pogweasel Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 SOUND THE SCENE SIREN!!! Though I am sure, sure I have seen this one before, and I'm fairly certain that the pics were European, possibly in one of the "Wothersee" things on RR. It IS the one with Bill Murray's face stencilled on it, right?Maybe I am just going mad. (Though perhaps not as mad as an individual who stencills Bill Murray's Face on their car)> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seth Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I like that he's removed the badging from the grille area but in case you weren't sure put a big sticker on the windscreen instead Early Spit is nice, as is the four door '51 (I think) Mercury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.welfare Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Quality pics, as ever! Probably my favourite GM car of all time. Although the Buick Grand National and GNX come close... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiel Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Good update - I'm with Seth favourite spot-wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordpoplier Posted June 14, 2008 Author Share Posted June 14, 2008 That does indeed look like Bill Murray - had assumed it was left by a seagull till your comment. Unfortunately for those with Euro Interwebs I have more, got a feeling this is more quantity over quality but I never know what people like. Start of a Honda Harlequin?just for the sheer horriblenessJeep was pretty badHad a whiff of scene but i'm no expertlocal plod just got one of theselots of German stuffhttp://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x88/poundsandpence/061308/IMG_0181.jpghttp://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x88/poundsandpence/061308/IMG_0180.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompei Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 What goes on at "Curves"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordpoplier Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 What goes on at "Curves"? I think it's a 'fitness center' but could be While u Wait Liposuction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2_craig Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Had a whiff of scene but i'm no expertAlmost completely non-scene in my book, alloys look to be off an early 1990s Audi. Smashing pics by the way! Quite surprised at how many 1970s/1980s cars were sold in both US and UK markets, I would guess that things have changed now but stand to be corrected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 What goes on at "Curves"? I thought you were referring to the Golf there for a minute - and the words 'tyre', 'scrubbage' and 'monumental' sprang to mind! But now I see..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordpoplier Posted July 7, 2008 Author Share Posted July 7, 2008 I got my first Renault on camera, almost missed this one.did they do this rag top standard?badged as a datsun maximaseen before but the size of the fin is rediculousand a couple of old fords from a local fair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Maxima would be last of the RWD Bluebirds to us, 1980-84. We got them with 1.6/1.8 engines, America got a longer nose and 2.4 6-pot.Still love the random barges, great to see them about still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordpoplier Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 Some more spots of late, no more Renaults but got a long distance shot of what looks like an Fiat 500. older/bigger skylarkmore wierd headlight combosand these things have finally started selling in the US, actually have seen quite a few about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross_K Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Quality bumper-tying-on action on that VW Rabbit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiel Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Good update - interesting see-through front on that pick-up... Fiat's a 600 i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Great pics - good to see the old Volvo 200 series still kicking around the US Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55bloke Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Absolutely wonderful stuff! LOVE the girl driving the T-bird, what a great photo!! Amazed by the 2 liter badging though! Learn to spell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seth Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Lovely!How have they wangled selling the Smarts over there? I thought there was no way they could meet crash regs or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2_craig Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Quality bumper-tying-on action on that VW Rabbit. I like that idea, I think the reality is a busted bootlock though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordpoplier Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 Good update - interesting see-through front on that pick-up... Fiat's a 600 i think.You are right, defo not a 500.As for the Smarts, couldn't find any details on what they had to change (probably just add a dash sticker that says 'do not crash into Hummers') but they previously could only be imported with mods so I bet something was done. With the current gas price hysteria suspect they will sell like hot cakes but they do look a bit comical next some of the larger vehicles here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.welfare Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Could be that the "new" Smart addressed whatever emission/crashworthiness concerns the US market had.What's the crack with the state inspection rules down your way, fordpoplier? Some of the stuff you've pictured looks well ropey, but still used. Am I right in thinking different states have different regulations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordpoplier Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 Could be that the "new" Smart addressed whatever emission/crashworthiness concerns the US market had.What's the crack with the state inspection rules down your way, fordpoplier? Some of the stuff you've pictured looks well ropey, but still used. Am I right in thinking different states have different regulations?I suspect this is not the first time this has come up but couldn't remember if it was this thread or another. It's state based, NY is annually and on change of ownnership. I think the inspection prices are controlled by the state (garages are annoyed when you 'only' book for a test because they make bugger all profit) and prices seem to vary by the age of vehicle! Perhaps this is why they dish out tickets so easily. It's all about the 'safety equipment' like seatbelts and brakes but they don't seem to care about bumpers. They check your lights go on and off don't don't care if your car is cross eyed. Most of the stuff I picture is in use, there aren't many old style scrap/wreckers yards around these parts.I had the NY state inspection guide bookmarkedhttp://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/broch/c-50.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micky0604 Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Greatï¼Â---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Never, never, never, never give up.While there is life there is hope. Nothing is impossible! world of warcraft power leveling world of warcraft powerleveling wow power leveling wow powerleveling world of warcraft power leveling ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle silvia Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Loving the corolla coupes!!!! That high lift truck is indeed comically underwheeled!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordpoplier Posted August 8, 2008 Author Share Posted August 8, 2008 Had a trip upstate to visit the outlaws last weekend and of course took every opportunity to take the more shite back streets.....most of this lot was in one town over two days. Gazellealmost didn't bother stopping for this t birdbut then behind it was rewarded with thisfound this beast at the back of a car lot I've been past many timesgreat wagonGR8 for hiding in the woodsAnd these were back closer to homethis was now in front of the Fiat 600http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x88/poundsandpence/080408/IMG_0413.jpghttp://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x88/poundsandpence/080408/IMG_0412.jpghttp://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x88/poundsandpence/080408/IMG_0405.jpghttp://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x88/poundsandpence/080408/IMG_0407.jpghttp://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x88/poundsandpence/080408/IMG_0403.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiel Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I know I should be focusing on the shite, but that Premiere is fabulous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoterstangen90 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 The Omni is coolAre there Tagora's overthere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordpoplier Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 Sadly no Tagoras or Fiestas spotted yet but a few more turds taken locally and visited a car show. only for the spare wheelmachine gun dent pulling actionStripes!almost as common as trotter vansand these from a car show and of course the car park, mostly barges but a few of more interesthttp://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x88/poundsandpence/090108/IMG_0623.jpghttp://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x88/poundsandpence/090108/IMG_0622.jpghttp://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x88/poundsandpence/090108/IMG_0621.jpghttp://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x88/poundsandpence/090108/IMG_0620.jpghttp://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x88/poundsandpence/090108/IMG_0619.jpghttp://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x88/poundsandpence/090108/IMG_0618.jpghttp://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x88/poundsandpence/090108/IMG_0617.jpghttp://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x88/poundsandpence/090108/IMG_0615.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiel Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Avanti! Nice MKI and more, but love the Alfa 75 pic most, reminds me of the cop shows where they put a blue light on the roof and roar off, tyres screeching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 wicked photos of both shite and nice shite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 GAGGHH! Really, really, REALLY want. If I got that I'd just drive around in a chintzy blazer and golf trousers all day and set up a business doing money laundering or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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