autofantasia's photos with the keyword: maroon

Ariel Motorcycles was a British motorcycle manufacturer based in Bournbrook, Birmingham. It was one of the leading innovators in British motorcycling, and was part of the Ariel marque. The company was sold to BSA in 1951, but the Ariel brand survived until 1967. The 'Ariel' name came back into use in 1999 with the formation of Ariel Ltd, a sports car producer who produce vehicles like the infamous Ariel Atom.

Apologies for the processing around this one, but the background was pretty messy so I thought I'd try and tidy it up a bit.

Well, it's a 1965 Caddy, but other than that I've no idea. Hopefully, someone out there can help and maybe even tell me what's with the straps coming off the front bumper?

This old Jag is the same age as me, but I have to say it is in much better condition!

The Magnette ZA, seen in the background, cost £915 when launched in 1952 and unleashed an outcry among M.G. enthusiasts. The re-use of the glorious Magnette name on a family saloon with Wolseley bodywork, an Austin engine and a dummy radiator was not the sort of thing they had come to expect from M.G. Nonetheless, the M.G. is no Wolseley copy. In order to emphasise the sporty character of the M.G. in contrast to the sedate but luxurious Wolseley the bodwork was made two inches lower, which not only looks more sporty but assures better handling. The TC Midget on the other hand, seen in the foreground was the first postwar MG and launched in 1945. It was exported to the United States, even though only ever built in right-hand drive. The export version had slightly smaller US specification sealed-beam headlights and larger twin rear lights, as well as turn signals and chrome-plated front and rear bumpers. It only cost £527 on the home market in 1947 ... try getting one for that today!

Between 1951 and 1962 the Consul was the four-cylinder base model of the three-model Ford Zephyr range, comprising Consul, Zephyr and Zephyr Zodiac. This particular car, a 4-door saloon from 1961, looked in outstanding condition.

Close-up shot of the artwork on the doors of that old Austin pick-up from earlier.

How dinky is this old Austin pick-up ... I just love it.

The Morris Minor is a British economy car that debuted at the Earls Court Motor Show, London, in 1948. Designed under the leadership of Alec Issigonis, more than 1.3 million were manufactured between 1948 and 1972. Initially available as a two-door saloon and tourer (convertible), the range was subsequently expanded to include a four-door saloon in 1950, a wood-framed estate (the Traveller) from 1952 and panel van and pick-up truck variants from 1953.