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Background imageInvention Collection: The Enfield Electric Car Road Test by Sunday Mirror reporter Roy Spicer

The Enfield Electric Car Road Test by Sunday Mirror reporter Roy Spicer. Roy shows us the electric workings at the back of the electric car. Picture taken 27th June 1975

Background imageInvention Collection: Mr R. J. White, leader of an Isle of Wight ARP rescue party

Mr R. J. White, leader of an Isle of Wight ARP rescue party
Mr R.J. White, leader of an Isle of Wight ARP rescue party, has invented three pieces of apparatus to improve the manipulation of stretchers to prevent further injury to the patient

Background imageInvention Collection: The Electric Car. A new unusually quiet little motor car can be seen going

The Electric Car. A new unusually quiet little motor car can be seen going through its paces around London. Produced by Enfield Auto Motive Limited

Background imageInvention Collection: Mr Fred McArdell who has been poultry farming on the Orkneys for the past 6 years used to

Mr Fred McArdell who has been poultry farming on the Orkneys for the past 6 years used to find quite a lot of time on his hands, so he made himself a motor car

Background imageInvention Collection: Picture shows The Ford Zodiac MkII car displayed at The Motor Show in Earls Court, London

Picture shows The Ford Zodiac MkII car displayed at The Motor Show in Earls Court, London, The his and her range, Picture taken 18th October 1960

Background imageInvention Collection: A small mini car built by owner Jerry Vullings, pictured in the car

A small mini car built by owner Jerry Vullings, pictured in the car. It is possible that in 1989, this was the smallest mini influenced car in existence. Picture taken 27th August 1989

Background imageInvention Collection: Holts Scratch Patches. Holts have produced this great little idea for patching up

Holts Scratch Patches. Holts have produced this great little idea for patching up little scratches not he bodywork of popular Fords and BLMC cars

Background imageInvention Collection: Motorists inspection lamp has a flexible head that can be turned in any direction

Motorists inspection lamp has a flexible head that can be turned in any direction and a rubber suction base that clamps on to the side of the car to throw light for changing a tyre or inspecting

Background imageInvention Collection: C H Lowe-Wylde in novel plane. C H Lowe-Wylde (known as glider pilot No 1

C H Lowe-Wylde in novel plane. C H Lowe-Wylde (known as glider pilot No 1) in a small plane that he has designed. This machine built during experiments to determine the cheapest

Background imageInvention Collection: The Motor Show, 1930, at Empire Hall, Olympia London, Among the cars launched at this

The Motor Show, 1930, at Empire Hall, Olympia London, Among the cars launched at this show was The Bentley 8 Litre, Picture taken 17th October 1930

Background imageInvention Collection: The Motor Show, 1961 at Earls Court, London, The 1961 Motor Show saw the Humber Super

The Motor Show, 1961 at Earls Court, London, The 1961 Motor Show saw the Humber Super Snipe Series III and Lea-Francis Lynx launched, Picture taken 17th October 1961

Background imageInvention Collection: The Motor Show, 1935, at Olympia London. Centre is the Fiat stand

The Motor Show, 1935, at Olympia London. Centre is the Fiat stand displaying the new Fiat 1500 car. Picture taken 25th October 1935

Background imageInvention Collection: The Wolfrace Sonic Six wheeled supercar. The Sonic was the brainchild of

The Wolfrace Sonic Six wheeled supercar. The Sonic was the brainchild of the alloy wheel manufacturer, Wolfrace. The company boss, Barry Tracey

Background imageInvention Collection: De-compression maternity suit. Mrs Linda Evans, with baby Catherine, 8 weeks

De-compression maternity suit. Mrs Linda Evans, with baby Catherine, 8 weeks, and watched by Joanne, 23 months and Rupert 4 years, as husband Neil Evans, uses her as a model for his latest suit

Background imageInvention Collection: De-compression maternity suit. Mrs Jane Sparkes, 22, in the de-compression maternity suit

De-compression maternity suit. Mrs Jane Sparkes, 22, in the de-compression maternity suit during treatment. Jane Sparkes gets her first taste of the birth suit

Background imageInvention Collection: Frederick Rowland Emett OBE, known as Rowland Emett, was an English cartoonist

Frederick Rowland Emett OBE, known as Rowland Emett, was an English cartoonist and constructor of whimsical kinetic sculpture

