Hillman Minx in corner, backend of MK2 Jaguar and Vauxhall Cresta I think.

[Scarlet Pimple]

In foreground, how about a Vauxhall Viva with silver fluted (sides of ) bonnet , IBM?

 

[IBM]

No long before the Viva Scarlet looks like an Austin from the early 50's

[Scarlet Pimple]

Yes , yeah, yeah, let's forget the Viva name  but they sure look like the chromium flutes that used to be on the sides of the bonnet of my Dad's car.

[IBM]

Yes , yeah, yeah, let's forget the Viva name  but they sure look like the chromium flutes that used to be on the sides of the bonnet of my Dad's car.

All the old ones had lots of chrome to polish, people must have had more time in them days, now its all plastic!  IHE might give us the answers of the ones I missed

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Haven't a feckin clue - my first two cars were a fecked up mini and a Fiat 128.

[Scarlet Pimple]

IBM I am as fairly certain as I can get away with that it was a Vauxhall though. Sloping back also.

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Made in Dungwall ?

[IBM]

IBM I am as fairly certain as I can get away with that it was a Vauxhall though. Sloping back also.

I think I am with you now Scarlet the backend on the right is a Vauxhall Cresta PA from the late 50's

[IBM]

Haven't a feckin clue - my first two cars were a fecked up mini and a Fiat 128.

From the front left lane as you are looking Morris Marina, Vauxhall Viva HB x2, Hillman Avenger, Cortina MK1,...................., Mercedes, Cortina Mk2, Cortina Mk3.

Middle lane Cortina Mk1 estate, Hillman Super Minx, Hillman New Minx (Hunter Style), Morris 1000 van, Austin 1100, Morris 1000, Ford Capri, Mini, Ford Zepher.

Right lane .................., Hillman Minx, Ford Escort x2, VW Beetle with Sprite caravan, Ford Transit petrol.

[Scarlet Pimple]

IBM.   you ought to be on Television. Incredible!

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[IBM]

Red Ford Capri mk3, Blue Mini, White Radio Rentals Ford Escort mk3 estate and the green one a Morris Marina Coupe, the picture would be early 80's when it used to be a long way round the town to go up Castle St.

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