O/S/F looks like an original Pirelli Cinturato tread pattern - which would make it how old? I had those on my '66 Cortina 1500 GT! The N/S/F looks bald (but maybe just in shadow. The O/S/R I don't think is a Cinturato either? but i may be wrong. Interesting for an "tyre man" like me.
I wish him the best too, he's coming into a role with a lot of historical baggage but even at that... far from the worst religion I can think of. At least you can openly criticise this one without fearing for your life!
“Original” sort of, they still make them specifically for classic cars.
Where tyres - or tires as our "colonial" friends prefer - are concerned I'm definitely your resident nerd! The Cinturatos were "the tyre" to have if you ran a Ford back then! Ever heard of Good Year "Wide Ovals" They were a relatively low profile bias belted tyre. I bought a complete set for the Cooper S and wore them out in one day at a hillclimb/sprint meeting.
Cints were around at least till late 70s. I had them on my coucil van in 77. Even then they were old tech even then. Ok just but no more. I know most of the treads from 75 to 85 as my old cars ate so many, I tried them all. My company car days used to see 5 or 6 sets of tyres a year. Few decent makes. The company then switched to michelin only and these were decent.
Back in the mid to late 80s when I was about 5-6 years old, I had a beautiful book filled with hand drawn illustrations, which was all about cars. One thing that stuck in my mind even now is this book included hot dip galvanisation (clearly not British leyland) and the full process of manufacturing. When you mentioned bias belt tyres it took me straight back to that book which had pictures and labels showing the different tyre types.
well into the 80s but became more premium on the likes of the Lamborghini countash and lancia stratos
If you ever remember anything about that book do let me know. I like looking for that sort of thing on second hand sites and I'd love to read it.
The AA book of the car certainly did this and was nearly all drawings as opposed to photos, so may be that book. I always wanted one but they were pricey. Finally got a copy 10 years ago. All out of date but the basics and first principles are all there.
That looks like a really well pampered pooch! Looks like you had a lovely time.
So would I if I knew what it was. Unfortunately my parents were the sort who throw out everything, so none of our old toys, non of our school stuff and certainly no old books survived…. Very sadly.
He is a very pampered hound and thoroughly enjoying his retirement.
There were 4 of us too. I'm the oldest, born mid 1940s then my sister and two brothers all born within 6 years - poor Mum! My youngest brother died years ago from cancer and now my middle brother has died approx 18 months ago (this is going the wrong way? surely it should have been me, being the oldest, to "go" first?) Anyway, my middle brother lived all his life at our "ancestral" home with my Mum - which was nice as he was there 24/7 for her when she became old, frail and unwell - we owe a lot to him for that (Dad died many years ago in ill health). However, now both my brother and Mum are gone, we discovered they were the opposite of yours, in that they hoarded massive amounts of "stuff". Trying to decide what to keep and what to ditch has been a massive task for me and my sister, there's some historic family stuff going back to the 1700s and we're still at it! Most poignant for us is the more recent stuff like informal family snapshots which we either have never seen or now remember from when we were much younger. A lot of bitter sweet moments too like when bits of furniture and family possessions came up for sale at the auction that we remember from our childhood. Thank goodness that, at last, "Confirmation" (Probate to you in England) has now been granted and we can now tidy up all the loose ends. I think we'll be finished with it all in about 6 months which will be such a relief as the stress has been enormous. Having regular contact with the grandchildren, taking them swimming etc, has been a great thing and kept us on an even keel through it all. I dread to think what the lawyers bill (two lawyers involved) is going to be, I bet they're rubbing their hands together at the prospect!
Im so glad its concluding. Its sad but also inevitable. Government inefficiency stgringing things out for months or years is not a good time. I hve moved on now as is nearly 7 years since my folks went. Memories sweeten and the bad times and things fade leving just the best to abide. If you have people to pass family heirlooms to its great, in out case the next generation didnt want much if anything so most of itall went. With family dispersing too far away to connect with things from history its all junk so selling has been easier. It is a pleasure accepting the money as I know even this would have given my dad immense pleasure knowing his life is making mine easier.still. Be selective and make sure you enjoy the cash in the best way. Every last penney came from blood sweat toil and tears so it really is payback.
Thanks for the words of comfort and support. We're lucky in that my kids are all quite interested in our family history and have all taken "stuff". My youngest boy is especially interested in things from the perspective of my father and his family whereas my older boy, being ex military is showing a deep interest in my Mum's side which has a long and deep involvement with the military. My daughter, a civil engineer, is especially interested in my father's past as he was involved in construction/civil engineering/building design. So quite a lot of historical family stuff is finding a new home with them. Mrs J is particularly interested in the older historical aspects and is tracing heritage aspects and compiling a family tree and my sister's girls have taken stuff back to the States with them last time they were over here. My current project is making a large collage of all the best family photos which I'm going hang in the stairs so will see it every day. Might be enough to make two actually!
