Page 32 - the story of motoring

Timechart

1769 Cugnot steam wagon.

Golden age of steam coaches.

1 combustion engine

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Benz and Oaimle~ buil .he i i z a r s ~
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d of Red Flag Act. New speed limit 12mph.
t London to Brighton run.

1 Cars become more reliable.
1st National R~tor Show held
S imm~ @Rotor Mar CarN .

I%&! first taxed and

la& National Grand Prix held in France.
Fblls-Royce Silver Ghost on sale.

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' q@€@ ,. Ford Model T goes into production.
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1 rsq+re @2 ~~l,st Warld War.
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1920s & 30s Beginning of cheaper motoring for millions. Petrol stations
and garages common. British motorcycles reign supreme.
i 7 922 Austin 7 - Ist 'baby' c

1935 Motor Car Act. Driving
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1936 Ford 'Popular' - the El00 car.
Second World War.

Petrol and materials shortage in Europe. American cars large
and over styled: . w

M.l opened. Mini on sale.

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#&-:*z9 M.O.T. test began.
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70mph speed limit. Breathalyser introduoed. Seat belts a
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compulsory fitting in cars.
World Land Speed Record 63a.38mph set by Gary .Gabelich in
'Blue Flame'.

Volkswager? 'Beetle' becomes world's best ever seller.

"This booklet has been produced with the fingl~~ial mssiatsnce
of the British Petroleum Company Limted".
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