Can you help identify the classic cars visible in these nostalgic photographs from 1968?
These images, taken in Southampton and the nearby vicinity, showcase the stylish vehicles that were common during that time.
Furthermore, the photos offer an interesting perspective changing landscape at the time.
Viewing these pictures provides a glimpse into both automotive history and the area’s evolution.
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But we are are no experts on vehicles of the 1960s here at the Daily Echo, so we are calling upon you to let us know your thoughts on the vehicles in the comments below.
This photograph of Kingsland Market in 1968 shows several vehicles typical of the time parked near the stalls.
In the foreground, a Ford Anglia sits alongside other saloon cars, likely used by shoppers or stallholders.
A van, possibly a Bedford CA often used by traders, is parked nearby, along with a small trailer.
The street scene in Sarisbury Green, taken in 1968, features several shops and vehicles.
Prominently displayed is the "Sarisbury Building," housing businesses like John Cole, Southern Design Engineers, and estate agents Cubitt & West, with a Post Office visible further down.
Parked nearby are cars typical of the era, including a Ford Corsair in the foreground and what looks like a Mini variant parked partly on the green.
The third picture, showing Lower Northam Road in Hedge End in 1968, features a then-new parade of shops and several vehicles from the period.
The shops, housed in a two-story brick building, include a National Provincial Bank and other businesses serving the area.
A signpost indicates the directions of Fair Oak, Winchester, Botley, and Fareham.
Parked outside are more vehicles, including a prominent light-coloured van, a saloon car resembling a BMC 1100/1300, and a darker van.
These images each portray a standard slice of British life from the late 1960s, showcasing local commerce and common modes of transport.
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