A few spots from garycox...

17,922 · December 15, 2009

oops, another local spots thread i've missed until now, seems we've doubled up on a few of them... but i've been hoping to get that DS ambo for ages.Is that a Visa poking into shot with the gold Carlton? surely that was worth a pic too? I saw the red one the other day for the first time, that makes three i know of in Brighton, gotta be an unusually high rate of survival eh?

2,066 · December 15, 2009

Nah, it's just a C15 van.

47,367 · December 15, 2009

Wow that Ballade is a late one, Rover had been selling 214's for a year or two when that got sold! I thought they died on a F reg or something. Bet its totally rotten as hell, they always are.

2,066 · December 15, 2009

Yeah it might be shiny but it's well crusty. One of the rear quarter light things has been replaced with a gaffer taped bit of perspex too. I think it's driven by a young Asian guy.

17,922 · December 15, 2009

Oh yeh i totally forgot about C15s.....

2,066 · September 20, 2011

I just remembered about this thread, I haven't updated it since 2009!

I should have some more/better ones somewhere, I think they're trapped on an old phone though. Anyway, here's a mini-update...

Starting with the worst picture ever taken... it was very dark and I was probably drunk. You can't really make it out but it was a 2dr BX van.

Dead Saabs, I think these were in Hove somewhere.

Merc Coupe

Nice Mini van

Another Mini

Shite Saab in Lewes

This is odd, it's on Lewes high street being used for storage. It's impossible to see the sides and front so I'm not sure whether it's just a container, or a trailer, or whether there's a whole truck sitting there...

The vehicle details for OCD 564M are:

Date of Liability 01 11 1986

Date of First Registration 08 11 1973

Year of Manufacture Not Available

Cylinder Capacity (cc) Not Available

Fuel Type Petrol

Export Marker Not Applicable

Vehicle Status Unlicensed

Vehicle Colour RED

It's a Toyota apparently.

These Reliants are in Bexley, I remember them from when I went to school about 10 years ago. I expected them to have been off the road for ages but according to the DVLA the blue one's still taxed! I've never seen it move... couldn't see the registration of the red one.

Jag - Bit far away because I couldn't be bothered to get out of the car.

And finally... the car that inspired me to resurrect this thread...

I saw this supa-shite Volvo in Brighton today, crap pics as usual, the excuse this time being that I was already 80mins into my 1 hour lunch break... I saw it after work in a more convenient place to take pictures but by then my phone battery had died...

2,066 · September 20, 2011

Also, the blue Alpine from page 1 is still taxed, hooray!

17,922 · September 21, 2011

Just going back through this thread, you really have seen some amazing stuff. I'd have a fuggin' seizure if I saw that Alpine out and about. Amazing news that it's still taxed, though I doubt it's still local.

I saw the red Mk2 Cav on Monday too, still going strong. Looked like it was in really good condition too. I'm intrigued by the BX van thing, whereabouts did you see that?

2,066 · September 21, 2011

It was on Dyke Road, by the little park thing. I've not seen it before or since though.

Have you 'spotted' the really manky white Vitesse convertible about in Brighton? It's usually parked on John Road, I see it quite a bit but I've never had the opportunity to take a picture (plus my phone camera's shit)

2.5k · September 21, 2011

I am fairly unfamilar with the Brighton area, but there is a shoddy Vitesse near/in Hanover and a utterly crap looking Herald near by, one of the roughest cars I have EVER seen.

There is also a crusty early 80s Mustang in Hove, but I am unsure as to if it's a resident, or was merely a visitor. Brighton is good for spotting though, I saw that red Carlton a few weeks ago too!

1.2k · September 21, 2011

I noticed that mega 80s Galant on the first page - that's gota be a rare old bus nowadays. I bet they hadly sold any, 80s J trying to mucle in the BMW market 'n' all.

2,066 · November 24, 2012

MINIMUM EFFORT UPDATE

I was gonna actually go out and take some pics but it's a bit gloomy, or something.

