Zelandeth Posted June 15, 2020 Posted June 15, 2020 Took me a while to track down where this was so sorry for the poor photo. Heard something rattling away that had to be an 80s or 90s Ford. I wasn't expecting this. Can't remember when I last saw a black bumpered Escort of that generation. Black bumpers, Valencia engine, no remote mirror adjustment, no rubbing strips, steel wheels...Base model maybe? Rear wiper though? Could have still been optioned I guess... Datsuncog, LightBulbFun and worldofceri 3
Volksy Posted June 15, 2020 Posted June 15, 2020 On 6/13/2020 at 5:28 PM, The Vicar said: Spotted today: That's my old MK1 Hiace.
The Vicar Posted June 15, 2020 Posted June 15, 2020 15 minutes ago, Volksy said: That's my old MK1 Hiace. It resides in Ireland now, I'm considering making an offer on it but suspect it will be out of budget for me.
Volksy Posted June 15, 2020 Posted June 15, 2020 30 minutes ago, The Vicar said: It resides in Ireland now, I'm considering making an offer on it but suspect it will be out of budget for me. It was a pretty good van, originally a coachbuilt 'Newlander' campervan. Some friends toured Europe in it back in the day, then it was lain up for years. The camper body had the structural composition of wet weetabix, So was taken off. I then sold it/gave it to another friend who scored a pick up bed from a newish Toyota Dyna. Which is what it wears now. It was on arounf 27,000 miles when I sold it.
somewhatfoolish Posted June 16, 2020 Posted June 16, 2020 On 6/4/2020 at 9:33 PM, quicksilver said: Had a bit of an OLLI-day yesterday. The SI is a Belgian Minerva I've seen at several local shows but can any Landie expert tell me if the other one is a SII or SIIA? 1961 was the changeover year but I don't know how to tell the difference - all I've found is a mention of 'some cosmetic differences' with nothing to explain what they are. AFE 962A - 1961 Land Rover Series II 88" by Adam Floyd, on Flickr Fully floating rear axle suggests IIA but the bitsa nature of LRs means you'd need the chassis number to be definitive.
Aston Martin Posted June 18, 2020 Posted June 18, 2020 I'm not gonna say where I was, I couldn't take a photo. So I tried street view and unfortunately it's old. On the plus side, bonus Panpan. The silver mgtf has gone. He has the yellow mgtf chromaflair. The purple chromaflair mgzt-t and he has a matching purple chromaflair mgtf. Talk about living the dream.
rantingYoof Posted June 18, 2020 Posted June 18, 2020 I put this Junior D in another thread a while ago. Deserves a repost here I think. Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk Datsuncog, LightBulbFun, worldofceri and 1 other 4
Zelandeth Posted June 18, 2020 Posted June 18, 2020 I think I just accidentally fell back into the mid 1990s... That decor panel is something I've not seen in a long while. Datsuncog, spartacus, LightBulbFun and 2 others 5
quicksilver Posted June 18, 2020 Posted June 18, 2020 I've been all over town on the bike and I think I've papped all the interesting stuff now, so have a dump of random things of interest. N775 NGC - 1996 Nissan Micra 1.0 Shape by Adam Floyd, on Flickr Volvo and Mini by Adam Floyd, on Flickr H285 JLF - 1990 Peugeot J5 Hymermobil by Adam Floyd, on Flickr UDP 526H - 1970 Land Rover Series IIA 88" by Adam Floyd, on Flickr N819 GNO - 1996 Ford Escort 1.8i Ghia X by Adam Floyd, on Flickr Volkswagen Corrado VR6 by Adam Floyd, on Flickr W845 BKN - 2000 Nissan Serena Rider by Adam Floyd, on Flickr L271 NUD - 1994 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 by Adam Floyd, on Flickr 263 YUK - 1961 Volkswagen Transporter by Adam Floyd, on Flickr Saab 900 by Adam Floyd, on Flickr Clio trio by Adam Floyd, on Flickr L199 NNM - 1994 Nissan Skyline GT-S by Adam Floyd, on Flickr T891 BKV - 1999 Peugeot 406 Coupe V6 SE by Adam Floyd, on Flickr I never used to like these but now I think they look great, especially in that colour. It's a 5-cylinder version too for extra win. M16 NKM - 1998 Fiat Coupe 20v by Adam Floyd, on Flickr M16 NKM - 1998 Fiat Coupe 20v by Adam Floyd, on Flickr L461 UDS - 1993 Iveco Daily 40.10 4x4 by Adam Floyd, on Flickr N482 UOX - 1996 Peugeot 205 1.9D by Adam Floyd, on Flickr I put this in the state mandated exercise thread a couple of months ago. Since then it's disappeared into the undergrowth. J533 WHJ - 1991 Ford Escort 1.4 Ghia by Adam Floyd, on Flickr Datsuncog, worldofceri, spartacus and 2 others 5
Zelandeth Posted June 19, 2020 Posted June 19, 2020 Sadly never saw it yet again as there was an embankment and a bunch of trees in the way...but that's the third or fourth time in the relatively recent past when I've heard something two stroke diesel powered howling along the road just outside our neighborhood. I'd say straight six Detroit purely based on the noise. In would really like to know what it is now!
