...and we thought the kiddies with their neon tubes from Halfords were first to go glow in the dark... Goodyear invented the illuminated tyre in the early 60's. Can't help but think that it wasn't ever going to catch on 
Illuminating idea...
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'Tis a good effort though 
A bit of detail about this most intriguing development.
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/?p=27881
How about white ones at the front and red ones at the back....
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/?p=27881
How about white ones at the front and red ones at the back....
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Good find Ian
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See, the drugs were better in the 60s.
I only had junior aspirinSee, the drugs were better in the 60s.
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You know what they say, if you can remember taking Junior Aspirin you weren't there, maaaaaan.
I enjoyed reading that, thank you for posting.
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You're right, that was interesting. A bit strange, too. Good thing it didn't catch on, just another thing to fail MOT on.
Nice bit of trivia that.
I always wanted a Classic Capri. Gorgeous car....and we thought the kiddies with their neon tubes from Halfords were first to go glow in the dark... Goodyear invented the illuminated tyre in the early 60's. Can't help but think that it wasn't ever going to catch on
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Good luck finding one Tony Only 111,225 Consul Classics (as per the photo) and 18,716 Consul Capris were produced Including 2002 'GT' Versions (now the GT Capri would be a rare find)
Lovely car though Niall, like a big Anglia.
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