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Front view of a lovely 1959 Vauxhall PA Cresta 4-door, 6-passenger saloon, registration “MFO 549”. Originally pink/white, received a full restoration a few years ago. American GM-style dream car styling, built in Luton, UK. Thanks to Mr. Adrian Maxwell for a nice ride through Ryedale, North Yorkshire in this superb running + driving classic!
“FORD FX-ATMOS American Sports Car, Ford Motor Co.”
Above per a 1954 exhibit card.
“Dream cars from the early 1950s borrowed heavily from jet aircraft styling, like the futuristic Ford FX-Atmos. Appearing at the 1954 Chicago Auto Show, the FX-Atmos featured a glass dome roof, tail fins, rocket exhaust taillights and needle-like radio antennae protruding from front fender pods. The radical cockpit had a center-mounted driver’s seat and 2-passenger rear seats. Dual handgrips replaced the normal steering wheel and the dash-mounted “Roadarscope” radar screen provided highway information.”
Above, with additional wonderful images at/from:
oldconceptcars.com/1930-2004/ford-fx-atmos-concept-car-1954/
Credit: “Old Concept Cars” website
Also:
“Apparently designed with the intention of skewering pedestrians as if on a spit, the Ford FX Atmos was first revealed at the 1954 Chicago Auto Show. And although pedestrians were in grave danger, driver visibility was outstanding, with a central driving position and a panoramic bubble roof with hardly any pillars to block the driver’s view of the road.
The car also had other futuristic design cues, like the swept-back tail fins, dual rocket-like exhaust outlets, and dual handgrips instead of a steering wheel. On the dash, apparently, there was also a “Roadarscope” display screen that provided roadway information, but we were unable to locate an image of the Roadarscope in action (from what we did find, it wasn’t functioning but was merely a design concept in 1954). The car even was supposed to have an auto-pilot feature that would use plates installed in the ground to guide it.
Detroit took a lot of design inspiration in the 1950s and 1960s from the space program, inspired by people’s fascination with space travel. And one would probably feel like George Jetson himself driving the FX Atmos around the neighborhood.”
Above from/at:
95octane.com/2022/07/31/1954-ford-fx-atmos-concept/
Credit: “95Octane” website
Also:
www.facebook.com/share/p/iAhyAitFsj7uxq7G/?
Understandably, there are plenty of sites featuring this vehicle. One even identified the female behind the “wheel”/as passenger as being Bettie Page. If it is, this is one of the few times where it’s like “who cares”. It’s all about the car here…I mean look at it!
Interior shot of a lovely 1959 Vauxhall PA Cresta 4-door, 6-passenger saloon, registration “MFO 549”. Originally pink/white, received a full restoration a few years ago. American GM-style dream car styling, built in Luton, UK. Thanks to Mr. Adrian Maxwell for a nice ride through Ryedale, North Yorkshire in this superb running + driving classic!
Rear view of a lovely 1959 Vauxhall PA Cresta 4-door, 6-passenger saloon, registration “MFO 549”. Originally pink/white, received a full restoration a few years ago. American GM-style dream car styling, built in Luton, UK. Thanks to Mr. Adrian Maxwell for a nice ride through Ryedale, North Yorkshire in this superb running + driving classic!
Front view of a 1959 Buick Electra 4-door, 6-passenger sedan, [4719]; one of 12,357 examples produced, painted in “Silver Birch Iridescent”. Fitted W/ a 6.5-litre, 325-HP, 401-CID “Wildcat Nailhead” OHV V8 (although the DVLA lists the engine as a smaller CC displacement unit) and automatic transmission (not sure if this is a 2-or-3-speed auto). Age-related six-character registration “USU 475”, first imported to the U.K. in 1990. Owned by the current owners since 2011.
This Buick is one of many exhibits on display at The Scarborough Fair heritage museum, at Gristhorpe, near Filey, North Yorkshire, U.K. The premises has so many interesting historic vehicles, and many antique artefacts on display, I could’ve uploaded several pictures here to Flickr, but I really came here specifically for this beautiful Buick!
This is the second ’59 Buick 4-door sedan I have photographed in North Yorkshire, the other one being a Kustom Le Sabre previously on sale by The Mathewsons at Thornton-Le-Dale; www.flickr.com/photos/170082019@N03/52773270360/
Rear-quarter nearside view of a lovely 1960 Vauxhall Cresta MKII “PA”-Series 4-Door, 6-Passenger Saloon, which has an original 2.3-Litre, 2,600-CC, 158.6-CID overhead-valve inline-6-cyclinder engine W/ column-mounted 3-speed manual transmission. The original two-tone colour scheme of this car is known as “Sea Foam Grey over Deep Burgundy”. The six-character black plate is an original Bristol-area registration from around June 1960; “825 JHW”.
