#Earls Court Motor Show

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Strada JB 4/88, 1974. Designed by Harris Mann, who worked for Ford UK before moving to BMC and who died earlier this year in August. The Strada was mid-engined using a Formula Ford 1.6 litre racing engine and fibreglass bodywork made is Suffolk. Three prototypes were made including one for crash testing. It was presented at the Earls Court Motor Show and over 100 orders were taken. However disaster struck with one of the founders taking gravely ill, Britain was in the grip of the 3 day working week the 70s energy crisis. The costs involved in moving to full production proved prohibitive and the company was voluntarily liquidated

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1964 Mistral Spyder

Diana Dors bought the brand new Mistral Spyder in 1964 when she saw it at Earls Court Motorshow while in the throes of bankruptcy.

In 1964, the Maserati range was at its most diverse, with the Mistral and Quattroporte joining the Sebring, 3500 GT, and 3500 GT Spyder. Maserati was building upon the success of the 3500 GT and Sebring when it commissioned Pietro Frua to design a new body to be placed upon an updated Tipo 109 chassis. The new two-seat coupé was named “Mistral”, after the strong winds blowing from the Mediterranean coast in the south of France, at the suggestion of Colonel John Simone, the French Maserati importer. The Mistral was sold directly from the Motor Show stand to its first owner, Diana Dors, the English screen icon frequently known as the “English Marilyn Monroe”. She is said to have fallen in love with the car after seeing it first-hand at the motor show. Dors, one of the earliest English stars to court the press, and gain notoriety in the process, was famously the youngest person to own a Rolls-Royce, despite the fact that she was not even old enough to drive at the time

With a 3.7-litre engine developing 255bhp, the Italian sports car was capable of 0-60mph in just 6.2 seconds with a top speed of 160mph.

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🇬🇧 Step into British automotive history with the iconic Morris Minor! Produced by Morris Motors from 1948 to 1971, this beloved economy car captured hearts worldwide.

💷 Established in 1919, the Morris Motors Limited quickly dominated British car production, thanks to innovative assembly methods and strategic financing. Self-financed and later incorporating public ownership, Morris Motors expanded rapidly through smart acquisitions.

🌟 Designed by Alec Issigonis, the Morris Minor debuted at the Earls Court Motor Show in London in October 1948, showcasing its charm and practicality. Over its impressive 23-year production span, the Morris Minor evolved through three series: the Series MM, Series II, and 1000 series, with more than 1.6 million units manufactured.

🚘 Initially available as a two-door saloon and tourer, the range expanded to include a four-door saloon, estate car, and versatile panel van and pick-up truck variants. Celebrated as the first British car to surpass one million units sold, the Morris Minor embodies quintessential "Englishness" and is revered as a classic example of automotive design.

🪙 Despite the introduction of the Morris Mini in 1959, the Minor continued production, playing a vital role in Britain's post-war recovery. Its enduring legacy lives on, earning it a place among the longest-lived single generation cars in history.

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Jensen Interceptor III Convertible 

Jensen's striking replacement for the slant-eyed C-V8 first saw the light of day in 1966. It broke some of the firm's established traditions in that the design was outsourced - to Carrozzeria Touring - and the bodies were made of steel rather than glass-reinforced plastic. Power was initially supplied by a 6276cc Chrysler V8, driving through either a four-speed manual or three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission to an LSD-equipped Salisbury rear axle. The MKII model of 1969 brought revised frontal styling and ventilated disc brakes. Introduced at the October 1971 Earl's Court Motor Show, the Interceptor III was visually distinguished by cast headlight surrounds, GKN cast alloy wheels and a comprehensively revamped interior and was produced in four Series - G, H, J and S4. By May 1972 the engines on RHD cars had been increased in capacity to a whopping 7212cc. A total of some 6,408 Interceptors were produced between 1966 and 1976, however, just 505 of those were Convertibles.

One of 262 examples manufactured in 1975, chassis number 23111713 was supplied new to the United States of America in left-hand-drive configuration. Fitted with the aforementioned 6276cc Chrysler V8 engine allied to the three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission. 

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If you fail to plan, you plan to fail:

Vienna.

8/8

8/9

8/10

The left side of numbers = 24

The right side of numbers can be seen as August 91:

1991 Soviet coup attempt, (August 19–21, 1991), attempt by Communist hard-liners to seize control of the Soviet Union by holding Pres. Mikhail Gorbachev captive. The plotters had little support among the broader political and military establishment, however, and the coup collapsed in a matter of days. The coup attempt fatally undermined Gorbachev’s political standing and accelerated the collapse of the Soviet Union.

