Adrian_pt Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Taken over the last 12 months...ChelseaNotting HellLovely Rati in Queens ParkNo idea what this is but Renault based? Visible Fiesta infulenceDecent old Beemer in FulhamThis was my #2 shite spot of the yearAnd this, in Fulham, number one. I love the patina.Volvo was a daily driver - and workerMoving to SW1 now and this OAP-driven YugoFinally, two rural detours, one Oxford with a late registration madness (Polish built I think)and a gloriously crumbling P6 in rural WiltshireNot sure what it is about the upmarket postcodes, but people sure tend to hang on to their tat!One car I didn't manage to get a picture of is something really special - a Ford Taunus 26M RS, Dagenham-converted to RHD, old H reg, sat for 15 years but kept running and tested, in magnificently shabby Berlin-cab-beige. Completely shagged condition. On Carnwath Road SW6 if anybody's keen to take a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Superb work! London always seems to throw up giffer taped shite often in quite upmarket surroundings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Bloody hell!, There's some pretty impressive stuff there!, That R12 Estate is mighty shite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProgRocker Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 London is certainly a paradox: High rent houses with low rent cars parked outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brammy777 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Wow, I have been exploring through tons of SW London andI only recognise a few of those, that first one is a Toyota right?! Never seen one before, what model is it? The Taunus you describe, I know what it looks like, saw it around a year ago...1970 Ford Taunus 20M 2.6 Saloon. by bramm77, on Flickr Also, that white Yugo is amazing! Seriously think London is the only place with Yugos still in daily use, I know of another two on the road and taxed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksy Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 The vehicle details for DBY 111H are:Date of Liability 01 06 2012Date of First Registration 01 04 1970Year of Manufacture 1970Cylinder Capacity (cc) 2559ccCO2 Emissions Not AvailableFuel Type PETROLExport Marker NVehicle Status SORN Not DueVehicle Colour YELLOWVehicle Type Approval Not Available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross_K Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 No idea what this is but Renault based? Visible Fiesta infulence That's a Sultan - a car so shite nothing about it exists on the internet. I'm guessing somebody made it in their bedroom and that it's one of a kind. Here it is again on Google Street View: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian_pt Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 Yep - an A-reg Carina, in Worlds End just off the Kings Road. Yugo is always parked up by the high rise flat just behind Vincent Square. That is indeed the Taunus! There's a few more I'll try and find on my computer - recall snapping two unbelievably shoddy Renault 4s at some point. Glad you enjoyed the photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Love the Taunus! natty aftermarket accessories, primer all over the shop and the ultimate shite mod- underseal tidemark on the cill/ doors. Epic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSparrow Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Wow! I always assumed the rich capital was fairly shite-free.What is the first picture? The Jap silver thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian_pt Posted July 29, 2012 Author Share Posted July 29, 2012 This was on my streeet a few months ago:Brief foray south of the riverThis was gloriousThis was frankly miserableMore of the sameJap crap in FulhamThe famed Taunus of SW6This was genuinely dire (not London though)Dreadful photo, but it was a genuine Y regThis Merc is absolutely gorgeousVery ropey estate in West KenEstate still working hard for its keepFar worse than it appears in the photoFinally, a glorious XJS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mash Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Wow, it must be at least 467 years since I saw a Mk1 Fiesta with a Mk2 bootlid, they used to be such a common sight "back in the day" (how I loathe that phrase). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 TRIDENT! I think I have to lie down for a bit now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotorabia Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 i like i like..good job mate.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian_pt Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 A few more: This is always in Westminster: Pimlico Honda with St Georges flag Mayfair Ascona Not shite - in fact rather great and a 3.6 manual to boot This Saab though otherwise tidy has had a bit of a side shunt Normally anything this age is too new for my tastes, but I couldn't resist the double action Really like these old Saabs Good patina on this giffer Morris. Always like to see white plates on something this old - used to be a common feature back in the day 1995 council estate chic Newish Saab I really despise these - but haven't seen one this old for a while Sherpa versus Sherpa coupe's rival Practical city centre transport No idea what this Yank coupe is but it is hideous Finally - my favourite spot. Earls Court Though I did miss a white Mercedes 1000SEL convertible cruising down the Kings Road today. It was proof that oil sheikhs are actually natural born shiters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Great photos. Amazed there is all that down there still. Cant even find that much chod up here. I think that's a 3rd gen Ford Mustang but am ready to be corrected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Mr Imp is correct. The Mustang is the 1979-on "Fox" platform, which was used with only detail changes for many years and then in a new skin for several more. I nearly bought a grey one very much like the white one shown, a few years ago: RHD, 3.3 straight-six auto. Can't think why I didn't really, but I believe it went to Ireland in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian_pt Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 A few more.... On the Fulham Road - crusty but excellent I wonder whether these are going OMG SCENE these days. Suspicious amounts of them driven by trendy types. I've had to stop snapping 2CVs for this reason - that is, unless they're total and utter sheds. Great patina, and one of the earliest I think? Haven't seen another C reg Supercinq in donkey's. This was apparently registered on 1 December 1985. Glorious arse shot Scabby Alfa in Fulham - a few doors down from the D-reg XJ-S soft top Hateful, hateful, hateful Effortless rat look Saving the best till last. I particularly enjoyed the Sainsbury's bag artistically draped over the mirror. fotorabia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSdriver Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Magnificent stuff, keep it up - I love the diversity of off-the-wall motors you get in London side streets. Just as an aside, why do they consider it necessary to put sleeping policemen in parking bays (like under under the ragtop Saab)? Is it to stop you from parking too quickly or just to piss off sinking Citroen owners? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I se you've been nosing around the SW1 area near Victoria. Did some shite spotting around there sometime time last year. Saving the best till last. I particularly enjoyed the Sainsbury's bag artistically draped over the mirror. I also spotted this sans Sainsbury's bag: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian_pt Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 Yep it's quite a fruitful area. About 2 years ago there was a delightfully non-scene giffer-owned 1976 Audi 80 on the same street. Now sadly gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian_pt Posted December 11, 2012 Author Share Posted December 11, 2012 More shite, spotted out and about this autumn. That giffer owned Ballade again, in Westminster Nice XJS Very pinq Cinq Clubman in Chelsea Not too sure about the scened B, but the Mini is a proper knackered daily driver As was this Saab jut behind Sloane Square Haven't seen this 2-door before. This XJ-S was in great condition An old favourite, this Volvo is looking much the worse for wear. Fulham Best till last - an unbelievably crusty Anglia keeping the Volvo company. Particular fan of the rear wing. fotorabia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Thanks for putting these up, I myself did some spotting around London recently. I need to find the time to put them up, hopefully after next week should provide me some ample time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren t claim Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Have you ever seen the Elan +2 parked in Brixton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 That Angie wing is pure art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny69 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Speaking from experience, it's almost impossible to reverse an Anglia into something because a) you can turn round and see straight out the back and those pointy fins tell you exactly where the back of the car is. Elan +2 in Brixton? Is it yellow covered with a bit of tree detritus? If it is, I'd lay my money on it being one of the two that are usually parked up on Croxted Road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I don't know why, but I really like this. Obviously there are plenty of rare knackers on this thread, but this Cav (ok, I know it's a 'Scona ) just works for me. They were everywhere back in the day, and you just don't see them any more. Possibly one of the least valued or cared for cars on this thread, but a real pleasure to drive. I shared the driving of my mate's old 1981 1.6 Cav in hearing aid beige all the way from Cornwall to MK to see REM in 1995. It flew and was a cracking car. I was particularly disappointed to hear about a week after returning with no issues, the old barge had been dragged to the knackers yard due to the fact the rear beam had decided to separate itself from the floorpan due to what transpired to be epic rot. Shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael t Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Quality pictures, wish there was that much chod here in Ireland, shitetastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren t claim Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Speaking from experience, it's almost impossible to reverse an Anglia into something because a) you can turn round and see straight out the back and those pointy fins tell you exactly where the back of the car is. Elan +2 in Brixton? Is it yellow covered with a bit of tree detritus? If it is, I'd lay my money on it being one of the two that are usually parked up on Croxted Road. I knew I snapped it when I was down there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny69 Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 That's the one - it's been there for at least 10 years to my memory. There's a often second one parked nose-to-nose with it and they both cycle between looking barely roadworthy and dumped. Occasionally one of them will be sitting on four flat tyres. There's a white Amazon parked down that road too. It always used to look a bit shagged until one day a bus or a truck had driven over the back, crushed all the boot down and smashed all the side in. I was amazed to see it back there a few months later, but fully repaired and looking a lot better for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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