The grey vehicle to the right of the Cresta is a 1961 Austin A35 Panel Van. The green car in front of the Cresta is a 1969 Singer Chamois. The modern red car to the left of the Cresta is a 2007 Bentley Continental GTC Auto Convertible.
This vehicle was spotted inside the sales showroom/overspill warehouse of the famous Mathewson’s classic car auction business, Pickering, Ryedale, North Yorkshire, U.K., October 2021.
Rear onside view of a 1959 Buick Electra 4-door, 6-passenger sedan, [4719]; one of 12,357 examples produced, painted in “Silver Birch Iridescent”. Fitted W/ a 6.5-litre, 325-HP, 401-CID “Wildcat Nailhead” OHV V8 (although the DVLA lists the engine as a smaller CC displacement unit) and automatic transmission (not sure if this is a 2-or-3-speed auto). Age-related six-character registration “USU 475”, first imported to the U.K. in 1990. Owned by the current owners since 2011.
This Buick is one of many exhibits on display at The Scarborough Fair heritage museum, at Gristhorpe, near Filey, North Yorkshire, U.K. The premises has so many interesting historic vehicles, and many antique artefacts on display, I could’ve uploaded several pictures here to Flickr, but I really came here specifically for this beautiful Buick!
This is the second ’59 Buick 4-door sedan I have photographed in North Yorkshire, the other one being a Kustom Le Sabre previously on sale by The Mathewsons at Thornton-Le-Dale; www.flickr.com/photos/170082019@N03/52773270360/
Rear offside quarter view of a 1959 Buick Electra 4-door, 6-passenger sedan, [4719]; one of 12,357 examples produced, painted in “Silver Birch Iridescent”. Fitted W/ a 6.5-litre, 325-HP, 401-CID “Wildcat Nailhead” OHV V8 (although the DVLA lists the engine as a smaller CC displacement unit) and automatic transmission (not sure if this is a 2-or-3-speed auto). Age-related six-character registration “USU 475”, first imported to the U.K. in 1990. Owned by the current owners since 2011.
This Buick is one of many exhibits on display at The Scarborough Fair heritage museum, at Gristhorpe, near Filey, North Yorkshire, U.K. The premises has so many interesting historic vehicles, and many antique artefacts on display, I could’ve uploaded several pictures here to Flickr, but I really came here specifically for this beautiful Buick!
This is the second ’59 Buick 4-door sedan I have photographed in North Yorkshire, the other one being a Kustom Le Sabre previously on sale by The Mathewsons at Thornton-Le-Dale; www.flickr.com/photos/170082019@N03/52773270360/
Close-up front quarter shot of a 1958 Cadillac Series 62 “Extended Deck Sedan” 4-door, 6-passenger, ‘6-window’ hardtop, [6239E]; one of 20,952 examples produced, painted in “Olympic White”/”Dakota Red”. Six-character registration; “456 XVE”, imported to the U.K. in 1979. Pictured outside the Pickering site of the famous Mathewson’s classic car auction house.
Previously mis-identified as a Series 62 Sedan Deville. Featured on the immortal Curbside Classic Cohort, courtesy of Rich Baron! - www.curbsideclassic.com/blog/cc-cohort/cohort-pick-of-the...
Rear-quarter onside view of a 1957 Dodge Coronet Lancer 2-Door, 6-Passenger Hardtop Coupe, [8-D66]; One of 160,500 built, painted in an original two-tone combination of “Glacier White”/”Turquoise”. Powered by an authentic 325.1-CID “Polyspheric Super Red Ram” OHV V8. Age-related six-character registration; “367 UYY”. Owned by an enthusiast named Colin, currently commissioning the car to running + driving condition, original California car, built in late 1956 for the ’57 model year. Photographed not far from the historic town of Whitby, North Yorkshire, U.K.
The FX-Atmos was introduced at the Chicago Auto Show in March 1954 and reflects that era’s fascination with space-age design and technology. It had design elements inspired by jet aircraft, including lever-style steering, a centralized driving position, joystick controls, and a rear monitor. It was even considered as a candidate for a nuclear power plant, which was not a practical option at the time.
The car was styled with headlight/front fender pods that resembled ramjet air intakes and had rocket exhaust-styled taillights and prominent tailfins. The cabin placed the driver in the center and provided two rear seats, all under a clear dome. The driver’s controls and instruments were also futuristic, with dual handgrips instead of a traditional steering wheel and a screen on the dash intended to display radar-sourced highway information.
