Mr_Bo11ox Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 Incredible, you are showing the way for shite spotterz across the globe
Ghosty Posted November 15, 2017 Posted November 15, 2017 Words really do fail. It's great to see the variety of chod on the continent - I love how differently cars weather over there, it's hard to describe, I know it's mostly down to climate though. Didn't BorniteIdentity own that green Sierra at the bottom of p1 for a while?
bramz7 Posted December 30, 2017 Author Posted December 30, 2017 New year blues? I'll try and help with a roundup of my UK spots of 2017. I don't actually recall the last time I posted any, so here you go: 1987 Citroen BX19 DTR. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr I left a note on this one a few months and heard diddily squat back. It did rain just after though, so my note probably turned into mush. 1994 Rover 820i Automatic. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr This 800 has been getting progressively rougher over the years. Still about though. 1994 Vauxhall Corsa Van 1.7D. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Some legend uses this for handywork locally, good on them. 1994 Peugeot 306 XS. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Seen in a rich bit of Hampstead (which is probably all of it), how fit do the early 306s now look? In fact I am down that way again next week, might leave my details on it. 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.7 TD. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Round the corner from the 306. Sheddy Cavaliers still easily found in London. 1977 Saab 96. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr ONE OWNER?11/ 1986 Nissan Sunny Spirit SGL. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Another Hampstead landmark. 1989 Ford Escort Ghia. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1986 Fiat Uno 45 S. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1980 Vauxhall Carlton 2000. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr The Uno and Carlton live right next to one another on a reasonably iffy feeling (but in reality fine) estate. 1987 Ford Transit 80 Popular. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr LEZ beater. 1991 Peugeot 405 GTX. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Not many early 405s still about. 1990 Rover Maestro Special. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1970 Volvo 131. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr I though deliberate rat look, but I think the owner just likes primer. 1992 Citroen ZX Aura. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Nice early ZXs are stupidly scarce now. 1993 Citroen ZX Aura 1.9D Auto. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Oh there's another one... 1987 Toyota Celica GT. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Nothing says winner like a two tone mid 80s Jap. 1991 Vauxhall Astra Belmont L. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Mega late Belmont here. God knows how cheap this was. 1993 Vauxhall Cavalier GLS & 1988 Freight Rover Sherpa City. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Winner. 1990 Vauxhall Cavalier. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr The elderly owner of this has a driveway stuffed with old cars, including a Talbot Alpine. 1988 Fiat Uno 45 S. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1996 Daewoo Nexia GLXi. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1993 Peugeot 306 XT. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Exhibit B in the 'How fit are early 306s now' case study 1997 Nissan Primera Equation. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Check this dismal thing out. All I can figure is that it's some sort of ultra base spec Primera. 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier L. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Ugh. 1977 Morris Marina Super. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1977 Morris Marina Super. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr This was amazing! BL stuff in daily use is odd in London now. 1996 Citroen Xantia Activa Turbo & 1993 Mitsubishi Galant V6 24v. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1992 Renault Clio RT. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier LS. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr This was outside a hotel. I don't know about you, but what great advertising! I will add more later. Dirk Diggler, vulgalour, danthecapriman and 6 others 9
Mr_Bo11ox Posted December 30, 2017 Posted December 30, 2017 I would defo stay in that hotel. The white Primera is something else, did they ever sell a mingebag version with unpainted bumpers?
mercrocker Posted December 30, 2017 Posted December 30, 2017 Lovin the shit caravan behind the ZX, too.
