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Motor Vehicles Collection

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: Cars parked in Market Way Precinct, Coventry. Soon there will be a ban on Precinct

Cars parked in Market Way Precinct, Coventry. Soon there will be a ban on Precinct parking so this sight will disappear. 7th October 1961

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: More than 50 years of Triumph car production in Coventry came to a quiet

More than 50 years of Triumph car production in Coventry came to a quiet and un-ceremonious end today when the last Spitfire left the No 1 track at Canley

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: Girls of Barkers Butts School, Coventry, wave a cheery farewell before leaving Pool

Girls of Barkers Butts School, Coventry, wave a cheery farewell before leaving Pool Meadow today for a ski-ing holiday in Switzerland 21st December 1962

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: Stork hotel demolition, Queen Square. Liverpool 1st November 1976

Stork hotel demolition, Queen Square. Liverpool 1st November 1976

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: New life for Canley as the former car assembly plant becomes the all-important

New life for Canley as the former car assembly plant becomes the all-important engineering centre and office staff headquarters for Austin Morris

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: British Leyland service and technical specialists from many European countries examine a

British Leyland service and technical specialists from many European countries examine a Coventry-built Triumph Stag during a visit to city for Leyland product briefing session at Radford

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: The Midland Alvis Day organised by Alvis Owners Club at Alvis Ltd

The Midland Alvis Day organised by Alvis Owners Club at Alvis Ltd. Holyhead, Road, Coventry

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: Jaguar Cars, Browns Lane, Coventry. A man and the products of his industrial empire

Jaguar Cars, Browns Lane, Coventry. A man and the products of his industrial empire. Sir William Lyons, who started a modest business manufacturing sidecars in 1922

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: The last Triumph Herald - a 13 / 60 convertible, came off the No

The last Triumph Herald - a 13 / 60 convertible, came off the No
The last Triumph Herald - a 13/60 convertible, came off the No. 1 assembly line at Triumph Motor Companys Canley works, today. Mr. M. W

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: Sir William Lyons who is the founder and chairman of Jaguar Cars, in his office

Sir William Lyons who is the founder and chairman of Jaguar Cars, in his office. 1st May 1970

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: Sir William Lyons and Lady Lyons pictured at the opening of the Jaguar Cars unique

Sir William Lyons and Lady Lyons pictured at the opening of the Jaguar Cars unique and historic jubilee exhibition at the Herbert Art Gallery, Coventry. Sir William is the founder of Jaguar Cars

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: Queen Square, Liverpool, 18th September 1981

Queen Square, Liverpool, 18th September 1981

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: 'What a funny car, 'these youngsters seem to be saying as they look at this

"What a funny car, "these youngsters seem to be saying as they look at this
" What a funny car, " these youngsters seem to be saying as they look at this 1912 Austin. It was on view at the Standard Motor Companys Canley works following the Veteran Clubs run

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: Birmingham Blitz 1940 People buying rationed goods from the back of van parked in

Birmingham Blitz 1940 People buying rationed goods from the back of van parked in the Midland Red bus station at Pool Meadow, Coventry. 18th November 1940

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: It lacks the style and elegant finish of todays saloon car

It lacks the style and elegant finish of todays saloon car, but this replica of Henry Fords first model caused as much interest as any product just off the assemly line when it visited Fords Imperial

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: People gather around the Ministry of Information van parked outside the Coventry

People gather around the Ministry of Information van parked outside the Coventry Hippodrome Theatre in Hales Street to hear announcements and advice sent out via a loud speaker system

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: British speed record breaker Donald Campbell at Motor Panels, Holbrooks

British speed record breaker Donald Campbell at Motor Panels, Holbrooks, Coventry with the Bluebird-Proteus CN7 vehicle, which was built at the Coventry firms factory. 30th October 1962

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: Hundred of honking, hooting Minis delighted holiday crowds by turning the centre of

Hundred of honking, hooting Minis delighted holiday crowds by turning the centre of Coventry into a traffic wardens nightmare

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: Coventry Railway Station. Resurfacing work being carried out at the front of

Coventry Railway Station. Resurfacing work being carried out at the front of the building. The cabin on the left is Finlays Tobacconists. circa 1958

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: This Bentley 8-litre engine was built in 1930-towards the end of the 'Bentley Era

This Bentley 8-litre engine was built in 1930-towards the end of the "Bentley Era
This Bentley 8-litre engine was built in 1930-towards the end of the " Bentley Era." 20th June 1956

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: The Bentley Rally run by the Bentley Drivers Club and Shell to mark 50 years of

The Bentley Rally run by the Bentley Drivers Club and Shell to mark 50 years of Bentley Cars. Crowds lined The Parade, Leamington, to cheer them on. 13th June 1969

