spartacus Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Wait for it... Spotted this earlier diving locally, I can't remember the last time I saw one and it looked clean, excitement levels were high so I gave chase. After a 16 mile detour the driver finally turned into a drive, I asked him for a pic and fairly predictably he started telling me all about the car. It's a 1970 S.A. car, imported in '76, hence the plate. It looks in good condition and has a raft of gen-u-wine giffer mods, including electric power steering controlled with a program knob from a washing machine and a length of thick old school flex under the bonnet with the three cores twisted together, one end is attached to an earth and the other is attached to a crocodile clip, 'just in case he needs to jump start it'. It's column change, which keeps the floor in the front flat, the seats were like armchairs and the cooling fan housing was a lovely one piece casting. Defo worth the massive detour! LightBulbFun, adw1977, Datsuncog and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Scientific conference takes me to Lipari. Besides the gorgeous natural beauty there is the opportunity for some prime chod spotting. The bread and butter of the island seems to be delightfully shonky Fiat Pandas, but more interestingly I have spotted like 5 Citroen Meharis already. spartacus, LightBulbFun, worldofceri and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 2 hours ago, spartacus said: .....excitement levels were high so I gave chase. After a 16 mile detour.... SIXTEEN miles! That's dedication. Either that, or the fella led ye a merry dance after realising he was being followed....... loserone and spartacus 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheIsleofShite Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 A very nice Renault 12 at a local car show on the Isle of Wight yesterday. Remained on the island all it’s life. spartacus, RobT, catsinthewelder and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlethumper Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Latest spots. RobT, Skizzer, Datsuncog and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 I can't compete with a Renault 16 but have this beauty, spotted about an hour ago in uncharted territory (for me anyway). spartacus, adw1977, danthecapriman and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 And this was in Dundee just now. worldofceri and Roobarb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 On 6/22/2019 at 8:53 AM, jumpingjehovahs said: Zel, I think your Xantia would look AMAZING in this colour! I can’t wait to see it! (Even if it’s waiting a decade) I love cars that are in entirely inappropriate colours, they always look 100x better than the standard brochure colours. I’d have loved too to have seen those 3 parked together, there’s not enough colour in cars anymore. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I wish I'd taken more photos back then. I'd also love to get the Activa resprayed. The clearcoat peel at the moment really is downright embarrassing at shows just now. Sadly I know to get the sort of finish I'd really be after that I'd be lucky to get much change out of three grand...which is hard to justify given current priorities (fixing the roof for one...), but especially given it's on a car that's probably worth a grand on a really really good day. ...Which still feels almost criminal given what good cars Xantias are. Edit: Remembered what I had flanked that chromatically diverse trio with. Was a bright yellow Vitara Convertible on the right by the office and a metallic purple Suzuki X-90 by the wash bay. Bright red Cherokee by the gate too to catch the eye and draw folks in. LightBulbFun and jumpingjehovahs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Spotted at the weekend, cleaner than a clean thingSent from my TA-1012 using Tapatalk spartacus, worldofceri, adw1977 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny69 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 The end of Egham where I live is a bit of a shitty area. My road alone could fill an entire shite thread by itself. However, quite often see a few motors that are worth as much as the houses. Example. egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 53 minutes ago, jonny69 said: The end of Egham where I live is a bit of a shitty area. My road alone could fill an entire shite thread by itself. However, quite often see a few motors that are worth as much as the houses. Example. Might have something to do with Maranello Concessionaires being nearby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey spud Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Spotted outside Tool station in Strood. It looked the dogs danglers a proper tradesman's van. adw1977, worldofceri, Yoss and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 New from Bulgaria, my brother has snapped some chod. More to come when he does mine visits. Dollywobbler might recognise this Bulgarian Trabant. Still in the same parking space in the same street. Oh, and a Lada 4X4. worldofceri, LightBulbFun, RobT and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoss Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 A big house in Winchester That's class. worldofceri, RobT, Datsuncog and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500tops Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 That Cav is fit! spartacus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500tops Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 . davocano, Datsuncog and worldofceri 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 NorfolkNWeigh, RobT, worldofceri and 4 others 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Suburb shite. worldofceri and Datsuncog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve79 Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Standard W210 povvo spec with keep fit windows all round. Yes please! worldofceri, Amishtat and sutty2006 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Four in one Datsuncog, Zelandeth, Yoss and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandersnatch Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Woodbridge. anonymous user, LightBulbFun, worldofceri and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 puddlethumper, Zelandeth, worldofceri and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsisigma01 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Much liking the shrunken coach ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous user Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Half arsed lazy photo of arse of derelict Moggy thousand convertible. Datsuncog and worldofceri 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny69 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 This appeared in the dark as I was riding home. Little bit bubbly in places but looked like a not bad resto and the interior was fab. No-one was asleep in it, which was a little bit disappointing. I’ll keep an eye out for it for a daytime shot. Amishtat, danthecapriman, Datsuncog and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 LightBulbFun, Amishtat, worldofceri and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Basey goodness at the boot sale, needs gingercators though. Normally I wouldn't waste pixels on a Beetle but it was in lovely condition. Datsuncog, worldofceri and Joey spud 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlethumper Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Tescos. Dunno if you can make out the back bumper but it was a straight lump of metal welded on. Proper shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty2006 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Found a BX diesel in the garage next to the body shop the carlton is in. It’s force hail at 750. Says it starts and drives fairly well, but does need a few fettling jobs doing. Had a quick scan, leccy windows and about 107k. Then I left before I did something I’d regret. If anyone’s interested I can pass details on. worldofceri, RobT, Datsuncog and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 The camper towing the Viva is pure win. Cracking spot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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