bramz7 Posted December 30, 2017 Author Posted December 30, 2017 I would defo stay in that hotel. The white Primera is something else, did they ever sell a mingebag version with unpainted bumpers? It even had all round manual windows. How depressing. Anyway, have some more. 1992 Nissan Primera GSX. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr This was a nice sight down in my old 'ends'. Never saw it when I actually lived there mind. 1991 Citroen BX19 TGD. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr I parked my old blue BX behind this one and the owner didn't give one shit. 1989 Toyota Camry 2.0 GLi. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr This local legend has been hanging on for dear life for years now. Still running though. 1994 Ford Mondeo LX. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1996 Citroen Synergie Wheelhome Camper. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr I know it's modern dross but its a damn camper Synergie. 1991 Saab 9000 Turbo Carlsson. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1983 BMW 323i. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Early E30s are my fave BMWs. The detailing is just right. 1989 BMW 730i Automatic. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr ..followed closely by these 7 series. Utterly lovely. 1992 Rover 820 SLi Automatic. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr This has had a wall built around it, nice garden feature though. 1967 Ford Cortina Super. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1993 Proton 1.5 GLS. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Some hero in Maidenhead parks various 90s dross down this road, this is a recent addition I believe. 1992 Renault 19 RT. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1996 Alfa Romeo RZ. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Seen outside Alfa Aid. Good place to see Alfas, funnily enough. 1999 Alfa Romeo 166. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier LS. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Filthy. 1982 Datsun Laurel. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1994 Rover 216i Coupe. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Slough summed up in one photo. 1985 Toyota Camry GLi. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1992 Vauxhall Carlton Diamond. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1987 Toyota Carina GL. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr This was scrapped since. 1991 Ford Escort Ghia. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1988 Toyota Space Cruiser. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1987 Austin Montego L. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr I think this failed an MOT reasonably severely: Reason(s) for failureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer arch (6.1.C.1)Emissions not tested excessive black smoke (7.3.A.1)Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floorpan (2.4.A.3)Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor pan (2.4.A.3)Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in door sill (5.2.6)Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting area in fuel cap (2.4.A.3)1994 Rover Montego Countryman. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Another one, not connected. 1986 Ford Sierra Ghia Automatic. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Shame to see this looking so dead. Lastly for now: 1991 Nissan Maxima V6 SEL. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1991 Nissan Maxima V6 SEL. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Almost had a heart attack when this came trundling towards me. God bless the OAPs of Reading for driving such wonderful stuff. More laters! Dirk Diggler, vulgalour, Skizzer and 3 others 6
bramz7 Posted February 7, 2018 Author Posted February 7, 2018 Some more: 1994 Citroen ZX Avantage. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr ZXs seem rare now. I appreciate they can rot, but it's still a shame. 1990 Nissan Micra SGX. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr This Micra has lived in Windsor for years. 1990 Volkswagen Corrado 16v. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Early Corrado! 1982 Fiat 131 Supermirafiori. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr This actually lives down my road. It was presented for an MOT not too long ago, but for some reason the not too severe fail seems to have put the owner right off. I would enquire but strongly suspect I would be told to stick it. 1997 Rover 820. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Nice. Another 90s car that has just outright vanished, although there is always a very steady stream of them for sale. 1994 Renault Clio RT. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr OAP owned slushbox Clio. 1994 Citroen Xantia TD VSX. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Early Xantia in top trim. I wonder if has that interior... 1991 Volvo 440 GLT. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Still a fair few long term owner Volvos in London. 1995 Peugeot 306 SLDT Sedan. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr I had a mega horn for this, yet left no note. 1985 Nissan Micra GL. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr The owner of this also has a Chrysler Avenger. fullsizeoutput_a7e by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Saw this right after a nice 505 raced past, bah! fullsizeoutput_a7f by Sam Osbon, on Flickr How nice is this? 1989 Fiat Tipo. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Base Tipo which is now a garden feature. 1996 Peugeot 405 GLX DT. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Now dead. 1992 Hyundai Pony X2 Sonnet. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1995 Renault Laguna RT. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr The nicest Laguna I have ever seen. 1991 Honda Civic GL Automatic. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1998 Citroen XM SX Turbo. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1990 Citroen BX TZI Automatic. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr I made a friend in the owner of this BX, and spoke down the phone a few times after leaving a note. He won't be selling anytime soon, but nice to chat. 1993 Peugeot 405 GL. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1978 Renault 7 GTL. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Perhaps one of the weirdest/best imports. 1988 Ford Escort Popular. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Look at that mega tidemark! 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier GLS. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1986 Nissan Cherry Spirit GS. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1988 Toyota Hi-Ace. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Old Japanese stuff still reasonably common in certain parts of West London, but it's got a lot rarer now. More another day. Skizzer, Dirk Diggler, Brodders and 5 others 8
vulgalour Posted February 7, 2018 Posted February 7, 2018 That little B reg Micra has got to be one of the earliest ones out there!
danthecapriman Posted February 7, 2018 Posted February 7, 2018 Has the owner chained that Tipo to the floor!?
