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028 Audi Quattro S1 (1983) FRZ 1904 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Audi Quattro S1 (1984) Engine 2133cc S5 SOHC Turbo Production 224 Decals Audi Sport Registration Number FRZ 1904 AUDI ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623635550501... The Audi Sport Quattro S1 was a variant of the Quattro developed for homologation for Group B rallying in 1984, and sold as a production car in limited numbers It featured an all aluminium 2,133 cc (2.1 L) Inline-five DOHC20valve engine Bosch LH Jetronic fuel injection and a KKK K27 turbocharger. The car in competition form also featured a body shell composed of carbon-kevla and wider wheel arches the steeper windscreen rake of the Audi 80 was used and, most noticeably, a 12.6 in shorter wheelbase. In addition to Group B competition in rallying, the Sport Quattro won the 1985 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with Michèle Mouton in the driving seat Diolch am 99,541,391 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 99,541,391 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 12.11.2022, at the Classic Car Show, NEC, Marston Green, Birmingham REF 167-028

USAF F-22 Raptor RAF Fairford by R Evans Via Flickr: Part of the 9 fF22 departures today many being at low level ...SUPERB!! The tail code "FF" belongs to the 1st Fighter Wing (1st FW) of the United States Air Force (USAF), based at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Virginia. This code marks aircraft that belong to the wing's operational fighter squadrons.

033 Austin Seven R type Saloon (1927) JJ 6778 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Austin Seven R type Saloon (1926-27) Engine 747cc S4 SV Registration Number JJ 6778 (London) AUSTIN SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623759808208... The Austin Seven was designed by Herbert Austin and Stanley Edge as a private venture, at Austin's home in Lickey Grange, and taken up by Austin after a frosty reception to his design by the Austin board had led to Herbert Austin threatening to take his design to rivals Wolseley. The car was manufactured in many guises from 1922-39, selling over 290,000 models, and was licenced to BMW in Germany as the Dixi, to Nissan in Japan, Rosengart in France, and Austin America in the States as the Bantam. The inexpensive and popular Seven revolutionised the car market in Britain. The Austin Seven was designed by Sir Herbert Austin and Stanley Edge during 1921-22 at Herbert's home, Lickey Grange, in response to the companies serious financial problems. Designed as a large car in miniature and able to carry two adults and two children. It a had water cooled four cylinder engine and four wheel brakes and could do up to 50mpg. The board of Austin were not convinced and Herbert Austin and relented only when Austin threatened to take the design to rivals Wolseley. As the car was designed outside the company Herbert (and i presume Stanley received a royalty on each sale, considering the runaway success they did pretty well). All early Sevens had open bodywork. They would be later joined by saloons as the chassis grew longer. The Austin Seven was also the inspiration of foreign car makers in Germany they were built under licence by BMW as the Dixi and in a similar agreement in France as the Rosengaart, they were also copied in Japan and sold as the Datsun Seven. During its 17 year production almost 300,000 Austin Sevens were produced. Diolch am 99,542,949 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 99,542,949 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 12.11.2022, at the Classic Car Show, NEC, Marston Green, Birmingham REF 167-033

035 Austin Seven Gordon England Cup (1928) YW 214 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Austin Seven Gordon England Cup (1928) Engine 747cc S4 SV Registration Number YW 214 (London) AUSTIN SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623759808208... The Austin Seven was designed by Herbert Austin and Stanley Edge as a private venture, at Austin's home in Lickey Grange, and taken up by Austin after a frosty reception to his design by the Austin board had led to Herbert Austin threatening to take his design to rivals Wolseley. The car was manufactured in many guises from 1922-39, selling over 290,000 models, and was licenced to BMW in Germany as the Dixi, to Nissan in Japan, Rosengart in France, and Austin America in the States as the Bantam. The inexpensive and popular Seven revolutionised the car market in Britain. The Austin Seven was designed by Sir Herbert Austin and Stanley Edge during 1921-22 at Herbert's home, Lickey Grange, in response to the companies serious financial problems. Designed as a large car in miniature and able to carry two adults and two children. It a had water cooled four cylinder engine and four wheel brakes and could do up to 50mpg. The board of Austin were not convinced and Herbert Austin and relented only when Austin threatened to take the design to rivals Wolseley. As the car was designed outside the company Herbert (and i presume Stanley received a royalty on each sale, considering the runaway success they did pretty well). YW 214 - Gordon England This car is a very rare example of an unrestored Gordon England with its original factory fitted engine and gearbox, although naturally rebuilt more than once in its 98 year (and counting) lifetime. Gordon England was a very successful manufacturer of car bodies for Austin Sevens, with over 20,000 receiving Gordon England bodies. The Cup is an extremely lightweight two seater, which according to factory period advertising - Bounds like a Greyhound of the lead. And was priced at £165. England had been an aircraft designer with Bristol Gordon England biplanes he also raced cars, setting six new class records at Brooklands, in his lightweight special. As a result, two new sports models were offered by Austin in January 1924, the Sports and the Brooklands Super-sports. The Brooklands Super-sports was a replica of England's record-breaker. Each car was sold with a Brooklands certificate guaranteeing a top speed of 80mph. The inset picture in the windscreen is of long term owner Graham Smith who passed away earlier in 2022. Graham had owned the car, which he called Chirpy for over 35 years, taking the car to events all over the UK and as far afield as Italy Diolch am 99,544,609 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 99,544,609 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 12.11.2022, at the Classic Car Show, NEC, Marston Green, Birmingham REF 167-035

