Remembering those we have lost...

[quicksilver]

I'm hardly the world's most prolific spotter so it shocked me to realise how many of the cars I've seen on the road in the last couple of years are now either unlicensed or have disappeared from the DVLA system entirely. Here's my little tribute to those that have bitten the dust.

 

This was a bit of a heap and not really surprising

1991 Citroen BX 19TGD estate by quicksilver coaches, on Flickr

 

This on the other hand was a real shame - it was for sale for ages and then disappeared from DVLA records

1996 Vauxhall Cavalier 2.0 SRi 16v by quicksilver coaches, on Flickr

 

1996 Ford Scorpio 2.3 Ultima by quicksilver coaches, on Flickr

 

1990 Mazda E2200 van by quicksilver coaches, on Flickr

 

1989 Peugeot 205 CJ Junior by quicksilver coaches, on Flickr

 

1991 Hyundai X2 Pony 1.5 GSi by quicksilver coaches, on Flickr

 

1992 Ford Fiesta 1.3 LX CVT by quicksilver coaches, on Flickr

 

Clown car by quicksilver coaches, on Flickr

 

1991 Mercedes-Benz 230E by quicksilver coaches, on Flickr

 

Camo Cavalier (1995 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.7TD CDX) by quicksilver coaches, on Flickr

 

1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Driver by quicksilver coaches, on Flickr

 

This one has been exported

1998 Toyota Camry 2.2i by quicksilver coaches, on Flickr

 

No great loss, Buckinghamshire still seems to be the Mk3 Astra capital of the UK

1992 Vauxhall Astra 1.4i Merit by quicksilver coaches, on Flickr

 

1997 Daihatsu Hijet EFI by quicksilver coaches, on Flickr

 

1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Driver by quicksilver coaches, on Flickr

 

2000 Peugeot 406 2.0 SE coupe by quicksilver coaches, on Flickr

 

1998 Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDI by quicksilver coaches, on Flickr

 

1991 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.8 Scala by quicksilver coaches, on Flickr

 

That's quite a shocking attrition rate and with a load more on SORN it seems only the minority of my spots are actually licensed at the moment!

[Partridge]

Sad, sad days. Old style reg cars are evaporating faster than a vat of beer at a stag do.

[vulgalour]

Got me wondering about the ones I've spotted over the last few years, I'll have a look later and see what has survived.

[NorfolkNWeigh]

Not necessarily gone ,just resting.

The Golfs,Scirocco and possibly Ibizia are probably in the process of being pineappled,Nitro-Mors,angle grinding ,jumble sale tat collection etc takes time.

The 406 could reappear as a Ferrari 430 at any time.

The Camry,Merc and Mazda van are probably giving sterling service in some far flung corner of The Empire.

The Scorpio,Cavaliers and Mondeo could well have gone on to a glorious career in Motorsport .

Which leaves 3 horrible little hatches,and a pointless little van scrapped- no great loss.

The real concerns are the 205 and BX , both cars that evoke much desire and emotion round here , so let's just say they are waiting to be barn finds in 2024.

[Guest Tony Hayers]

Farewell dear friend -

 

 

 

 

[Junkman]

The 406 could reappear as a Ferrari 430 at any time.

 

More likely as a Dongfeng 508. Or a pallet of tinned spam. Or a batch of Hello Kitty tricycles.

Or some fucking thing that's as useful as a goitre or anal skin tags.

[Spiny Norman]

Old J reg Pony, WIN! I bet that old Merc 230 would polish up well too.

[trigger]

I have just gone through some of my earlier spots, it's a sad day, these are mostly all from 2010.

 

1991 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 Van by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

No longer on the database.

 

1995 Fiat Panda 1000 CLX by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

No longer on the database.

 

1968 Lancia Flavia 1800 in Colchester by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Still on SORN

 

1975 Citroen Ami 8 in Colchester by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Unlicensed since 15/10/2013.

 

1992 Proton 1300 GL in Felixstowe by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Unsurprisingly no longer on the database.

 

1988 Honda Ballade 1.5 DX in Ipswich by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

No longer on the database.

 

1990 Rover Metro 310 Van by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Showing as untaxed since 01/03/2010.

 

1985 Nissan Cherry 1.3 Maxima SGL in Ipswich by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

No longer on the database.

 

1990 Ford Escort 1.3L in Ipswich by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Currently on SORN.

 

1982 Mercedes Benz 280 TE Estate W123 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

No longer on the database.

 

1998 Renault Safrane 2.0 RXE in Ipswich by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

No longer on the database.

 

1987 Volvo 360 2.0 GLE in Ipswich by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

No longer on the database.

 

1986 Nissan Bluebird 1.6 LX by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

No longer on the database.

 

1993 Daihatsu Applause 1.6 GLXi by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

No longer on the database.

 

1986 Fiat 126 FSM in Aldeburgh, Suffolk by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

No longer on the database.

