Lazy spotters thread

[Spottedlaurel]

5 hours ago, Metal Guru said:

Is it a fake Ghia? I thought they only did base and L (and a few specials) and in the 3 door. 

3-door GL and Ghia apparently available from 1980 to 1983, with both 1300 and 1600 engines, according to an old Parker's Guide I have here.

[sutty2006]

In the small town of Kardamena on Kos. It’s warm here but close to the sea. This poor old boy had rust holes in the roof. 
 

 

 

I spotted an original KA, with half its right sill missing. At a guess, MOT rules are non existent here in Greece as are the police. Not seen any yet. 

[Schaefft]

3 hours ago, sutty2006 said:

In the small town of Kardamena on Kos. It’s warm here but close to the sea. This poor old boy had rust holes in the roof. 
 

 

 

I spotted an original KA, with half its right sill missing. At a guess, MOT rules are non existent here in Greece as are the police. Not seen any yet. 

This came up in a FB group a few days ago, cars can rot in the strangest ways on the islands. Here's a Volvo V40, Mk1 Focus and Polo with a slowly dissolving roofs:

[Sportshatch]

Spotted these on Gran canaria a few years ago. Audi and polo halequin in the distance.

[sutty2006]

1 hour ago, Schaefft said:

This came up in a FB group a few days ago, cars can rot in the strangest ways on the islands. Here's a Volvo V40, Mk1 Focus and Polo with a slowly dissolving roofs:

Yeah I spotted that one too! Salty water blowing in off the sea landing on the roof i recon. 

[sutty2006]

lada riva? In the distance 
 

 

Odd place to have a H3

vectra B spotted right outside our hotel. Actually spotted it in town but kinda knew I’d see it again. Not many roads round here. 

 

and even the hire cars are shit

[egg]

[green200b]

Spotted these today after going on a little adventure in my 200SX.

 

[Andrew353w]

I spotted this absolute beauty in a driveway in Barnet. What's odd is that I walk round here regularly and have never seen in before:

[High Jetter]

4 hours ago, green200b said:

Spotted these today after going on a little adventure in my 200SX.

 

Hayling Island?

[High Jetter]

On 10/10/2025 at 23:17, Erebus said:

I knew someone would say that!

Hit a nerve? 😀

[urpert]

Not sure if it counts, but just found this gem on the Wikipedia article for Skegness:

 

[Andrew353w]

2 hours ago, urpert said:

Not sure if it counts, but just found this gem on the Wikipedia article for Skegness:

 

And a FSO Polonez as well! Brilliant! 

[urpert]

59 minutes ago, Andrew353w said:

And a FSO Polonez as well! Brilliant! 

Plus one of the mid-80s Renaults whose number I can never remember. 

[morrisoxide]

Engineless Stanza.

 

[High Jetter]

29 minutes ago, urpert said:

Plus one of the mid-80s Renaults whose number I can never remember. 

18, loved the one I had

[green200b]

On 12/10/2025 at 22:25, High Jetter said:

Hayling Island?

Correct 👍

[sutty2006]

Old fiat on the front. Presumably a business promoter. 
 

 

 

and a melting plastic hippo 

 

[Morris 63]

Well, as suspected, north Wales is full of AS worthy spots. Trouble is that most were in farmyards or rural driveways where I couldn't easily get a snap. 205s dominate, with shagged Land Rovers and older jap 4x4s making a strong bid.

I have to say I'm impressed at the dedication and hopeful nature of those choosing a convertible. 

[Joey spud]

This Morris resides near me and is used most days by an older lady.

It's the right year,the right colour and it has got the Minor Million badges attached so it probably is one of the 350 (one for each dealership) special edition cars made in 1961.

[Asimo]

Back to the Canary Islands after 30 years. In '95 I hired an Ibiza so it was good to see a few still around.  All of them significantly sun-damaged, even a white one.

[Morris 63]

M6 toll services always seem to have something interesting 

[Morris 63]

Or, you can have a "box fresh" 207 that's been sitting at Cherwell Valley services for some time.

I appreciate it's not proper AS fodder, but it's incredible to see what my mind considers a "newish" car abandoned 

[GeordieInExile]

I like a 207. Gopping looks but you don't have to see them when you're driving it, and I think they drive perfectly nicely. 

As, I can imagine, does this.

[green200b]

In the last few years I have grown a huge appreciation for a very average old/dated car that is being used and kept going. In many cases I think that is more interesting than a much rarer car that someone has spent loads of time and money restoring and now rarely uses.

[Sportshatch]

[D.E]

[Sportshatch]

[Yoss]

Mrs Yoss sent me this from Valencia. 

[GeordieInExile]

Lovely. Absolutely spotless inside and out. I've seen it a few times around my way so I think it's being used as a daily.