The following photosets are tagged 1960 - click on the thumbnails for more images and descriptions of each vehicle
Beautifully restored 1960 Mini mk1 2-door saloon. Technically it is a 1960 Austin Seven - not to be confused with earlier cars of that name - the 'Mini' moniker was not applied to this model until January 1962, but it's a mini none-the-less. Like the Morris-Minor, designed by Alex Issigonis, and built at Austin's Longbridge plant. Engine capacity 848cc, registered October 1960. The mini is a true emblem of 1960s Britain, and this is a great example!
1960 Austin Healey 3000 mk1 BN7 with hardtop fitted. 2912cc. Cool car! Austin-Healey 3000 bodywork was built by Jensen, with final assembly at BMC's Abingdon plant (Oxfordshire), alongside various MG models. This race-ready example was photographed at the Silverstone Classics event in 2022.
1960 Austin-Healey 3000 (2912 cc), race-ready at Silverstone Classics event 2022. The Austin-Healey 3000 had a comparatively long production run spanning 1959-1967: this early example is a BN7 Mark1; built in November 1959, registered in 1960. Looking fab with its hardtop fitted. Absolutely lovely car! Shown here besides this 1955 Austin-Healey 100 with race number 450.
Very nice old American motor - Buick Invicta, only produced between 1959 and 1963 - this one is a four door hardtop - although two door and convertible cars were also produced.
This 1960 Land Rover has had significant modification in it's six decades of life.
Fantastic stately Mercedes 190D Ponton - left hand drive - photographed in Amsterdam 2014. The matching hubcaps and gleaming chromework give these cars a wonderful air of stateliness
This is a beautiful example of a 1960 two-door saloon Morris Minor 1000 - so named because of it's 948cc petrol engine (as fitted to the A35, and pre-1962 A40). The Morris Minor was perhaps the epitome of British car design - at least in the days before the Mini; though both cars were designed by the same man - Alec Issigonis. This one was registered in January 1960, and is fitted with old-style trafficator 'flag' indicators. These would be replaced by regular flashing indicators in 1961.
The Rootes Sunbeam Rapier was in production from 1955 up until 1976, with 15,368 series III models manufactured between September 1959 and April 1961. Fitted with a 1494cc engine, the convertible had a top speed of 92mph, and a list price of £1042 7s 6d. This lovely example in two tone Moonstone blue, with Powder blue side flashes. This is the two door convertible, though a saloon model was also available.
The Triumph TR3 was produced between 1955 and 1962, with minor redesigns in 1957 (Triumph TR3A) and 1962 (Triumph TR3B) - though these names were never officially used. So this 1960 example is a second variant TR3, with larger front grille and exterior door handles. It's a beautiful looking car, with its sloping door profile and fantastic contrasting red leather interior. Powered by a 1991cc straight-four engine. Very cool indeed!
This is a great looking car! 1960 Triumph TR3 roadster - the second variant with large front grille, sometimes referred to as the Triumph TR3A. Such a stylish design (by Giovanni Michelotti) and looking fine in white/cream. Pictured with its soft-top fitted. Equipped with a 1991cc straight-four engine.
The Vauxhall Cresta was in production for a long period, 1954 to 1972, but the 1960 version, as shown here, the Vauxhall Cresta PA, was available 1957–1962. And it is a very cool car: from its Buick-style fins to its curved roof and two-tone paint job - this car simply exudes the USA. But it is British of course, built at Vauxhall's plant in Luton. This one was registered in December 1960 and must have been one of the first examples to be powered by the 2,651cc ohv I6 engine. A 1960 Vauxhall Cresta like this was used in the video for the song Ghost Town by the Specials.