 

1989 Volkswagen Polo Ranger, 1988 Ford Escort 1.6 GL and 1987 Vauxhall Carlton 2.0i GL Estate by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Carltons now gone, Polo's on Sorn and the Escorts been untaxed since I sold it 2 years ago.

 

1987 Nissan Prairie 1.8 SGX in Ipswich by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

No longer on the database.

 

1989 Honda CRX 1.6i-16v in Ipswich by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

No longer on the database.

 

1990 Vauxhall Astra 2.0i GTE in Ipswich by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Showing as untaxed since 31/10/2010.

 

1988 Ford Sierra 1.8 GL in Ipswich by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

Untaxed since 05/03/2012.

 

1987 Honda Ballade 1.5 EX in Ipswich by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

No longer on the database.

 

1989 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 GLX and 1990 Ford Escort 1.8D Van in Felixstowe by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

The Colt was scrapped, Escorts still going.

 

1991 Honda Civic Shuttle 1.5 GL in Ipswich by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

No longer on the database.

 

1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire 2.0 GLSi in Ipswich by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

No longer on the database.

 

I have loads more but that gives you an idea.

 

 

[Junkman]

The Colt was scrapped...

But, but, but ORL F-REG COLTZ MSUT B SAVT !!!!11!!!!!1!!!1111!!!!

[trigger]

Sod it, a few more from 2010, this is really depressing, most of my spots have been scrapped.

 

1992 Vauxhall Nova 1.4i Merit Saloon In Warwick by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1985 Mazda 323 1.3 LX in Ipswich by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1982 Austin Mini Metro 1.0 by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1986 Volkswagen Golf 1.3 C in Ipswich by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1990 Toyota Corolla 1.3 GL in Ipswich by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1992 Peugeot 405 1.9 GLD Estate in Ipswich by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1988 Mitsubsihi Pajero 2.5 TD LWB in Ipswich by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1991 Toyota Carina II 1.6 GL Estate in Ipswich by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1989 Mercedes Benz 190E 2.0 in Ipswich by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1994 KIA Pride 1.3 LX in Ipswich by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1990 Vauxhall Carlton 2.0i GL in Ipswich by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1984 Mercedes Benz 230 CE by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1991 Vauxhall Astra 1.8 SXi by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1991 SAAB 9000 XSi by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

1991 Toyota Camry 2.0i GL for sale in Clacton by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

This ones a crime.

 

1985 Talbot Horizon 1.3 LX by Trigger's Retro Road Tests!, on Flickr

 

 

 

[oldford]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/triggerscarstuff/4720259631/

 

And the building on the left has been scrapped as well.

[Rusty Pelican]

Shit me , stuffs dying by the 1000s  as  the whole countrys doing this , euro boxes will soon rule the world , oh fuck .

[charlie2555]

I think Blackbart must've got hold of them, and tried advertising them for sale for 4 days before weighing them in...

[mercrocker]

That C123 Merc is the most depressing....well the Metro, too, but the Merc reminds me of my own late departed W123 280E in the same hue.   Its gone for a guts now, too.

[Alexg]

That side stripe is something else! Were they pissed?

[Mr Lobster]

This looks an interesting, if somewhat depressing game.... Lets have a look at a few of my spots from days of yore...

 

No surprise that this is dead

 

Rat look..... by Mr Lobster, on Flickr

 

My old 145. It was seriously mint but died withn twelve months of me selling it. Should have kept it

 

Alfa 145 Cloverleaf by Mr Lobster, on Flickr

 

Deceased

 

Retro Rides Gathering 2009 - Skoda Favorit by Mr Lobster, on Flickr

 

Deceased

 

Talbot Horizon by Mr Lobster, on Flickr

 

Deceased

 

 

Deceased

 

 

Deceased

 

 

 

 

[Split_Pin]

Christ, some right mintola cars there which have been bridged, esp those Horizons.

[laser wheels]

Clutching at straws here, but is there always the chance that some of these cars could just be driving around untaxed. Not saying that that in itself is a good thing,  but if it means a nice car is still alive somewhere ...

[beko1987]

 

RIP my second car!

 

 

RIP my 1st car, although that isnt what killed it, infact I drove many thosands of miles in it afterwards once me and a mate pieced it back together one sunday

 

 

and a big axe, some wood , hammers and drilling new holes in the new bits to get them to line up with the bent stuff!

 

And of course

 

 

Which I'm still not fully over yet *sniff

[beko1987]

Both mine are definatly shredded now! Peugeot got set on fire. Someone may have got the 2.0HDI out of it but the rest is certainly gone, mainly because there's nothing left!

 

Puma is part shredded, minus the doors, boot, bonnet, interior, top of engine, header tank and fannymold. They live on across the country!

[Billy - Medhurst]

JUNE 1978 DATSUN 120Y B210 1171cc XFP663S by Midlands Vehicle Photographer., on Flickr

JUNE 1978 DATSUN 120Y B210 1171cc XFP663S by Midlands Vehicle Photographer., on Flickr

JUNE 1978 DATSUN 120Y B210 1171cc XFP663S by Midlands Vehicle Photographer., on Flickr

JUNE 1978 DATSUN 120Y B210 1171cc XFP663S by Midlands Vehicle Photographer., on Flickr

 

This died in the scrappage scheme - old lady owner car with low mileage etc. Went to be replaced by a Hyundai.

