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!
1975 Triumph Toledo. The Triumph Toledo was produced in the UK at the Canley plant between 1970 and 1976, as a two-door or, (as seen here) four door saloon. This example is one of the 113,294 1.3L (1296cc) Triumph Toledos built in this time. Registered March 1975.
The Porsche 356 SC was very similar to the 356 C, though with a more powerful 1.6 L (1582cc) type 616/16 B4 95hp engine. Like the Porsche 356 C it was only in production between 1964 and 65, though they still managed to build 14151 356 Cs in 1964 alone. This one was registered in November 1964.
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.
This is one insanely sleek car, with a beautifully streamlined profile, giving a top speed of 112 mph.The GT6 was only produced between 1966 and 1973, the MKIII only appearing in late 1970. This example was, therefore, one of the last of it's kind manufactured. Fitted with a 1998cc petrol engine.
The Triumph TR6 was produced between September 1968 and July 1976. Unlike so many 1960s Triumph sports cars, the TR6 was not styled by Giovanni Michelotti, but Karmann of Osnabrück, Germany. This tasty example was registered in March 1974. 2498cc
Series 1 OTS (Open Two Seater) Jaguar E-type from 1965. This one was registered in February '65 and is fitted with the newer 4.2 litre engine. Fantastic classic Jaguar!
The Fiat 500F was in production from 1965 until 1973. it was designed (by Dante Giacosa) to be very small and very light, using as little metal as possible. The fabric sunroof was very much a part of this - it was not optional. This striking example was registered in January 1971. It's a right hand drive model, built for the roads of the United Kingdom. In 1971, two Fiat 500 variants were available, the 500F, shown here and a slightly fancier model the 500L; with additional nudge bars, but without the front grille seen here.
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.
Beautiful old Volkswagen type 1 modified panel van - naturally with split windscreen, as was the case on all Transporters pre-1967. Converted into a camper van, really great to see it still up and running, and taking people on holiday! Produced at VW's Hanover plant in 1958.
3.5-Litre Rover P5B saloon, from right at the end of the P5 production run. This model was used widely as a ministerial vehicle by the UK government; even the Queen had one! I particularly like all those Viking and Longship themed badges on the front grill.
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.
1974 Austin Allegro. The original design for this car was by Harris Mann, but it was for a far sleeker, more aerodynamic vehicle. The final production model was a lot more rounded, and some might even say ugly. But its somewhat rounded body styling (and choice of finishes) screams 1970s. The Austin Allegro certainly had plenty of character! This four-door saloon is fitted with a 1.3 L A-Series I4 (1275 cc) engine and was registered in May 1974. Looks fab in orange! (Is it BL's Bronze Yellow?)
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!
Good looking 1979 Ford Escort mk2 - this is the 1598cc Ghia 4-door saloon, and in pretty nice shape. First registered in Jun '79. UK Ford Escort production ceased in August 1980.
