With that in mind, take a look at a few of our best archive pictures of properly old school retro vehicles from Preston back in the late-1960s, from classic buses and nippy police cars to huge ships and submarines.
As one reader said: “I reckon a few of these motors could still do a job now!”
Still after a bit more nostalgia? Check out some of our other most recent picture galleries...
33. Ribble Bus Station, Tithebarn Street, Preston c.1967 Courtesy of S.R. Saunders. SC/PDAdtcm8.0/411
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34. I noticed the article about John âJackâ Taylor, the Preston Dock Diver, in the LEP for 27th September. You might find the attached photo of the Diving Boat â it was taken on a visit to the Docks with my dad and sister on Boxing Day 1967. The dock basin was like a mirror on that day and the little boat was moored in a perfect position for a photo. Please feel free to use it in âLooking Backâ if you like. Bob Salisbury
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36. Donald Campbell's 'Bluebird' at Penwortham c.1967 Parked in Leyland Road en-route to Coniston. Image courtesy of Bruce Heldman. Preston Digital Archive
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