Fun fact on the airplane - that picture probably was taken around June 1944, the black and white "invasion stripes" on the wings and fuselage were put there so the Normandy invasion troops could quickly distinguish 'us' from 'them'.
We had some discussion of Bristols several years ago. And I'm a WWII airplane nerd...
Me too. I never miss an air show when WWII aircraft are flying. While on the ground, I've been in a B24 and B17. Many years ago I applied for and later received passage authorization to enter this country's historic aircraft Paul Garber storage facility. In the back of one of the hangars, with its fuselage divided in two and wings removed, was the unrestored Enola Gay. It has since been restored. I think the best museum in this country is the US Air Force Museum in Dayton. If anyone is planning to go there, it takes at least two days to see everything.
That was a big problem back then--shooting down your own planes. I believe there were a number of tragic "accidents' of this sort during the invasion of Sicily.
I guess the Beaufighter was a very disappointing plane early on in the war until they converted it to a ground attack and anti-submarine mission. I think those rockets it is carrying were tank and train-busters.
Fun fact on the airplane - that picture probably was taken around June 1944, the black and white "invasion stripes" on the wings and fuselage were put there so the Normandy invasion troops could quickly distinguish 'us' from 'them'.
That turned out to be unneccessary since not many of "them" showed up. Goering probably went "hunting" for a few months afterward. Hitler was furious at the Luftwaffe's inability to prevent bombing attacks or to attack the invaders but in Goering's defense that's tough to do without reliable supplies of fuel.
I think actual "air supremacy" was declared over the beachhead, not just the mere "air superiority". My Dad's older brother Karl was there, on a destroyer. I went to the 50th anniversary celebration of D-Day---what a party! I remember the German government at the time expressing annoyance that they weren't invited! Now, really Germany.....
Aside from the Bettle there are a few funny furrin cars in the second row. I see a Vauxhall Victor, a Ford Consul, possibly an Austin Cambridge and I believe a Vauxhall Cresta.
Note the strengthened bow and red paint of the Magga Dan used in its Arctic and Antarctic journeys.
The other ship is almost identical except for hull color.
There are a couple of smallish grey sedans in the second row. The darker one might be a Mercedes Fintail, the lighter one? Maybe a British Ford Cortina.
Anyone find my Comet yet, or know if they were sold as Mercs up north?
what is the black with white top convertible by the water? I think it is an early Nova, but something looks slightly off. Other thought is it could be a Rambler.
Note the strengthened bow and red paint of the Magga Dan used in its Arctic and Antarctic journeys.
The other ship is almost identical except for hull color.
There are a couple of smallish grey sedans in the second row. The darker one might be a Mercedes Fintail, the lighter one? Maybe a British Ford Cortina.
Anyone find my Comet yet, or know if they were sold as Mercs up north?
Yes I see the Comet. Back row, third from the right, next to a black...um....'60 Dodge maybe?
That black convertible white top by the water reminds me of a Falcon. The side trim piece doesn't look familiar. Maybe that's a Canadian adaption.
Notice the similarity of the Falcon's A-pillar and vent windows size and placement to that of the Comet next to it. They're both parked facing the same direction and the parts look the same.
That red makes the Magga Dan more easily spotted when in the waters of the Antarctic and Arctic. There are some nice photos on line of the Magga Dan plowing its way through floating ice of the Arctics.
what is the black with white top convertible by the water? I think it is an early Nova, but something looks slightly off. Other thought is it could be a Rambler.
You know I had the same thoughts, it looks like a Nova but not quite. I think it could be a '64ish Falcon (or whatever they called it up there.
Anyone find my Comet yet, or know if they were sold as Mercs up north?
Over by the water, two up from the white over black Nova or Acadian convertible.
That's it and it looks identical to the US version. The blue car it's next to is a '61 Chevy 4-post but what's the black car next to that? It has the tail of a '59 Ford but a really odd roofline??
