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Vintage PhotoBomb · 06:02 AM

Spotted this fine vintage car, couldn't change my POV and these two ladies decided to play "Statues".

They were there so long frozen to the spot, I had to move on myself due to traffic.

lesmore49 · 12-03-2017, 09:24 AM

Looks like a tale of two sisters...immovable at that.

Those ladies look similar enough to be sisters.

The car if I'm not mistaken ...is it a Morris Oxford...or an Austin Cambridge ? Good that BMC didn't show any favourtism between either of these fine English universities...when it came to naming their cars.

Or was it BMC yet when this car was made ?

For my first car, my father advised me to buy an older Morris Oxford....or was it an Austin Cambridge...not sure anymore, after 50 years have passed.

I remember the beautiful maroon paint and the thick leather seats...to the untrained eye (mine) it looked like a gracious mode of transportation. But I asked the owner to start it up and watched the tail pipe. Copious amounts of blue smoke issued forth. 'Fuggedaboudit' ...was my view at that point.

I bought instead a used '61 VW Beetle. Wise choice as I drove it furiously (I was 18 when I got it) for three years with little in the way of repairs.

Lord Lucan · 12-03-2017, 10:04 AM

Originally posted by lesmore49

The car if I'm not mistaken ...is it a Morris Oxford...or an Austin Cambridge ? Good that BMC didn't show any favourtism between either of these fine English universities...when it came to naming their cars

It's a Wolseley, 15/50 or 16/60. They were technically similar to the contemporary Morris Oxford and Austin Cambridge (and a Riley and an MG), but were aimed a little more upmarket trim-wise. Wolseley had a rather sedate image by this time (1960's), as if Morrises and Austins were not sedate enough already.

I am suprised that BMC (as Wolseley was by this time) did not stick to Oxford entirely, because that is where their main factory was (actually at the suburb of Cowley, although Oxford has been described as "The Latin quarter of Cowley"

); they had nothing at Cambridge, which was more noted for Marshalls, a bus, coach and aircraft works. The badge on Wolseleys radiators, seen in the photo, was illuminated by a bulb behind it.

bschriver11 · 12-03-2017, 10:05 AM

Exact reason i bought a super wide zoom, so i can stand in front of people rather than behind.

lesmore49 · 12-03-2017, 11:40 AM

Originally posted by Lord Lucan

It's a Wolseley, 15/50 or 16/60. They were technically similar to the comtemporary Morris Oxford and Austin Cambridge (and a Riley and an MG), but were aimed a little more upmarket trim-wise. Wolseley had a rather sedate image by this time (1960's), as if Morrises and Austins were not sedate enough already.

I am suprised that BMC (as Wolseley was by this time) did not stick to Oxford entirely, because that is where their main factory was (actually at the suburb of Cowley, although Oxford has been described as "The Latin quarter of Cowley"

); they had nothing at Cambridge, which was more noted for Marshalls, a bus, coach and aircraft works. The badge on Wolseleys radiators, seen in the photo, was illuminated by a bulb behind it.

Thanks for the info. I had forgotten about Wolsely cars. I recall a very few were imported over here, but not many. Five different 'makes' based on one type of car. Badge engineering at it's best.

Never been to Cambridge, but stayed in Oxford for a few days and when there, just missed a lecture by Malcolm Muggeridge.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-03-2017, 11:46 AM

Originally posted by lesmore49

Looks like a tale of two sisters...immovable at that. Those ladies look similar enough to be sisters.

They could well be related.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-03-2017, 11:48 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bschriver11

Exact reason i bought a super wide zoom, so i can stand in front of people rather than behind

It wouldn't have helped as I was in a vehicle myself, I'd have to have run 'em over to get in front.

**patrick9** · 12-03-2017, 01:41 PM

I like the car.
It is a good thing the pigeons did not mistake them fine ladies for real statues.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-03-2017, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by patrick9

It is a good thing the pigeons did not mistake them fine ladies for real statues

Aye they were in indeed lucky, both still enough to pass the statue test.

35mmfilmfan · 12-03-2017, 02:05 PM

Idea for new accessory - hot-shoe fitting lightweight laser, to remove inconvenient image obscuring items (except wildlife).

photomax7 · 12-03-2017, 02:22 PM

The photo still works for me with them in it.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-03-2017, 02:39 PM

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

Idea for new accessory - hot-shoe fitting lightweight laser, to remove inconvenient image obscuring items

I wonder if one needs a licence for that...

**Kerrowdown** · 12-03-2017, 02:39 PM

Originally posted by photomax7

The photo still works for me with them in it.

Fair blocks that fine automobile though.

**FozzFoster** · 06-28-2018, 10:55 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Spotted this fine vintage car, couldn't change my POV and these two ladies decided to play "Statues".

They were there so long frozen to the spot, I had to move on myself due to traffic.

Love the colours! nice!

**Kerrowdown** · 06-28-2018, 11:56 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by FozzFoster

Love the colours! nice!

Two ladies decided to play "Statues"... translation = get out the bloody way.