Background imageInvention Collection: Electric Car Trials in England. The Lucas Electrathon race at Donington Park

Electric Car Trials in England. The Lucas Electrathon race at Donington Park. These races started in 1979, when the first winner was William Yates. Picture taken 13th September 1980

Background imageInvention Collection: The New Electric Vehicle Sir Clive Sinclair in his new electric vehicle

The New Electric Vehicle Sir Clive Sinclair in his new electric vehicle, the C5. Sir Clive meets the press Picture taken 10th January 1985

Background imageInvention Collection: The Enfield Electric Car. Picture shows the right hand half of the electric

The Enfield Electric Car. Picture shows the right hand half of the electric workings shown in the back of the car. Road Test by Sunday Mirror reporter Roy Spicer. Picture taken 27th June 1975

Background imageInvention Collection: John O Groats to Lands End In a Sinclair C5 The 10-mean Red Watch crew

John O Groats to Lands End In a Sinclair C5 The 10-mean Red Watch crew from Londons Chingford Fire Station is to undertake the first ever John O Groats to Lands end charity marathon using a Sinclair

Background imageInvention Collection: Mr Geoffrey Rippon arriving in Downing Street in his new electric powered mini

Mr Geoffrey Rippon arriving in Downing Street in his new electric powered mini. Mr Geoffrey Rippon, Minister of the Environment

Background imageInvention Collection: TV Astrologer Patrick Moore meets Denby the robot, which talks, shakes hands and more

TV Astrologer Patrick Moore meets Denby the robot, which talks, shakes hands and more. Picture taken at Hove, Sussex at The Robot Exhibition. Picture taken 28th July 1983

Background imageInvention Collection: The new shaped Noseguard Sunglasses that cost thirty five shillings are unveiled at The

The new shaped Noseguard Sunglasses that cost thirty five shillings are unveiled at The 1971 Sunglasses Fair in London today. All exhibits are entirely devoted to sunglasses

Background imageInvention Collection: The launch of The Ford Capri Mk1. Picture taken at a showroom of car dealer Dennis

The launch of The Ford Capri Mk1. Picture taken at a showroom of car dealer Dennis J Hands in the Reading area, and shows the new Ford Capri on the forecourt

Background imageInvention Collection: Picture shows students and lecturer at Garretts Green Technical College in Birmingham

Picture shows students and lecturer at Garretts Green Technical College in Birmingham pictured with their electric electronic car

Background imageInvention Collection: Motor Cars: A car of the future? Vauxhalls SRV - styling research vehicle - on show

Motor Cars: A car of the future? Vauxhalls SRV - styling research vehicle - on show at Olympia. Picture taken 2nd August 1974 P015051

Background imageInvention Collection: Cross Channel Walker 25th August 1978 U. S. Army sgt Walter C

Cross Channel Walker 25th August 1978 U. S. Army sgt Walter C
Cross Channel Walker 25th August 1978 U.S. Army sgt Walter C. Robinson walked into the English Channel at Folkestone at 5.30am at the start of his attempt to cross to France

Background imageInvention Collection: Cross Channel Walker 25th August 1978 U. S. Army sgt Walter C

Cross Channel Walker 25th August 1978 U. S. Army sgt Walter C
Cross Channel Walker 25th August 1978 U.S. Army sgt Walter C. Robinson walked into the English Channel at Folkestone at 5.30am at the start of his attempt to cross to France

Background imageInvention Collection: Picture shows a car driving at The Wheel Mileage Marathon held at Mallory Park, Leicester

Picture shows a car driving at The Wheel Mileage Marathon held at Mallory Park, Leicester. It is car number 46, an entrance from The Tampere University of Technology in Finland

Background imageInvention Collection: Two smart hand luggage cases that can be converted into car roof luggage in seconds have

Two smart hand luggage cases that can be converted into car roof luggage in seconds have been made by a firm in Rainham, Essex

Background imageInvention Collection: Girl drivers have magnetic scent containers for their dashboards

Girl drivers have magnetic scent containers for their dashboards. It is called The Auto Duft Box. When you leave the car, take the container with you

Background imageInvention Collection: Motor Engineer Mr V F Topham of Slough in Buckinghamshire has fitted an organ to

