Month: January 2023
Austin Maxi (1969-1981)
Austin Maxi (1969-1981) Manufactured Total= 472,098 Having driven a 1500 version back in the eighties the one thing that remains a constant reminder of why I enjoyed driving this car was the smoothness of its engine. Added to that are its comfortable front seats and practicality. Not a racer but […]
Classics on UK Roads in 1966
People may wonder why I began our look at the past in the sixties. Besides that for me personally, it was the decade as a youngster I became fascinated by cars, but mainly it is a period when UK car Manufacturers were arguably at their peak. Also, some marques common […]
Alfa Romeo 156 (1996-2007)
VARIATIONS AND MODEL UPDATES ALFA ROMEO 156 (1996-2007) The 156 came with two distinctive body styles a four-door saloon and an estate (sports wagon). Engine sizes were 1.6, 1.8, 2.0, 2.5 V6, 3.2 V6 petrol, and 1.9, 2.4 diesel. A four-wheel drive version was also available. Total production amounted to […]
Alfa Romeo 155 (1992-1998)
A replacement for the Alfa Romeo 75 the 155 still applied a similar design theme. Power units were wide-ranging, including 1.6, 1,7, 1.8, 2.0 8v & 16v units; 2.0 turbo and 2.5 V6 producing 190 and 166 bhp. Diesel options amounted to a 2.0 and 2.5 producing 125 bhp. The […]
Alfa Romeo 147 (2000-2007)
How Many Still Motoring in the United Kingdom?
Alfa Romeo 146 (1995-2000)
The Alfa Romeo introduced in 1995 was a replacement for the 33 compact saloons. Engines offered included Petrol: 1.4, 1.6, and 1.7 Boxer Flat-4 units phased out in 1997 and replaced with 1.4, 1.6, 1.8 2.0 Twin-Spark units. Two types of diesel were also included a 1.9 turbo-diesel and a […]
Alfa Romeo 145 (1994-2000)
How many Alfa Romeos still motoring in the UK built between 1950 and 2010? Source: Department of Transport and Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency How Many Still Motoring in the United Kingdom?
Triumph Herald
How Many Still Motoring in the United Kingdom?
Triumph Spitfire
How Many Still Motoring in the United Kingdom?