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12-03-2017, 10:04 AM	#3
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,972	Originally posted by lesmore49 The car if I'm not mistaken ...is it a Morris Oxford...or an Austin Cambridge ? Good that BMC didn't show any favourtism between either of these fine English universities...when it came to naming their cars It's a Wolseley, 15/50 or 16/60. They were technically similar to the contemporary Morris Oxford and Austin Cambridge (and a Riley and an MG), but were aimed a little more upmarket trim-wise. Wolseley had a rather sedate image by this time (1960's), as if Morrises and Austins were not sedate enough already. I am suprised that BMC (as Wolseley was by this time) did not stick to Oxford entirely, because that is where their main factory was (actually at the suburb of Cowley, although Oxford has been described as "The Latin quarter of Cowley" ); they had nothing at Cambridge, which was more noted for Marshalls, a bus, coach and aircraft works. The badge on Wolseleys radiators, seen in the photo, was illuminated by a bulb behind it. Last edited by Lord Lucan; 12-03-2017 at 01:00 PM. Reason: Typo

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12-03-2017, 09:24 AM	#2
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,349	Looks like a tale of two sisters...immovable at that. Those ladies look similar enough to be sisters. The car if I'm not mistaken ...is it a Morris Oxford...or an Austin Cambridge ? Good that BMC didn't show any favourtism between either of these fine English universities...when it came to naming their cars. Or was it BMC yet when this car was made ? For my first car, my father advised me to buy an older Morris Oxford....or was it an Austin Cambridge...not sure anymore, after 50 years have passed. I remember the beautiful maroon paint and the thick leather seats...to the untrained eye (mine) it looked like a gracious mode of transportation. But I asked the owner to start it up and watched the tail pipe. Copious amounts of blue smoke issued forth. 'Fuggedaboudit' ...was my view at that point. I bought instead a used '61 VW Beetle. Wise choice as I drove it furiously (I was 18 when I got it) for three years with little in the way of repairs.

12-03-2017, 10:05 AM	#4
bschriver11 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 558	Exact reason i bought a super wide zoom, so i can stand in front of people rather than behind.

12-03-2017, 11:40 AM	#5
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,349	Originally posted by Lord Lucan It's a Wolseley, 15/50 or 16/60. They were technically similar to the comtemporary Morris Oxford and Austin Cambridge (and a Riley and an MG), but were aimed a little more upmarket trim-wise. Wolseley had a rather sedate image by this time (1960's), as if Morrises and Austins were not sedate enough already. I am suprised that BMC (as Wolseley was by this time) did not stick to Oxford entirely, because that is where their main factory was (actually at the suburb of Cowley, although Oxford has been described as "The Latin quarter of Cowley" ); they had nothing at Cambridge, which was more noted for Marshalls, a bus, coach and aircraft works. The badge on Wolseleys radiators, seen in the photo, was illuminated by a bulb behind it. Thanks for the info. I had forgotten about Wolsely cars. I recall a very few were imported over here, but not many. Five different 'makes' based on one type of car. Badge engineering at it's best. Never been to Cambridge, but stayed in Oxford for a few days and when there, just missed a lecture by Malcolm Muggeridge.

12-03-2017, 11:46 AM	#6
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,833 Original Poster	Originally posted by lesmore49 Looks like a tale of two sisters...immovable at that. Those ladies look similar enough to be sisters. They could well be related.

12-03-2017, 11:48 AM - 1 Like	#7
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,833 Original Poster	Originally posted by bschriver11 Exact reason i bought a super wide zoom, so i can stand in front of people rather than behind It wouldn't have helped as I was in a vehicle myself, I'd have to have run 'em over to get in front.

12-03-2017, 01:41 PM	#8
patrick9 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Murfreesboro Tennessee Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,458	I like the car. It is a good thing the pigeons did not mistake them fine ladies for real statues.

12-03-2017, 01:45 PM	#9
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,833 Original Poster	Originally posted by patrick9 It is a good thing the pigeons did not mistake them fine ladies for real statues Aye they were in indeed lucky, both still enough to pass the statue test.

12-03-2017, 02:05 PM	#10
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,336	Idea for new accessory - hot-shoe fitting lightweight laser, to remove inconvenient image obscuring items (except wildlife).

12-03-2017, 02:22 PM	#11
photomax7 Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,841	The photo still works for me with them in it.

12-03-2017, 02:39 PM	#12
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,833 Original Poster	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan Idea for new accessory - hot-shoe fitting lightweight laser, to remove inconvenient image obscuring items I wonder if one needs a licence for that...

12-03-2017, 02:39 PM	#13
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,833 Original Poster	Originally posted by photomax7 The photo still works for me with them in it. Fair blocks that fine automobile though.

06-28-2018, 10:55 AM	#14
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,808	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Spotted this fine vintage car, couldn't change my POV and these two ladies decided to play "Statues". They were there so long frozen to the spot, I had to move on myself due to traffic. Love the colours! nice!

06-28-2018, 11:56 AM - 1 Like	#15
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,833 Original Poster	Originally posted by FozzFoster Love the colours! nice! Two ladies decided to play "Statues"... translation = get out the bloody way.