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Hi guys and gals,


Im working on some design work - I'm look for some "retro" (hate that word) motoring "typefaces" from the 60s and 70s...


Autosport


For instance this Autosport type for a start - and any other suggestions of 60s and 70s type that looks "motoring" like - in particular motorsport-esque...



James

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I'd say more British really - it's hopefully for use with a Triumph garage/parts place... which is british and based in England - so I guess it's logical and suitable to use a British looking type.



James

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You could take a look at the House Industries Chalet families, especially Chalet Comprime.

http://houseind.com/house.php?kit=COMPRIME-FO

Definitely European in origin, if not specifically British, and giving a nod to the mod.

unknown

Cheers people!

TR4A is my fave TR...!

This is my beauty though...

My Spitfire Mk3 - Front
My Spitfire Mk3 - Back

unknown

That Triumph logo looks a bit like Radiant.
(which I just took for a test drive at Myfonts :-)

http://www.myfonts.com/fonts/linotype/radiant-ef/radiant-text-demi-bold/testdrive.html?s=TRIUMPH&p=72

unknown

For Autosport, FB's Garage Gothic Bold comes close but was created long after the sample you posted. Another suggestion may be Placard Condensed

unknown
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Thanks everyone for their suggestions! Most useful!



James

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