041 Austin Seven Opal (1939) ERR 645 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Austin Seven Opal (APE) (1936-39) Engine 747cc S4 SV Registration Number ERR 645 (Nottinghamshire) AUSTIN ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623759808208... Since its inception in 1922 the Austin Seven had developed through a number of generations. In 1935 a three model line up, the three jewels was launched, the Ruby, Pearl and 2 seater Opal. The cars have a lower frame, painted radiator shell, under bonnet filler cap, 17 inch instead of the earlier 19 inch wheels. Until August 1935 the Opal retained the 1934 radiator. By 1939 the Austin Seven benefitted from having a 17 bhp engine, syncromesh on the top three gear ratios and much better braking. The Opal was the cheapest Seven available having two seats and a rag top it cost around £ 110 when new. ERR 645 This is one of the last Austin Sevens built at Longbridge before the factory was turned over to wartime munitions production. It has been owned long term by Richard Usher the founder of the excellent British Car Journey Museum, in Amblegate, Derbyshire and has been used by Richard and wife extensively in their travels in England with the Pre-war Austin Seven Club, and also visited Holland in 2018 Diolch am 99,546,176 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 99,546,176 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 12.11.2022, at the Classic Car Show, NEC, Marston Green, Birmingham REF 167-041

042 Austin Seven AD Saloon (1929) RB 1749 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Austin Seven AD Saloon (1926-29) Engine originally 747cc S4 Registration Number RB 1910 (Derbyshire) AUSTIN SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623759808208... The Austin Seven was designed by Sir Herbert Austin and Stanley Edge during 1921-22 at Herbert's home, Lickey Grange, in response to the companies serious financial problems. Designed as a large car in miniature and able to carry two adults and two children. It a had water cooled four cylinder engine and four wheel brakes and could do up to 50mpg. The board of Austin were not convinced and Herbert Austin and relented only when Austin threatened to take the design to rivals Wolseley. As the car was designed outside the company Herbert (and i presume Stanley received a royalty on each sale, considering the runaway success they did pretty well). The car was manufactured in many guises from 1922-39, selling over 290,000 models, and was licenced to BMW in Germany as the Dixi, to Nissan in Japan, Rosengart in France, and Austin America in the States as the Bantam. The inexpensive and popular Seven revolutionised the car market in Britain. All early Sevens had open bodywork. They would be later joined by saloons as the chassis grew longer. The Austin Seven was also the inspiration of foreign car makers in Germany they were built under licence by BMW as the Dixi and in a similar agreement in France as the Rosengaart, they were also copied in Japan and sold as the Datsun Seven. During its 17 year production almost 300,000 Austin Sevens were produced. Diolch am 99,546,176 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 99,546,176 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 12.11.2022, at the Classic Car Show, NEC, Marston Green, Birmingham REF 167-042

036 Austin Seven RN Saloon (1932) GY 912 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Austin Seven RN Saloon () Engine 747cc S4 SV Registration Number GY 912 (London) AUSTIN SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623759808208... The Austin Seven was designed by Sir Herbert Austin and Stanley Edge during 1921-22 at Herbert's home, Lickey Grange, in response to the companies serious financial problems. Designed as a large car in miniature and able to carry two adults and two children. It a had water cooled four cylinder engine and four wheel brakes and could do up to 50mpg. The board of Austin were not convinced and Herbert Austin and relented only when Austin threatened to take the design to rivals Wolseley. As the car was designed outside the company Herbert (and i presume Stanley received a royalty on each sale, considering the runaway success they did pretty well). The car was manufactured in many guises from 1922-39, selling over 290,000 models, and was licenced to BMW in Germany as the Dixi, to Nissan in Japan, Rosengart in France, and Austin America in the States as the Bantam. The inexpensive and popular Seven revolutionised the car market in Britain. All early Sevens had open bodywork. They would be later joined by saloons as the chassis grew longer. The Austin Seven RM was built between October 1931 and October 1932 and was succeeded by the RN. It was the first of the longer (81 inch) wheelbase Saloons with longer and wider bodies with three vertical rear seams, a three speed non-syncromesh gearbox. The rear wheel arch no longer encroaches on the doors, footwells for rear passenger comfort, sliding roof fitted, unless standard model with fixed head was ordered from April 1932. For the last few months of production a few RNs had received four speed gearbox and rear petrol tanks Diolch am 99,544,609 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 99,544,609 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 12.11.2022, at the Classic Car Show, NEC, Marston Green, Birmingham REF 167-036