bramz7 Posted March 26, 2018 Author Posted March 26, 2018 Just a catch up for those not on Flickr. 1988 Renault 5 Monaco. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr This seems to seldom, if ever, move. Sad. 1993 Honda CRX ESi Automatic. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1994 Fiat Tempra SX TD. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr OAP owned Tempra, should really enquire about it but too busy to even attempt it right now. 1994 Mazda 626 LX. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr These have gotten rare all of a sudden. 1987 Mitsubishi Shogun TD. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1998 Renault Safrane 16v Executive. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1981 Mazda 626 DX. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Can't even believe this driveway hasn't been cleared yet. 1989 Chrysler Voyager SE. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1992 Ford Courier. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Not sure when I last saw one of these. Apart from this one of course. 1995 Fiat Punto GT Turbo. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1987 BMW 318i. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Still a few rough BMWs in West London, but not the same levels as a few years back sadly. 1996 Honda NSX. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1989 Zastava Yugo 45. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Yep, I take photos of Yugos and NSXs. 1989 Vauxhall Midi. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1991 Rover 214 GSI. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1995 Fiat Cinquecento. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1980s Citroen BX14 RE. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1993/94 Citroen Xantia 1.6i. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Pair of ropey LHM laden Cits in Greece. I suspect there is about the same amount of both (proportionately) in Greece and France now, they are obsessed. 1970s Simca 1100 GLS. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1974 Fiat 128 1100 Sport. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1988 Fiat Tipo. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1986 Lancia Thema 2.5 Turbo DS. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Thema 2.5 VM DIESEL PHWOAR 1991 Rover Metro 1.1 L. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1980 Talbot Sunbeam. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr This was a surprising spot! 1984-86 Opel Ascona. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1979-81 Opel Ascona. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Plenty of old Opels in Greece too. 1997 Rover 100 Knightsbridge Diesel. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1992 Citroen AX Echo Diesel. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1991 Nissan Bluebird LX. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1965 Volvo 121 'Amazon'. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1990 Peugeot 505 GTi. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1985 Renault 25 TS. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 2001 Daewoo Nubira. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr These have vanished haven't they? 1988 Peugeot 205 GL. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1994 Renault Laguna RT. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Yum. 1988 Renault Extra. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Been trying to get a photo of this for years. Yes it is that clean. Citroen Xantia 1.9D SX. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr How good does this look? Renault Clio RL. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Billions of early Clios in Lille. Peugeot 405 GL. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Easily worth €4000.11 Nissan Bluebird Diesel. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1997 Renault Laguna RNE 2.2D. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr RN spec with the lazy 2.2NA Diesel. Lovely. 1987/88 Peugeot 104 Style Z. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1991 Citroen AX K-Way. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr fullsizeoutput_12fe by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Still have 100s of spots from Italy. And finally, hot off the camera from Saturday: 1985 FSO 125P. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1985 FSO 125P. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr I don't think I'll see anything else in the UK this year that will top this. vulgalour, Angrydicky, Skizzer and 8 others 11
wuvvum Posted March 26, 2018 Posted March 26, 2018 Wow! Agree, that FSO is going to take some beating. Can't remember the last time I saw a C-plater - probably in about 1988... I actually test drove a 125P years ago and was surprisingly impressed with how it felt to drive - it wasn't nearly as bad as all the road tests I'd read had led me to believe.
angle Posted March 26, 2018 Posted March 26, 2018 Is that 626 on Brondesbury Road in Kilburn? If it is, it looks identical to when I lived round the corner in 2006...
bramz7 Posted March 26, 2018 Author Posted March 26, 2018 Is that 626 on Brondesbury Road in Kilburn? If it is, it looks identical to when I lived round the corner in 2006... Yes it is. Apparently the Marina next to it has been there since 1988.
vulgalour Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 Bramz for all your quality spotting needs! It's impossible to pick a favourite.
Skizzer Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 Is that 626 on Brondesbury Road in Kilburn? If it is, it looks identical to when I lived round the corner in 2006... Yes it is. Apparently the Marina next to it has been there since 1988.And when I lived round the corner in 1996, too Legendary spots as ever.
sam simmons Posted March 27, 2018 Posted March 27, 2018 I am new here and this thread alone made it worth registering....ok there are plenty of other good threads and posts on autoshite but you get what i mean... Top spotting...
