.... 23 Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Found this shot whilst surfing images. Some good stuff on at the pictures that day. What took me aback was how dated the cars looked for 1971. I recognise the motors but am not sure, is the one on the left a M11 Ford Cortina? What about the one on the right - A Vauxhall Corsair? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bip 88 Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 I reckon you are right Stu regarding the Cars but no doubt someone with greater knowledge than both of us will put us right if we are wrong.......hope that made sense. !tony! Passed there last night didn't take much notice of what is there now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Kes was a Great film http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kes_(film) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted December 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 I reckon you are right Stu regarding the Cars but no doubt someone with greater knowledge than both of us will put us right if we are wrong.......hope that made sense. !tony! Passed there last night didn't take much notice of what is there now. Passed there mysefl on Friday, mate. Seems to just be a bit of a shell now. I've seen some pics from inside recently - maybe on here? I do think it's a shame. When you see the good work they've done at the likes of Broadway Cinema it's easy to see what's possible. Not all of us like going to these North American style multiplexes. I miss the old Odeon. Incidentally whilst visiting the Bell Inn with a girlfriend, I was lured into heading up Hurts Yard to that Kukarama's (sp) place AGAIN. How does a pub with no beer taps work then? Can you or anyone explain that one to me? Never again... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bip 88 Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Sorry Stu i have now knowledge of the place or the workings of it. Bip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted December 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Sorry Stu i have now knowledge of the place or the workings of it.Bip. You don't want to mate. Me and my girl where comfortably the oldest people in there by at least 25 years. She said to me that she felt like she'd come in to collect her kids! There's no draft beer, the music is loud and shite and it's full of students. Stick to the Poacher - you know it makes sense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted December 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Kes was a Great film http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kes_(film) One of my very favourites too, Mick. Loved the scene on the school football field when Brian Glover as the sports teacher was acting out his Denis Law fantasy! From first reading that book and seeing the film when I was around 14 I still have a love and fascination for hawks to this day. Some of my favourite creatures, wonderful things. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 One of my very favourites too, Mick. Loved the scene on the school football field when Brian Glover as the sports teacher was acting out his Denis Law fantasy! From first reading that book and seeing the film when I was around 14 I still have a love and fascination for hawks to this day. Some of my favourite creatures, wonderful things. Kes, written by Barry Hines, he also wrote "What Price Coal" Brilliant writer, never worked in a pit in his life and yet caught the atmosphere brilliantly. Yorkshireman by birth so portrayed the Yorkshire life perfectly. Can't help with the cars, forgotten the models around way back then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 I have said this on here some where else but my mum and dad had their wedding reception in the room under the Odeon (1953) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 I'm sure Cucamara is a Cocktail Bar ( hence no draught beer ) used to be called Charlie Parker's back in the mid 80s - I too passed last night on my way to The Dragon there was a gang of youths coming out dressed as American footballers !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bamber 128 Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 The right hand car outside The Odeon is an FB series Vauxhall Victor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank 13 Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 And the one on the left is a Mark II Cortina, as mentioned. I had one in the early seventies RKN 408G, got a piccie somewhere, I'll dig it out. The wings used to rust where the mirrors were attached - bu99er! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank 13 Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 1972, Summer Fete at Wollaton Park - my pride and joy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted December 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Can you remember the Lotus Cortina's with the spearmint green stripe on white bodywork, Frank? Pretty snazzy at the time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank 13 Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Certainly can Stu. Double Webber Carburettors. One can but dream. Was the 'Ghia' badge out at that time? I was a Ford man for many years. I worked my way up to a Mk V Cortina then took a job with a company car so I had to sell it. Damn, it was plush, with fabric seats, 2 tone purple paint job, and a Ghia badge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted December 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Not sure mate. The Ghia's were nice models though weren't they. When I think of the Lotus Cortina's for some reason I visualise the original Mk1 model in the Lotus livery but of course they carried the tradition on. I can't think I've seen sight of any Lotus Cortina anywhere for many a year. I suppose there were just very few of them built. Great cars of the time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank 13 Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 What about this Stu? http://www.lotuscortina.net/Homex.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bamber 128 Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Certainly can Stu. Double Webber Carburettors. One can but dream.Was the 'Ghia' badge out at that time? I was a Ford man for many years. I worked my way up to a Mk V Cortina then took a job with a company car so I had to sell it. Damn, it was plush, with fabric seats, 2 tone purple paint job, and a Ghia badge. IIRC correctly the "E" for Executive was the top of the line for the Mark 2 Cortina. The Ghia version didn't appear until the Mk 4 in the mid Seventies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 I remember a mate of mine having a Cortina Savage. Another souped up version of the mark 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Ahh ...The ODEON......" Oscar Douich Entertains Our Nation....( Douich spelt wrong )......Shows it wasnt english........and i agree...KES was a brilliant film. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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