Tartan Travel Rugs and other Nostalgic Motoring Accessories

[white exec]

[NewcastleFalcon]

This is one of those threads that a gentle read from the start could be as entertaining as the television. Of course the 5 second scan of the latest post may bring a hint of recognition and even stimulate a comment, a response, and occasionally spark off a proper join-ey-in conversation.

One "new" one...
Only 86 pence at the time...the Tell-U-Log

a primitive "how many miles" log

One randomly from previous pages

Yes this particular accessory has had an airing on the thread before, but quite a nice in the wild spot today.

The car it was attached to was an absolute beauty.

And..from the accessories point of view a nice display of the makers name



Regards Neil

[CitroJim]

This is one of those threads that a gentle read from the start could be as entertaining as the television. Of course the 5 second scan of the latest post may bring a hint of recognition and even stimulate a comment, a response, and occasionally spark off a proper join-ey-in conversation.

One "new" one...
Only 86 pence at the time...the Tell-U-Log

I remember those very well! Once a 'must have'...

[bobins]

This could go in the 'Whatisthisthen?' thread, and it could also go in one of the other threads, but as it's a bit of a nostalgic motoring icon - I'll put it here.
So, for 5 points - what's in the envelope ?

Envelope back - own work

[white exec]

Dunno , but not something I'm going to get into a flap over...

[NewcastleFalcon]

This could go in the 'Whatisthisthen?' thread, and it could also go in one of the other threads, but as it's a bit of a nostalgic motoring icon - I'll put it here.
So, for 5 points - what's in the envelope ?

A pin for pricking your Feu Orange is my guess

Regards Neil

[bobins]

Bit blunter than that I'm afraid

[Hell Razor5543]

AA/RAC key?

[bobins]

AA/RAC key?

Very sharp of you, James. 5 points duly awarded
Although I've seen many AA and RAC keys in my time, I've never seen one still sealed in its envelope*.

Envelope front - own work

* - if you hold it up to the light, you can actually see it still sealed in its envelope

[white exec]

How on earth did you fathom that, James?

[Hell Razor5543]

It was an educated guess. I recall, a very long time back, when Mum got her AA membership, her going to the car with a sealed envelope.

[NewcastleFalcon]

When did wing mirrors disappear from wings?

What was the last crop of cars which literally had wing mirrors, or conversely which cars started the trend for "door mirrors"?

What was the last car...if you have ever had one with wing mirrors?

Yes the important questions of life!

Regards Neil

The new "wing-mirror". Looks a bit sticky out and vulnerable to me but no doubt they retract or fold in. Although plainly this car was parked up and they didn't.

REgards Neil

[Hell Razor5543]

I have seen a LOT of new lorries with similar wing 'mirrors', with large displays inside the doors in a portrait configuration.

[mickthemaverick]

My first car with wing mirrors was my Morris 1000 VYV 333, First one with door mirrors was probably my 83 Orion Ghia iirc!!

[mickthemaverick]

I meant to post this when I got the Subaru but forgot!! When I opened the boot I had a pleasant surprise!!

Own work