#executive.car

220 Daimler 2.5 litre V8 (1966) FFR 306 D by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Daimler 2.5 V8 (1962-69) Engine 2548cc V8 OHV Production 17,620 Registration Number FFR 306 D (Blackpool) DAIMLER ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623789085238 The Daimler 2.5 V8/V8-250 is a four-door sports saloon, introduced in 1962, as the first Daimler car to be based on a Jaguar platform, the first with a unit body, and the last to feature a Daimler engine after the company was bought from the Birmingham Small Arms Company by Jaguar Cars in 1960. The engine is the hemispherical head V8 designed by Edward Turner and first used in the Daimler SP250 sports car. Introduced as the Daimler Two and a Half litre V8 in 1962, and powered by Daimler's 2.5-litre V8 engine and drive-train, a Daimler fluted grille and rear number plate surround, distinctive wheel trims, badges, and interior details including a split-bench front seat from the Jaguar Mark 1 and a black enamel steering wheel. Most cars were fitted with the optional power-assisted steering, Automatic transmission was standard, with manual both with and without overdrive an option. The car was updated as a V8-250 in October 1967 with minor facelifts the wide (armco style) bumpers were replaced by new "slimline" bumpers and over-riders, negative earth electrics, an alternator instead of the earlier dynamo and twin air cleaners. Other new features included padding over the instrument panel, padded door cappings and ventilated leather upholstery, reclinable split-bench front seats and a heated rear window Diolch am 96,205,589 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 96,205,589 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 07.08.2022, at the VSCC Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Prescott, Gloucestershire REF 162-220

466 Railton Eight Cobham Saloon (1938) FPH 386 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Railton Eight Cobham Saloon (1937-39) Engine 4168cc S8 SV Registration Number FPH 386 (Surrey) RAILTON ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/albums/72157626766733136/ Railton was a marque of British automobiles made by Fairmile Engineering Company in Cobham, Surrey, between 1933 and 1940. The cars were the first combination of English coachwork with a U.S.-made engine and running gear. The company was started by Noel Macklin, who was looking for a new car-making venture after he sold his Invicta company in 1933. The name came from Reid Railton, the world speed record car designer, but his input was probably small, although he did receive a royalty on each car sold. The two decided that an English coachwork on a U.S.-built chassis with a powerful engine would result in a high-performance driving car. The first generation of Railton Eight was launched in 1933, as a Tourer and Drophead Coupe, was made by fitting a British body made by coachbuilder John Charles & Co to a 4010 cc, 100 bhp 8 cylinder Hudson Terraplane chassis, described as the Shelby Cobra of its day. Being lighter than the original, it had exceptional performance for the time, at the very affordable price of £ 499 for the Saloon. In 1935, the original Terraplane chassis was replaced with that of the Hudson Special Eight chassis on a 120 or 127 inch wheelbase, with hydraulic brakes and from late 1936 12 volt electrics. The engine was now 4168 cc, producing 113 bhp A more comprehensive range of bodies from at least seven coachbuilders were available from the likes of Ranalah, R.E.A.L, Carbodies, and Coachcraft A third generation Railton Eight was launched for model years 1937-39 utilising the 122 and 129 inch wheelbase Hudson Deluxe chassis it retained the 4168cc straight eight, side valve engine now with 124hp. The Eight came in a wide range of bodies and styles, such as the Sandown Saloon, Cobham Saloon, Stratton Saloon, University Limousine, Claremont Drophead, Fairmile Drophead Coupe, and Carrington Drophead Coupe.. The Railton had began to put on weight, so much so that the Cobham was no longer faster than the standard Hudson Eight. All cars came with the three speed box and remote gear change, but were still great value for money staring with the Sandown Saloon at £ 498 Diolch am 96,761,159 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 96,761,159 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 07.08.2022, at the VSCC Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Prescott, Gloucestershire REF 162-466

