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!
The Vauxhall Cresta was available between 1954 to 1972 but the name was attached to four distinct and very different car designs. This is the Vauxhall Cresta PA - manufactured between 1957 and 1962 with 81,841 made. And what a cool car! Perhaps it doesn't look British: the tail-fins, and wrap-around windows are totally American - but it was actually built in Luton, England. Two tone Maroon/Grey finish, with leather seats. "Cresta - the most luxurious Vauxhall" as early promotional material states. Looks pretty good inside too. This one was registered in April 1961. 2651cc ohv I6 engine.
$7595
A nice example of the third generation Hillman Imp - built in 1975 at Rootes' purpose-built Imp factory in Linwood Scotland. 875cc engine at the rear, 2-door saloon. Rootes had been bought out by Chrysler (in 1967), who kept the Imp in production until 1976.
Porsche 356 production ran from 1948 through to 1965, with the C variant only built in 1964 and 1965. Actually 1964 was the peak year for Porsche 356 production, with 14151 356Cs built that year. The 356 was replaced by the Porsche 911 (although there was some crossover, with both models available in 1964/65), and then the Porsche 912. This example is one of the last 356s registered in the UK in September 1964, and is fitted with a 1.6 L type 616/15 B4 engine. Very cool car indeed!
$28900
Beautiful white convertible MGB with luscious red leather interior. Just love that front grill with cool old MG badges. Attending a UK car meet, in 2016
1985 Citroen Visa Special. The Citroen Visa was manufactured between 1978 and 1988, with a number of different engines, ranging from just 652cc (as is the case here) up to a 1,769cc XUD7 diesel I4. This one is a 5-door hatchback, first registered in August 1985.
1956 Chevrolet 3100 (5700cc registered January 1956). There were three main variants of the Chevrolet Advance Design light/medium pick-up truck, the 1/2 ton 3100; the 3/4 ton 3600 and the 1 ton 3800. The 3100 was in production between 1947 and 1957. And it's an absolute classic. Once the workhorse of rural America, now more likely a rock 'n' roll machine / hot rod / lowrider.
$38995
$32900
The 1973 Porsche Carrera RS 2.7 took the standard Porsche 911 and made it ready for motor sport. A bigger engine, bigger breaks, wider wheels, and the "ducktail" rear spoiler. This one was registered in October 1973. Great looks, with great performance. Only 1580 were made. A rare car that goes for big money.
1960 Austin-Healey 3000 (2912 cc), race-ready at Silverstone Classics event 2022. The Austin-Healey 3000 had a comparatively long production run spanning 1959-1967: this early example is a BN7 Mark1; built in November 1959, registered in 1960. Looking fab with its hardtop fitted. Absolutely lovely car! Shown here besides this 1955 Austin-Healey 100 with race number 450.
$25000
$15000
The Marcos GT was a rather sporty looking 2-door coupé built (with various engines) between 1964 and 1972. The 3 litre Marcos GT debuted in late 1968, with the first production cars completed in early 1969. This one's a little newer, registered in January 1971.
A nicely restored example of an early 1970s Beetle, currently residing in the sunshine of the island of Crete. The 1302 was a slightly larger Beetle, offering significant extra luggage capacity, but being only 2 inches greater in length. In the USA the 1302L was marketed as the Super Beetle.
$15000
$15000
The Ford Crestline was available between 1952 and 1954, and available as a 2-door convertible, hardtop, or 4-door station wagon, or, as shown here sedan. This beautiful example was first registered in July 1954. 3.5L petrol engine.
A now increasingly-rare Ford Cortina MK IV - 2.0 litre GL in Oyster Gold finish. The Mark IV was produced at the UK's Dagenham plant between late 1976 and 1979. An equivalent European model, the Ford Taunus TC2 was launched on the continent in early 1976.
$29900
The Triumph Stag was manufactured between 1970 and 1977, with 25,939 Stags completed. There were some minor changes over the course of production, and this example, being registered in April 1976 can be considered a late mark II Stag. Great looking convertible, in white, with Tobacco brown upholstery. 2997cc petrol engine.
A very cool pair of baywindow VW T2 Transporters
1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MkII (2912 cc) Another race-ready 'Big Healey' at the 2022 Silverstone Classic. Registered in August 1960.
$8000
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.
The Vauxhall Cresta was in production for a long period, 1954 to 1972, but the 1960 version, as shown here, the Vauxhall Cresta PA, was available 1957–1962. And it is a very cool car: from its Buick-style fins to its curved roof and two-tone paint job - this car simply exudes the USA. But it is British of course, built at Vauxhall's plant in Luton. This one was registered in December 1960 and must have been one of the first examples to be powered by the 2,651cc ohv I6 engine. A 1960 Vauxhall Cresta like this was used in the video for the song Ghost Town by the Specials.