The FX-Atmos was a significant inspiration in the design of the “Supercar” in the Gerry Anderson TV series of that name. It was a standout at auto shows and a memorable example of mid-century automotive design. Too futuristic for its time, it never made it to production, but it remains an iconic symbol of 1950s Americana and imagination.
[Sources: Bing Copilot, Wikipedia, MotorTrend.com, OldConceptCars.com]
An Absolutely Gorgeous Example Of A Ford Anglia “Super” 123E Saloon, A 1964 Model Registered In February 1964 With A Late-Issued Six-Digit Reg Plate – “108 HUB”, Fitted With The 1198-CC, 1.2-Litre, 73-Cubic Inch Inline-4-Cylinder “1200” Cortina Engine W/ 4-Speed Synchromesh Manual Gearbox (Presumably). Painted In “Imperial Maroon” And “Ivory White”.
This Beauty Was Spotted On A Lovely Hot, Sunny Day On The 22nd Of June, 2021, Outside Of The Famous Mathewson’s Auction House/Motor Museum Up In Thornton-Le-Dale, Ryedale, North Yorkshire, U.K., Though Might’ve Been Parked By A Visiting Enthusiast Who Owned It, Rather Than An Actual Auction Entry.
Quarter shot of a 1958 Cadillac Series 62 “Extended Deck Sedan” 4-door, 6-passenger, ‘6-window’ hardtop, [6239E]; one of 20,952 examples produced, painted in “Olympic White”/”Dakota Red”. Six-character registration; “456 XVE”, imported to the U.K. in 1979. Pictured outside the Pickering site of the famous Mathewson’s classic car auction house.
Previously mis-identified as a Series 62 Sedan Deville. Featured on the immortal Curbside Classic Cohort, courtesy of Rich Baron! - www.curbsideclassic.com/blog/cc-cohort/cohort-pick-of-the...
Front quarter onside view of a 1959 Buick Electra 4-door, 6-passenger sedan, [4719]; one of 12,357 examples produced, painted in “Silver Birch Iridescent”. Fitted W/ a 6.5-litre, 325-HP, 401-CID “Wildcat Nailhead” OHV V8 (although the DVLA lists the engine as a smaller CC displacement unit) and automatic transmission (not sure if this is a 2-or-3-speed auto). Age-related six-character registration “USU 475”, first imported to the U.K. in 1990. Owned by the current owners since 2011.
This Buick is one of many exhibits on display at The Scarborough Fair heritage museum, at Gristhorpe, near Filey, North Yorkshire, U.K. The premises has so many interesting historic vehicles, and many antique artefacts on display, I could’ve uploaded several pictures here to Flickr, but I really came here specifically for this beautiful Buick!
This is the second ’59 Buick 4-door sedan I have photographed in North Yorkshire, the other one being a Kustom Le Sabre previously on sale by The Mathewsons at Thornton-Le-Dale; www.flickr.com/photos/170082019@N03/52773270360/
This is a picture I took back in December 2018 of two British-built Ford Anglias - a 1962 Anglia 105E Deluxe Saloon “727 EPX” painted in “Windsor Grey”/”Ermine White”, and a 1967 Anglia 307E 7-CWT Van “WPU 715F”, painted in “Lagoon Blue”. Both cars were owned by my friend Mark Ellis, an Anglia enthusiast from Wakefield, West Yorkshire. He kindly let me and my partner have a drive in each of these (on private land). This was an awesome experience, and I cannot wait until I am able to fully realise the purchase and ownership of my own Anglia! (That day is getting closer and closer!)
The 1962 Deluxe Saloon - complete W/ six-character March 1962 Sussex black plate registration “727 EPX” and all-original 997cc (60.8-CD, 0.9-Litre) OHV Inline-4-cylinder “Kent” engine, was a car Mark had just bought from the famous Mathewson’s classic car auction house in Thornton-Le-Dale, costing him around £6,000 at auction. I was there with him that day, and a camera crew for the now-immensely popular series ‘Bangers and Cash’ were there and interviewed Mark on his winning bid. “727 EPX” was in fantastic condition throughout, having had two or three previous keepers, with just under a genuine 66K miles, plus factory headlining and red vinyl interior upholstery. The car had received some previous bodywork repairs at some point, including new welded sheet metal along the sills and front fenders/wings, but the work was quite good, and new metalwork is to be expected in an Anglia of this age. The car also came with lots of historic documentation, including the original owner’s handbook from 1962 (in fantastic condition), and several service reports dating back to when the car was new. Driving this car was a real experience! - a complete world of difference from my modern-day Fiesta! It was cool, crazy, fun, fascinating, exciting, scary, thrilling, and dangerous all in-one! The car had been sitting for a while, so it did feel a bit jumpy at first, but cruised and steered quite nicely once the engine had been ran-in for over 10 minutes or so. It was surreal to be driving a car without any power steering, no seatbelts and an early “Semi-Synchro” gearbox with drum brakes. Mark still owns this fine example and has named it “Emily”.
