Zelandeth Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Thing I see with the Rover is a car that 20 years ago would have been rendered "fit for scrap" due to a couple of relatively easy to resolve faults because it was a common old car. Just wouldn't have been worth the effort of sorting. It's the sort of car when we were in the trade we'd have just punted off to the auction if it came in as a trade in and we then found an issue with. Now it's a far rarer car, it's far more likely that someone is willing to do the work to recommission it *and* do the work to replace the original stuffed head gasket, shredded gearbox or fried ECU that originally took it off the road. If nothing else it must be worth something to someone as a parts donor. Lord Sterling, Burnside and Banger Kenny 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2_craig Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I went to see these about 6 months ago. The rover was still £400 as it was or still is a customer's of his the cavalier was his mums and it had a new engine in it and it is full of rubbish and he wanted about 795 for it and the maestro was 595 with broken door handles. He told me a right tail of woe the story he told me was his 2nd wife died so his step kids wanoted half of everything including this place his house and his money even tho she wasn't entitled to any of it so he has let this place go to ruin until it gets sorted out he also runs another business from home and get this if all the cars go from here he will put some more there so it still looks occupiedAt a loss to understand why he hasn't already filled up the empty spaces with scrap value shit, unless he really is THAT hard-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Well my opinion on this is that this type of long term storage is better than a garage. None of the still air and damp of a council garage. I can't get excited about the two cars left, not my cup of tea but this is Autoshite, right??? Each to their own. Although I did ask the bloke down the pub about them. You know, the one that is always there in the same place. He told me would both be knackered years ago and would only be fit for scrap. He said the Rover would have a knackered head gasket and be rotten underneath, whereas the Maestro has a square steering wheel and the back window pops out when you jack it up. So there you have it. Weigh them in. doubleyeller, mk2_craig, AMC Rebel and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I'd be worried storing cars there since the bonnets got popped, windows put through and wheels going missing. beko1987, Banger Kenny and Dick Longbridge 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Well my opinion on this is that this type of long term storage is better than a garage. None of the still air and damp of a council garage. I can't get excited about the two cars left, not my cup of tea but this is Autoshite, right??? Each to their own. Although I did ask the bloke down the pub about them. You know, the one that is always there in the same place. He told me would both be knackered years ago and would only be fit for scrap. He said the Rover would have a knackered head gasket and be rotten underneath, whereas the Maestro has a square steering wheel and the back window pops out when you jack it up. So there you have it. Weigh them in.This man knows his stuff. For winter storage, you want an open barn with a force 7 gale blowing through it. Whenever I get a chance, I open the ‘up and over’ garage door AND the service door of my garage to, and I quote Alan Partridge, “Get a through draught going”. I’d love to see that Raver get a second chance at life. I’ve got form, so mark me as an interested party yo. D Spares & Tyres, Lord Sterling, Talbot and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeRover Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Offer to swap the Rover for a rolling CavCraft special? Cavcraft and AMC Rebel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 This man knows his stuff. For winter storage, you want an open barn with a force 7 gale blowing through it. Whenever I get a chance, I open the ‘up and over’ garage door AND the service door of my garage to, and I quote Alan Partridge, “Get a through draft going”. This. A carport is far better for a car than a damp garage. Granted, a bone-dry garage is even better, but in the absence of that.... mercrocker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 The reason my Victor 101 lived was due to car port It left the road in the decades ago and was kept in a windy lean-too until it was recovered in 2005. So long, DVLA had lost the records. It went through the MOT with minimal effort I believe in car ports. Banger Kenny, D Spares & Tyres, richardthestag and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Who lives near this place?With storage facilities?And lots of mechanically minded friends?Who'd be prepared to get them running if crowdfunding were in place?What's that?No-one? Ah, bugger.Im not too far,driveway space for 1 car but not s viable long term solution. I have tools and knowledge but sadly the body doesnt agree these days. Sure something can be sorted though? Dick Longbridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Doesn’t the owner want eleventy million quid for the ones left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Any updates on this place? Or have the vermin continued to rape and pillage from what remains? Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Following Burnside's visit to the Swadlincote garage this week, and without wanting to fill up the other abandoned car dealership thread with discussion of this place, I thought I'd post an update. I'm geographically challenged (Cornwall) and don't have any spare space for one of these hobos. However, I mentioned previously that I'd be up for throwing a few groats in a biscuit tin to help fund getting one of the cars out of this place and potentially back onto the road, if others were also interested, and someone was prepared to take the lead. Feasible? Of interest?Or shall we just let them rot a while longer, before being torched and weighed in? Lord Sterling, chodweaver, Ghosty and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I'm happy to help. Happy to chuck a few groats and some help sorting out as it isn't a million miles from me. Got some Rover 800 wheels too that will slot on. Dick Longbridge, Burnside and Cavcraft 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I like the trims on that Cav. What we should really do is pick the best one, rather than a specific model. If the Maestro looks a better bet than anything else, perhaps that should be chased? