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Car Road Collection

"Embarking on a thrilling journey down the car road, we explore a world of vintage classics and modern marvels

Background imageCar Road Collection: Austin Seven

Austin Seven
24th August 1931: An Austin Seven motor car. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background imageCar Road Collection: Vauxhall Motor-Car

Vauxhall Motor-Car
24th August 1931: A Vauxhall (1932 model) parked in a London street. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background imageCar Road Collection: The Hotchkiss

The Hotchkiss
1953: The Hotchkiss, seen in Licoln Inn Fields. Original Publication: Picture Post - 6405 - By Their Internal Combustion Engines Ye Shall Know Them - unpub

Background imageCar Road Collection: Fraser Nash

Fraser Nash
24th October 1953: A Fraser Nash Le Mans fixed head coupe. Original Publication: Picture Post - 6771 - German Diesel Car For The Motor Show - pub. 1953 (Photo by Carl Sutton/Picture Post/Getty Images)

Background imageCar Road Collection: Triumph Sports

Triumph Sports
24th October 1953: A Triumph Sports car. Original Publication: Picture Post - 6771 - German Diesel Car For The Motor Show - pub. 1953 (Photo by Ronald Startup/Picture Post/Getty Images)

Background imageCar Road Collection: Milestone

Milestone
1910: A car approches an old milestone at the road fork just before High Wycombe, on the main London to Oxford road. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageCar Road Collection: Sheffield S17 3 Map

Sheffield S17 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Sheffield S17 3

Background imageCar Road Collection: East Ayrshire KA18 1 Map

East Ayrshire KA18 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of East Ayrshire KA18 1

Background imageCar Road Collection: 3-Litre Lagonda

3-Litre Lagonda
24th October 1953: A 3-Litre Lagonda motor car. Original Publication: Picture Post - 6771 - German Diesel Car For The Motor Show - pub. 1953 (Photo by Carl Sutton/Picture Post/Getty Images)

Background imageCar Road Collection: The Peoples Car, the Volkswagen Beetle

The Peoples Car, the Volkswagen Beetle
15th October 1956: The Peoples Car, the Volkswagen Beetle. Original Publication: Picture Post - 8703 - Fashion Kings Of The Car World - pub. 1956 (Photo by Thurston Hopkins/Picture Post/Getty Images)

Background imageCar Road Collection: American Vauxhall Cresta at the Paris Motor Show

American Vauxhall Cresta at the Paris Motor Show
22nd October 1956: An American Vauxhall Cresta at the Paris Motor Show. Original Publication: Picture Post - 8714 - Cars For 1957 - pub. 1956 (Photo by Thurston Hopkins/Picture Post/Getty Images)

Background imageCar Road Collection: Standard Vanguard

Standard Vanguard
22nd October 1955: The new Standard Vanguard III on display. Original Publication: Picture Post - 8111 - Coventry - Rootes Car - unpub. (Photo by Picture Post/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageCar Road Collection: Varley Woods Motor

Varley Woods Motor
November 1919: Varley Woods car on display at the Olympic Motor Show in London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCar Road Collection: Folkestone Docks

Folkestone Docks
March 1908: A car being lifted aboard a ship at Folkestone docks, using a crane. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCar Road Collection: Motor Union Meeting

Motor Union Meeting
1907: A man ties a band around a woman passengers waist, at the Motor Union motor car meeting in Lincoln. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCar Road Collection: British Topical Press Agency (1903 - 1957)

British Topical Press Agency (1903 - 1957)
Fine Art Storehouse Vintage Photo Gallery: Press Photography: British Topical Press Agency (1903 - 1957)

Background imageCar Road Collection: Austin 16

Austin 16
circa 1928: The Austin 16 at the Motor Show. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCar Road Collection: Thunderbolt

Thunderbolt
12th September 1937: Captain George E T Eystons new twin engine car Thunderbolt, designed to travel at 350mph, at the Bean Works, Tipton

Background imageCar Road Collection: Fiat Ballila

Fiat Ballila
17th October 1935: The Fiat 10hp Ballila, on show at the Great Motor Show, Olympia, London. (Photo by Hudson/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCar Road Collection: London Evening Standard

London Evening Standard
Fine Art Storehouse Vintage Photo Gallery: Press Photography: London Evening Standard

Background imageCar Road Collection: Annies Van

Annies Van
5th August 1930: The caravan in which Miss Annie Croft is touring the country with her production of The Maid Of The Mountains, which will shortly be seen in the West End

Background imageCar Road Collection: Sunbeam

Sunbeam
24th August 1931: A 1932 Sunbeam from the Sunbeam Motor Company of Princes Street, London. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background imageCar Road Collection: Hudson Coupe

Hudson Coupe
24th August 1931: A brand new V8 Hudson coupe with a 119-inch chassis. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background imageCar Road Collection: Austin Seven

Austin Seven
24th August 1931: A touring version of the Austin Seven. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background imageCar Road Collection: Ford Saloon

Ford Saloon
24th August 1931: A 3-window Ford saloon (1931 model) fitted with a 14.9 engine. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background imageCar Road Collection: Midget Mark II

Midget Mark II
24th August 1931: The front of a Midget Mark II car, the latest model to bear the MG marque, parked on the grass verge of a road

Background imageCar Road Collection: Austin Swallow

Austin Swallow
24th August 1931: An Austin Swallow car (1931 model). (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background imageCar Road Collection: Midget Mark II