*there is a movie based on these events it is called August 1991 in Estonia. It was released on 2/24/2005. And it has a run time of 1hr and 30 minutes.

8/8

8/9

8/10

All numbers added together by the left and then the right.

8 x 3 = 24

8+9+1=18 = 9

9/24

**13 days after 9/11

**It’s the 267th day of the year

1789 – The United States Congress passes the Judiciary Act, creating the office of the Attorney General and federal judiciary system and ordering the composition of the Supreme Court

1869 – Black Friday (1869): Gold prices plummet after United States President Ulysses Grant orders the Treasury to sell large quantities of gold after Jay Gould and James Fisk plot to control the market

* 1890 - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially renounces polygamy

* 1906 – Racial tensions exacerbated by rumors lead to the Atlanta Race Riot, further increasing racial segregation.

* 1906 - Devils Tower in Wyoming is proclaimed as the nations first National Monument by U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt

* 1932 – Gandhi and Dr. Ambedkar agree to the Poona Pact, which reserved seats in the Indian provincial legislatures for the "Depressed Classes" (Untouchables)

* 1934 - 2,500 fans show up for Babe Ruth's farewell Yankee appearance at Yankee Stadium

* 1935 - The first rodeo ever held outdoors under electric lights is produced by Earl and Weldon Bascom

* 1946 - Cathay Pacific Airways is founded in Hong Kong

* 1948 - The Honda Motor Company is founded

* 1954 – AEC Routemaster, the iconic London bus was introduced

* 1957 - The 101st Airborne Division is sent to Little Rock, Arkansas by U.S. President Eisenhower to enforce desegregation

* 1959 – TAI Flight 307 crashes during takeoff from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport in Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, killing 55 people

* 1960 - The world's first nuclear powered aircraft carrier, the USS Enterprise is launched

* 1964 - The Supremes perform Where Did Our Love Go on The Steve Allen Show which is their first national TV appearance

* 1973 - Guinea-Bissau declares its independence from Portugal

* 1975 - Southwest Face expedition members become the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest by any of its faces, instead of using a ridge route

* 1983 - Tell Her About It by Billy Joel hits #1 in America

* 1988 - American heptathlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee sets a new world record 7,291 points to win the gold medal at the Seoul Olympics

* 1991 - Nirvana's breakthrough album Nevermind is released

* 1996 - The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test Ban Treaty is signed by 71 nations at the United Nations

* 1996 - Pinkerton is the second album released by Weezer

* 1999 - Brand New Day is released by Sting

** “loves me like I’m brand new” Call It What You Want

* 2005 - Hurricane Rita devastates southwestern Louisiana and southeastern Texas

***The same year Hurricane Katrina hit. 26 days later. **The two storms caused nearly 2,000 deaths and an estimated $91 billion in damages. Katrina was responsible for about $81 billion of the losses. The storms also damaged the fragile marshes and wetlands of coastal Louisiana. 

* 2007 - The Barenaked Ladies write and record the theme song of The Big Bang Theory that premiers on CBS

* 2009 - The G20 summit begins in Pittsburgh with 30 global leaders attending

** “Karma takes my friends to the Summit”

** The highest point in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 1,370 feet above sea level at the top of Observatory Hill in Perry North. The hill is surrounded by trees and sometimes offers views of the U.S. Steel Tower and Highmark building.

* 2013 - At least 327 people are killed when a 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits southern Pakistan

* 2015 - A stamped during the Hajj in Saudi Arabia kills 1,100 people and injures another 934 people

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Earls Court Motor Show Poster 1957 Motor Exhibition Print

Earls Court Motor Show Poster 1957 Motor Exhibition Print. Vintage British poster advert for the Earls Court Motor Show from 1957 for the 42 nd international motor exhibition. This vintage, retro British Earls Court ad poster encapsulates the glamour and charm of times gone by and features a vibrant car on a dark blue and bright yellow background. The image has been carefully digitally restored by an artist to refresh the colours and to remove any obvious signs of wear and tear, but to retain the vintage character of the print. COPYRIGHT: For personal use only. You should not physically resell or digitally redistribute the artworks as originals nor as modified. WHAT YOU WILL GET You will receive a link to enable you to download a file with different ratio JPEG files. Each ratio file has high resolution JPEG images of at least 400 dpi which are ready for instant download and printing. Your link will expire in 14 days and you will be able to download the files 3 times. A 4×5 ratio file for printing 4″x5″, 8″x10″, 16″x20″, 40x50cm. A 3×4 ratio file for printing 6″x8″, 9″x12″, 12″x16″, 18″x24″. A 2×3 ratio file for printing 4″x6″, 6″x9″, 8″x12″, 10″x15″, 12″x18″, 16″x24″, 20″x30″, 24″x36″. An international paper size file for printing 5″x7″, A5, A4, A3, A2, A1, 50x70cm. A file for printing 11″x14″. Read the full article

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Here we see John Moore-Brabazon, First Baron Brabazon of Tara, sitting on the new 1962 Triumph 650cc TR6 Trophy motorcycle with Triumph boss Edward Turner looking on.