Motor Engineer Mr V F Topham of Slough in Buckinghamshire has fitted an organ to the front of his car, and from a keyboard on the motor dashboard, he plays tunes going along the road

Background imageInvention Collection: Mrs Kinoshita, of Lytham, pictured with his 16 horse power car in which four people can

Mrs Kinoshita, of Lytham, pictured with his 16 horse power car in which four people can camp out, eat, coo and sleep in. Underneath the bonnet are a gas unit with two gas rings, pans, kettle, teapot

Background imageInvention Collection: A dispatch case that unzips to fit over a car steering wheel converting it into a solid

A dispatch case that unzips to fit over a car steering wheel converting it into a solid writing desk is a must for travelling business executives

Background imageInvention Collection: Hartlepool Borough Treasurer Mr John Hartley who has made a car to measure for his wife

Hartlepool Borough Treasurer Mr John Hartley who has made a car to measure for his wife Joyce for her birthday. Picture shows the happy couple and the car. Picture taken 7th January 1960

Background imageInvention Collection: Kenneth See of Oxford Road, Reading, shows his wide Georgina the controls of his electric

Kenneth See of Oxford Road, Reading, shows his wide Georgina the controls of his electric car which he has invented and built. Picture taken 18th November 1947

Background imageInvention Collection: Leaving today, (Tuesday 25th May 1965) on the first leg of his round the world trip is 31

Leaving today, (Tuesday 25th May 1965) on the first leg of his round the world trip is 31 year old Jim Parkinson who will drive a home made car powered by a lawn mower engine

Background imageInvention Collection: Tucked away in a garage n Hampshire is a that thousands of people would love to own

Tucked away in a garage n Hampshire is a that thousands of people would love to own. It was invented by 67 year old Mr Grandville Bradshaw who has already earned over one million pounds form his

Background imageInvention Collection: The Hover caravan, making its first public appearance in London

The Hover caravan, making its first public appearance in London. The caravan could nip holiday makers straight across the Channel for a continental holiday

Background imageInvention Collection: A massive road cruiser with parking inside for a Mini was driven through London

A massive road cruiser with parking inside for a Mini was driven through London. The 36ft long vehicle, known as a Carabus, is a little longer than a London Transport single decker

Background imageInvention Collection: Control by lights - a new baton with coloured electric lights for use by Paris police in

Control by lights - a new baton with coloured electric lights for use by Paris police in the regulation of traffic. Point duty officers will flash signals to drivers. Paris, France. 14th August 1927

Background imageInvention Collection: Missing inventor mystery. The 'Perpetual Motion'

Missing inventor mystery. The "Perpetual Motion"
Missing inventor mystery. The " Perpetual Motion" machine (unfinished) invented by Mr T M Harris, who disappeared four years ago after assembling it at the motor works of Clement Talbot

Background imageInvention Collection: The first London International Inventions Exhibition, held at London

The first London International Inventions Exhibition, held at Londons Royal Horticultural New Hall, Westminster. Pictured, an invention that will be a boon to anglers

Background imageInvention Collection: Inventors have the chance of showing their inventions to a board of judges who are

Inventors have the chance of showing their inventions to a board of judges who are selecting people to appear in the Inventors Club programme on television

Background imageInvention Collection: The Barstool Grand Prix The L. A. Crusers Club

The Barstool Grand Prix The L. A. Crusers Club
The Barstool Grand Prix The L.A. Crusers Club, Leicester met in the underground car park of the Woolco Complex near Leicester

Background imageInvention Collection: Lucas 2000 Electric Motor Contest. Picture shows car no: 16

Lucas 2000 Electric Motor Contest. Picture shows car no: 16. " Tornado" designed by 15 year old Nicholas Grant. See other pictures in this set captioned

Background imageInvention Collection: The New Electric Vehicle 14 year old Joe Paine from London trying out Sir

The New Electric Vehicle 14 year old Joe Paine from London trying out Sir Clive Sinclairs new electric vehicle. Here he drives by the side of a lorry to show the sheer smallness of the C5 vehicle

Background imageInvention Collection: The New Electric Vehicle Picture shows a gentleman in London driving

The New Electric Vehicle Picture shows a gentleman in London driving the Sinclair C5, designed by Sir Clive Sinclair. Here he meets a motorbike and rider, and close by is a taxi cab



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