retrogeezer Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 This will take a while...... Nice bonnet badge..... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v30/retrogeezer/Autoshite/shite%2016th%20dec/Image019.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v30/retrogeezer/Autoshite/shite%2016th%20dec/Image018.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v30/retrogeezer/Autoshite/shite%2016th%20dec/Image017.jpg More to follow..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrogeezer Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 Not that old but filthy...looked like it had come straight from the beach road in Faliraki... A Vauxhall man.... Bloke in the background was the owner...didn't mind me taking the pic.. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v30/retrogeezer/Autoshite/shite%2016th%20dec/17072008005.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v30/retrogeezer/Autoshite/shite%2016th%20dec/17072008003.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v30/retrogeezer/Autoshite/shite%2016th%20dec/17072008002.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v30/retrogeezer/Autoshite/shite%2016th%20dec/17072008001.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v30/retrogeezer/Autoshite/shite%2016th%20dec/17072008.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v30/retrogeezer/Autoshite/shite%2016th%20dec/04072008.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v30/retrogeezer/Autoshite/shite%2016th%20dec/03072008003.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v30/retrogeezer/Autoshite/shite%2016th%20dec/03072008001.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v30/retrogeezer/Autoshite/shite%2016th%20dec/03072008.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v30/retrogeezer/Autoshite/shite%2016th%20dec/02072008003.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v30/retrogeezer/Autoshite/shite%2016th%20dec/02072008002.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v30/retrogeezer/Autoshite/shite%2016th%20dec/02072008.jpg Got some more on my phone....will add those over the next few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotorabia Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 this ones got my name on it..but i only want the plate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Ross Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Love the Interceptor!As regards the Capri in the 1st pic, I used to drive a Hi Ace van around London B233 EOM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55bloke Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Superb photos, and great spotting! Was that D reg Toyota photographed at Duxford? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordpoplier Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 good spots! Looks like you waited for the passengers to get out of the xmas tree metro before sneaking back for a close up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiel Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Excellent work - love the Bluebird wagon, and that white Starlet looks 519 times better than mine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead_E23 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Is it a Jensen FF (twin vents on the wing)?It is - which of course means 4 wheel drive and antilock brakes. Pretty advanced for its time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 For me this has everything a Mini should have. -non-sporting spec-Check-Correct tin-foil wheeltrims. Check-Early 70's era. Check-Number plate moved to grille. Check (I think all Minis, once they reached 9 years old, had to have the plate moved up there by law!)-Period motoring accessory store mudflaps. Check- Mirrors on wings. Check-Correct rear badge. Check. This is the sort of car that would have made me late for playgroup in the early 80's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 wicked spots i had one of these bloody great car it was car for me has to be the firenza.. very retro... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2_craig Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Echoing Iain's comments... For me this conforms to some sort of legislation that says 50% of all old Minis must be owned by bellends who promise to fit the wrong plates, cheap clear rear lenses with pink and yellow bulbs, ill-fitting round mirrors and hilarious slogans on the window cut from low-grade vinyl by a guy in the back of an old Transit at a Mini show near you. Mountney wheel and silencerless exhaust de rigeur. I'd gladly support a law giving the owner 7 days to return it back to City E spec or watch it getting crushed. Thanks for posting the pic and giving me a decent rant Retro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycox Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I really should get my mini out again soon.... I'ts very standard and staying that way.. Poo brown FTW!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 My mate has a Mini which he is building to a strange spec, it was a 90s Mayfair with a blown up autobox, all that has been whipped out along with the interior. Looks-wise it is going to have the much-unloved 80s Austin Morris black grille. Fair enough but what's going in the engine bay, probably a hot 1275 or 1380 or something? No - a Daihatsu 1.0 Turbodiesel! Much lighter than the old A-series and about the same power, but smoking around with up to 100mpg! Most interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyG Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Love the Vauxhalls and the Mk1 P6. Does the red Bedford CF have a Ford engine - it looks like the grille has been altered to read FORD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2_craig Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 My mate has a Mini which he is building to a strange spec, it was a 90s Mayfair with a blown up autobox, all that has been whipped out along with the interior. Looks-wise it is going to have the much-unloved 80s Austin Morris black grille. Fair enough but what's going in the engine bay, probably a hot 1275 or 1380 or something? No - a Daihatsu 1.0 Turbodiesel! Much lighter than the old A-series and about the same power, but smoking around with up to 100mpg! Most interesting.COOL. For maximum comedy effect I hope he sources a replacement autobox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Love the Vauxhalls and the Mk1 P6. Does the red Bedford CF have a Ford engine - it looks like the grille has been altered to read FORD?It's registered with a 2279cc engine, which is the 2.3 Vauxhall unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompei Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Love the 2 Metros at the tip and with the A badge.I like the way the FF owner has "secured" it with a ten pound steering wheel device that can be removed in 3 seconds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seth Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I'm amazed the DVLA let this combo of letters get used! Fantastic spots. Something for everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogweasel Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 "Unlucky Fried Kitten" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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