037 Austin Seven Type AVJ Van (1936) EPJ 40 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Austin Seven (Ruby) Van (1936) Engine 747cc S4 SV Registration Number EPJ 40 (Surrey) Decals: E. Beckett (Threshing and Sawing Contractors, Bassingham AUSTIN SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623759808208... Beautifully restored Austin Seven van. The Austin Seven was designed by Sir Herbert Austin and Stanley Edge during 1921-22 at Herbert's home, Lickey Grange, in response to the companies serious financial problems. Designed as a large car in miniature and able to carry two adults and two children. It a had water cooled four cylinder engine and four wheel brakes and could do up to 50mpg. The board of Austin were not convinced and Herbert Austin and relented only when Austin threatened to take the design to rivals Wolseley. As the car was designed outside the company Herbert (and i presume Stanley received a royalty on each sale, considering the runaway success they did pretty well). Diolch am 99,544,609 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 99,544,609 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 12.11.2022, at the Classic Car Show, NEC, Marston Green, Birmingham REF 167-037

038 Austin Seven Ruby Saloon (1936) EX 4116 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Austin Seven Ruby Saloon (1935-35) Engine 747cc S4 SV Production 50780 Registration Number EX 4116 (Great Yaremouth) AUSTIN SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623759808208... The 1935-36 Ruby came with a lower frame and painted radiator shell, under bonnet fuel filler cap and rode on 17 inch rather than 19 inch wire wheels. With a rear mounted spare under a cellulosed cover. The cars were criticised as being over-bodied and under geared as well as being prone to rusting around the wheel arches and window frames. Diolch am 99,544,609 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 99,544,609 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 12.11.2022, at the Classic Car Show, NEC, Marston Green, Birmingham REF 167-038

Cavalcade 1951-02 by Irbys27

040 Austin Seven Ruby (Henry's Ruby) (1937) AOV 816 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Austin Seven Ruby (1937-39) Engine 747cc S4 SV Production 32500 Registration Number AOV 816 AUSTIN ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623759808208... The Seven Ruby was updated from August 1936, with semi-Girling brakes and a 17bhp three bearing engine. Closed cars have winding rear quarter windows which are better sealed than on the older Ruby. From June 1938 the brakes were further uprated to full Girling rod operated braking. Last cars produced March 1939. Henry's Ruby - AOV 816 This car, or its owner was the subject of the Young Preservationist of the Year award (2023), awarded by HRH Princess Anne to the young owner, Henry, pictured alongside his pride and joy. Just after his ninth birthday, Henry, the third generation of Austin Seven enthusiasts in his family, found a completely derelict 1937 Ruby engine in a pile of scrap. It was seized and had not run for over sixty years. He was very keen to find out how it worked and just eight months later, after a great deal of hard work, he had it running on the bench. Meanwhile, he'd been scavenging the family's dump of accumulated A7 parts, unearthing a chassis, a stripped body-shell and various other parts. An ambitious plan was now taking shape; with minimal resources, Henry was going to rescue and rebuild a long-dead car. His limited budget stretch to costly body work, painting, or upholstery. The Seven would be mechanically sound, but would otherwise look as many did in the late 1950s .Soon, through regular reports and videos on his own Facebook page entitled Henry's Ruby the Austin Seven community were offering parts, services and sponsorship started to come in. Henry received of 800 followers and is extremely grateful to the numerous companies, groups and individuals from all over the world who have helped to make his dream a reality. With tuition and supervision from family members, Henry has carried out almost all of the restoration work himself, learning how cars work, as well as basic mechanical, electrical, woodworking and upholstery skills, not to mention some nifty haggling skills. Henry showed the car at 2022 Austin Seven Centenary event at the NEC Classic Car Show Diolch am 99,544,609 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 99,544,609 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 12.11.2022, at the Classic Car Show, NEC, Marston Green, Birmingham REF 167-040

Quiet Morning Light on a Liberator by Jeff Hooten Via Flickr: The Collings Foundation's B-24J, "Witchcraft", rests on the ramp as a new day's flight operations awaits. _DSC5265_HDR

