Lazy spotters thread

[Vantman]

  On 12/05/2020 at 13:42, Tadhg Tiogar said:

Is that a feed to a battery charger?

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I did wonder that but i didn't venture too near the car as it had a fearsome dog in it and i didn't know how far away the owner was!

[dave j]

  On 09/05/2020 at 11:01, NigeT said:

Spotting highlights of this week were both Saabs. The 900 Turbo on 162,000 miles at last MOT, and the 99 on 185,000. Testament to the quality of that Saab block.  

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That 99 is the one from Flipping Bangers isnt it? 

[Tadhg Tiogar]

  On 12/05/2020 at 14:11, Vantman said:

I did wonder that but i didn't venture too near the car as it had a fearsome dog in it and i didn't know how far away the owner was!

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Wonder if all the body panels are "live"....?

[NigeT]

  On 12/05/2020 at 14:24, dave j said:

That 99 is the one from Flipping Bangers isnt it? 

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Definite yes. Anyone know where episode can be downloaded? https://www.saabplanet.com/saab-99-in-flipping-bangers/

[vonmon]

  On 03/05/2020 at 22:33, The Old Bloke Next Door said:

The Fiorino is doing sterling service, about 6000 miles over the last 16 months, even after  its been parked up for 3 or 4 weeks, always started first time, no ftp's to date.

Pictured earning its keep last winter.

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Wowzer, what's the chances? Sorry to stalk you! Lovely old van that. See you in the Blewitt or Heddin's Ford once we're safe to do so mucker.

[Tadhg Tiogar]

An acquaintance of mine sent me the following spot this morning for your consideration:

with the comment:

"He spends 90% of his time polishing it, but it still leaks oil and fails to start."

I am uncertain as to which shite he refers to....

[mitsisigma01]

The one behind the Bush 

[Amishtat]

Socially distanced spots 

[barrett]

  On 12/05/2020 at 10:53, Yoss said:

Okay, Morris Minors don't generate that much interest normally, they are probably the most common car of their era but this is different. 

 

How many are still working for a living? But just look at it. Zoom in and take in all the details. It's perfect. 

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I'm afraid I'm calling fauxtina on that one. Still good to see one working, though

[Zelandeth]

Sorry, rubbish photo as it was about half a mile away.

Hard to believe how rare it is to see a Saxo these days.  Seemed like yesterday that they were utterly everywhere.

[Tadhg Tiogar]

Feel the bloat.

 

[500tops]

I have seen this Girder Fork around a fair bit of late - piloted by an older gent with a pipe. 

[Richard_FM]

  On 14/05/2020 at 17:54, Zelandeth said:

Sorry, rubbish photo as it was about half a mile away.

Hard to believe how rare it is to see a Saxo these days.  Seemed like yesterday that they were utterly everywhere.

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I imagine plenty of chavvy boy racers have driven them into ditches & trees over the years.

[Tock]

Found this today in a local shopping centres car park.
Mot and tax ran out at the start of the year!!

[Zelandeth]

What's more Autoshite than a slightly scruffy Xsara Picasso?

Still has to be one of the most cleverly thought out and practical cars out there.  While they won't win any awards for being exciting, there are very few real world tasks that they can't do with ease.

Also spotted a T plate Xantia HDi today I don't recall seeing before, but was driving so don't have a photo.

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Okay, in answer to my own question maybe?  Is this even more Autoshite than the Picasso?

Sorry for the less than stellar photo, shooting more or less straight into the sun.

[spartacus]

Spotted in Wickes car park earlier. A Midas, I really wanted one of these when I was in my early teens, although it was the model before this. I'd still like one now, this ticks a lot of boxes, easy to maintain, cheap to run, small, light, reasonably quick. 

Damn, I've nearly talked myself into one!

Edited because I initially got the make wrong! Doh!

[rob88h]

I spotted this gem while out getting supplies. Artful use of clingfilm and tape on this knacker... He's got to have his fingers crossed for the 6 month MOT extension!

Although, it's still doing better than my MX-5 ?

[Tadhg Tiogar]

Fruitful local shite spotting, as the daily shite is stuck at home.

Saturday Shite's Alright For Sighting

Gotta get the snappin' in

 

 

[andyberg]

Not sure if this is the right place, but spotted this on my walk around the village this morning. Not seen it on this road before. 

[Tadhg Tiogar]

Sunday morning potatocam:

Hugging the hard shoulder, and doing no more than 50, I think he was experiencing some electrical problems, going by the very weak indicators.

[Quintus]

Spotted in my local Sainsbury's recently. Been there some time and seems to have been abandoned.

It didn't have the dent, hanging bumper or partly missing exhaust (not visible in this pic) when I saw it back in January.

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[puddlethumper]

One from round my mates garage. My Cresta is in good  company.

[NigeT]

Never knew these existed. Looks extremely shite to me. 

[Tadhg Tiogar]

  On 17/05/2020 at 18:22, NigeT said:

Never knew these existed. Looks extremely shite to me. 

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They very definitely exist, and are an indication of Japan's obsession with the words "Gran" or "Grand". See also "Grandis".

[Austat]

Spotted some 80's Japanese chod on a walk yesterday;

Mazda 323 (BD) 1.5, presumably owned by a pensioner:

Suzuki Swift with no plates on, most likely dumped:

This guy is definitely a shiter:

I do like these first generation Mitsubishi Mirages (known as Colts here):

[Aston Martin]

Stop fucking taunting me!!!

[Tadhg Tiogar]

Today's spots from Hanger Lane and Sainsbury's West Hendon:

 

[Quintus]

A couple more I spotted out and about today. The Volvo hasn't moved in quite some time.

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[spartacus]

In Sheffield, last week, but there again today.

[Zelandeth]

Found something nice to park up next to at the supermarket today.