Spottedlaurel Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Is the Suzuki "Swift" definately a Swift? Looks like an earlier SA310 to me.... Yup, one of your old brochures confirms that. Looks it didn't become Swift until it got the sloped headlamps. AJ, don't think ones like you've posted lasted that long so good spot there!I think that HA picture is great, it could be 20-30 years ago with the original garage doors, no plastic windows or satellite dishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajcherry Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share Posted April 4, 2007 Yes you`re both right it`s a SA310.This shape launched in the UK Feb 84 until 1986-92 Swift became available so a fairly short-lived model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Viva HA That ha is a corker-I had the van version once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Viva HA That is absolutely gorgeous. Makes me want to paint mine that colour... Haven't seen another one on a D plate for a long time. As SL said, the setting is perfect too - pure mid-'60s suburbia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajcherry Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 A few more local spots.This transit pickup still works for a living at a small garden centre Lancia Dedra. With a name like that it was never destined to be popular.Ford Escort mk1 van still a working van.MG Magnette 4/72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstraight6 Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 WOW, Those two classic Ford light commercials look in great shape for working vehicles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seth Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 That Magnette looks very clean! I like the look of the Transit too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55bloke Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Have to agree, that MG is a stunner! And there surely can't be many Mk 1 Transits still working for a living. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2_craig Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 there surely can't be many Mk 1 Transits still working for a living.But probably ten times as many compared to the number of mk1 Escort vans! That one has surely been restored once already (cue disparaging remarks about how it'll now be worth more than the Pope's Golf even in its current condition ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55bloke Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Lovin the OLD GIT sticker in the back window!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajcherry Posted April 24, 2007 Author Share Posted April 24, 2007 Here are this weeks spottings.Firstly an Allegro 1.3HLS with twin headlamps,a Cortina mk3 at the bootsale, an N12 Cherry 1.5GL Auto at church and a Mitsibushi Colt and Renault 9 in the Tesco carpark.In my enthusiasm i managed to cut the roof off of the Colt. Never normally see anything interesting at the Tesco carpark.I suspose shite owners still have to eat! My ten year son is keeping a discreet distance in the rear picture of the Colt.I think he might have been mildly embarassed by me taking pictures in the Tesco carpark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstraight6 Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Didn't those Mitsubishi Colt's have a curious dual range gearbox with a second Hi-low gearlever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinspark Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Ahhh, the Cherry has a 'fish' and a National Trust sticker.So that's hesistant, slow and erratic, then.It's always good that really shite drivers put warning stickers on their cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greenvanman Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Ahhh, the Cherry has a 'fish' and a National Trust sticker. So that's hesistant, slow and erratic, then. It's always good that really shite drivers put warning stickers on their cars No 'Fish FM' but I have National Trust, RSPB and a preserved railway's stickers on my Skoda Felicia. Imagine what sort of picture that little package paints PS I love that Transit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500tops Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Didn't those Mitsubishi Colt's have a curious dual range gearbox with a second Hi-low gearlever Certainly did BS6 - Mine did, it had two sticks - one for 4 fwd & 1 reverse gears & t'other marked 'Power' & 'Economy'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Ratdat (who I haven't see here for a bit) has a bright green Colt 3dr like that. The dual range gearbox lived on into the Tredia and Cordia, making them even more desirable.The Cherry is great, nice early one too. 1.5GL must mean it's an auto.The R9 is good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajcherry Posted May 3, 2007 Author Share Posted May 3, 2007 I think polling day must have brought some more shite out.Nova 1.3 SR This unmolested example is driven by an elderly lady.A rather nice Cortina MK3 2000EDolmite 1300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.welfare Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Lovely 'Tina, a shame about the 'new' numberplate though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55bloke Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 That 'tina is GORGUS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajcherry Posted May 26, 2007 Author Share Posted May 26, 2007 It`s been a while since i`ve posted on here.Firstly to wet your appetite check this little Daihatsu van out,still in use.Escort mk4 3dr minus its number plates.Carlton estate becoming increasingly rarer.Mainly Citroen XM`sFinally a CX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55bloke Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Somebody likes their big Citroens!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Hmmm... Thought that CX was a Turbo 2 for a minute, but it looks like it's had a bonnet replacement at some point so it's probably just a boggo 22TRS or summat. Still cool though, like any CX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyloud Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 That Daihatsu 850 is a gem, amazing to see that there is still one on the roads. Looks like the road tax is nearly up too.....I was thinking exactly the same about Carltons, as Omegas seem to be the council house car of choice these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.welfare Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Omegas seem to be the council house car of choice these days.OI! Round here, it's E36 318i's, with bad alloys and 'England' stickers on the front and rear bumpers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torsten2001 Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 WOW! A Diahatsu 55 Wide! I remember Diahatsu having a display in our local precinct with a 55 Wide, it's 55 inches wide you see! I often and to this day wondered why they called it a 55 Wide as they don't use inches in Japan, they couldn't import them into the US because of crash regs so they must've been targeting the Brits. Of course I never saw one again, until now! I'd like it please, if you see it again pop a note on it would you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 CRIKEY at the Daihatsu van. Remember when I said the S65 generation of Hijet was incredibly rare now? Well, that generation shown above is probably ten times rarer.I would not be at all surprised if it is the last registered one in the UK, to be honest I'm more surprised at least one remains!TOP WORK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajcherry Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 A few more recent spots found on my travels. Alfasud Toyota HiAce CamperBecoming rare now Astra mk1 1300s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyloud Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 I do like those Hi-aces, possibly a Westfalia. Quite a reasonable proportion seemed to have survived, no doubt due to hoards of silvertops clinging on to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajcherry Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 Renault 9From a distance i thought this was a Fiat 500 estate but on closer inspection i realised it was an Auto Biancha, not sure what model.I bet the handling is interesting judging by the angle of those rear wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiel Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I absolutely love that Autobianchi, it's a Bianchina Panoramica afaik, I don't know exactly... I think the rear wheels adjust once there's some weight in the car, though the driving experience is probably still interesting (I guess quick cornering is a no no). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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