I don't see any fintails, but I will confirm that two cars up the row from the Edsel, beside a 59 Pontiac wagon, is a Vauxhall PA Cresta, a very rare car these days with a cult behind it in Blighty.
I don't think the black convertible is a Ford. I make it as an Acadian, the GM Canada version of the Nova that was sold at Pontiac-Buick dealers here. Check out the trim piece on this:
The black car next to the '61 Chevy first read to me as a '59 Ford, but not with that roofline. I believe it is a '59 Olds.
I don't think the black convertible is a Ford. I make it as an Acadian, the GM Canada version of the Nova that was sold at Pontiac-Buick dealers here. Check out the trim piece on this:
The black car next to the '61 Chevy first read to me as a '59 Ford, but not with that roofline. I believe it is a '59 Olds.
Look at the rust on the rear quarters of the 59 Pontiac wagon. The red 59 Pontiac sedan in the front row looks rough too. I am assuming this pic was taken in 66-67. Dad sold his 59 Catalina in 65 because the floors had rusted out. Rust proofing has come a long way since then!
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If it was made for the US market we'd call it a 1960 Dodge Dart Seneca but it was made in Australia for their market where it was merely a 1960 Dodge Dart.. You can just barely make out the steering wheel on the right.
If it was made for the US market we'd call it a 1960 Dodge Dart Seneca but it was made in Australia for their market where it was merely a 1960 Dodge Dart..
You can just barely make out the steering wheel on the right.
According to wiki: “In both 1958 [7]and 1959 Chrysler Australia released Plymouth Belvedere, Dodge Custom Royal and DeSoto Firesweep models which were imported from the US in CKD form and assembled at Chrysler’s Adelaidefacilities.[8]The Plymouth was fitted with a 318-cubic-inch V8 engine and the Dodge and de Soto models featured a 361-cubic-inch V8.[8]Assembly of the three models was discontinued in 1960 and they were replaced by a single model, the Dodge Phoenix,[9]which was produced by Chrysler Australia through to 1973.”
Confusingly, the wiki article on the Phoenix says it was only built as a 4 door sedan.
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I guess the Beaufighter was a very disappointing plane early on in the war until they converted it to a ground attack and anti-submarine mission. I think those rockets it is carrying were tank and train-busters.
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2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
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2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
Pic was taken at Port ofMontreal, Que. so watch for those CDN variants>
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and a 65 Pancho in front of the Edsel.
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there: Ford, Meteor and Mercury (can you find the Comet?).
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There are a couple of smallish grey sedans in the second row. The darker one might be a Mercedes Fintail, the lighter one? Maybe a British Ford Cortina.
Anyone find my Comet yet, or know if they were sold as Mercs up north?
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Notice the similarity of the Falcon's A-pillar and vent windows size and placement to that of the Comet next to it. They're both parked facing the same direction and the parts look the same.
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There are some nice photos on line of the Magga Dan plowing its way through floating ice of the Arctics.
That's it and it looks identical to the US version. The blue car it's next to is a '61 Chevy 4-post but what's the black car next to that? It has the tail of a '59 Ford but a really odd roofline??
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
The black car next to the '61 Chevy first read to me as a '59 Ford, but not with that roofline. I believe it is a '59 Olds.
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2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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You can just barely make out the steering wheel on the right.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
“In both 1958 [7]and 1959 Chrysler Australia released Plymouth Belvedere, Dodge Custom Royal and DeSoto Firesweep models which were imported from the US in CKD form and assembled at Chrysler’s Adelaidefacilities.[8]The Plymouth was fitted with a 318-cubic-inch V8 engine and the Dodge and de Soto models featured a 361-cubic-inch V8.[8]Assembly of the three models was discontinued in 1960 and they were replaced by a single model, the Dodge Phoenix,[9]which was produced by Chrysler Australia through to 1973.”
Confusingly, the wiki article on the Phoenix says it was only built as a 4 door sedan.