bramz7 Posted May 28, 2018 Author Posted May 28, 2018 Update time: 1995 Peugeot 106 Ski. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Probably not named after the yoghurt. 1990 Citroen XM Si. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1996 Renault Espace Executive TD. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Bournemouth is still pretty good for old car spotting. 1989 Citroen BX16 RS Pilot. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1996 Citroen Saxo SX. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Dealer demo cars had SAX plates. 1990 Lexus LS400 Automatic. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1994 Rover 216SLi Automatic. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Now scrapped. 1995 Skoda Felicia 136 LXi Plus. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr In contrast now back on the road. 1995 Citroen AX Debut Diesel. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1991 Citroen BX19 GTi. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1991 Ford Granada Scorpio. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1992 Alfa Romeo 33 1.3 i.e. L. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Milan is pretty gross in parts. 1984 Lancia Gamma 2500 Automatic. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1991 Ford Escort Ghia. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1991 Rover 216SLi Automatic. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr fullsizeoutput_fcb by Sam Osbon, on Flickr This caused me to do a OMG U turn and pull over. fullsizeoutput_fce by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Wobtastic fullsizeoutput_fd4 by Sam Osbon, on Flickr fullsizeoutput_fd5 by Sam Osbon, on Flickr fullsizeoutput_d88 by Sam Osbon, on Flickr fullsizeoutput_d89 by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Genuinely there is tons about in Greece, don't worry. fullsizeoutput_ef9 by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1992 Renault 5 Campus. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1995 Renault Laguna RT. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 2001 Fiat Marea Weekend 150 ELX 20v. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Some cretin scrapped this 1999 Lancia Kappa 2000 Coupe. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1999 Lancia Kappa 2000 Coupe. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr I love these. 1984 Alfa Romeo Giuliette 1800. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1994 Fiat Tipo 1.6S. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1985 Volkswagen LT. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 2002 Peugeot 406 LX HDi 90. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Hero. I also saw a ropey 406 doing the rounds as a taxi in Salisbury a few weeks back. 1994 Ford Mondeo GLX. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 2003 LDV Pilot. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr 1999 Citroen Xantia SX HDi. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr This has done 271k. 1993 Mercedes Benz 308D. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr I recently went to London and was pleased with what was still about. Not the same as it was in 2012 but is anywhere? fullsizeoutput_166c by Sam Osbon, on Flickr fullsizeoutput_167b by Sam Osbon, on Flickr More some day soon. Skizzer, BeEP, danthecapriman and 5 others 8
bramz7 Posted June 2, 2018 Author Posted June 2, 2018 I have just been browsing some of my older shots on Flickr, and came across some no doubt worth sharing. Or not... Siblings. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr This was 2010, neither were rare then. However both are now scrapped. 1989 Peugeot 505 2.0 GR Estate. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Also 2010, I remember seeing a fair few 505s around this time. Impressively it's still on the go. 1982 Volvo 760 GLE 2.3 Saloon. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Used to see this beast every week on a Thursday, or something like that. Happily it and it's lush green velour interior are on SORN. 1984 Toyota Space Cruiser 1.8 Automatic MPV. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr I recall this being visible just past Clapham Junction, as it was always parked on a hill. I know it was sold a few years later, but amazingly still taxed. 1988 Ford Transit 100 2.0 LWB Van. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Interesting story behind this photo. Anyone remember that utterly trash clothing brand called Oldguysrule? They copied this pretty much like for like and stuck it on a T shirt, but I never did enquire. Oh well. 1987 Renault 9 1.4 GTL Saloon. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr This was one of those great juxtapositions London is known for. Sadly the car seems to have gone. 1991 Peugeot 405 1.9 SRi Saloon. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Back in 2010 this was pretty unremarkable. However now it's pretty neat. Now dead. 1990 Volkswagen Taro 1.8 Pickup. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Amazingly, after three days of living in Basingstoke, I came across this again very recently. It looks exactly the same as it did in 2010. 1991 Vauxhall Astra 1.8i CD Automatic Hatchback. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Still was a lot of these around back then. This posh one looked the bees knees, somehow this one has evaded the ravages of time and joy riders and is SORN, with valid MOT. 1977 Austin Allegro 1100 Deluxe. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr This was a proper London car, and disappeared a little while after. It was more or less sunken to the ground. 1989 Vauxhall Carlton 1.8i L Saloon. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Early Carltons were actually odd to see even then. This very smooth looking one only lasted a little while longer. A bit of luck... by Sam Osbon, on Flickr I don't recall thinking either car particularly great even then, but took a photo because i had time to kill. What an idiot. Both well out of MOT now. 1980 Ford Escort MKII 1.3 L Saloon. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr I was well happy to see this, in the local hospital car park. The things I got up to. It was sold on and later properly monged and wrecked. Meh. 1985 Nissan Cherry N12 Maxima Hatchback. