Tat from NY suburbs Aug 13th 2014 update

[pogweasel]

 

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)>

[seth]

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.

[r.welfare]

Quality pics, as ever!

 

Probably my favourite GM car of all time. Although the Buick Grand National and GNX come close...

[michiel]

Good update - I'm with Seth favourite spot-wise.

[fordpoplier]

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 horribleness

Jeep was pretty bad

Had a whiff of scene but i'm no expert

local plod just got one of these

lots of German stuff

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[pompei]

What goes on at "Curves"?

 

[fordpoplier]

What goes on at "Curves"?

I think it's a 'fitness center' but could be While u Wait Liposuction

[mk2_craig]

Had a whiff of scene but i'm no expert

Almost 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?

[Split_Pin]

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.....

[fordpoplier]

I got my first Renault on camera, almost missed this one.

did they do this rag top standard?

badged as a datsun maxima

seen before but the size of the fin is rediculous

and a couple of old fords from a local fair

[Spottedlaurel]

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.

[fordpoplier]

Some more spots of late, no more Renaults but got a long distance shot of what looks like an Fiat 500.

 

older/bigger skylark

more wierd headlight combos

and these things have finally started selling in the US, actually have seen quite a few about

[Ross_K]

Quality bumper-tying-on action on that VW Rabbit.

[michiel]

Good update - interesting see-through front on that pick-up... Fiat's a 600 i think.

[Split_Pin]

Great pics - good to see the old Volvo 200 series still kicking around the US

[55bloke]

Absolutely wonderful stuff! LOVE the girl driving the T-bird, what a great photo!! Amazed by the 2 liter badging though! Learn to spell!

[seth]

Lovely!How have they wangled selling the Smarts over there? I thought there was no way they could meet crash regs or something?

[mk2_craig]

Quality bumper-tying-on action on that VW Rabbit.

I like that idea, I think the reality is a busted bootlock though

[fordpoplier]

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.

[r.welfare]

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?

[fordpoplier]

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

[micky0604]

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[uncle silvia]

Loving the corolla coupes!!!! That high lift truck is indeed comically underwheeled!!!

[fordpoplier]

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.

Gazelle

almost didn't bother stopping for this t bird

but then behind it was rewarded with this

found this beast at the back of a car lot I've been past many times

great wagon

GR8 for hiding in the woods

And these were back closer to home

this was now in front of the Fiat 600

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[michiel]

I know I should be focusing on the shite, but that Premiere is fabulous.

[stoterstangen90]

The Omni is coolAre there Tagora's overthere?

[fordpoplier]

Sadly no Tagoras or Fiestas spotted yet but a few more turds taken locally and visited a car show.

 

only for the spare wheel

machine gun dent pulling action

Stripes!

almost as common as trotter vans

and these from a car show and of course the car park, mostly barges but a few of more interest

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[michiel]

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

[VWPowered]

wicked photos of both shite and nice shite

[Guest]

 

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.