We’ve all had cars that we have loved and lost, and this latest collection of photographs from the archives of the Chronicle & Echo show some the modes of transport used in the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s.
All the images come our glass plate negatives file. Some of the captions are very brief, while others have been fleshed out following feedback from readers.

13. Looking Back Planes, Trains and Automobiles Special
Bective Secondary Modern School, Northampton, boys off on a rugby tour, March 28, 1960 Photo: Chron

14. Looking Back Planes, Trains and Automobiles Special
Northamptonshire Farmers Ltd, Far Cotton Mill, Northampton, February 21, 1964 Photo: Chron

15. Looking Back Planes, Trains and Automobiles Special
Northamptonshire Farmers Ltd, Far Cotton Mill, Northampton, February 21, 1964. The Austin Healey "Frogeye" Sprite of Chron photographer Alan Burman can be seen on the left. Photo: Chron

16. Looking Back Planes, Trains and Automobiles Special
Scooter show Northampton Guildhall, February 21, 1966 Photo: Chron

