S A Barrett's Sussex shite spots: Best Spot Ever???

[jonny69]

SO MUCH AMI. Wish mine was even remotely close to being legal.

[barrett]

A few more. It's the wrong time of year for this sort of thing really, I've hardly managed to photograph anything of note lately.

 

 

1985 VW Golf cabriolet by barrogance, on Flickr

 

I found this early Mk2 R5 quite appealing actually, but annoyingly it was an automatic I think so essentially useless as a means of transport. Tidy, though, and only on its second owner

1985 Renault R5 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Still earning a living I think, in a shite-rich but slightly sketchy bit of London which probably deserves a return visit

Ford Transit Mk2 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

1989 Hyundai Pony 1.3 Sonnet by barrogance, on Flickr

 

This is owned by the owner of the previously spotted diesel Maestro I think

1989 MG Maestro turbo by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Tidy Volvo seen whilst en route to the pub last night

1977 Volvo 244DL by barrogance, on Flickr

 

I've known about this for ages but it's in a really awkward place to stop and photograph, so only got round to doing so today

1982 Ford Fiesta 1.1L by barrogance, on Flickr

 

That's all for now. Very disappointing. I have found a rotting De Tomaso in a front garden near my office which I will snap asap, though, so stay tuned for that one

[jonny69]

That tranny almost looks like it's got white rattle can overspray all over the tires. See the original tide mark line underneath not quite enough white paint. And has that back panel been sprayed in to hide an old logo on the side? Proper low earnings window cleaner spec in shocking condition.

[danthecapriman]

Nice spots, good to see an old Transit still earning it's keep.

The Volvo 244 looks lovely too.

[carlo]

I concur with you over the British cars thing.  My dad sold cars from home throughout the 70s and 80s and hated British (he had a particular aversion to Fords), so mainly traded European stuff especially Fiat, Lancia, Citroen and Renaults.  I remember he loved French and Italian cars, my mum had two Fiat 850 Coupes in the seventies.

 

My only memory of driving a Herald is that the thing all felt loose, just a collection of bits.  Something you certainly couldn't say about an Ami.

[worldofceri]

Flippin' heck that R5's clean.  Look at the wheels!  Mega-early on a B; I can even forgive it being Junkm*n-spec.  How hard could it be to fit a 5-speeder from a late Campus, I wonder.

 

Also, the plate on that Fiesta.  Brilliant.

[brickwall]

That ERF tipper. OooooF!!!!!

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I guess the old tranny would be petrol engined and brought in to dodge te LEZ?

[rml2345]

Excellent spots Barrett.
the beige 244 looks lovely but the MG Maestro is excellent. I'd have trouble choosing...

[barrett]

Time for another small update. This shabby Granny was the only interesting car I saw in two days in Harrogate

1991 Ford Granada by barrogance, on Flickr

 

A lesser-spotted three-door Tipo

1994 Fiat Tip 1.4 ie by barrogance, on Flickr

 

I haven't seen a Bond Bug in the wild for about 18 years. This one is chained to a lamp post to prevent it being lifted. Yours for £4250

1973 Bond Bug by barrogance, on Flickr

 

A garden of tat. One mega rare car in there, but it's virtually impossible to even see it

Garden of Tat by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Well-known London duo

Citroen BX GTi and Citroen SM by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Horrible photo of a horrible car. Can't even remember where this was

1989 Volvo 340 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

A shabby Herald at Stondon

1969 Triumph Herald 1200 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

A yellow whale in Brighton

1962(?) Cadillac by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Very clean, very late small Triumph

1980 Triumph Toledo by barrogance, on Flickr

 

A mossy Maestro in Horsham

1991 MG Maestro by barrogance, on Flickr

 

These seem really hard to find. Looks a bit ropey but the owner seemed like a dedicated Griffin-licker judging by the other cars parked up nearby

1984 Vauxhall Astra 1300S by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Just the one

1978 Bristol 611 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Variously decayed Rootes shite. Interesting wheels on the Imp

Hillman Minx, Sunbeam Rapier and Hillman Hunter by barrogance, on Flickr

 

That's all for now 

[Vin]

Great stuff Scott...