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 The Cav was mentioned to be a 1.4 somewhere. The auto Maestro is ostensibly the most intact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 That Cavalier reminds me of the ones my dad used to use at work. Base spec 1.4L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I like the trims on that Cav. What we should really do is pick the best one, rather than a specific model. If the Maestro looks a better bet than anything else, perhaps that should be chased?It’s between the Cav and Rover for me. If ANY of the motors make it out of there and are brought back to life though, I’d be in support. I’m just amazed that they’re still hanging on in there. Burnside, greengartside and Lord Sterling 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binhoker668 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I only rarely have groats, but would happily chip in with some collection assistance/moral support as I’m kinda nearby. Always up for saying hello anyway! Flasks of tea etc! Burnside, Dick Longbridge, greengartside and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Count me in for a few quid.I’m miles away, and have no space left either but it’d be nice to see at least one of them saved. For me, pick of the bunch would be the Cavalier, they’re such superb cars and they just don’t seem to be attracting classic attention really like other cars. And they do deserve it imho. That one being a base makes with a bit of a story to it makes it even more appealing.That’s not to say the other two shouldn’t be saved of course! greengartside, Burnside and Brodders 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulscavalier Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Definitely the cav. Plenty of bits available for it. mrbenn, greengartside and Burnside 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Well we appear to be gathering pace. I think its a case of setting out a plan now and see if we can make it work; ● How many cars are there to save (3? Rover, Cavalier and Maestro?)● How much is needed to save these?● Contact details for seller?● Where can they be stored after buyage? danthecapriman, Burnside, Dick Longbridge and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 This has probably been done already on this thread, but AFAIK these were the first photos of this place we ever saw, they appeared on here way back in 2009, linked from John (formerly Rootes_arrow_1725, the forum member who led me to this place all those years ago), hope you don't mind me putting them here John... 1972 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 1285cc FUE688K by JOHN, on Flickr Untaxed since 1989 DECEMBER 1991 LADA 1288cc SAMARA GL J547DRA by JOHN, on Flickr Numberplate on retention NOVEMBER 1993 RENAULT T35D 2499cc L89HUD by JOHN, on Flickr Scrapped, but evidently it got dragged out as it passed MOTs in 2012 and 2013. MAY 1991 ROVER 820 SI 1994cc AUTOMATIC H630YRA by JOHN, on Flickr MAY 1991 ROVER 820 SI 1994cc AUTOMATIC H630YRA by JOHN, on Flickr AUGUST 1995 ROVER 1120cc 100 KENSINGTON SE N372VRC by JOHN, on Flickr Untaxed since 2008 MAY 1992 SKODA 1289cc FAVORIT FORUM PLUS J34OBD by JOHN, on Flickr Happily this one is on the road with valid MOT too. FEBRUARY 1990 VOLVO 1721cc 440 GL SR G833PRB by JOHN, on Flickr Untaxed since 2006 OCTOBER 1986 VAUXHALL 1598cc GL BELMONT D650FTC by JOHN, on Flickr Untaxed since 1997 APRIL 1986 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1196cc C140ORG by JOHN, on Flickr Untaxed since 1998 AUGUST 1985 AUSTIN 1275cc METRO L C624LTO by JOHN, on Flickr Untaxed since 2013, but no MOT history. I assume the tax date is a keeper change. i do recall seeing it for sale, sad that it seemingly fell off the radar. REAR VIEW by JOHN, on Flickr There is also a back lot of garages, I doubt this has anything in it. Sad that only one car survives so far. Cavalier gets my vote too....I'd bung a few pence into a pot. danthecapriman, michael t, Dick Longbridge and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2_craig Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 How do you find out about a number plate on retention Sam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 How do you find out about a number plate on retention Sam? Well, I should have said assumed retention as the plate is unknown to both the vehicle check and MOT history gov websites, which usually only happens when the plate has been disassociated with a vehicle, as even long scrapped vehicles show up on the MOT checker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2_craig Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Ah I thought there might have been some website that gave confirmation. My old Escort is in that situation but I had assumed a subsequent owner stuck a Northern Irish plate on it or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Well we appear to be gathering pace. I think its a case of setting out a plan now and see if we can make it work;● How many cars are there to save (3? Rover, Cavalier and Maestro?)● How much is needed to save these?● Contact details for seller?● Where can they be stored after buyage?Relvant questions. Hopefully someone on here will know some of the answers. I'm happy to handle the donations side of things, if this were to happen. Burnside 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I thought the owner wanted a fortune for everything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binhoker668 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 My GOD I wanna hoke around in those back garages... Burnside and Banger Kenny 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrcento Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 My GOD I wanna hoke around in those back garages... Valentines day- Autoshite edition. binhoker668, Datsuncog and Banger Kenny 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binhoker668 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Just did a virtual drive-by on Google Street View (updated recently I think) and only the Maestro and Cav remain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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