Trieste 1950

Another of John Pemberton’s  fine sightings in the late 1940s or early 1950s was this Austin A70 Hereford from the Allies-administered territory of Trieste.     A big, expensive car of the time, it was probably the private car of one of the senior British military administrators, who shared the duties with the USA until the sector was returned to Italy in 1954.

Trieste international zone seen in Britain c. 1950.  Austin A70 reg. TS 10333.

Trieste international zone seen in Britain c. 1950. Austin A70 reg. TS 10333.

Two other Italian sightings in Britain, immediately post-war, it is thought.  SV 4740 (Savona).

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and MI 94279, a Fiat Topolino with a low Milan number….

Fiat 500 'Mouse' cabriolet behind two Swedish cars in Park Lane, London, early 1940s.

Fiat 500 ‘Mouse’ cabriolet behind two Swedish cars in Park Lane, London, early 1940s.

2 Responses to Trieste 1950

  1. Olav Arne Brekke's avatar Olav Arne Brekke says:

    Thanks for posting these, Vic. Interesting to see that cars travelled around Europe at that time, too, and were photographed!.

  2. richardpd's avatar richardpd says:

    Just out of interest Topolino is the name for Mickey Mouse in Italy.

    IIRC it translates as simply Little Mouse.

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