 

Surprised you had disappointing shite spotting in Harrogate. Although there is a lot of cash about there is usually a lot of shite about. Normally always interesting yank spec LHD stuff driving round too. Cos of Menwith Hill...

[Sudsprint]

That Bond Bug is fantastic. Saw one in Strood (Medway Towns) last week and the are just brilliant. 

[barrett]

Few more, starting with this mouldy 405 sitting in a friend's garden

1995 Peugeot 405 by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

Slightly unloved Alpine just near Brighton station. I like these finny ones but the wheels need sacking off, obvs

1962 Sunbeam Alpine by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

If you can cast your mind back to the Cavalier convertible in my old thread (the one that got stolen/recovered and ended up on ebay), I think this has replaced it

1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

In a moment of weakness I decided I was done with old cars, and went to the local Skoda dealer to get the gen on a little grey Fabia. This was in there, owned by the boss and proudly on display. Remember when Skoda weren't so proud of their heritage? It had a backwards gear shift pattern, just like a Pegaso Z102.

1971 Skoda Octavia Combi by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

A few days in France had disappointing results. Versailles car park is usually good for tat though

Renault Estafette by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

Renault 21 Nevada by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

Citroen CX GTi Turbo by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

At a supermarche with kiddy seats etc. Great stuff

Mercedes 280SE by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

The owners of this wandered over just after I took this shot, and were completely unimpressed with the double-Citroen parking. Just got in their lovely car and drove off.

Citroen DS23 by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

Back in Brighton, slightly crusty one-owner Saab

1974 Saab 99L by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

Grim 309 complete with aviation mascot in Firle

1987 Peugeot 309 by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

1988 Ford Fiesta by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

Nicer than any of the Minis on the London-Brighton run last week

1975 Austin Mini Clubman by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

Next batch are all from today, mostly taken through my filthy windscreen because I couldn't be bothered to get out the car. Sorry, some shocking photos here. 

I liked this mega basic looking Legacy

1992 Subaru Legacy by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

Hi-lux TR7

1982 Triumph TR7 by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

Daimler Sovereign by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

There was a much more interesting American car nearby, but there were too many men milling about and I bottled taking a photo

early 1970s Ford Mustang by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

Ford Transit Mk1 by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

Incredibly grim means of transportation

1996 Daewoo Nexia by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

Ditto

1985 Bedford CF2 by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

1991 Ford Sierra 1.8LX by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

Brilliantly filthy AX. The owner came out just as I pulled up behind this so had to be a bit sneaky taking a pic

1994 Citroen AX by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

Forrin-registered Pisshat on tasteful* wheels

VW Passat by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

There's a Metro in there somewhere

1986 Austin Metro City X by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

Shagged Panda in Worthing

1993 Fiat Panda by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

This was mega. I love the look of these things but I've never seen a Fiat-badged version in the flesh before.

1974-87 Fiat 242 by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

The British variation just doesn't quite have the same effect, does it?

1967 Commer PB by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

That's all for now

[Noel Tidybeard]

maestro turbot is genuine and number 70 on the list

[Ghosty]

That Clubman is ace.

[Skizzer]

Grand spots.  That 280SE had driven up from Zurich, by the number plates: good work.

[mercrocker]

Yeah that 280SE is indeed the bollocks. I love luxury cars in battleship grey and those plates just add to it for me. Fantastic! Great spots all round in fact, especially the Commer and the unmolested Saab.

[Squire_Dawson]

This goes considerably towards earning an I-Spy badge. Good spotting. Interestingly, there is a similar old Skoda (convertible) in the Sparshatts showroom in Fareham. 

[HillmanImp]

Shagged Panda in Worthing

 

Did you?

 

Back to the cars though, some great spotting there as per usual.

