Sunday 29 July 2018

1962, Film: "The Fast Lady"

The British comedy film "The Fast Lady" was released in December 1962 in London. The film was directed Ken Annakin with a screenplay by Henry Blyth and Jack Davies, based on a story by Keble Howard. Main stars are Leslie Phillips, Julie Christie, James Robertson Justice and Stanley Baxter. "The Fast Lady" is a 1927 vintage Bentley 4½ Litre Red Label Speed model with Vanden Plas short chassis and painted in British Racing Green.

Synopsis
Murdoch Troon (Stanley Baxter) is a member of the local cycling club. He meets Claire Chingford (Julie Christie) after an accident with her father Charles Chingford (James Robertson Justice). Claire persuades him to buy a sports car, and learn to drive...
Julie Christie as Claire Chingford and Stanley Baxter as Murdoch Troon
James Robertson Justice as Charles Chingford and Julie Christie as Claire Chingford
Stanley Baxter as Murdoch Troon and Leslie Phillips as Freddie Fox
Stanley Baxter as Murdoch Troon and James Robertson Justice as Charles Chingford
Main cast
  • James Robertson Justice as Charles Chingford
  • Leslie Phillips as Freddie Fox
  • Stanley Baxter as Murdoch Troon
  • Kathleen Harrison as Mrs Staggers
  • Julie Christie as Claire Chingford
  • Eric Barker as Wentworth
  • Oliver Johnston as Bulmer
  • Allan Cuthbertson as Bodley
Stanley Baxter as Murdoch Troon and Allan Cuthbertson as Bodley
Julie Christie as Claire Chingford with "The Fast Lady"

"The Fast Lady" Trailer

Tuesday 24 July 2018

1961, Designs: cars, furniture, electronics, clothes

Mini Gatto (Cat) aka Mini-Zagato concept
- Designed by Ercole Spada and built by Zagato, Milan, Italy, 1961.
- Based on the BMC Morris Mini-Minor Van.
- 998 cc L4 Cooper engine
- unveiled at the 1961 Earls Court Motor Show, London, UK
Mini Gatto (Zagato)
Mini Gatto (Zagato)
Mini Gatto (Zagato)
Ford Gyron concept
- Designed by Syd Mead and Alex Tremulis
- Built by the Ford Motor Company, Detroit, Michigan, USA, 1961.
- two-wheeler with gyroscopes for balancing the car
- no engine was fitted
- unveiled at the 1961 Detroit Motor Show, USA
Ford Gyron concept
Ford Gyron concept
Ford Gyron concept
Ford Gyron concept
Berså plate
- Design by Stig Lindberg
- Manufactered by Gustavsbergs Porslinsfabrik, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1961.
Berså plate
Berså plate
Braun RT20 radio
- Design by Dieter Rams
- Manufactered by Braun, Germany, 1961.
Braun RT20 radio
Braun RT20 radio
'La Fonda' side chair and arm chair
- Design by Charles and Ray Eames
- Manufactered by Herman Miller, Zeeland, Michigan, USA, 1961.
'La Fonda' side chair
'La Fonda' arm chair

Cristobal Balenciaga designs in 1961
Cristobal Balenciaga Evening Dress
Cristobal Balenciaga Three-piece Suit
Cristobal Balenciaga Dress
Cristobal Balenciaga Cocktaildress
Citroën Adverts 1961
Citroën DS, USA (1961)
Citroën DS, USA (1961)
Citroën Ami 6,  Citroën 2CV and Citroën ID/DS, Netherlands (1961)
Citroën DS, UK (1961)
Citroën DS, USA (1961)

Thursday 19 July 2018

1960, Car Market: Germany

This is an overview of all German cars available in 1960, in alphabetic order. Which one do you prefer?

