Lazy spotters thread

[DarrenKC53]

Out on the bike today and came across this poor Passat VR6 Estate  

 

 

[Tadhg Tiogar]

Over Staples Corner earlier. 

Gone past in 60 seconds. 

[Three Speed]

The Traction now has a nice new battery and is all lubed up so I took it out for some essential supplies and found this gloriously faded Nova which pleased me very much. Not least because of the Shere Hill Climb sticker.

[DarrenKC53]

This wreck has been about for a while. But first time I’ve been able to get a photo of it.

 

[mitsisigma01]

^^^^Moo, mot'd until late July.... 

[DarrenKC53]

Whatever happened to seeing cars with this kind of damage around frequently? I remember it being common in the  80s, I'd guess it's perhaps slight knocks now generally renders modern cars unusable and unable to be bodge repaired. 

[mitsisigma01]

Probably a combination of more owners used to have 3rd party insurance so just kept shite running and nowadays insurance companies writing things off even if someone's only farted on it and modern shite seems to crumple too expensively easy 

[lanciamatt]

Also modern cars the bumpers are plastic usually, so slight bumps may do damage behind but the bumper springs back into place. Years back they designed cars so the front or rear end was solid to protect the passengers, but all it did was move the damage further back, the A post area was always a weak spot so it kinked there, or on a saloon it would break it's back at the C post. Now days they are designed so cabin is solid and front and rear end are the crumple areas, so when you see a relatively small accident and the front ends have desintrigated, it's all bolt on stuff. 

[Tock]

Spotted this american camper in gatwick whilst doing my shopping recentley

[sutty2006]

Walk along the canal with the dog spotted this, old Passat? 

[rmt87]

[NigeT]

Some assorted Edinburgh chod from the past couple of weeks. Don't think the beamer is a bona fide Alpina. The Saab has been around for a while. 380SL has over 200,000 miles on the clock. 

[DarrenKC53]

On my way to work and at the station nice to see “MOO” is back again 

[rmt87]

[spartacus]

I had a ride in one of these in about 1980, I had no idea at the time but it must of been nearly new, owned by a USAF pilot stationed at RAF Alconbury.

[spartacus]

But wait, the best shape 911 ever, with the exception perhaps of the spoiler, in the best colour ever...

[Tadhg Tiogar]

3 hours ago, NigeT said:

....Don't think the beamer is a bona fide Alpina. ... 

It isn't. Not with that single exhaust pipe. More of a 525i. It is, however, tacky, especially with those plates. It hasn't had any VED since September 2019 either. 

[phil_lihp]

Double whammy outside a local auction house, this pair have both been sat there for years and neither are getting any better with the passage of time.    I think they use the DAF for storage but I have no idea why the S-Class is still there other than it's probably terminally broken and/or rotten - there's no numberplates on it so can't even do a cheeky MOT history check.  Apologies for the rubbish photo, it was a very sunny evening.

[barrett]

On 3/27/2020 at 7:25 AM, Three Speed said:

I am that guy. Hi Scott - I hope you are well.

Traction gearbox explosiveness was a while ago now and the car is running fine. Albeit with a dying battery. To be replaced when I can be bothered to take the bonnet off to do it. It shares daily driver duties with the DS which is currently mid starter motor replacement. Expect some progress this weekend. I’ve been using the Saab recently too as the weather had been a bit iffy. But there’s little better than a hydraulic Citroen for tackling the floods - the french electrics are at the top but this does not apply to a GS / GSA. Expect a picture to prove the Citroens move soon.

How on earth did you find this place, or were you already aware? Actually I think there are are few CCC people on here. You should start a thread on your fleet, I think running a pair of ancient Citroens everyday will get a good response.

[Tadhg Tiogar]

14 minutes ago, barrett said:

.... I think there are a few CCC people on here. ...

There are. Shite Citroëns are a thing. 

[Zelandeth]

It was via the French Car Forums I was eventually poked into signing up here, so there seems to be quite a bit of common ground!

 

[DarrenKC53]

Out on the bike today and passed the Rover 800 Party Headquarters

 

 

[rmt87]

[Three Speed]

23 hours ago, barrett said:

How on earth did you find this place, or were you already aware? Actually I think there are are few CCC people on here. You should start a thread on your fleet, I think running a pair of ancient Citroens everyday will get a good response.

An occasional thread could be arranged.

[rusty998]

Found this in the field where Ambulances go to rest at work

[Tadhg Tiogar]

21 hours ago, DarrenKC53 said:

Out on the bike today and passed the Rover 800 Party Headquarters

 

 

Calling Lord Sterling to the plush phone...

[Steve79]

21 hours ago, DarrenKC53 said:

Out on the bike today and passed the Rover 800 Party Headquarters

 

 

@Lord Sterling You moved storage Mo? ?

[Lord Sterling]

2 hours ago, Steve79 said:

@Lord Sterling You moved storage Mo? ?

WOW! Didn't see that post. I *think* I've an inkling who this is. I knew him for the Rover 800 forum.

[Tadhg Tiogar]

8 minutes ago, Lord Sterling said:

WOW! Didn't see that post. I *think* I've an inkling who this is. I knew him for the Rover 800 forum.

Is there anyone you don't know in the 800 world? ?

[Amishtat]