jonny69 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 SO MUCH AMI. Wish mine was even remotely close to being legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 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 owner1985 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 visitFord 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 think1989 MG Maestro turbo by barrogance, on Flickr Tidy Volvo seen whilst en route to the pub last night1977 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 today1982 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 danthecapriman, Jim Bergerac, Vantman and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny69 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 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. Bamboocarman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Nice spots, good to see an old Transit still earning it's keep.The Volvo 244 looks lovely too. brickwall 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlo Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 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. Bamboocarman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldofceri Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickwall Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 That ERF tipper. OooooF!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MB Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I guess the old tranny would be petrol engined and brought in to dodge te LEZ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rml2345 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Excellent spots Barrett.the beige 244 looks lovely but the MG Maestro is excellent. I'd have trouble choosing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 Time for another small update. This shabby Granny was the only interesting car I saw in two days in Harrogate1991 Ford Granada by barrogance, on Flickr A lesser-spotted three-door Tipo1994 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 £42501973 Bond Bug by barrogance, on Flickr A garden of tat. One mega rare car in there, but it's virtually impossible to even see itGarden of Tat by barrogance, on Flickr Well-known London duoCitroen BX GTi and Citroen SM by barrogance, on Flickr Horrible photo of a horrible car. Can't even remember where this was1989 Volvo 340 by barrogance, on Flickr A shabby Herald at Stondon1969 Triumph Herald 1200 by barrogance, on Flickr A yellow whale in Brighton1962(?) Cadillac by barrogance, on Flickr Very clean, very late small Triumph1980 Triumph Toledo by barrogance, on Flickr A mossy Maestro in Horsham1991 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 nearby1984 Vauxhall Astra 1300S by barrogance, on Flickr Just the one1978 Bristol 611 by barrogance, on Flickr Variously decayed Rootes shite. Interesting wheels on the ImpHillman Minx, Sunbeam Rapier and Hillman Hunter by barrogance, on Flickr That's all for now Magnificent Rustbucket, Bamboocarman, worldofceri and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vin Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudsprint Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 That Bond Bug is fantastic. Saw one in Strood (Medway Towns) last week and the are just brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 Few more, starting with this mouldy 405 sitting in a friend's garden1995 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, obvs1962 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 it1973 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 thoughRenault Estafette by Scott Barrett, on FlickrRenault 21 Nevada by Scott Barrett, on FlickrCitroen CX GTi Turbo by Scott Barrett, on Flickr At a supermarche with kiddy seats etc. Great stuffMercedes 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 Saab1974 Saab 99L by Scott Barrett, on Flickr Grim 309 complete with aviation mascot in Firle1987 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 week1975 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 Legacy1992 Subaru Legacy by Scott Barrett, on Flickr Hi-lux TR71982 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 photoearly 1970s Ford Mustang by Scott Barrett, on Flickr Ford Transit Mk1 by Scott Barrett, on Flickr Incredibly grim means of transportation1996 Daewoo Nexia by Scott Barrett, on Flickr Ditto1985 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 pic1994 Citroen AX by Scott Barrett, on Flickr Forrin-registered Pisshat on tasteful* wheelsVW Passat by Scott Barrett, on Flickr There's a Metro in there somewhere1986 Austin Metro City X by Scott Barrett, on Flickr Shagged Panda in Worthing1993 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 vulgalour, anonymous user, HillmanImp and 19 others 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 maestro turbot is genuine and number 70 on the list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 That Clubman is ace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Grand spots. That 280SE had driven up from Zurich, by the number plates: good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercrocker Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squire_Dawson Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Shagged Panda in Worthing Did you? Back to the cars though, some great spotting there as per usual. Skizzer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vin Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 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.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 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 intended1974 Citroen DS by Scott Barrett, on Flickr Meh. Nice condition though. Central Brighton1966 Ford Mustang by Scott Barrett, on Flickr Wait. No. THIS is the least desirable car of all time. In St Leonards, which explains it1969-based Dutton by Scott Barrett, on Flickr Late Scim1982 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 kid1967 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 disappointment1966 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 sight1988 Citroen BX 14 Leader by Scott Barrett, on Flickr Sheffield, Alfa in the car park next to my hotel1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super by Scott Barrett, on Flickr Ford Falcon Futura gasser by Scott Barrett, on Flickr Deeply desirable1988 Citroen CX by Scott Barrett, on Flickr The best thing at the Fesitval of GreedOltcit Axel by Scott Barrett, on Flickr These look excellent all of a sudden1988 Citroen AX GT by Scott Barrett, on Flickr Minty fresh local BX. Great for Dick Shattock or Bernie Ecclestone1993 Citroen BX break by Scott Barrett, on Flickr Absolutely mega black bastard in Worthing1991 Citroen BX by Scott Barrett, on Flickr A Fiat Panda in Chicester1990 Fiat Panda by Scott Barrett, on Flickr Can't resist a photo like this1990 Citroen 2cv Dolly by Scott Barrett, on Flickr Enthusiast-owned, astonishingly1993 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 scruff, Bucketeer, CGSB and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Grand spots as ever. Bump to the front page, as this thread vanished almost instantly like spotting threads often do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldofceri Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 AAAAAAAAA++++++++++++ WUD LOOKAT THIS SHITEISTS SPOTZ AGEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111111111 mouseflakes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSdriver Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 you bastard - I thought I was over my wantage of another CX but this thread has reawakened dark desires. Never mind, excellent spottingness lad. Tadhg Tiogar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 I don't think I've ever seen a Bitter just being used before, but then I saw this one1985 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 one1975 Austin Allegro 1300 by Scott Barrett, on Flickr This is a good Volvo1953 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 now1982 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 it1993 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 owner1967 Triumph 2000 by Scott Barrett, on Flickr Sudsprint, worldofceri, Magnificent Rustbucket and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Top banana! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Ahhh, that Mini looks sweet under the little car port. I bet a very old lady owns it. michael t and Angrydicky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 OMG! Slightly less OMG, but still some! Hold on, what's that behind the manky Escort? OMGX10000! Jim Bergerac, Sudsprint, RobT and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Flippin eck, OMG is right. Bump for a real thread. About old cars, for a refreshing change. scruff, Angrydicky, trigger and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vin Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Wowsers indeed. I assumed it was Lada flavour, but it looks to have a clear indicator lens... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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