Auto Union 1000 / 1000 S
- L3, 980 cc
- Limousine (Saloon) / Coupé / Universal (Estate)
Auto Union 1000 (S) Limousine (Saloon)
Auto Union 1000 (S) Universal (Estate)
Auto Union 1000 Sp
- L3, 980 cc
- Coupé
Auto Union 1000 Sp
BMW Isetta
- 250 (1 cyl, 245 cc)
- 300 (1 cyl, 298 cc)
BMW Isetta
BMW 700
- L2, 697 cc
- Limousine (Saloon) / Coupé
BMW 700 Limousine (Saloon)
BMW 700 Coupé
BMW 502
- 2,6 (V8, 2580 cc)
- 2,6 Luxus (V8, 2580 cc)
- 3,2 (V8, 3168 cc)
- 3,2 Super (V8, 3168 cc)
- Limousine (Saloon)
BMW 502 Limousine (Saloon)
Borgward Isabella
- L4, 1493 cc
- Isabella Limousine (Saloon), Kombi (Estate)
- Isabella TS / TS de Luxe Limousine (Saloon), Cabriolet
- Isabella Coupé
Borgward Isabella Limousine (Saloon)
Borgward Isabella Kombi (Estate)
Borgward Isabella Coupé
Borgward Isabella Cabriolet
Borgward P100
- L6, 2238 cc
- Limousine (Saloon)
Borgward P100 Limousine (Saloon)
DKW Junior
- L3, 741 cc
- Limousine (Saloon)
DKW Junior Limousine (Saloon)
DKW Munga
- L3, 896 cc
- off-road vehicle
DKW Munga
DKW Schnellaster-800
- L3, 896 cc
- Panel Van / Minibus / Pickup
DKW Schnellaster-800 Panel Van
Ford Taunus 12M (P1, aka "Side-stripes Taunus")
- 1,2 Liter (L4, 1172 cc)
- 1,5 Liter Super (L4, 1498 cc)
- Limousine (Saloon) / Kombi (Estate) / Cabriolet (by coach builder Karl Deutsch)
Ford Taunus 12M Limousine (Saloon)
Ford Taunus 12M Kombi (Estate)
Ford Taunus 17M (P2, aka "Baroque Taunus")
- L4, 1698 cc
- production ended in August
- Limousine (Saloon) / Kombi (Estate) / Cabriolet (by coach builder Karl Deutsch)
Ford Taunus 17M Limousine (Saloon)
Ford Taunus 17M Kombi (Estate)
Ford Taunus 17M Cabriolet
Ford Taunus 17M (P3, aka "Bath-tub Taunus")
- 1,5 Liter (L4 cyl, 1490 cc)
- 1,7 Liter S (L4 cyl, 1698 cc)
- Limousine (Saloon) / Turnier (Estate)
Ford Taunus 17M Limousine (Saloon)
Ford Taunus 17M Turnier (Estate)
Ford FK 1000/1250
- from 1961 on named Ford Taunus Transit
- 1,2 Liter (L4, 1172 cc)
- 1,5 Liter (L4, 1498 cc)
- Panel Van / Minibus / Pickup
Ford FK 1000/1250
Fuldamobil S-7
- 1 cyl, 191 cc
- Coupé / Pickup
Fuldamobil S-7 Coupé
Glas Goggomobil
- Limousine (Saloon) T 250 (L2, 247 cc), T 300 (L2, 296 cc), T 400 (L2, 395 cc)
- Coupé TS 250 (L2, 247 cc), TS 300 (L2, 296 cc), TS 400 (L2, 395 cc)
- Transporter (Panel Van) TL 250 (L2, 247 cc), TL 300 (L2, 296 cc), TL 400 (L2, 395 cc)
Glas Goggomobil T Limousine (Saloon)
Glas Goggomobil TS Coupé
Glas Goggomobil TL Transporter (Panel Van)
Glas Isar
- Limousine (Saloon) T 600 (L2, 584 cc), T 700 (L2, 688 cc)
- Kombi (Estate) K 600 (L2, 584 cc), K 700 (L2, 688 cc)
Glas Isar T Limousine (Saloon)
Goliath Express
- L4, 1093 cc
- Panel Van, Minibus, Pickup
Goliath Express Minibus
Goliath Goli
- L2, 465 cc
- Panel Van, pickup
Goliath Goli Panel Van
Hansa 1100
- B4, 1093 cc
- Limousine (Saloon) / Coupé / Kombi (Estate)
Hansa 1100 Limousine (Saloon)
Hansa 1100 Coupé
Hansa 1100 Kombi (Estate)
Lloyd 600
- L2, 596 cc
- LP 600 Limousine (Saloon)
- LS 600 Kombi-Wagen (Estate)
- LC 600 Cabrio
- LT 600 Kasten-Lieferwagen (Panel Van)
Lloyd LP 600 Limousine (Saloon)
