A 'period' classics pictures thread (Mk III)
Discussion
P5BNij said:
Escort3500 said:
Carnaby Street I think - this image often pops up in searches for '60s London stuff The MkX Jag was such a big car in period that it often filled the frame.....
(Thanks for the replies on the Skoda gents)
What's odd about back then is everyone almost without exception were skinny some even like stick insects (look at the Lady Jane girl cutout in the window - today any shop owner displaying that would be ostracized!), but so many of us downed sweet stuff, especially sugar regularly.
Ill effects I recall seemed to affect your teeth only. Today, sugar is said to be so f bad for you, everything is 'diet', low fat, or brimming full of artificial crap yet how odd? ...obesity rules!
I saw this on the tv last night, anyone guess who the young kid is here in late 69? Look at the sugar going on his rice krispies!
What is it they say about the famous? They've always been so.
My gran used to eat a bowl full of sugar lumps in a single session, my gramp plastered his dinner with salt. Both lived well into late 80s.
Just like cars and the fashions, things change. Not always for the better - imo. Here's an excuse to picture Sharon Tate in 68 - a year before the horrific Manson murders.
Oh fk sorry, I've veered off topic (again!) Apols.
bristolracer said:
manorcom said:
I have a recollection that the boot used to open sideways on these? droopsnoot said:
bristolracer said:
At the front end, I think you're correct, or at least on one of the Skodas of that period. I never feel right calling it the boot when it's at the front.droopsnoot said:
At the front end, I think you're correct, or at least on one of the Skodas of that period. I never feel right calling it the boot when it's at the front.
Agree, it does sound a bit weird... so is it, as a rule of thumb;Boot: Luggage area
Bonnet: Engine compartment.
Classic Candid camera: Car with no engine
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wwlOTYGAP54
Edited by Milkyway on Monday 21st February 10:07
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