The 1967 307E Van - complete W/ August 1967 Essex black plate registration “WPU 715F” also had an original 997cc engine and was another vehicle Mark had purchased from Mathewson’s some months prior in 2018 (close-ups of this van can be seen briefly in the first series of Bangers and Cash). The van was driven and maintained a lot more frequently by Mark, and as such - ran and drove much smoother and even faster than the saloon, this example also had a push-button ignition on the dash. Another very fun experience! Mark has since sold this van, but still has the saloon.
On the day me and Mark picked up his 1962 Deluxe on a trailer from Thronton-Le-Dale, we drove to the site of an abandoned 1962 Thames (Anglia) Van, so Mark could strip + salvage a few pieces of trim including the rear windows to use as spares for his own van (with the landowner’s permission), pictures here: flic.kr/s/aHsmWm1S25
Front-quarter onside view of a 1957 Dodge Coronet Lancer 2-Door, 6-Passenger Hardtop Coupe, [8-D66]; One of 160,500 built, painted in an original two-tone combination of “Glacier White”/”Turquoise”. Powered by an authentic 325.1-CID “Polyspheric Super Red Ram” OHV V8. Age-related six-character registration; “367 UYY”. Owned by an enthusiast named Colin, currently commissioning the car to running + driving condition, original California car, built in late 1956 for the ’57 model year. Photographed not far from the historic town of Whitby, North Yorkshire, U.K.
Rear quarter shot of a 1958 Cadillac Series 62 “Extended Deck Sedan” 4-door, 6-passenger, ‘6-window’ hardtop, [6239E]; one of 20,952 examples produced, painted in “Olympic White”/”Dakota Red”. Six-character registration; “456 XVE”, imported to the U.K. in 1979. Pictured outside the Pickering site of the famous Mathewson’s classic car auction house.
Previously mis-identified as a Series 62 Sedan Deville. Featured on the immortal Curbside Classic Cohort, courtesy of Rich Baron! - www.curbsideclassic.com/blog/cc-cohort/cohort-pick-of-the...
The Slipstreamer is a retro design, inspired by the 1951 Buick LeSaber concept car. Although the Le Saber was originally a convertible, I went a step further and designed a coupe version as well. Both cars come with a 450 horsepower supercharged V8, and a six speed transmission, capable of propelling the car from 0-60 MPH in 4.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 176 MPH. The chrome slits on either side of the front bumper retract to reveal LED headlights. It can seat two minifigures and can be built in dark blue, black and white.
Front quarter offside view of a 1959 Buick Electra 4-door, 6-passenger sedan, [4719]; one of 12,357 examples produced, painted in “Silver Birch Iridescent”. Fitted W/ a 6.5-litre, 325-HP, 401-CID “Wildcat Nailhead” OHV V8 (although the DVLA lists the engine as a smaller CC displacement unit) and automatic transmission (not sure if this is a 2-or-3-speed auto). Age-related six-character registration “USU 475”, first imported to the U.K. in 1990. Owned by the current owners since 2011.
This Buick is one of many exhibits on display at The Scarborough Fair heritage museum, at Gristhorpe, near Filey, North Yorkshire, U.K. The premises has so many interesting historic vehicles, and many antique artefacts on display, I could’ve uploaded several pictures here to Flickr, but I really came here specifically for this beautiful Buick!
This is the second ’59 Buick 4-door sedan I have photographed in North Yorkshire, the other one being a Kustom Le Sabre previously on sale by The Mathewsons at Thornton-Le-Dale; www.flickr.com/photos/170082019@N03/52773270360/
I've only ever seen this particular model twice before online.
There isn't much information on the late Laurel Lamp Co. Newark New Jersey (who knew?), but they made some
fantastic lamps.
This one is one of the few U.S. mid century lamps that has a fabulous Italian flair about it. Nearly showroom new! :)
.....now I must pray for my sins.