"Opening the International Cycle and Motor Cycle Show at Earl's Court in London, 10th November 1962"

The Earls Court show that took place in November 1962 was a particularly exciting occasion for the Triumph contingent, as it was the first public exposure of their brand new Trophy model which, for the first time, would be available with a unit-construction engine and gearbox.

Lord Brabazon (1884 - 1964) of Tara, as he was known at the time, remains a vitally important part of Britain’s aeronautical heritage.In the 1900s the Royal Aero Club issued him with the British F A I Pilot’s Certificate Number One, which marks him as the first British person to be licensed as an aeroplane pilot.

The motorcycle that Lord Brabazon of Tara is on – the 650cc TR6 Trophy – was essentially a bigger version of the 500cc TR5 model. Its primary target demographic was American off-road riders, and it became very popular with them because of its sturdiness and ready supply of power.

This new Trophy had a freshly designed frame with a single front downtube and a strengthened swinging arm pivot, which was lug bolted to the rear engine plates and rear subframe.

Lord Brabazon of Tara passed away two years after this photograph was taken, and was succeeded by his eldest son Derek, who held the title for a only decade before he too died. The title is currently held by Derek’s son, Ivon.

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It's amazing who you meet at the pub!

Enjoyed a drink with my wife at The Trewern Arms, Nevern yesterday, where a private Porsche Club were stopping over on their driving weekend, when we met Wendy and Denise who were enjoying a month's driving tour of West Wales themselves.

As always the conversation turned to cars and obviously Jaguar was mentioned, Wendy originally from Coventry then enthused about Jaguar Cars, her grandfather Leo March purchased the only SS100 Fix Head Coupe ever made by Jaguar at the 1938 Earls Court Motor Show stand for the princely sum of £595 for his son's 17th birthday present and remembers fondly her parent's ownership of the Grey Lady from her childhood.

You can find more Information about this very fascinating historical Jaguar just Google the Grey Lady Jaguar that now resides in Holland.

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DAIMLER DK 400 'GOLDEN ZEBRA' COUPÉ, 1955 by MOTO RS

Exorbitant version of a Daimler on the Londense Earls Court Motor Show of 1955. Created by Lady Docker, wife of the chairman of BSA (owner of Daimler), Sir Bernard Docker. The coach work was done by Hooper.

Louwman automuseum, Den Haag

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Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Coupé Prototype, 1965, by Frua. A project by British racing driver John Coombs to offer a bespoke version of the E-type. After a chance meeting with Italian coachbuilder Peitro Frua, they agreed a series of trim modifications that would be manufactured by Frua in Turin and then fitted by Coombs at his workshop in the UK. In addition to the Frua-designed nose and rear bumper Combs had the head ported and added a high ratio back axle with suspension upgrades. It was presented at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show and at Earls Court but despite receiving orders Combs cancelled the project on cost grounds so the prototype remained a one-off. It was sold recently in the UK

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It’s October - time for the Motor Show

1938′s poster from ‘TA’ above, and the 1933 version below by Andre Edouard Marty.

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🇬🇧 The Rover 75, produced from 1998 to 2005, embodied British elegance and refinement, with its sleek design and luxurious interiors. Lauded globally, it symbolized automotive excellence.

👑 Named in tribute to the esteemed Rover P4 series, the illustrious 75 was favored by royalty and luminaries like Grace Kelly and King Hussein of Jordan. These cars are very much part of British culture and became known as the 'Auntie' Rovers.

🔔 Unveiled in 1949 at the renowned Earls Court Motor Show, the Rover 75 revolutionized automotive aesthetics with its modern styling and innovative features.

⚙️ Beyond its aesthetics, the Rover 75 boasted impressive performance, reaching a top speed of 83.5 mph and accelerating from 0–60 mph in just 21.6 seconds.

💡 Adding to its allure, the Rover 75 also featured advanced technology for its time, including options like navigation systems and climate control, enhancing the driving experience for discerning motorists.