[Vin]

I really like those Cit C35/Fiat 242s, as you say, it is normally the Citroen version that is prevalent. The Pick-up versions look really ungainly, thus are ace...

 

That Mk1 Transit, having a diesel front end, looks a lot like the one 'that was the only example left...' on that restoration programme the other night....

[barrett]

sum moar spots. I went looking for a Princess but all I found was this TR7

 

1980 Triumph TR7 by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

Is this the least desirable car of all time?

1959 Vauxhall Victor by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

Slightly scruffy late DS seemed to just be somebody's car. Nice that there are still a few of these being used as intended

1974 Citroen DS by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

Meh. Nice condition though. Central Brighton

1966 Ford Mustang by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

 

Wait. No. THIS is the least desirable car of all time. In St Leonards, which explains it

1969-based Dutton by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

Late Scim

1982 Reliant Scimitar SE6 by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

I know, but birdshit and curly bumpers elevate this to greatness. Just how I remember them when I was a kid

1967 MGB GT by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

The Panhard we didn't buy. Still not discovered who did, but they have a long road ahead of them, leading to disappointment

1966 Panhard 24BT by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

I have never seen a BX at a car show before, but there were two of them here. Granted, it was a particularly shit car show, but still an odd sight

1988 Citroen BX 14 Leader by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

Sheffield, Alfa in the car park next to my hotel

1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

Ford Falcon Futura gasser by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

Deeply desirable

1988 Citroen CX by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

The best thing at the Fesitval of Greed

Oltcit Axel by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

These look excellent all of a sudden

1988 Citroen AX GT by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

Minty fresh local BX. Great for Dick Shattock or Bernie Ecclestone

1993 Citroen BX break by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

Absolutely mega black bastard in Worthing

1991 Citroen BX by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

A Fiat Panda in Chicester

1990 Fiat Panda by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

Can't resist a photo like this

1990 Citroen 2cv Dolly by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

Enthusiast-owned, astonishingly

1993 Ford Sierra P100 by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

And another shit Triumph. I wonder if I may have snapped this one before somewhere else? Has an 1850 engine.

1972 Triumph Toledo by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

[Skizzer]

Grand spots as ever.  Bump to the front page, as this thread vanished almost instantly like spotting threads often do.

[worldofceri]

AAAAAAAAA++++++++++++ WUD LOOKAT THIS SHITEISTS SPOTZ AGEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111111111

[DSdriver]

you bastard - I thought I was over my wantage of another CX but this thread has reawakened dark desires. 

Never mind, excellent spottingness lad.

[barrett]

I don't think I've ever seen a Bitter just being used before, but then I saw this one

1985 Bitter SC by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

My friend was looking for a enw car so I convinced her to get an Allegro. It's got a quartic wheel and purple carpets and it's much nicer than my one

1975 Austin Allegro 1300 by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

This is a good Volvo

1953 Volvo PV444 by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

Owned by the same person since 1987!

1981 Austin Mini City by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

Dead Audi is one street away from my tame mechanic, but I've never noticed it until now

1982 Audi GT by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

Another good Volvo. Amazing this is from '93 innit, I thought it was a properly old one when I saw it

1993 Volvo 240 Torslanda by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

This thing was absolutely mint, looks like a very expensive restoration to me. Later seen pootling about the locality with a very satisfied looking owner

1967 Triumph 2000 by Scott Barrett, on Flickr

 

[vulgalour]

Top banana!

[RobT]

Ahhh, that Mini looks sweet under the little car port. I bet a very old lady owns it.

[barrett]

OMG!

 

Slightly less OMG, but still some!

 

Hold on, what's that behind the manky Escort?

 

OMGX10000!

[Skizzer]

Flippin eck, OMG is right.

 

 

Bump for a real thread.  About old cars, for a refreshing change.

[Vin]

Wowsers indeed. I assumed it was Lada flavour, but it looks to have a clear indicator lens...