Rear view of a 1959 Buick Electra 4-door, 6-passenger sedan, [4719]; one of 12,357 examples produced, painted in “Silver Birch Iridescent”. Fitted W/ a 6.5-litre, 325-HP, 401-CID “Wildcat Nailhead” OHV V8 (although the DVLA lists the engine as a smaller CC displacement unit) and automatic transmission (not sure if this is a 2-or-3-speed auto). Age-related six-character registration “USU 475”, first imported to the U.K. in 1990. Owned by the current owners since 2011.
This Buick is one of many exhibits on display at The Scarborough Fair heritage museum, at Gristhorpe, near Filey, North Yorkshire, U.K. The premises has so many interesting historic vehicles, and many antique artefacts on display, I could’ve uploaded several pictures here to Flickr, but I really came here specifically for this beautiful Buick!
This is the second ’59 Buick 4-door sedan I have photographed in North Yorkshire, the other one being a Kustom Le Sabre previously on sale by The Mathewsons at Thornton-Le-Dale; www.flickr.com/photos/170082019@N03/52773270360/
The Slipstreamer is a retro design, inspired by the 1951 Buick LeSaber concept car. Although the Le Saber was originally a convertible, I went a step further and designed a coupe version as well. Both cars come with a 450 horsepower supercharged V8, and a six speed transmission, capable of propelling the car from 0-60 MPH in 4.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 176 MPH. The chrome slits on either side of the front bumper retract to reveal LED headlights. It can seat two minifigures and can be built in dark blue, black and white.
My collection is growing and growing, but no place to display. Luckily I had some more of this modular shelves in the attic, so it was easy to extend
Interior view of a 1959 Buick Electra 4-door, 6-passenger sedan, [4719]; one of 12,357 examples produced, painted in “Silver Birch Iridescent”. Fitted W/ a 6.5-litre, 325-HP, 401-CID “Wildcat Nailhead” OHV V8 (although the DVLA lists the engine as a smaller CC displacement unit) and automatic transmission (not sure if this is a 2-or-3-speed auto). Age-related six-character registration “USU 475”, first imported to the U.K. in 1990. Owned by the current owners since 2011.
This Buick is one of many exhibits on display at The Scarborough Fair heritage museum, at Gristhorpe, near Filey, North Yorkshire, U.K. The premises has so many interesting historic vehicles, and many antique artefacts on display, I could’ve uploaded several pictures here to Flickr, but I really came here specifically for this beautiful Buick!
This is the second ’59 Buick 4-door sedan I have photographed in North Yorkshire, the other one being a Kustom Le Sabre previously on sale by The Mathewsons at Thornton-Le-Dale; www.flickr.com/photos/170082019@N03/52773270360/
The Slipstreamer is a retro design, inspired by the 1951 Buick LeSaber concept car. Although the Le Saber was originally a convertible, I went a step further and designed a coupe version as well. Both cars come with a 450 horsepower supercharged V8, and a six speed transmission, capable of propelling the car from 0-60 MPH in 4.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 176 MPH. The chrome slits on either side of the front bumper retract to reveal LED headlights. It can seat two minifigures and can be built in dark blue, black and white.
Close-up interior shot of a 1958 Cadillac Series 62 “Extended Deck Sedan” 4-door, 6-passenger, ‘6-window’ hardtop, [6239E]; one of 20,952 examples produced, painted in “Olympic White”/”Dakota Red”. Six-character registration; “456 XVE”, imported to the U.K. in 1979. Pictured outside the Pickering site of the famous Mathewson’s classic car auction house.
Previously mis-identified as a Series 62 Sedan Deville. Featured on the immortal Curbside Classic Cohort, courtesy of Rich Baron! - www.curbsideclassic.com/blog/cc-cohort/cohort-pick-of-the...
Close-up engine compartment view of a 1957 Dodge Coronet Lancer 2-Door, 6-Passenger Hardtop Coupe, [8-D66]; One of 160,500 built, painted in an original two-tone combination of “Glacier White”/”Turquoise”. Powered by an authentic 325.1-CID “Polyspheric Super Red Ram” OHV V8. Age-related six-character registration; “367 UYY”. Owned by an enthusiast named Colin, currently commissioning the car to running + driving condition, original California car, built in late 1956 for the ’57 model year. Photographed not far from the historic town of Whitby, North Yorkshire, U.K.
The clock after repair. I took apart the motor and the gearbox, measured the gear and had it made. I installed the gear, reassembled and reinstalled the motor and the gearbox back into the clock. Then I replaced the neon light bulb. I also had to straighten the clock knobs and repaint the silver bezel on the front. And I cleaned everything thoroughly, of course. I even managed to remove the nasty dark scratches on the top with the help of a magic eraser.