Here's something to bring a tear to a glass eye

[del320]

I was unable to add to MOCAŠ' "Spotted in London" thread nor did I wish to further confuse the "What is this Car" thread.

So, feast yer minces on this 23 minute film from 1970. I could not see a single Mercedes but plenty of new-fangled Rover 2000s, spivs Jag MkIIs and S Types and posh Humbers.

Jonny Foreigner represented by several FIATs, Renaults - including R4, R8, R16 and an Alpine. Spot a DS and a 2CV along with the inevitable Beetle and Microbus. Add in a Volvo and a couple of brash Yanks including a Mustang and the rest are jolly good examples of British craftsmanship.

Other gems include a couple of Standard Vanguards along with an Atlas van, Beardmore taxis, a Lyons tea van, a coal lorry and a AC Invacar!

TRAFFIC AND BUSES OF LONDON - British Pathe

Enjoy.

 

[bpsorrel]

Amazing, thanks for that!!! What struck me, the congestion wasn't much different to now! Also, quite a lot of American cars, didn't remember that when I was a kid.

What was great then, so much less street furniture! Can't stand all the signs, warnings etc etc we have now.

Brilliant find!

 

[MOCAŠ]

Thanks for posting that, del320. It's great that films like this have survived, as they provide a valuable record of how our streetscape has changed, from road layouts and shop-fronts to the buildings themselves - and the cars, of course.

There are a few similar videos on YouTube, such as the one below. I'll see if I can find some more.

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I think this one may have been posted a while back, but worth another look:

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[Scott_F]

The are some fascinating clips to be found on the Pathe website. I came across this one a while back:

AERODROME FARM - British Pathe

Imagine having a disused WW2 bomber station all to yourself (along with a few cows and pigs of course) !