It was the loss of the sensuous styling and sheer good taste of the 1950s and ’60s that fuelled the rise of the classic car movement; but don’t get too misty-eyed.
Here is an advert from Motor magazine, 50 years ago, for the Styla “Western” Spotlight.
Yes, it’s a gun with a bulb instead of a barrel. The advertisement asks: “Are you one of those car owners who like their accessories to have that touch of individuality?”
Indeed, what an individual addition it would make to your Mercedes Gullwing or Ferrari 250 GTO.
But it’s a snip at only 59 shillings & 6 pence!
Sadly there won’t be very many remaining in service today…. If you were to be seen stooging around with one of these nailed to the side of your Frogeye Sprite you’d be hauled over by Graham’s “Old Bill” and done either for “Possession”, or “Taking the Mick”
AlfaMartini | 16 Mar 08 - 12:05