021 Alvis Speed 20 (SD) Saloon (1936) DGW 600 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Alvis Speed 20 (1932-36) Engine 2762cc S6 Production 1165 (all types) Registration Number DGW 600 (London) ALVIS SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623759790764... The Speed 20 was introduced in 1934 running through to the 1936 model year originally with an engine of 2511cc and later increased to 2762cc. The SC model (as here) came out in 1935 and had the larger 2.7-litre engine (good for an easy 90mph) plus improved steering and suspension, a stiffened chassis and twin electric fuel pumps. The low-slung chassis endowed the car with tremendous handling and grip for its day. Although the car was available in rolling chassis form to receive a coach built body of the owner’s choosing, the majority of customers plumped for the striking Charlesworth Saloon body Produced 1931-36 the Alvis Speed 20 went through four variants coded SA to SD. The SA introduced in 1931 was powered by a much modified version of the one used in the preceding Silver Eagle cars at a capacity of 2511cc and producing 87bhp with Triple HV4 type SU carburettors. Its chassis were of the double drop type where the side rails go over the front and rear axles. Both front and rear suspension used half-elliptic leaf springs and the self-servo brakes, with 14 in (356 mm) drums, were mechanically operated.. The car could be fitted with a variety of Standard body for the sports saloon, Charlesworth, a four-seater sports coupé or four-door tourer by Cross & Ellis, though some chassis were clothed by Vanden Plas. The SB followed from October 1933, with a new cruciform braced chassis, slightly longer at 124 in (3,150 mm), with independent front suspension The engine remained the same but the new all-silent gearbox, gained syncromesh on bottom gear and was mounted separately from the engine. a large range of bodies remained Large Lucas 12 in (305 mm) P100 headlamps became standard, adding to the sporting appearance of the car The SC was introduced from 1935 with a larger 2762cc engine modifications were made to the steering, and front damping was improved Twin electric fuel pumps were provided. At the rear the chassis was stiffened by having side members above and below the axle The final SD version for 1936 was similar to the SC but had a larger fuel tank and slightly wider bodywork. A 130 in (3,302 mm) wheelbase version became an option Diolch am 98,293,496 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 98,293,496 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 09.10.2022, at Bicester Heritage, Autumn Scramble, Bicester Aerodrome, Bicester, Oxon 166-021

349 Vauxhall Cresta PB (1964) 659 LMJ by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Vauxhall Cresta PB (1962-65) Engine 3294cc S6 OHV Production 87047 (including PB Velox) Production 87,047 Registration Number 659 LMJ (Bedfordshire) VAUXHALL SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623863172810... The PB generation Cresta entirely restyled, the new design dispensed with the tailfins and overall extravagant style of its predecessor, with a flat bonnet and a more conservative appearance taking clues from the contemporary Victor FB introduced the previous year. The engine was the same 2,651 cc (162 cu in) straight six as the last of the PA series though the compression was raised power output remained at 95bhp. Front disc brakes were introduced as standard. From October 1964 the facelift version was introduced the engine was increased in capacity to 3293 cc and output increased to 115bhp, the exterior was refreshed with a new full width chrome front grille, incorporating the headlights and there was a full-length chrome strip along the body sides. The gearbox was still three-speed with column change but an overdrive was available. As standard, the 3.3-litre cars had a three-speed column-change gearbox, with a four-speed floor-change unit as an option. Three-speed hydramatic automatic transmission was available with both engines but this was changed to the two-speed Powerglide unit towards the end of the 3.3-litre PB run. Diolch am 97,664,360 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 97,664,360 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 21.08.2022, at Lupin Farm, Kings Bromley, Staffordshire REF 163-349

102 Ford Zephyr 206E (Mark II) Lowline (1960) 89 JDH by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Ford Zephyr Mk.II (1956-62) Engine 2553cc S6 OHV Production 350,244 Registration Number 89 JDH (Walsall) FORD SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623665118181... The Consul, Zephyr and Zodiac Mk.II's were launched in 1956. Totally restyled The Zephyr and Zodiac were 6-cylinder cars' engines were enlarged to 2,553 cc with power output correspondingly raised to 86 bhp. The wheelbase was increased by three inches and width increased to 69 inches. The weight distribution and turning circle were also improved. Top speed increased to 88 mph and fuel consumption improved to 28mpg. As well as the standard 3-speed manual gearbox there was an optional overdrive and from 1956 a Borg Warner DG automatic transmission. At first drum brakes were fitted all round but front discs became optional in 1960 and standard from mid 1961 The model was updated in late 1959 as the Lowline model, with a reduced roof height and a chrome windscreen surround. The earlier cars were retrospectively referred to as Highline models Diolch am 97,265,387 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawr706'n fawr. Thanks for 97,265,387 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 21.08.2022, at Lupin Farm, Kings Bromley, Staffordshire REF 163-102