Two wheels? Four Wheels? Sixteen? This site is for them all. We love classic cars. Immaculate restorations? sure.. but the essence of a machine is worn into it's finish, it's missing or replaced parts.. patina. We like perfect.. but we also like soul. There is something special about classic cars: about their curves, their highly unique (but less-than aerodynamic) body styles, and the comforting rumble and aroma emitted by a 20th Century engine. Do you own a vintage auto? Or perhaps you just love the retro style of yesteryear. Welcome to retrowheels.cool!
Ford Fairlane production started in 1955, with seven major variants available right through to 1970. The second generation Ford Fairlane was produced between 1957 and 1959. This lovely Fairlane 500 two door sedan was first registered in December 1959. Although built for the USA, this left hand drive vehicle currently resides in the United Kingdom.
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The Morris Minor, designed by Alec Issigonis, was first produced in 1948, with manufacture spanning 23 years until 1971. In this time there were several variations, with the best known, the Morris Minor 1000 (with its 948cc engine) appearing in 1956. There were subtle updates over the course of production, but very little beyond the mid 1960s. This late example was registered in June 1970, but is effectively the same as one hailing from 1965.
1960 Austin Healey 3000 mk1 BN7 with hardtop fitted. 2912cc. Cool car! Austin-Healey 3000 bodywork was built by Jensen, with final assembly at BMC's Abingdon plant (Oxfordshire), alongside various MG models. This race-ready example was photographed at the Silverstone Classics event in 2022.
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The Triumph Stag was produced between 1970 and 1977, so this car, registered in April 1978 must have been one of the very last Stags completed. Another great example of car designer Giovanni Michelotti's work. 2997cc Triumph V8 engine.
The Morris Minor was launched in 1948, redesigned in 1952 (when Morris merged with Austin to form BMC) and again, as series III Morris Minor 1000 in 1956. This example was registered in May 1958 and is a good example of a series III Minor, with its 948cc petrol engine, which had a top speed of 75mph, reaching 0-60 in 31.3 seconds. The characteristic central 'stripe' down the centre of the Morris Minor's bonnet results from an overly narrow prototype. By the time this was noted, tooling production had begun, and replicated the error! It was only fixed by adding in the extra 4" strip beneath the Morris hood ornaments. 1950s Morris Minors were fitted with trafficators - the turning indicators that preceded flashing indicators. These are located (on this vehicle) between the front and rear windows.
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The Ford Cortina was launched in the UK in 1967, with the mk II appearing in late 1966. A variety of different variants were built at the Ford plant in Dagenham, Essex. This example, the Cortina Super is a four door saloon car, with 1500cc petrol engine. The Cortina, was Britain's best-selling car of 1967.
Produced 1971-77. The Alfa Romeo 2000 Berlina had a larger (1963cc) engine than the 1750. Another classic Italian car designed by Gruppo Bertone. Registered in November 1970.
Very cool classic Merc... a 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL (W113) with removable hard-top 'pagoda' roof. Two door, two seat convertible. This was a really short-lived Mercedes W113 variant, with production running December 1966 to January 1968. Of the 5196 examples built, 5177 were completed in 1967. And it is a very highly regarded car indeed. Not surprising really... check it out!
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This is a fantastic Italian car. Designed by the Gruppo Bertone - who were also responsible for numerous Italian vehicles, from Ferrari to Fiat and Lancia to Lambretta. The Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint was available between 1954 and 1962, and this one, from very late 1961 is one of the later examples. Great looking car in lovely condition. 1290cc
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The Austin A30 was available between 1952 and 1956, and assembled at the Longbridge plant, Birmingham, UK. It was a small car, with just an 803cc engine, available as a two or four door vehicle. The A30 was replaced by the A35 in 1956. This example, named Annie, is a four-door saloon, first registered in December 1954 - and she's looking pretty fine!
2L 1973 Triumph Dolomite Sprint. #26 at Silverstone 2022. Fantastic looking, (in British Leyland race livery) and ready to race. Tony Dron trophy class winner, Motor Racing Legends, Silverstone 2022.
The Lambretta Special X200, or SX200 was one of the most powerful Lambrettas ever produced, and with typically cool Italian styling was, and still is, one of the most desirable too. This one is in great condition, with several stylish upgrades; flyscreen, chromed glovebox door and backrest.
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1972 Citroen DS Super 5. The Citroen DS was designed by Flaminio Bertoni and first demonstrated to the public at the 1955 Paris motor show. Although immediately popular, one downside of the early DS was the perceived lack of power, and over the next two decades of production this gradually increased, culminating in the 141bhp Citroen DS23, launched in 1972. The Citroen D Super first appeared in 1970, replacing the Citroen ID, so in 1972 (when the DS21 was replaced by the DS23) some of these D Supers were upgraded with the DS21's 2175cc engine - and given the model designation Citroen D Super 5.
Jaguar produced around 25,000 S-Types in between 1963 and 1968. This one is in Signal Red.
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Beautifully restored VW T1 Transporter / pop up Camper - split windscreen (as was the case with all vans produced before 1967) and looking sharp!
This cool Leyland ambulance is now selling ice creams in York, UK. First registered April 1978. A few months later, the Leyland Sherpa would become the Morris Sherpa. This example has the 1798cc petrol engine.
