Torsten2001 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 New! Free! 3 small wheels! Not working! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greenvanman Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Burn it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 cut the roof off turn it into a mobile flowerbed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Save it! Lord Sterling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiel Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Turn it into a Starsky and Hutch replica! Or the Dukes' Challenger! Mr Beans Mini! KITT! BttF DeLorean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel bickle Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Oh for God's sake. Guess someone here had to have one at sometime -glad its not me (I prefer the Regal van!)Go on then -plans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogweasel Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 STUNNING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratdat Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I concur with Mr.Bickle..Regal all the way! I had a Regal saloon once. GR8 4 2wheelin and good for 85mph! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torsten2001 Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 ffs it was free! Plans are to get it working, umm, then brush paint it carefully in the same blue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 What isn't working about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torsten2001 Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 the engine mainly! It's been unloved since about 2002, I'm going to try and give it a spot of love over the weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycox Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I thought all of these had been smashed up or painted yellow by now, it's surprising that one as shonky looking as that has survived!Save it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lobster Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Nasty! Still deserves saving though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 They used to be popular as winter transport for bikers but that sort of biker is an endangered species now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 the engine mainly! It's been unloved since about 2002, I'm going to try and give it a spot of love over the weekend!£20 worth of petrol, good wire brush and a strong diesel engine... ohhh can i come play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel bickle Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I think it needs a Harvey Frost on the back. Honest. No really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethj Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Mayor of London announced last month that all bus lanes in the city will now allow motorbikes and 3 wheelers in there. GR8 for getting about town and passing G-Wizz owners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 hahaha thats quality if true a geat advantage to three wheel ownership Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 My dad had one of these when I was 12. I hate them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torsten2001 Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 My dad had one of these when I was 12. I hate them!I felt the same about my Dads Daniel O'Donnell collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Ted Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 My dad had one of these when I was 12. I hate them!I felt the same about my Dads Daniel O'Donnell collectionIn my case its his Johnny Mathis collection, but I still think the Tripod will be a hoot. Save it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torsten2001 Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 Johnny had his moments, Daniel didn't but the Rialto has been saved for the nation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Ross Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Leave a space hopper on the passenger seat............it will make it look like a whistle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binhoker668 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Hey! To hell with the dissenters. Do it up! Free cars, and especially interesting ones always deserve a second chance - in my book...I say punk it up. Matt black paint. Ratty netting. Spikes. Mad Max to the max! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompei Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Turn it into a chopper. There's a matt black one in Hull - head north for inspiration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew e Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 I'd recreate the 6 wheeled Panther six with it. Saying that I'm having turps for breakfast, with a white lightning chaser [hic]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torsten2001 Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 I'd recreate the 6 wheeled Panther six with it. Saying that I'm having turps for breakfast, with a white lightning chaser [hic].I could do that by glueing two together, back to back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Average Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I look forward to seeing it running again. TOP WORK Mr T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogweasel Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 My dad had one of these when I was 12. I hate them!Jesus what a cruel bastard. And I thought I had it bad being carted about in an FSO Polonez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timewaster Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 My dad had one of these when I was 12. I hate them!Jesus what a cruel bastard. And I thought I had it bad being carted about in an FSO Polonez.I claim a white Renault 12 with the rampant rust hand painted with red oxide like some sort of bizzare teenage acne.Parents can be so cruel.. I feel another thread coming on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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