Lazy spotters thread

[Tadhg Tiogar]

Just now, grogee said:

I like it when they call it a Town Car and it's bigger than some UK towns

There isn't a town big enough for cars like that.

[grogee]

On 11/14/2021 at 2:05 PM, sutty2006 said:

Out in Lowestoft. 
 

early mk6 scrote with mk5b mirrors. 
 

 

and wtf is this Toyota? Import at a guess

When I saw it, I thought it was a Daihatsu Materia, but then I saw the badge. However, subsequent research has uncovered that the two are one and the same anyway, ie Daihatsu Materia = Toyota bB.

Something of a niche car here, I'd guess. I did drive a Materia once, it was hilarious. 

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_bB#Materia?wprov=sfla1

[grogee]

On 11/15/2021 at 5:03 PM, Dyslexic Viking said:

He probably thought of me and my Audi 80. Since I have been struggling with carburetor issues on mine for a few months now.

My mate had a Coupe and its carb used to like icing up. The spray of fuel cooled down the carb to the point where it collected ice and blocked itself. I think his 'fix' involved SELL CAR.

Just thought I'd throw that in there. 

[Dyslexic Viking]

4 minutes ago, grogee said:

My mate had a Coupe and its carb used to like icing up. The spray of fuel cooled down the carb to the point where it collected ice and blocked itself. I think his 'fix' involved SELL CAR.

Just thought I'd throw that in there. 

I do not have that opportunity. But if I continue to throw money at it, it will be resolved in the end, I hope.

[Crispian_J_Hotson]

 

I don't care who you are, herbies always look cool.

[goosey]

Renault Safrane, going strong on the M23 

[High Jetter]

1 hour ago, goosey said:

Renault Safrane, going strong on the M23 

T777 ELO not recognized on gov.uk's checker.

[Tadhg Tiogar]

26 minutes ago, High Jetter said:

T777 ELO not recognized on gov.uk's checker.

It is on DVLA database but VED not updated yet 

[LightBulbFun]

1 hour ago, goosey said:

Renault Safrane, going strong on the M23 

 

33 minutes ago, High Jetter said:

T777 ELO not recognized on gov.uk's checker.

 

6 minutes ago, Tadhg Tiogar said:

It is on DVLA database but VED not updated yet 

the number plate is on retention (or void) thats why it wont show up on the Gov's checker

a bit cheeky driving around with it on still!

[Tadhg Tiogar]

1 minute ago, LightBulbFun said:

...the number plate is on retention (or void) thats why it wont show up on the Gov's checker

a bit cheeky driving around with it on still!

Makes a change from the usual cloned plates.

[High Jetter]

Thanks for sorting out my 'confusion'!

[LightBulbFun]

3 minutes ago, Tadhg Tiogar said:

Makes a change from the usual cloned plates.

somewhat, but the last vehicle it was on was that Safrane, https://www.freecarcheck.co.uk/free/?VDc3N0VMTw-MTYzNzIzODQwNg

so if he pings an ANPR its going right back to him anyhow! LOL (well a speed camera one anyway, I dont know if your supermarket carpark ANPR systems can handle voided registration marks and the such like!)

at least it is showing as insured on the MID!

[goosey]

Here’s another from today, get checking !! 

[Tadhg Tiogar]

6 minutes ago, goosey said:

Here’s another from today, get checking !! 

Same colour as the one I had, burgundrot metallic, but a year younger. 

Looks like it has genuine Alpina alloys, but the whitewalls are just tacky.

Front wings have clearly been replaced, but are incorrect for that year. This is a Sept '83 car, and E24s didn't get side repeaters until about 1985.

Rear bumper hanging. Just needs a bracket. Easy fix. 

[andyberg]

Near Shepton Mallet today, obviously getting a millionty mpg's. Original plates and dealer sitcker in back window.

[goosey]

5 minutes ago, Tadhg Tiogar said:

Same colour as the one I had, burgundrot metallic, but a year younger. 

Looks like it has genuine Alpina alloys, but the whitewalls are just tacky.

Front wings have clearly been replaced, but are incorrect for that year. This is a Sept '83 car, and E24s didn't get side repeaters until about 1985.

Rear bumper hanging. Just needs a bracket. Easy fix. 

Couldn’t get a pic but the nr side rear quarter was caved in 

[Tadhg Tiogar]

Just now, goosey said:

Couldn’t get a pic but the nr side rear quarter was caved in 

Big bodywork job then. New three-quarter panel alone is about £1300 from BMW.

[sierraman]

18 hours ago, grogee said:

I like it when they call it a Town Car and it's bigger than some UK towns

You could literally reverse over Rotherham and have not even noticed in that. I think I might buy one...

[sierraman]

15 minutes ago, goosey said:

Here’s another from today, get checking !! 

Ugh! white wall tyres. As seen outside a flat roof pub. 

[EyesWeldedShut]

On 11/13/2021 at 5:13 PM, Tadhg Tiogar said:

Local '70s Saab-spotting:

 

I'll have the Blue Citroen lurking in the background but I have an Uncle who'd bite your hand off for the second Saab

[Tadhg Tiogar]

3 minutes ago, EyesWeldedShut said:

... the second Saab

Second Saab is giffer-owned, and bodywork is being allowed to decompose naturally.

[500tops]

[barrett]

5 hours ago, goosey said:

Renault Safrane, going strong on the M23 

I think you'll find he was on the A23 for at least another 200 yards

[MiniMort]

I saw this on the side of a dual carriageway. Had to go off at the nearest exit, rejoin the other way, come off at the nearest exit, rejoin again and reap the rewards. 

Apparently its the only yellow '95 Almera on British roads. 

[Tadhg Tiogar]

46 minutes ago, MiniMort said:

..... Apparently its the only yellow '95 Almera on British roads. 

Looks a bit green to me.

[grogee]

3 minutes ago, Tadhg Tiogar said:

Looks a bit green to me.

In the brochure it was called 'Sundance Puke'

[Six-cylinder]

This afternoons spot in Milton Keynes.

[goosey]

5 hours ago, barrett said:

I think you'll find he was on the A23 for at least another 200 yards

You are beautiful and wise.

[500tops]

Some parking, eh? 🙄

[catsinthewelder]

Super lazy spot as Miss Cats saw it outside her work 😂