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!
Beautiful, and extremely elegant 1949 Triumph 1800 Razoredge, with 1776 cc petrol engine. This car is in Birch Grey, with matching grey leather seats. Seriously luxurious, the Triumph 1800 was built just for three years post World War two (1946-49) with 3999 examples being produced. Bodywork was by coachbuilders Mulliners of Birmingham, the chassis by Standard Triumph in Coventry.
The 1968-69 Daimler V8-250 was the result of the 1967 minor revamp of the earlier 60s Daimler 2.5 V8, These changes were mostly cosmetic, with the V8-250 keeping the same Daimler 2.5-litre V8 (2548cc) engine, although there were a number of electrical upgrades. Daimler was a super-luxury brand, and after it was bought from BSA by Jaguar in 1960, the marque was applied to Jaguars most luxurious offerings. The Daimler 250 was effectively a supremely appointed Jaguar mk2 with the Daimer 2.5 V8 engine. This stunning example was registered in October 1969.
1981 Vanden Plas 1.5 (1485 cc registered August 1981). When the series 3 Austin Allegro launched in late 1979, the Vanden Plas equivalent changed from the 1500 to the 1.5. There were a few subtle upgrades, including larger bumpers and side indicators.
The Ferrari Dino 208 GT4 was a 2-door fixed-head coupé with 2+2 seat arrangement, based on the Ferrari 308, but with a smaller 2L (1,991cc) V8 engine. This was all thanks to mid-seventies Italian tax rules that heavily penalised higher capacity engines - and because the model was aimed primarily at the Italian market all 840 cars built were left-hand drive. Production ran from 1975 until 1980 at Ferrari's Maranello factory. And it's a great looking car - the body was designed by Bertone, and this example in Giallo Fly was registered in June 1976. Note the Ferrari branding on this car. Older examples (those completed before May 1976) were simply branded Dino.
The Vauxhall Cavalier mk1 launched in very late 1975 taking design elements from the Opel Ascona and Opel Manta. It was initially built exclusively at the Antwerp Opel plant (Belgium), though by Summer of 1977 also in Luton, UK. This example, registered in the UK in June 1976 is a European import model. The Cavalier came in a range of body styles: Saloon, coupé and hatchback; and this is a great example of the 4-door saloon. 1896cc Opel CIH I4 engine. Great looking classic Vauxhall!
Very cool light yellow Fiat 500L, in pretty tidy condition. The Italian "peoples car". Most 500L (L stands for 'Lusso' (luxury) were produced between 1967 and 1971, though they remained on sale into 1972. This will be one of the last examples made/sold.
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.
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.
The Triumph TR3 was produced between 1955 and 1962, with minor redesigns in 1957 (Triumph TR3A) and 1962 (Triumph TR3B) - though these names were never officially used. So this 1960 example is a second variant TR3, with larger front grille and exterior door handles. It's a beautiful looking car, with its sloping door profile and fantastic contrasting red leather interior. Powered by a 1991cc straight-four engine. Very cool indeed!
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.
An absolute classic. The Volkswagen Beetle was first available in 1938, with over 21 million sold in the years that followed. Initially built in Wolfsburg, Germany, production expanded to sites in fourteen other countries worldwide. But the German-built examples of the 1960s and early 1970s are the best known, and most loved. This 1300cc example was first registered in April 1970.
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.
Very nice early 70s (L reg = 1972/73) bay-window VW T2 Camper / Transporter van - on vacation in sunny Cornwall, UK. Despite being UK registered, this example is an imported left-hand drive vehicle.
Mk2 Ford Granada estate. The mark 2 was under production between 1977 and 1985 in Cologne, Germany. This example has a 2.8L V6 petrol engine.
The Austin A40 launched in 1947, with several different models coming to market over the following years. But, perhaps one of the best known variants was the A40 Farina debuting in 1958. As is stated by the name, this, A40 was the result of a remodelling by Italian designer Battista Farina. It remained in production until 1967, with a few variations. The mk2 (1961) had a slightly longer wheelbase, but was also given a larger engine in 1962. It was the same 1098cc A-series I4 fitted to the (contemporaneous) Morris Minor and Austin/Morris 1100 series (ADO16). This mk2 A40 Farina was registered in June 1964.
Very nice early (series 1) E-type Jaguar. At this time only two seater E-types were in production (a 2+2 version was added in 1966): an Open Two Seater (OTS) and (as seen here) a Fixed Head Coupé (FHC). Check out some OTS E-types, also in Jaguar's Silver Blue here and here. This example has the earlier 3781cc engine, and was registered in June 1962.
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.
A true Classic Car of the 1960s. The final version of the Austin Cambridge was in production from October 1961, right through to 1969. Like the other Austin Cambridge variants, it had an equivalent BMC sibling model in the Morris Oxford - though this remained in production slightly longer through to early 1971. The Austin Cambridge was replaced by a 1970s classic, the Austin Maxi. Although a diesel version was available, this is the 1622cc petrol model.
1967 Austin Westminster mk2 in duotone Fern Green / Sutherland Green finish. The final Austin Westminster variant was the ADO53 (BMC design code) A110 Westminster mk2. A110 production ran 1961-1968, with the mk2 introduced in 1964. The vast majority of Austin Westminster production was at Longbridge, Birmingham, but this moved to Cowley for the last couple years (from 1966). So this '67 Westminster has Oxfordshire origins. This is a great looking car! 2112cc. Registered May 1967.
