Perpetual Motion  - TV series (1992)

1. The Morris Minor

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02/01/1992

"My gracious, how spacious," went the 50s publicity for the car which became Britain's first to sell a million. Though it ceased production in 1971,100,000 Morris Minors are still on the road. Designed by Alec Issigonis (he went on to create the Mini), it was labelled "the poached egg" by his boss, William Morris. A variety of owners explain the fascination of this enduring model

"My gracious, how spacious," went the 50s publicity for the car which became Britain's first to sell a million. Though it ceased production in 1971,100,000 Morris Minors are still on the road. Designed by Alec Issigonis (he went on to create the Mini), it was labelled "the poached egg" by his boss, William Morris. A variety of owners explain the fascination of this enduring model

2. The Blackpool Tram

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09/01/1992

One time hi-tech transport, trams are being rediscovered as a solution to traffic and pollution in Blackpool.

One time hi-tech transport, trams are being rediscovered as a solution to traffic and pollution in Blackpool.

3. The Avro Shackleton

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16/01/1992

RAF crews have been flying Shackletons for 40 years in the front line of the Cold War. Filmed during the last months of its long service, crew members reflect on the departure of an old friend.

RAF crews have been flying Shackletons for 40 years in the front line of the Cold War. Filmed during the last months of its long service, crew members reflect on the departure of an old friend.

4. The Routemaster Bus

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23/01/1992

Warren Clarke narrates a look at London's world-famous red Routemaster buses which, although designed in the 1950s for a lifespan of just 17 years, was in use into the next century.

Warren Clarke narrates a look at London's world-famous red Routemaster buses which, although designed in the 1950s for a lifespan of just 17 years, was in use into the next century.

5. The Enfield Bullet

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30/01/1992

British motorcycles all-but died out in the 1970s, but one is still being made in the Indian city of Madras - the Enfield Bullet.

British motorcycles all-but died out in the 1970s, but one is still being made in the Indian city of Madras - the Enfield Bullet.

6. The FX4 London Taxi

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06/02/1992

The series investigating great machines that refuse to die continues with a look at the FX4 London Taxi, which for over 30 years enjoyed a virtual monopoly on the streets of the capital. The arrival of a competitor, in the shape of the Metrocab, threatened to make the FX4 obsolete, until it was saved by a new Japanese engine and changes to the trim. Warren Clarke narrates the story of London's mobile landmark.

The series investigating great machines that refuse to die continues with a look at the FX4 London Taxi, which for over 30 years enjoyed a virtual monopoly on the streets of the capital. The arrival of a competitor, in the shape of the Metrocab, threatened to make the FX4 obsolete, until it was saved by a new Japanese engine and changes to the trim. Warren Clarke narrates the story of London's mobile landmark.

1. The Ford Transit

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21/10/1994

The Transit transformed the image of the van when it hit the road in October 1965. Driven by everyone from pop stars and the police to bank robbers and shop keepers, the new streamlined vehicle attracted a wide and devoted following.

The Transit transformed the image of the van when it hit the road in October 1965. Driven by everyone from pop stars and the police to bank robbers and shop keepers, the new streamlined vehicle attracted a wide and devoted following.

2. The Airstream Caravan

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28/10/1994

Known as the "Silver Bullet" and made entirely of aluminium, the Airstream Caravan is still in production after 60 years.

Known as the "Silver Bullet" and made entirely of aluminium, the Airstream Caravan is still in production after 60 years.

3. Concorde

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04/11/1994

The iconic plane's roots go back to the 1940s when the idea of supersonic travel was every aerodynamicist's dream. Now the craft faces an uncertain future as it heads into the next century. Stewardesses, pilots and passengers look back over Concorde's chequered history.

The iconic plane's roots go back to the 1940s when the idea of supersonic travel was every aerodynamicist's dream. Now the craft faces an uncertain future as it heads into the next century. Stewardesses, pilots and passengers look back over Concorde's chequered history.

4. The Milk Float

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11/11/1994

The electric milk float is one of the most familiar vehicles on the road, but it has become the victim of its own success. Built like a tank to carry heavy batteries they simply don't wear out, new ones are rarely built and only one original manufacturer survives.

The electric milk float is one of the most familiar vehicles on the road, but it has become the victim of its own success. Built like a tank to carry heavy batteries they simply don't wear out, new ones are rarely built and only one original manufacturer survives.

5. The Ferguson TE 20 Tractor

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18/11/1994

Named after its inventor, Harry Ferguson, this machine revolutionised farming after the Second World War. Nearly 40 years after production ceased, farmers and others explain why the tractor is still being used today.

Named after its inventor, Harry Ferguson, this machine revolutionised farming after the Second World War. Nearly 40 years after production ceased, farmers and others explain why the tractor is still being used today.

6. The DC-3 Dakota

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25/11/1994

From its origins in passenger travel in the 1930s, through war and a return to civilian use, the Dakota has flown more miles and carried more passengers and cargo than any other aeroplane in the world. The reassuring drone of its two Pratt and Whitney engines has offered comfort to millions of passengers on the Douglas DC3 - "the most glamorous, successful and popular plane in airline history." The aircraft was developed in 1935 and more than 10,000 were built for wartime service alone. Nearly 60 years on, there are still 1,500 of these workhorses operating around the globe.

From its origins in passenger travel in the 1930s, through war and a return to civilian use, the Dakota has flown more miles and carried more passengers and cargo than any other aeroplane in the world. The reassuring drone of its two Pratt and Whitney engines has offered comfort to millions of passengers on the Douglas DC3 - "the most glamorous, successful and popular plane in airline history." The aircraft was developed in 1935 and more than 10,000 were built for wartime service alone. Nearly 60 years on, there are still 1,500 of these workhorses operating around the globe.