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Another local relic that is somehow even now still alive. 1989 Austin Maestro 1.3 L Hatchback. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr There was a lot of minging Maestros still trundling about. This one was utterly gross and I remember a woman launching herself out of a front door after taking this photo. Unsurprisingly dead. 1991 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Ghia Hatchback. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr MK3 Fiestas were like automotive cockroaches then, there was tons still about and even the scrappage scheme hadn't killed that many. This rotten one lasted a mere 8 months more. 1989 Ford Escort 1.3 Popular Hatchback. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Stuff like this was still ten a penny. Before scene tax kicked in, the MK4 Escort was still the banger/OAP chariot in many, many a town. This one had a rust related MOT fail months later. 1993 Renault 19 Chamade 16V Saloon. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr I have no idea what this was for sale for, but given how even the top 19s are still worth £0 it cannot have been much. A war and peace MOT shortly beforehand no doubt explaining it's demise. 1986 Freight Rover Sherpa Ex-British Telecom Box Van. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr I have no idea if this is still there. It's probably a few miles from my house but cba to look. 1986 Ford Sierra 1.8 LX Hatchback. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr I remember being utterly ecstatic about seeing this. It was piloted by a bloke who looked about 100. I recall an ebay trader getting it and then it being for sale for years. Still never got taxed post 2012. 1988 Ford Escort 1.6 Ghia Hatchback. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr This was bloody lovely. Not even shocked to see it is still very much taxed and MOT'd. 1993 Proton 1.3 GL Hatchback. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Ugh, there was so many of these around back then! 1980 Ford Fiesta 1.1 L Hatchback. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr This was another OAP jobbie. Given how it has jumped some 20k in mileage in the short while since the photo I will assume it was sold. 1993 Proton SE 1.5 Saloon. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr This one was in the same car park as the one before!! 1989 Hyundai Pony 1.3 GL Hatchback. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Sadly looks like this one conked it in 2017, what a shame. 1980 Austin miniMetro L Hatchback. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr One of my many scatty ex girlfriends lived near this and told me what we all know, this was owned by a hermit. 1986 Honda Civic Shuttle MPV. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr I remember this little housing estate being a damn goldmine for old cars. However this one is dead. 1986 Honda Integra 1.5 LX Hatchback. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Proper OAP special. Now dead. 1986/87 Nissan Bluebird T12 1.8 LX Saloon. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Still the best T12 I have ever seen. Still only on 19k in 2018! 1987 Ford Escort 1.3 L Hatchback. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Yawn 1990 Opel Kadett 1.6 Hatchback. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr This was seen near the former MoD housing in Tadley, probably connected. SORN. 1984 Ford Escort 1.6 Cabriolet. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Proper miser spec. I think this was sold not too long ago. 1993 Vauxhall Senator 3.0 CD 24V Saloon. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Presumed to be ex Police. Dead. 1983 Austin Mini 'Kat' Cabriolet. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr The mega snow seemed to drag out some weird stuff, this being no exception. 1985 Honda CRX 1.5 Coupe. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr This was ropey. 1988 Austin Maestro 1.3 City X Hatchback. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Amazingly this is still alive. 1983 MG Metro 1.3 Hatchback. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr This was on ebay a short time later. SORN. 1981 Ford Cortina MKV 2.0 GL Estate. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr This was forever parked here. Not now though, was listed as salvage a while back. 1980 Opel Manta B 2.0 SRB SH Coupe. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Nice. SORN. 1989 Renault 19 1.4 GTS Hatchback. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr It was quite tough taking photos of these in 2010 as they were still pretty common. Oh how times change. 1994 SEAT Marbella Fun. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Remember the days people actually drove these as normal transport? Yeah even then this was pretty weird. dead. 1981 Austin Maxi 2 1750 L Hatchback. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr I never did find out if this was someone doing some winter classic motoring or just a cheap Maxi someone was using. 1990 Citroen AX 11TGE 'Chicago' Hatchback. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Red and Blue. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr At the time this wasn't a big deal but I guess it is now. 1989 Ford Fiesta Popular Plus Hatchback. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr I suppose this isn't that mega now either. It never did get another MOT though. 1992 Ford Transit 120D 2.5 Diesel SWB Van. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Dunno about you but I miss seeing this hanging Transits about. Plenty now but without that noise, y'know. 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.8 GL Coupe. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr Don't know what happened to this. Still SORN. 1988 Austin Maestro 500 City Van. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr I am amazed this is now on SORN, it simply kept going, last MOT says 219k. Maybe more memories another day.... vulgalour, Skizzer, wuvvum and 1 other 4
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