Upper Middle Petrol Head:

Today's photos come courtesy of Winnie, who snapped them recently in the Honda Museum in Montegi, Japan.   Ironically - sadly, more so - they appeared in my in-box the same day that the car's famous driver, ex-Mitsubishi WRC boss Andrew Cowan, passed away. RIP, Andrew Cowan, motorsports legend. U M P H (uppermioddlepetrolhead.blogspot.com.au.) Photos by Winnie.

I'm no Kombi expert.  However, this lovely example would appear to be one of the earlier versions, being as it is fitted with only a single rear brake / tail light lens per side.  It's as basic as they come, featuring sliding front windows and a very spartan interior.  Just how I like 'em!  U M P H (uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogspot.com.au.) All iPhone images.

This very, very funky Triumph Herald was an absolute treat, having been fitted with some cool Bathurst Globe  wheels, a lovely wooden sports steering wheel and a touch of faux ocelot (a big cat of some description, anyway) on its driver's racing harness.  It was straight, clean, rust free and looked great with deep, lustrous cream over maroon duco and red and white interior.     U M P H (uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogspot.com.au.) All iPhone images.