bramz7 Posted June 19, 2020 Posted June 19, 2020 Don't get too excited, I kept hearing a really tasty V6 going past my house and it was a barried up MK3 Mondeo.
mitsisigma01 Posted June 19, 2020 Posted June 19, 2020 29 minutes ago, bramz7 said: Don't get too excited, I kept hearing a really tasty V6 going past my house and it was a barried up MK3 Mondeo. Or Stuboy ?
Amishtat Posted June 19, 2020 Posted June 19, 2020 Nice to see these two earlier while shopping. The Lexus was L registered and the oldest I've seen round here for a while but they're quite sought after for bangers. The 325 was with what could have been its original owner and sounded glorious. I will have another E30 one day.. danthecapriman, Schaefft, worldofceri and 1 other 4
mitsisigma01 Posted June 19, 2020 Posted June 19, 2020 Both smothered in parking tickets!!! Anyway of saving them from getting lifted and possibly crushed??
Six-cylinder Posted June 19, 2020 Posted June 19, 2020 This man was explaining why there are road works in Buckingham in a video clip posted on "What Matters Buckingham". It took me a moment to realise why an H van without wheels was driving along! mitsisigma01 1
worldofceri Posted June 19, 2020 Posted June 19, 2020 I know you can buy fibreglass VW splitscreen bus ‘shells’. Is someone doing plastic H vans as well?
Mr Pastry Posted June 19, 2020 Posted June 19, 2020 1 minute ago, worldofceri said: I know you can buy fibreglass VW splitscreen bus ‘shells’. Is someone doing plastic H vans as well? I'm afraid so. Sad...... worldofceri 1
Tadhg Tiogar Posted June 19, 2020 Posted June 19, 2020 On 5/22/2020 at 4:31 PM, Tadhg Tiogar said: Meanwhile, an abandoned Mk.2 Golf has recently been dragged out of the front driveway of a house where it had been sitting for many years. Left by the side of the road on the way to Brent Cross, looks like it's waiting for Barnet Council to come and remove it. Still, hasn't stopped one hopeful would-be shiter from leaving a note.... Update: looks like Barnet Council have removed the Golf. uk_senator 1
Austat Posted June 20, 2020 Posted June 20, 2020 5 hours ago, Mr Pastry said: I'm afraid so. Sad...... Well, there will be less genuine H vans being converted now as this is a much cheaper option.
Three Speed Posted June 20, 2020 Posted June 20, 2020 Seen at West Wittering beach last year. With (wrong) wheels. mitsisigma01 1
Yoss Posted June 20, 2020 Posted June 20, 2020 Waitrose Romsey now. Classiest car here. With a towbar too. mitsisigma01, danthecapriman, davocano and 4 others 7
mitsisigma01 Posted June 20, 2020 Posted June 20, 2020 8 hours ago, Three Speed said: Seen at West Wittering beach last year. With (wrong) wheels. Just seen another up at Ranmore Common, Dorking surrounded by people not self distancing ?
Tadhg Tiogar Posted June 20, 2020 Posted June 20, 2020 Been a while since this Neon last glowed. 500tops, worldofceri and spartacus 3
mitsisigma01 Posted June 20, 2020 Posted June 20, 2020 A TVR at TVR Hq, the discs and calipers appeared to be made of cardboard!!! I've heard of cost cutting but I think it might be a safety hazard.!!! and a bonus reflection shot of my car ?? Aston Martin 1
Equihectay Posted June 20, 2020 Posted June 20, 2020 14 hours ago, Yoss said: Waitrose Romsey now. Classiest car here. With a towbar too. That is a little honey ? Yoss 1
Three Speed Posted June 21, 2020 Posted June 21, 2020 This, according to the badge on the back, is an XR3i. I thought they had more bling than this one or had they gone a bit more low key by this point? adw1977 and worldofceri 2
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