031 Austin Seven AC Chummy (1925) YM 7319 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Austin Seven AC Chummy Tourer (1924-26) Engine 747cc S4 SV Registration Number YM 7319 (London C) AUSTIN SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623759808208... The Austin Seven was designed by Herbert Austin and Stanley Edge as a private venture, at Austin's home in Lickey Grange, and taken up by Austin after a frosty reception to his design by the Austin board had led to Herbert Austin threatening to take his design to rivals Wolseley. The car was manufactured in many guises from 1922-39, selling over 290,000 models, and was licenced to BMW in Germany as the Dixi, to Nissan in Japan, Rosengart in France, and Austin America in the States as the Bantam. The inexpensive and popular Seven revolutionised the car market in Britain. YM 7319 This car was purchased new for the then 17 year old Miss Dianna Gilbey daughter of the Gilbeys Gin family, who lived at Folly Farm in Berkshire a splendid arts and craft mansion designed by Edwin Luytens. She kept the car for two years while learning to drive. Its second owner from May 1928 was a nurse Rhoda Edwards who purchased the car from Hewens, Morris agents, the car came with a complimentary Morris Owners Diary which she meticulously kept up date. She kept the car 27 years, clocking up 20,000 miles, during which time she had it resorayed Lavender Blue with Peacock Blue wings by Hewens. Her last recording in the diary was in August 1956 purchasing two gallons of petrol, costing 7 shillings 1 penny (around 4 pence per litre). She posted the diary to the cars new owner in March 1965 with the touching note, i am afraid this this little diary is a little muddled and untidy - i was so busy delivering babies and cheering up the lonely wives who's men were fighting in France. The Austin was taken of the road in 1966 and it would be 55 years until it returned to the road thanks to being purchased and restored over four years by Austin Seven expert Nick Turvey. Nick is a director and long term friend of Richard Usher, the creator of the wonderful Great British Car Journey in Ambergate, Derbyshire were the Austin now resides. Thanks for 99,542,949 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 12.11.2022, at the Classic Car Show, NEC, Marston Green, Birmingham REF 167-031

032 Austin Seven AC Tourer (1925) BF 9480 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Austin Seven AC Chummy Tourer (1924-26) Engine 747cc S4 SV Registration Number BF 9243 AUSTIN SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623759808208... The Austin Seven was designed by Herbert Austin and Stanley Edge as a private venture, at Austin's home in Lickey Grange, and taken up by Austin after a frosty reception to his design by the Austin board had led to Herbert Austin threatening to take his design to rivals Wolseley. The car was manufactured in many guises from 1922-39, selling over 290,000 models, and was licenced to BMW in Germany as the Dixi, to Nissan in Japan, Rosengart in France, and Austin America in the States as the Bantam. The inexpensive and popular Seven revolutionised the car market in Britain. Diolch am 99,542,949 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 99,542,949 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 12.11.2022, at the Classic Car Show, NEC, Marston Green, Birmingham REF 167-032

034 Austin Seven AD four seater Tourer (1928) OU 237 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Austin Seven R type Saloon (1926-29) Engine 747cc S4 SV Registration Number OU 237 (Hampshire) AUSTIN SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623759808208... The Austin Seven was designed by Sir Herbert Austin and Stanley Edge during 1921-22 at Herbert's home, Lickey Grange, in response to the companies serious financial problems. Designed as a large car in miniature and able to carry two adults and two children. It a had water cooled four cylinder engine and four wheel brakes and could do up to 50mpg. The board of Austin were not convinced and Herbert Austin and relented only when Austin threatened to take the design to rivals Wolseley. As the car was designed outside the company Herbert (and i presume Stanley received a royalty on each sale, considering the runaway success they did pretty well). The car was manufactured in many guises from 1922-39, selling over 290,000 models, and was licenced to BMW in Germany as the Dixi, to Nissan in Japan, Rosengart in France, and Austin America in the States as the Bantam. The inexpensive and popular Seven revolutionised the car market in Britain. All early Sevens had open bodywork. They would be later joined by saloons as the chassis grew longer. The Austin Seven was also the inspiration of foreign car makers in Germany they were built under licence by BMW as the Dixi and in a similar agreement in France as the Rosengaart, they were also copied in Japan and sold as the Datsun Seven. During its 17 year production almost 300,000 Austin Sevens were produced. Diolch am 99,542,949 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 99,542,949 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 12.11.2022, at the Classic Car Show, NEC, Marston Green, Birmingham REF 167-034

Grim Reapers Tomcat by Cliff Knox Via Flickr: U.S. Navy Grumman F-14D Tomcat of VF101 The Grim Reapers at NAS Oceana in 2004