Midget Mark II
24th August 1931: The latest MG Midget Mark II car, currently on show at University Motors, Hertford St, London. It is described as the fastest and finest 750cc car money can buy

Background imageCar Road Collection: Edward VIIs Car

Edward VIIs Car
circa 1901: The motor car belonging to Edward VII (1844 - 1910), king of Great Britain from 1901 - 1910. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageCar Road Collection: Royal Motor

Royal Motor
2nd February 1948: A 27 horsepower Daimler belonging to Princess Elizabeth. The car was bought with part of the money which she

Background imageCar Road Collection: Good Youngsters

Good Youngsters
20th June 1953: The Good quadruplets, five-year-old Jennifer, Bridget, Elizabeth and Frances with their big sister, seven-year-old Susan, standing on a cars running-board, ready to go to school

Background imageCar Road Collection: Daimler Car

Daimler Car
circa 1896: A Daimler 6 horsepower Wagonette. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageCar Road Collection: Mini Minor

Mini Minor
26th August 1959: The interior of an Austin Mini 7, or Morris Mini - Minor on display. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageCar Road Collection: Mercedes 220

Mercedes 220
circa 1952: A Mercedes 220 saloon first introduced at the Motor Show in 1951. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageCar Road Collection: Rolls Royce

Rolls Royce
1st September 1905: A Rolls Royce car at the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageCar Road Collection: Triumph Super Seven

Triumph Super Seven
circa 1927: The Triumph Super Seven Saloon, with fabric covers, on show at Olympia Motor Show, London. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageCar Road Collection: Electric Landau

Electric Landau
14th November 1896: Mr Walter C Buseys electric landau on the London to Brighton motor car run. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageCar Road Collection: Rothschilds Car

Rothschilds Car
1894: Mr Lionel Rothschilds 35-40 HP Daimler Mercedes convertible car. Prior to 1901 Mercedes had been used on the Continent under the name of Daimler. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageCar Road Collection: New York Car Park

New York Car Park
circa 1935: A group of cars parked outside of Pennsylvania Railroad Station, New York City. (Photo by Edwin Levick/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageCar Road Collection: The Allard

The Allard
21st October 1950: The K2 Allard, manufactured in Clapham and powered by a Ford engine. Original Publication: Picture Post - 5140 - Britains Best In Cars - pub

Background imageCar Road Collection: Napier Racing Car

Napier Racing Car
5th November 1926: Napier racing car designed by Captain Malcolm Campbell. (Photo by E. Bacon/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageCar Road Collection: Custom Royal

Custom Royal
The front bumper of the American 56 Dodge Custom Royal at the Paris Motor Show. Original Publication: Picture Post - 8714 - Cars For 1957 - pub. 1956 (Photo by Thurston Hopkins/Getty Images)

Background imageCar Road Collection: Speedster

Speedster
30th September 1959: The Ford Anglia a two door saloon with a 997cc engine and capable of a top speed of 75mph. Selling at

Background imageCar Road Collection: Aston Martin

Aston Martin
22nd October 1956: An Aston Martin Db2 4 Mark II Spyder sports car at the Paris Motor Show. (Photo by Thurston Hopkins/Picture Post/Getty Images)

Background imageCar Road Collection: Bentley Mulliner

Bentley Mulliner
24th October 1953: A Bentley Mulliner 4-door saloon car parked outside a country house. Original Publication: Picture Post - 6771 - German Diesel Car For The Motor Show - pub

Background imageCar Road Collection: Maserati; Fashion Kings Of The Car World

Maserati; Fashion Kings Of The Car World
28th September 1956: A Maserati sports car. Original Publication: Picture Post - 8703 - Fashion Kings Of The Car World - pub. 1956 (Photo by Thurston Hopkins/Picture Post/Getty Images)

Background imageCar Road Collection: Inner Temple

Inner Temple
circa 1920: The Inner Temple in the 1920s, from Kings Beach Walk, London, with parked cars outside. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)


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"Embarking on a thrilling journey down the car road, we explore a world of vintage classics and modern marvels. From the iconic Austin Seven to the sleek Vauxhall Motor-Car, each vehicle tells its own story of innovation and style. The Hotchkiss takes us back in time with its timeless elegance, while the Fraser Nash captivates with its sporty allure. Revving up our engines, we join the Triumph Sports on an adrenaline-fueled adventure through winding roads and scenic landscapes. As we navigate our way through this automotive odyssey, milestones mark our progress along the car road. From Sheffield S17 3 Map to East Ayrshire KA18 1 Map, every destination holds new discoveries waiting to be unveiled. The powerful 3-Litre Lagonda commands attention as it roars past spectators at high speeds during exhilarating races. Venturing beyond borders, even American vehicles like the Vauxhall Cresta make their grand appearance at prestigious events such as the Paris Motor Show. Their international charm adds diversity to this ever-evolving road trip experience. But it's not just about speed and luxury; practicality also finds its place on this captivating route. The reliable Standard Vanguard proves that functionality can coexist with style as it effortlessly cruises along highways and byways. Our journey reaches a crescendo as we arrive at Folkestone Docks – a gateway to endless possibilities for further exploration across land or sea. As we bid farewell to this incredible car road adventure, memories are etched forever in our hearts. "