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: Mr. Tom Whale at the wheel of a Bentley Speed Six which he paid £

Mr. Tom Whale at the wheel of a Bentley Speed Six which he paid £; 100 for and it took him three years to restore to its full glory. 6th April 1960

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: This Bentley six-cylinder engine allows the Speed Six model to go above the 100 m. p. h

This Bentley six-cylinder engine allows the Speed Six model to go above the 100 m. p. h
This Bentley six-cylinder engine allows the Speed Six model to go above the 100 m.p.h. mark. 6th April 1960

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: Four vintage Bentleys take to the ring in the parade at the Town

Four vintage Bentleys take to the ring in the parade at the Town and Country Festival at the Royal Agricultural showground at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire. 27th August 1972

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: The Magnificent Sevens Jubilee Tour 1977 organised by the Austin Seven Car Club called in

The Magnificent Sevens Jubilee Tour 1977 organised by the Austin Seven Car Club called in at Warwick Castle. After a short stop they carried on their journey to their final destination, Beaulieu

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: This unusual view of Corporation Street, Coventry, is taken as workmen repair the roof of

This unusual view of Corporation Street, Coventry, is taken as workmen repair the roof of the citys most ancient building, the Old Grammar School in Hales Street, which dates back to 1153

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: Looking towards Hertford Street, Coventry. circa 1936

Looking towards Hertford Street, Coventry. circa 1936

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: Within half-an-hour of shops opening today the centre car parks were full

Within half-an-hour of shops opening today the centre car parks were full and this scene was typical of the day. 11th December 1965

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: The Market roof car park in Coventry full of shoppers cars. 30th August 1985

The Market roof car park in Coventry full of shoppers cars. 30th August 1985

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: Exterior view of British Leyland Strandard Triumph works entrance and gatehouse at Canley

Exterior view of British Leyland Strandard Triumph works entrance and gatehouse at Canley, Coventry. 15th February 1965

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: Jaguar factory production line, Browns Lane, Coventry, during an open day

Jaguar factory production line, Browns Lane, Coventry, during an open day. 14/08/1982

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: Jaguar Cars factory, Browns Lane, Coventry. The banner above the track reads

Jaguar Cars factory, Browns Lane, Coventry. The banner above the track reads: " Quality is vital to us all" 11th January 1961

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: The production line at Jaguar Cars, Browns Lane, Coventry, factory

The production line at Jaguar Cars, Browns Lane, Coventry, factory. 7th September 1972

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: This 1929 Bentley 4 1 / 2 litre in Britiish racing green is one of the vintage vehicles up

This 1929 Bentley 4 1 / 2 litre in Britiish racing green is one of the vintage vehicles up
This 1929 Bentley 4 1/2 litre in Britiish racing green is one of the vintage vehicles up for auction at Ragley Hall, South Warwickshire. 28th August 1972

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: This 1928 Bentley parked on the forecourt of the Granada Cinema in Rugby attracted much

This 1928 Bentley parked on the forecourt of the Granada Cinema in Rugby attracted much attention. It was there to publicise next weeks film. The Fast lady which concerns a car of similar vintage

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: The man who started making Bentley cars 50 years ago came to Leamington in a borrowed

The man who started making Bentley cars 50 years ago came to Leamington in a borrowed Rolls Royce Silver Shadow. Mr. Walter Owen Bentley said he didn t even own a Bentley

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: The Bentley Rally run by the Bentley Drivers Club and Shell to mark 50 years of

The Bentley Rally run by the Bentley Drivers Club and Shell to mark 50 years of Bentley Cars. Crowds line The Parade, Leamington, to cheer them on. 13th June 1969

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: The opening of West Orchard car park, Coventry city centre

The opening of West Orchard car park, Coventry city centre. The Lord Mayors car enters the car park and is first through the barriers. 25th June 1962

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: Cars parked in Market Way Precinct, Coventry. Soon there will be a ban on Precinct

Cars parked in Market Way Precinct, Coventry. Soon there will be a ban on Precinct parking so this sight will disappear. 7th October 1961

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: Cars parked tier-on-tier in the multi-storey car park on the Barracks site as shoppers

Cars parked tier-on-tier in the multi-storey car park on the Barracks site as shoppers flocked to the centre of Coventry today. 21st April 1962

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: Sir William Lyons and Lady Lyons pictured in their garden at Wappenbury Hall

Sir William Lyons and Lady Lyons pictured in their garden at Wappenbury Hall. Sir William is the founder and chairman of Jaguar Cars. 26th July 1984

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: New Street Station, Queens Drive, Birmingham February 1959

New Street Station, Queens Drive, Birmingham February 1959

Background imageMotor Vehicles Collection: Shoppers in Market Place, Rugby. circa 1960

Shoppers in Market Place, Rugby. circa 1960



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