[Canals]

The full story of the canal boat is here: National DA2 Engine (nationalengine.blogspot.com)

[Canals]

It's a National DA2

[Classic cars]

It appears to be a Fiat 131 Mirafiori 

[Canning Circus]

NEP shows: Edward West 68, of 16, Ockerby-street, Bulwell, who fell off a Corporation trolley vehicle in Canning-circus on Jul 28th,

[Crap Cars of the 70's]

The Dolomite Sprint was front-engined with rear-wheel-drive

[Kev 'Fynger']

Shocked and sad to hear this news, RIP Kev. 

[Sentimental old Tat and liberty bodices]

Try: https://24carat.co.uk/frame.php?url=1912hpenny.html 

[A few random photos - 2]

It appears to be an ex WD Bedford MW

[Car Number Plates]

Katyjay, AU, TO & TV were Nottingham [city], AL, NN, RR & VO were Nottinghamshire CC issue.

[Tram Extension]

Both !

[VW scandal over engine emissions]

Most likely the 'test mode' is enabled when the software detects that the front wheels are turning on the rolling road but the rear wheels are stationary.

[Things our parents used to say]

'C'mon, move your carcass' - if I was standing in the way.

[75th Anniversary of `Battle of Britain']

A salute to 92 Squadron, well in the thick of it 75 years ago.

My mothers cousin is standing under the prop, he crashed 75 years ago yesterday (survived) after downing an ME109 over the Solent.

[75th Anniversary of `Battle of Britain']

Raising a glass today in memory and appreciation of The Few on the 75th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Britain.

[Lost a Capri ?]

It was found after 'routine' inspection, if it was down there 20 years then a good many routine inspections must have missed it?

[Things you don't see anymore]

As of today: no more MyFerryLink

[Car dealers]

REgarding the previous posts about The Chequered Flag,

[Leap Second]

An extra second in bed, luxury...

[Classic cars]

What is a classic car - the ultimate $64,000 question. In 46 years in/around the motor industry I have never seen a definition of 'classic car'.

In fact, does the term relate to 'a car' or the 'design/model'.

For example, most would agree that the Morris Minor 1000 is a classic/iconic design, but does this mean every example of a MM is a classic car? I would say not.

Insurance brokers generally sell classic policies for vehicles 20 years+ old - but surely some vehicles reaching 20 are not 'classic' in design or per car.

The HMRC treat cars over 15 years old with a market value greater than the list price and worth at least £15,000.

The Puma is not generally regarded as a 'classic' design and is not really a classic car - but if it has a comprehensive history, is in good order (does not need to be perfect), in an acceptable colour etc then it may have a market. Sadly, even if mothballed for 10 years the modern classics soon start to lose value if put back into daily use.

[Autokarna and Evening Post Motor Show]

Am I alone in thinking that the images of older cars look even more special when they sport a Nottingham [ AU, TO & TV ] or Nottinghamshire [ AL, NN, RR & VO ] registration number?

[Family tree software that will work on Windows 8.1]

I use Family Tree Maker 2008 successfully on Windows 8.1 though it says XP on the product packaging.

[Spar Garage Wollaton Vale]

One for Trevor:

[Spar Garage Wollaton Vale]

Looks as if it will be a BP station with M&S shop.

http://publicaccess.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=NCNTHELY00L00

and

http://publicaccess.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=NLESWALY00L00

[Things you don't see anymore]

I remember them Chulla, whilst they could be on any day they seemed more frequent on Sunday tea-times.

[Things you don't see anymore]

#2746 Date unknown but about 1947 I think.