The Flickr 1979 Image Generatr

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This page simply reformats the Flickr public Atom feed for purposes of finding inspiration through random exploration. These images are not being copied or stored in any way by this website, nor are any links to them or any metadata about them. All images are © their owners unless otherwise specified.

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Toyota Hiace by VAGDave

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Toyota Hiace

BMW 733i (1979) by Rutger van der Maar

Available under a Creative Commons by license

BMW 733i (1979)

Autotron Classics

1979 Triumph TR8 by splattergraphics

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1979 Triumph TR8

Carlisle Import and Performance Nationals, May 17, 2025.

1979 Volkswagen Transporter T2 Camper Van by Neil's classics

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1979 Volkswagen Transporter T2 Camper Van

Oxfordshire registered - first registered in the UK July 2012 - LHD import - last MOT expired July 2021 - taxed to August 2026.

FRJ233D by Lost-Albion

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FRJ233D

Former GMT/Salford Leyland PD2 3079 is seen outside Chester station on 9 June 1979. There is a picture here on Flickr of this bus at a rally in Chester around this time, so was it preserved here, or with another operator? The DVLA has FRJ233D as untaxed since August 1983.

Pentax SP1000/50mm
Ilford FP4

1979 Lancia Beta 2000 Automatic DP-08-ZT by Stollie1

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1979 Lancia Beta 2000 Automatic DP-08-ZT

Utrecht, 13 augustus 2022
Datum kenteken 20 maart 1979

Oxford by Lost-Albion

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Oxford

Oxford/South Midland Daimler Fleetline 409 sits in the rain at Gloucester Green in December 1979, with another non-standard NBC type behind, a Willowbrook-bodied Ford R1014.

Pentax SP1000/50mm
Ilford FP4

Jan Jansen + 34-MB-43 VOLKSWAGEN LT35D 1979 + JD-01-XP OPEL KADETT HATCHBACK 12S 1982 Rheden by willemalink

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Jan Jansen + 34-MB-43 VOLKSWAGEN LT35D 1979 + JD-01-XP OPEL KADETT HATCHBACK 12S 1982  Rheden

34-MB-43 VOLKSWAGEN LT35D 1979 + JD-01-XP OPEL KADETT HATCHBACK 12S 1982 Rheden by willemalink

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34-MB-43 VOLKSWAGEN LT35D 1979 + JD-01-XP OPEL KADETT HATCHBACK 12S 1982  Rheden

34-MB-43 VOLKSWAGEN LT35D 1979 + JD-01-XP OPEL KADETT HATCHBACK 12S 1982 Rheden by willemalink

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34-MB-43 VOLKSWAGEN LT35D 1979 + JD-01-XP OPEL KADETT HATCHBACK 12S 1982  Rheden

34-MB-43 VOLKSWAGEN LT35D 1979 Rheden by willemalink

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34-MB-43 VOLKSWAGEN LT35D 1979  Rheden

Maryport by Lost-Albion

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Maryport

The view from the Waverley Hotel in Curzon Street on 15 August 1979, Cumberland MS Bristol MW6G 246 is setting off on a works journey from the garage, just visible on the top left. A fuller picture of this is the subject of the next picture.

Pentax SP1000/50mm
Ilford FP4

Maryport again by Lost-Albion

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Maryport again

A better view of the Cumberland MS garage, again from our room in Waverley Hotel in Curzon Street on 15 August 1979. Turning in is 'Baby National' 207, on or off a works journey. Long-demolished, it is now the site of a branch of B&M. The line to Maryport station can be seen in the background, denoted by the two stabled departmental coaches.

Pentax SP1000/Soligor 105mm
Ilford FP4

Oxford by Lost-Albion

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Oxford

Oxford/South Midland buses at Gloucester Green in December 1979; 72 is a Bristol RELH/ECW, whilst 667 is a Ford R1014/Duple.

Pentax SP1000/50mm
Ilford FP4

Longton by Lost-Albion

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Longton

A Crewe-bound class 120 DMU approaches on 8 June 1979.

Pentax SP1000mm
Ilford FP4

Chester again by Lost-Albion

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Chester again

40070 draws the 17.20 Llandudno to Manchester Victoria away on 8 June 1979.

Pentax SP1000/50mm
Ilford FP4

1979 Mercedes Benz 450 SLC Auto by Neil's classics

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1979 Mercedes Benz 450 SLC Auto

Kingston-on-Hull registered.

1979 Mercedes Benz 450 SLC Auto by Neil's classics

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1979 Mercedes Benz 450 SLC Auto

Kingston-on-Hull registered.

Lift off! by Lost-Albion

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Lift off!

47530 gets underway with a Crewe train at Chester on 8 June 1979.

Pentax SP1000/Soligor 105mm
Ilford FP4

Chester by Lost-Albion

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Chester

A pair of Crosville Seddon Pennine RUs, SPG755/760, wait for custom on 7 June 1979.

Pentax SP1000/50mm
Ilford FP4