Lloyd LS 600 Kombi-Wagen (Estate)
Lloyd LC 600 Cabriolet
Lloyd LT 600 Panel Van
Lloyd Alexander
- L2, 596 cc
- Limousine (Saloon) / Kombi-Wagen (Estate)
Lloyd Alexander Limousine (Saloon)
Lloyd Alexander TS
- L2, 596 cc
- Limousine (Saloon) / Kombi-Wagen (Estate)
Lloyd Alexander TS Limousine (Saloon)
Lloyd Alexander TS Kombi-Wagen (Estate)
Lloyd Arabella
- B4, 897 cc
- Limousine (Saloon)
Lloyd Arabella Limousine (Saloon)
Mercedes-Benz (W120 / W121)
- 180 (L4, 1897 cc)
- 180D (L4 cyl, diesel, 1767 cc)
- 190 (L4, 1897 cc)
- 190D (L4, diesel, 1897 cc)
- Limousine (Saloon)
Mercedes-Benz W120 / W121 Limousine (Saloon)
Mercedes-Benz (W111)
- 220 (L6, 2195 cc)
- 220S (L6, 2195 cc)
- 220SE (L6, inj, 2195 cc)
- Limousine (Saloon)
Mercedes-Benz W111 Limousine (Saloon)
Mercedes-Benz (W189)
- 300d (L6, inj, 2996 cc)
- Limousine (Saloon) / Cabriolet
Mercedes-Benz W189 Limousine (Saloon)
Mercedes-Benz (W121 BII)
- 190SL (L4, 1897 cc)
- Coupé / Cabriolet
Mercedes-Benz W121 BII Coupé
Mercedes-Benz (W198 II)
- 300SL (L6, inj, 2996 cc)
- Cabriolet
Mercedes-Benz W198 II Cabriolet with Hard Top
Messerschmitt
- KR 200 (1 cyl, 191 cc)
- FMR Tg 500 (L2, 493 cc)
Messerschmitt KR 200
Messerschmitt FMR Tg
Neckar Weinsberg 500
- L2, 479 cc
- Limousinette / Coupé
Neckar Weinsberg 500 Limousinette
Neckar Jagst 770
- L4, 633 cc
- Limousine (Saloon)
Neckar Jagst 770
Neckar Europa 1100
- L4, 1089 cc
- Limousine (Saloon)
Neckar Europa 1100 Limousine (Saloon)
NSU Prinz (III / 30)
- L2, 583 cc
- Limousine (Saloon)
NSU Prinz III
NSU Sport-Prinz
- L2, 583 cc
- Coupé
NSU Sport-Prinz
Opel 1200
- L4, 1196 cc
- Limousine 2-dr (Saloon)
Opel 1200 Limousine (Saloon)
Opel Opympia / Rekord (P1)
- L4, 1488 cc
- L4, 1680 cc
- Production ended in July
- Limousine (Saloon) / Caravan (Estate) / Kastenwagen (Panel Van)
Opel Olympia / Rekord Limousine (Saloon)
Opel Olympia / Rekord Caravan (Estate)
Opel Olympia / Rekord Panel Van
Opel Rekord (P2)
- L4, 1488 cc
- L4, 1680 cc
- Limousine (Saloon) / Caravan (Estate) / Kastenwagen (Panel Van)
Opel Rekord Limousine (Saloon)
Opel Rekord Caravan (Estate)
Opel Rekord Panel Van
Opel Kapitän (P2)
- L6, 2605 cc
- Limousine / "L" (Saloon)
Opel Kapitän Limousine (Saloon)
Porsche 356 (B)
- 1600 (B4, 1582 cc)
- 1600 Super 75 (B4, 1582 cc)
- 1600 Super 90 (B4, 1582 cc)
- 1600 GS Carrera GT (B4, 1588 cc)
- Cabriolet / Coupé
Porsche 356 (B) Cabriolet
Porsche 356 (B) Coupé
Rometsch Lawrence
- B4, 1192 cc (Volkswagen)
- Coupé / Cabriolet
Rometsch Lawrence Coupé
Volkswagen 1200 (Type 1, aka Beetle)
- B4, 1192 cc
- Limousine Standard / Export (Saloon)
- Cabriolet (by Karmann)
Volkswagen 1200 Standard Limousine (Saloon)
Volkswagen 1200 Export Limousine (Saloon)
Volkswagen 1200 Cabriolet
Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (Type 14)
- B4, 1192 cc
- Coupé / Cabriolet
Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia Coupé
Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia Cabriolet
Volkswagen Transporter (Type 2, aka T1)
- B4, 1192 cc
- Panel Van, Minibus, Pickup
Volkswagen Transporter Minibus