Wednesday 28 July 2021

1971, Belgian Comics: “Piet Pienter en Bert Bibber”, “Superbrandstof en pikante saus”

In 1971 the 28th "Piet Pienter en Bert Bibber" album "Superbrandstof en pikante saus" (translation: "Super fuel and spicy sauce") was published. The series "Piet Pienter en Bert Bibber" was created by Pom alias Jozef Van Hove in 1950.

No 28 "Superbrandstof en pikante saus"

No 28 "Superbrandstof en pikante saus"
- black and white
- publisher: De Vlijt
- never published in English
- story and drawings by Pom (Jozef Van Hove)
- pre-publication in "Gazet van Antwerpen"

General
Opknapper, Vlam and Boem
Piet Pienter, Theo Flitser and Professor Kumulus

The story was pre-published in the newspaper "Gazet van Antwerpen" from 25 June 1970 to 24 November 1970. The main characters are Susan, Piet Pienter, Bert Bibber, Professor Kumulus,  Theo Flitser, Stanske, Professor Willibaldus Van Bruin, Vlam, Boem, Opknapper, General and Commissaris Knobbel.

Stanske and Professor Kumulus
Susan, Bert Bibber and Pet Pienter
Theo Flitser and Susan

Synopsis
On a sunny September day, Susan, Piet and Bert make a trip to the countryside. While picking wild mushrooms, a rocket suddenly explodes in the sky...

Professor Willibaldus Van Bruin
Vlam
Vlam and Boem

Cars
Ford Taunus 17M (P3)
Ford Taunus 12M
Ford F-700 / F-750 / F-800 / F-900 (1957)
Unidentified American Ford
Ford Thames Trader
Ford Taunus Transit

Unidentified American Ford and Ford Taunus 17M (P3)
Ford Taunus 12M
Ford Taunus 17M (P3)
Ford Taunus Transit
Ford Thames Trader
Ford F-700 / F-750 / F-800 / F-900 (1957)

Sunday 11 July 2021

1970, Music: Belgian Single Charts 04/04/1970

N° 20
The Soulful Dynamics with "Mademoiselle Ninette"

- Country: Liberia / West Germany
- Music/Lyrics: Herbert Hildebrandt-Winhauer
- Highest Position: N° 1
- Weeks in the charts: 19
- Video clip

 

N° 19
Mark Lindsay with "Arizona"

- Country: USA
- Music/Lyrics: Kenny Young, Mark Lindsay
- Highest Position: N° 19
- Weeks in the charts: 5
- Video clip


 

N° 18
Wallace Collection with "Serenade"

- Country: Belgium
- Music/Lyrics: Sylvain Vanholme, Raymond Vincent
- Highest Position: N° 13
- Weeks in the charts: 6
- Video clip
 

N° 17
White Plains with "My Baby Loves Lovin'"

- Country: UK
- Music/Lyrics: Roger Greenaway, Roger Cook
- Highest Position: N° 13
- Weeks in the charts: 3
- Video clip



N° 16
The Cats with "Marian"

- Country: Netherlands
- Music/Lyrics: Arnold Mühren
- Highest Position: N° 8
- Weeks in the charts: 13
- Video clip




N° 15
Paul Severs with "Hey Baby"

- Country: Belgium
- Music/Lyrics: Eddy Govert, Paul Severs, Johan De Graeve, Alisa Merez
- Highest Position: N° 15
- Weeks in the charts: 8
- Video clip


N° 14
Elvis Presley with "Don't Cry Daddy"

- Country: USA
- Music/Lyrics: Mac Davis
- Highest Position: N° 2
- Weeks in the charts: 12
- Video clip


N° 13
Santana with "Jingo"

- Country: USA
- Music/Lyrics: Michael Olatunji
- Highest Position: N° 1
- Weeks in the charts: 12
- Video clip



N° 12
Dana with "All Kinds Of Everything"

- Country: Ireland
- Music/Lyrics: Derry Lindsay, Jackie Smith
- Highest Position: N° 1
- Weeks in the charts: 8
- Video clip


N° 11
The Shuffles with "Bitter Tears"

- Country: Netherlands
- Music/Lyrics: Henk van den Heuvel, Harry L. Empty
- Highest Position: N° 11
- Weeks in the charts: 5
- Video clip



N° 10
John Lennon with "Instant Karma!"

- Country: UK
- Music/Lyrics: John Lennon
- Highest Position: N° 4
- Weeks in the charts: 16
- Video clip


N° 9
Malcolm Roberts with "Love Is All"

- Country: UK
- Music/Lyrics: Les Reed, Barry Mason
- Highest Position: N° 6
- Weeks in the charts: 7
- Video clip



N° 8
Juul Kabas with "Juul Kabas"

- Country: Belgium
- Music/Lyrics: Joka, Thijs Van Der Molen, John Krispijn
- Highest Position: N° 3
- Weeks in the charts: 14
- Video clip



N° 7
Marc Dex with "Joekaidi!"