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Lotus Elite Type 14 Series 1  

Making its debut at the Earls Court Motor Show in 1957 where it was Star of the show, the Elite had spent a year in development, aided by carefully selected racing customers before going on sale. With the Lotus Elite, Colin Chapman demonstrated that his skills as a racing car designer and constructor could just as easily be applied to production road cars.Just as innovative as Lotus’s outright competition cars, the Elite featured a fibreglass monocoque body tub, independent suspension all round (based on that of Lotus’ racing monopostos’) and four-wheel disc brakes, the rears mounted inboard.The car was powered by the 1216 cc four-cylinder Coventry-Climax “FEW” all Aluminium engine, a single overhead cam unit. With the Elite weighing in at only 1,110 pounds, the high power output of 75 BHP translated to over 140 BHP per tonne which was impressive by any standards for such a small unit in the late 1950’s.The gearbox, an MGA unit fitted with an alloy casing and modified bellhousing, was sourced from BMC.

The classically styled body was the work of stylists Peter Kirwan-Taylor, John Frayling and aerodynamicist Frank Costin. The result possessed an admirably low coefficient of drag, though it made few concessions for comfort or noise suppression. It is unlikely that these tolerable characteristics troubled the Elite’s customers, for whom its 112mph top speed and superlative handling were of far greater importance than creature comforts. So successful was the Elite on the racetrack that the car dominated its class well into the 1960s.

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Mandy Rice-Davies arrives at court to give evidence in the Profumo Affair. For two years in the early sixties Mandy Rice-Davies, the girl with the bit-part in the profumo affair, lived at 1 Bryanston Mews West in Marylebone not far from the Edgware Road. It was owned by the infamous slum landlord Peter Rachman and featured a two-way mirror and a tape-recorder under the bed. Davies initially came down to London from her family home in Sollihull in 1960. Although just sixteen she was Miss Austin for the launch of the new mini at the Earl’s Court Motor show. She was impressed with the glamourous receptions and parties that went with the week of modelling and soon decided to move to London permanently. She found herself a job as a showgirl at Murray’s Cabaret Club in Soho, an intimate club for 110 guests with deep-red carpets and gilt furniture. It was a place where topless showgirls mingled with gangsters, celebrities and royals – it was said that Princess Margaret was a member.

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When Apple announced that it was accepting proposals for funding ideas, Yoko struck immediately with a request for five thousand pounds—the equivalent today of about fifty-five thousand pounds—for an exhibition at the Lisson gallery. Considering that what she wanted to exhibit were things painted white and chopped in half, like half a chair or half a table, she could have gotten the lot from a junk shop and got change from a fiver. Rudely, Paul said, “Why don’t you put half a person in?” He wasn’t keen on giving her any money, but said John could if he wanted to. Paul’s sarcastic comment had stuck with Yoko and she turned it to her advantage. She came into Apple and waylaid John to ask him, in a kind of shrugging, dimpling way, for the money. She got to him by saying that he was her inspiration. “I feel like only half,” she intoned. “You are my other half, and I am yours. We have been lost in space searching, and now we have found each other…” John was taken aback and almost fled. However, as the idea sunk in, there was something about it that struck some kind of a chord with him. Ever since his childhood he had felt like half a person; he’d been looking for the missing pieces of the jigsaw. In fact, he’d always been in search of his parents. That dreadful moment when as a five-year-old child he had run from one to the other before choosing his mother had left an indelible impression. Then she had fooled him by dumping him at Mimi’s and disappearing. While he pondered all this, Yoko apparently thought he was hesitating, so she turned up the heat. She said that if he didn’t give her the money she must destroy herself. John must have had visions of Yoko committing hari-kari on the spot. Worse, he could probably visualize the headlines. Abruptly he told her he’d fund her exhibition, on the condition she kept it secret. After she left, clutching a check from accounts, he still simmered with rage at her manipulation. “Why did you agree?” I asked curiously. “To get rid of her,” he snapped. “With women like that you have to pay them off, or they never stop pestering you.” Personally, I thought the opposite applied, but didn’t comment. There seemed to be some contradiction between John’s words and his behaviour. Even when he was being dismissive of her, he was seeing her secretly. Perhaps his words were just a smoke screen. Getting John to underwrite her show was a huge coup and there was no way on earth that Yoko was going to keep it to herself. Triumphantly, she instantly sent out a press release announcing that she and John were holding an art exhibition. The white catalogue stated, “Half a Wind: by Yoko Ono and John Lennon.” John was very annoyed. Had Robert Fraser not been in jail he would have said, “I told you so.” All John could do to retaliate was to solicitously escort Cynthia to Brian’s memorial service on October 17 and then very publicly hold her hand at the Earls’ Court Motor Show a few days later.

Tony Bramwell, Magical Mystery Tours