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.
17. Looking Back Planes, Trains and Automobiles Special
Scooter show Northampton Guildhall, February 21, 1966 Photo: Chron
18. Looking Back Planes, Trains and Automobiles Special
Advertisement feature picture for S & W Motors, Northampton, taken at the Queen Eleanor Cross, Geddington, March 25, 1960 Photo: Chron
19. Looking Back Planes, Trains and Automobiles Special
At least eight Wesleys coaches gather on Northampton Market Square to take passengers on an outing. Outside the Peacock Way arcade. September 10, 1964 Photo: Chron
20. Looking Back Planes, Trains and Automobiles Special
Fiat car about to be exported on June 6, 1967. Shop in the background is P E and P J Crawley of St Michael's Mount, Northampton Photo: Chron