- Country: Belgium
- Music/Lyrics: Peter Callander, Mitch Murray, Rudi Witt, Geoff Stevens
- Highest Position: N° 6
- Weeks in the charts: 6
- Video clip


N° 6
The Pebbles with "Mackintosh"

- Country: Belgium
- Music/Lyrics: Luc Smets, Fred Bekky, Hugo Hubert, Bob Bobott
- Highest Position: N° 2
- Weeks in the charts: 12
- Video clip



N° 5
Joe Dolan with "You're Such A Good Looking Woman"

- Country: Ireland
- Music/Lyrics: Albert Hammond, Mike Hazzlewood
- Highest Position: N° 3
- Weeks in the charts: 10
- Video clip

N° 4
Earth & Fire with "Seasons"

- Country: Netherlands
- Music/Lyrics: George Kooymans
- Highest Position: N° 4
- Weeks in the charts: 8
- Video clip



N° 3
The Beatles with "Let It Be"

- Country: UK
- Music/Lyrics: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- Highest Position: N° 3
- Weeks in the charts: 8
- Video clip



N° 2
George Baker Selection with "Dear Ann"

- Country: Netherlands
- Music/Lyrics: Hans Bouwens
- Highest Position: N° 1
- Weeks in the charts: 12
- Video clip


N° 1
Creedence Clearwater Revival with "Who'll Stop The Rain"

- Country: USA
- Music/Lyrics: John Fogerty
- Highest Position: N° 1
- Weeks in the charts: 10
- Video clip


Thursday 8 July 2021

1969, Cars: Škoda 100/110

In 1969 Czechoslovakian auto-maker Škoda introduced the Škoda 100/110 4-door sedan with a rear engine and rear wheel drive. The new car was the successor for the Škoda 1000 MB/1100 MB. Engine sizes were a L4, 988 cc, with a maximum speed of 125 km/h, in the Škoda 100 and a L4, 1107 cc, with a maximum speed of 135km/h, in the Škoda 110. In 1970 a sporty version the Škoda 110 R coupé was added to the range.

Predecessor Škoda 1000 MB
Škoda 100
Škoda 110 L
From 1969 to 1977 a total of 1,079,708 cars were produced. The coupé version stayed in production until 1980. The Škoda 1000 MB/1100 MB was succeeded by the Škoda 105/120.

Škoda 110 R Coupé
Successor Škoda 105

Brochures
Škoda 100 / 110, Belgium, 1970
Škoda 100, Switserland, 1970
Škoda 110 R Coupé, Netherlands, 1975


Friday 2 July 2021

1960’s / 1970's, Cars: Air Cooled Citroën’s

All air cooled cars produced by Citroën. 

Citroën 2CV type A

- design: André Lefèbvre, Flaminio Bertoni
- 19
49 - 1959
-
B2, 375 cc
- F
F layout
- 4-door saloon, 2-door panel van
(Fourgonnette)

Citroën 2CV type A

Citroën 2CV type B

- design: André Lefèbvre, Flaminio Bertoni
- 1960 - 1969
- B2, 425 cc
- FF layout
- 4-door saloon, 2-door panel van

Citroën 2CV type B

Citroën Bijou

- only available in the UK
- design: Peter Kirwan-Taylor
- 1959 - 1964
- B2, 425 cc
- FF layout
- 2-door coupé

Citroën Bijou

Citroën 2CV AZAM6

- design: André Lefèbvre, Flaminio Bertoni
-
1965 - 1967
-
B2, 602 cc
-
FF layout
- 4-door saloon

Citroën 2CV AZAM6

Citroën 2CV 4×4 Sahara

- design: André Lefèbvre, Flaminio Bertoni
- 1960 – 1971
- 2 x B2, 425 cc
- F&R / 4WD
layout
- 4-door saloon

Citroën 2CV 4×4 Sahara

Citroën 2CV type C

- design: André Lefèbvre, Flaminio Bertoni
- 19
70 - 1979
- B2, 435 cc
(2CV 4) /B2, 602 cc (2CV 6)
- F
F layout
- 4-door saloon, 2-door panel van

Citroën 2CV type C

Citroën 2CV type D

- design: André Lefèbvre, Flaminio Bertoni
- 1980 - 199
0
- B2, 435 cc
(2CV 4) /B2, 602 cc (2CV 6)
- F
F layout
- 4-door saloon, 2-door panel van

Citroën 2CV type D

Citroën Ami 6

- design: Flaminio Bertoni
- 1961 - 1969
- B2, 602 cc
- FF layout
- 4-door saloon, 5-door estate (1964 – 1969)

Citroën Ami 6

Citroën Dyane

- design: Louis Bioner (Panhard design department)
- 1967 - 1983
- B2, 425 cc
(1967 - 1969) / B2, 435 cc (Dyane 4) / B2, 602 cc (Dyane 6)
- FF layout
- 5-door hatchback

Citroën Dyane

Citroën Méhari

- design: Roland de La Poype
- 1968 - 1988
- B2, 602 cc
- FF layout
- 2-door roadster

Citroën Méhari

Citroën Ami 8/Ami Super

- design: Robert Opron
- 1969 - 1978
- B2, 602 cc / B4, 1015 cc (Ami Super)
- FF layout
- 4-door saloon, 5-door estate

Citroën Ami 8

Citroën GS/GSA

- design: Robert Opron
- 1970 - 1986
- B4: 1015 cc / 1129 cc / 1222 cc / 1299 cc
- FF layout
- 4-door fastback / 5-door hatchback / 5-door estate / 3-door van

Citroën GSA (1978-1986)

Citroën LN/LNA

- design: Paolo Martin
- 1976 - 1986
- B2: 602 cc / 652 cc
- FF layout
- 3-door hatchback

Citroën LN

Citroën Acadiane

- design: ?
- 1977 - 1987
- B2: 602 cc
- FF layout
- mini van

Citroën Acadiane

Citroën Visa

- design: ?
- 1978 - 198
7
- B2: 652 cc
- FF layout
- 5-door hatchback

Citroën Visa (1981-1987)
Citroën Visa (1978-1981)

Citroën Axel

- design: ?
- 1984 - 1988
- B4: 1129 cc / 1299 cc
- FF layout
- 3-door hatchback

Citroën Axel