davep5491 360 Posted May 5, 2021 Report Share Posted May 5, 2021 47 minutes ago, philmayfield said: The car I learned to drive in at BSM. 60s Victors were possibly the most notorious rust buckets ever, did you have a new car for each lesson? The car I learned to drive in was Ben Siddon's workshop runaround, a well used Jowett Javelin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted May 5, 2021 Report Share Posted May 5, 2021 That’s a coincidence. I knew Ben Siddons and worked with his son, also Ben, in the accountancy profession. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted May 5, 2021 Report Share Posted May 5, 2021 I was taught to drive in a double decker. Never touched a car until 3 years after getting me full licence. Just thought I'd throw that in, don't know why? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willow wilson 894 Posted May 5, 2021 Report Share Posted May 5, 2021 Stocks. Victor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,457 Posted May 5, 2021 Report Share Posted May 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Willow wilson said: I'm thinking CT's pic is of a mkII or mkIII Reliant Regal of '56 or '57. I can find numerous pics of three-quarter front views and side views but none of a rear view. I also thought of early Regal when I first saw it, but can't find many photos of that curved design. This is the closest.....you can see the rear window through the side. https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/File:Im19561115MC-Reliant.jpg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted May 5, 2021 Report Share Posted May 5, 2021 I think learning to drive in a double decker is quite an achievement. I'm impressed! It's like learning to fly in a jumbo jet rather than a Tiger Moth. I bet you needed some space for the three point turn and the emergency stop must have been frightening. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stuart.C 491 Posted May 5, 2021 Report Share Posted May 5, 2021 Best 1957 Regal shots I can find, no-one seems to want to show their rear shot. Possibly the car in the earlier shot 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted May 5, 2021 Report Share Posted May 5, 2021 The instructor took me and me provisional licence down to Victoria embankment, showed all the basics and then stuck me in the seat to drive up and down from Trent Bridge to Wilford toll Bridge at 20mph. It was a pre-select gearbox just for me to get the hang of the size etc. After about a week I moved on to a crash box to get used to proper driving. Reversing was done at Trent Bridge depot and hill starts were on Westdale Lane. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted May 5, 2021 Report Share Posted May 5, 2021 It must have been a doddle driving a car after that! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted May 5, 2021 Report Share Posted May 5, 2021 To be quite honest Phil, I was terrified. Never got out of 3rd gear at first, wasn't used to the extra speed. When I saw gaps I would hesitate and hold back and my wife would ask, "What's wrong, why aren't you going through". Kept forgetting I wasn't in a bus. Fortunately, I never made the mistake the other way round and try to squeeze a bus through a narrow gap. Hill starts on Westdale Lane, in a crashbox was the worst. Thought I'd never get it right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,599 Posted May 5, 2021 Report Share Posted May 5, 2021 BK. When you said you did hill starts on WestdaleLane, I immediately thought of Freda Avenue which runs off there if I remember correctly. Now that would be a VERY difficult hill start as I believe it’s the steepest road on the Nottingham area? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davep5491 360 Posted May 5, 2021 Report Share Posted May 5, 2021 5 hours ago, philmayfield said: That’s a coincidence. I knew Ben Siddons and worked with his son, also Ben, in the accountancy profession. I knew that Phil, that's why I made the comment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 807 Posted May 6, 2021 Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 Behind the A40 is a Consul Classic 315. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,271 Posted May 6, 2021 Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 16 hours ago, davep5491 said: Jowett Javelin. That was the first car I remember my dad having. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted May 6, 2021 Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 Morning Margie, with reference to hill starts, I should imagine that double decker buses wouldn't be allowed to do that manoeuvre on Freda Avenue, especially by wet behind the ears novices. Once tried it on Breckhill when taking a 'shortcut, frightened the life out of me. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willow wilson 894 Posted May 6, 2021 Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 In spite of all that, well done BK! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted May 6, 2021 Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 Do you know, Freda avenue has jogged me memory a bit more. Once upon a time, when I worked at SPD, I went out on Birds Eye delivery run. I had a 'home freezer' drop at a private house on Freda, (we used to deliver to private homes on 'freezer drops). When I pulled away from the house all my bloody load tipped and fell against the back of the van. The load was all stacked in parcels by the night shift and each parcel had the docket delivery number. It took me ages to get the door open and the drops sorted out. The things you recall, when reminded. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 Beer & fags to keep you going Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David sheridan 159 Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 @radfordred i say 26 1/2 pence if only nowadays £1.50 a pack of 20 cigs here in the Philippines, what's the beer advert , Worthington E ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David sheridan 159 Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 On 5/6/2021 at 5:19 PM, Beekay said: Do you know, Freda avenue has jogged me memory a bit more. Once upon a time, when I worked at SPD, I went out on Birds Eye delivery run. I had a 'home freezer' drop at a private house on Freda, (we used to deliver to private homes on 'freezer drops). When I pulled away from the house all my bloody load tipped and fell against the back of the van. The load was all stacked in parcels by the night shift and each parcel had the docket delivery number. It took me ages to get the door open and the drops sorted out. The things you recall, when reminded. It shouldnt happen to a freezer van driver , when's the book publish ??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,457 Posted July 1, 2022 Report Share Posted July 1, 2022 18 hours ago, radfordred said: The car under the bridge is a Vauxhall Viva with L-plates. It's outside Trent School of Motoring where I had all my driving lessons - although not in that car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha 176 Posted July 1, 2022 Report Share Posted July 1, 2022 What a beautifully clear photograph, must have been taken on a Sunday with the absence of traffic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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