autofantasia's photos with the keyword: crab

This old 'land crab' looked pretty neat overall although there did appear to be something going on with that front wing. Based on the BMC ADO16 platform it was one of several economical small family cars built by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) and, later, British Leyland. It was launched in 1962 and for most of the next decade the ADO16 was consistently the UK's best-selling car. The ADO16 was marketed under various make and model names including: Austin 1100 and 1300; MG 1100 and 1300; and Riley Kestrel as well as the Wolseley 1100, 1275, and 1300 to name but a few. Badge engineering ... don't you just miss it!

Now this old Morris might not set your hearts a racing as much as the hot rod from earlier, but these old 'landcrabs' do still have a certain appeal.

Really enjoyed seeing this old Wolseley, as I remember the father of a childhood friend having one of these back in the Seventies. Long since lost touch with the Cambridge family and I would guess the father, Brendan, may not still be alive, but happy memories all the same!