Thread: As they were... A trip down memory lane.

Cooper, yes I stand corrected as you say the 3 was much more modern ,often in the optional 'duo tone' paint.

Originally Posted by cooper

If it is a Vanguard it will be a Phase two,the three was a much more 'modern'shape.They are not Vauxhall hub caps but i cannot remember what the Vanguard ones were like.

Was the '3 the shape of the last Vangaurd, made up to '62ish?

Originally Posted by V8Ian

Was the '3 the shape of the last Vangaurd, made up to '62ish?

Yes.

Funny this. My Dad had 2 Vanguards, both Estates, and although I knew their year models, I haven't heard of Phase 1, 2 etc before .

Dad had a '52 with the barn doors and then the mighty '62 six cylinder with twin carbies, which I learned to drive in. Not bad cars, but pathetic performance by the standards of today, as is anything old.

Originally Posted by numpty

Yes.

Funny this. My Dad had 2 Vanguards, both Estates, and although I knew their year models, I haven't heard of Phase 1, 2 etc before .

Dad had a '52 with the barn doors and then the mighty '62 six cylinder with twin carbies, which I learned to drive in. Not bad cars, but pathetic performance by the standards of today, as is anything old.

I nearly bought one (Ph 3) as a 16 year old kid, it was at least 50% bog...........I couldn't raise the $30.00!

I think taken in 1972, 48 or 49 model.

A old dozer driver friend of mine, pet Land Rover.
It had a halfpenny on the starter button
You only had to wave your hand over the starter button
and it would start and idle every time

Hi Cooper,I live in Shipley near Ilkeston,my mother was born in Shirebrook not far from Creswell.small world !.

Originally Posted by Grockle

Hi Cooper,I live in Shipey near Ilkeston,my mother was born in Shirebrook not far from Creswell.small world !.

Small world!!! I ain't walking to your house from here.