[trigger]

Clutching at straws here, but is there always the chance that some of these cars could just be driving around untaxed. Not saying that that in itself is a good thing, but if it means a nice car is still alive somewhere ...

Sadly that's not the case, if they were just untaxed then they would still be on the system, a few of mine aren't on sorn but have 2 year out of date tax expiry dates so could still be alive.

[Split_Pin]

The old lady owner of the Datsun might have just needed a new and safe car which is fair enough but the Hyundai dealer is a total philistine. I hope he has Datsun themed nightmares where he is perpetually trapped in its sticky interior when the temp outside goes up to the mid 80's.

[charlie2555]

JUNE 1978 DATSUN 120Y B210 1171cc XFP663S by Midlands Vehicle Photographer., on Flickr

JUNE 1978 DATSUN 120Y B210 1171cc XFP663S by Midlands Vehicle Photographer., on Flickr

JUNE 1978 DATSUN 120Y B210 1171cc XFP663S by Midlands Vehicle Photographer., on Flickr

JUNE 1978 DATSUN 120Y B210 1171cc XFP663S by Midlands Vehicle Photographer., on Flickr

 

This died in the scrappage scheme - old lady owner car with low mileage etc. Went to be replaced by a Hyundai.

 

 

This is so criminal! (not just the double yellow line parking).

I really hate the scrappage scheme we had- did it have any advantages? No, not really.  I mean, modern cars are generally more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly, but there's a lot of energy going into making a new car.  Also, most of the new cars seemed to come from foreign manufacturers like South Korea and the like, so ultimately not helping the UK economy either.  What was the reasoning behind it- can anyone tell me? Safer cars or something?

[dugong]

This is so criminal! (not just the double yellow line parking).

I really hate the scrappage scheme we had- did it have any advantages? No, not really.  I mean, modern cars are generally more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly, but there's a lot of energy going into making a new car.  Also, most of the new cars seemed to come from foreign manufacturers like South Korea and the like, so ultimately not helping the UK economy either.  What was the reasoning behind it- can anyone tell me? Safer cars or something?

The government creamed in a stack of VAT revenue? Wait, no - that didn't help anyone. 

[dollywobbler]

Also, Kia and Hydundai salesmen saw a massive boost in bonuses I imagine. How nice for them.

 

Wish I'd saved that Datsun from the scrappage scheme rather than the dreadful Bond. Hyundai got a bit miffed with CCW after we lambasted them for scrapping Morris Minors. They then made a big story about saving ONE Minor from the scrappage scheme. Years ago now, but it still makes me very angry.

[Jim Bergerac]

[vulgalour]

Spots from 2010 onwards, the following are no longer on the database.

 

 

 

Renault gone, Polo still alive.

 

BX gone, fate of others unknown as I can't read the plates.

 

 

Surprisingly high survival rate, happily.

[dugong]

Also, Kia and Hydundai salesmen saw a massive boost in bonuses I imagine. How nice for them.

 

Wish I'd saved that Datsun from the scrappage scheme rather than the dreadful Bond. Hyundai got a bit miffed with CCW after we lambasted them for scrapping Morris Minors. They then made a big story about saving ONE Minor from the scrappage scheme. Years ago now, but it still makes me very angry.

 

I hate giving PR teams inspiration. Bad wollydobbler. Bad.

[Junkman]

I really hate the scrappage scheme we had- did it have any advantages?

 

Social engineering to help the advancement of fascism (= corporatism by definition), called 'globalisation' in PC newspeak.

It works like this:

 

1. Brainwash people into believing that new cars are polar-bear-friendly by inventing the global warming scam first. Note that I only use this as an example here, it is just one of the many facettes of the pseudo-green fascist propaganda.

 

2. Using 1. you coax people into believing that buying a new car is a bit they can do to save the oh so doomed planet, but in reality has the following advantages:

 

- the cars are predominantly bought on finance plans (= enslavement)

- new car owners are now dependent on big corporations for after sales service and spares (= enslavement)

- little neighborhood garages that serviced old cars are going out of business, thereby also strengthening the power of the big corporations (= enslavement)

 

3. Subsidise people who are wealthy enough to be in the new car market with money taken away from people who aren't -> advancement of poverty. This is especially important for governments advancing fascism under the left wing banner, since the more poor people there are, the more votes they get at the next election result falsification round, since for some inexplicable reason people still believe voting for a certain political party makes a difference to the advancement of fascism.

 

4. As a consequence the cheap used car market is killed, so poor people have to walk. This not only helps that poor people remain poor. Rich people thrive on the misery of poor people and will go to great lengths to make them suffer more (also see 'Elite' and consequently 'Eugenics').