British and European Car Spotters Guide - 1945

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1945 Armstrong Siddeley Lancaster
UK

Armstrong Siddeley Lancaster

  Also see: The History of Armstrong Siddeley
 
Armstrong Siddeley started post-war production in November 1945 with the 16 HP Lancaster Saloon and Hurricane Drophead Coupe, supplemented by the Typhoon Two-door Saloon from August 1946. They remained in production until September 1949, when the engine was uprated. 1945-49 models had a 1991-cc (65 x 100 mm) 70-bhp OHV power unit. Wheelbase was 9 ft 7 in, tire size 5.50-17. Pre-production Lancaster (pictured left) and Hurricane cars had made their debut as early as May 1945-during the same week as VE Day (Victory in Europe).
1946 Austin 10
UK

Austin Eight, Ten and Twelve

 

see: Austin Car Reviews | The History of Austin (AUS Edition)

 
The Austin Tens, as well as Eight and Twelve, were reintroduced in 1945 with various improvements. Many of the changes were a result of wartime modifications to the Ten Light Utility which had been in almost continuous production during 1941-44. Basically, however, all three cars were much the same as in 1939/40. This advertisement appeared in the motoring press as early as February 1945.
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Austin Sixteen Model BS1

 

see: Austin Car Reviews | The History of Austin (AUS Edition)

 
Austin Sixteen, Model BS1, was new in the Company's immediate post-war programme. This car was basically the same as the Twelve (HS1), but instead of a 1535-cc side-valve engine it had a new 2199-cc overhead-valve unit with an output of 58 bhp at 3700 rpm. The RAC rating was 15·99 HP. Automatic reversing light, built-in hydraulic jacks and heater were standard equipment on the Sixteen. The saloon illustrated was delivered to the RAF. Post-war production of the 8, 10,12 and 16 HP Saloons started in August 1945 and ceased in October 1947, with the exception of the 16 HP, which was continued until early 1949. In June 1946, the millionth car came off Austin's Longbridge assembly line. It was a Sixteen, finished in matt cream.
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Ford Prefect 10 HP Model E93A

  Also see: Ford UK Car Reviews | The History of Ford
 
The Ford Prefect 10 HP Model E93A was put into production in October 1945. It was fundamentally the same as produced in 1939/40 and differed from the Anglia chiefly in the following respects: four-door bodywork with different front and rear end. 7 ft 10in wheelbase, 12 ft 11¼ in (v. 12 ft 8¼ in) overall length. 5.00-16 tires and 63·5-mm cylinder bore, giving 1172-cc cubic capacity. Maximum power output with 6·16:1 CR. was 30 bhp.
1945 Hillman 10 HP Light Utility
UK

Hillman 10 HP Light Utility

  Also see: Hillman Car Reviews | The History of Hillman (AUS Edition)
 
Hillman 10 HP Light Utility, used in the Coventry Thanksgiving Week Procession on 13 October 1945. This is the final production type, featuring removable cab top and lifting sling flanges on the wheels.
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Hillman Minx

  Also see: Hillman Car Reviews | The History of Hillman (AUS Edition)
 
The Hillman Minx was reintroduced in 1945, and Hillman claimed, no fewer than 57 improvements compared with the 1940 model, to which it looked identical. The price, in October 1946, was £442 and a Drophead Coupe was available at £525, both prices inclusive of PT.
1945 Humber 14HP Hawk, 18HP Snipe and 27HP Super Snipe
UK

Humber 14HP Hawk, 18HP Snipe and 27HP Super Snipe

  Also see: Hillman Car Reviews | The History of Hillman (AUS Edition)
 
The Humber post-war range comprised three five-seater saloons: the new 14 HP Hawk, the 18 HP Snipe and the 27 HP Super Snipe. In addition there was the seven-passenger 27 HP Pullman Limousine. Shown is a Super Snipe, belonging to Sir Graham and Lady Cunningham. This model, fundamentally the same as in 1940, was known as the Super Snipe Mark I. It had a 100-bhp 4-liter side-valve six-cylinder engine and was in production from August 1945 to September 1948.
1945 Standard FGPV (Farmers' General Purpose Vehicle)
UK

Standard FGPV (Farmers' General Purpose Vehicle)

  Also see: Standard Car Reviews | The History of Standard
 
Standard FGPV (Farmers' General Purpose Vehicle) was developed from the Model JAB 4 x 4 in 1944/45 and intended for civilian use after the war. As can be seen it was not unlike the SS VB, and both were clearly mini-versions of the US 'Jeep' The FGPV was expected to sell at between £100 and £140, but the project did not materialize.
1945 Standard FGPV (Farmers' General Purpose Vehicle)
UK

Standard FGPV (Farmers' General Purpose Vehicle)

  Also see: Standard Car Reviews | The History of Standard
 
Standard FGPV (Farmers' General Purpose Vehicle) was developed from the Model JAB 4 x 4 in 1944/45 and intended for civilian use after the war. As can be seen it was not unlike the SS VB, and both were clearly mini-versions of the US 'Jeep' The FGPV was expected to sell at between £100 and £140, but the project did not materialize.
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