Anyway, here's some stuff that I don't think has been here before.

Foren-registered Opel, coming over here, taking our parking spaces etc.

An Escort that I owned briefly in about March time, didn't really get mentioned here but it was AWFUL.

Routemaster that was being used on a normal route in Brighton for some reason

Boot fair Cherry

Any idea what this is/was? It sat here for many years, but has recently disappeared sadly.

I might go and get a better pic of that Galant if I can be arsed (unlikely).

November 24, 2012

The wing mirrors on that Amazon are worth a few quid. Top spot.

2,066 · November 25, 2012

Well i've been MEGA-BORED this weekend, so I had a wander to see if I could find anything interesting:

Fiesta

Cadillac

Some MOAR shots of that Galant

The OSR wing has been damaged since last time

I used to see this when I was walking the dog about 10 years ago.

This has also been here for years, looks pretty good still.

Couple more Americans spotted today

2,066 · March 17, 2013

Have some more rubbish pictures!

This one's not really a 'spot' - it belongs to Hardcore off RR (and here - very occasionally)

1983 Ford Fiesta 1.1L by GaryCox, on Flickr

Awful photo of an awful Capri

1977 Ford Capri II 2000 GL by GaryCox, on Flickr

KOOL - note jauntly angle of picture - that's cos I'm cool, not because I'm rubbish at photos obviously.

1968 Oldsmobile 442 by GaryCox, on Flickr

This is supposed to be yellow. I do not approve of the black bits.

1977 Triumph 2000 by GaryCox, on Flickr

1992 Citroen BX 19 TXD by GaryCox, on Flickr

This BMW's been here for ages.

1981 BMW 320 Baur by GaryCox, on Flickr

K REG

1992 Proton GL Puma by GaryCox, on Flickr

I normally don't bother taking pictures of campers, but I liked this one.

1984 Renault Trafic HDS Camper by GaryCox, on Flickr

1972 MG B Roadster by GaryCox, on Flickr

This is pretty great innit.

1973 Fiat 850 Ice Cream Van by GaryCox, on Flickr

Previously spotted by Barrett (as have quite a few of these). Looks tidy considering it's been here since 2011 or something.

1991 Lada Samara 1100E Select by GaryCox, on Flickr

Bizarrely this belongs to a coffee shop or something.

1985 Bedford CF by GaryCox, on Flickr

Obscure dealer special.

1989 Austin Metro 1.0 L Harwoods Special by GaryCox, on Flickr

Scabby Farina

1964 MG Magnette by GaryCox, on Flickr

Posh Shite

1976 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 by GaryCox, on Flickr

Barrett has a better picture of this. I don't like the new registration number.

1976 Fiat 850 Camper by GaryCox, on Flickr

OBV NOT SPOT

1990 Fiat 126 BIS by GaryCox, on Flickr

Not particularly interesting, but I thought I'd get a picture before it's dead.

1996 Citroen Xantia SX TD by GaryCox, on Flickr

Bit dirty in this shot, but this is WELL TIDY. I'd love it.

1992 Ford Escort LX 1.4 by GaryCox, on Flickr

BORING - At least it's an actual panel van though.

1985 Volkswagen Transporter Van by GaryCox, on Flickr

Can I spot my own car? Well I just did so the answer must be YES.

1985 Austin Maestro 1.3 Base by GaryCox, on Flickr

I've posted a picture of this before (I think), but here's an updated one.

1992 Lancia Dedra SE Turbo by GaryCox, on Flickr

I forgot they did a saloon one of these.

1992 Honda Concerto EX Auto Saloon by GaryCox, on Flickr

Lytie.

1978 Bentley T2 by GaryCox, on Flickr

Let's end with something mediocre.

1986 Nissan Micra 1.0 SGL by GaryCox, on Flickr

AAAAAND you're up to date.

17,922 · March 18, 2013

Good stuff. I saw a much betterer Triumph 2000 the other day, but still not found the yellow one (That's three I know of round here including the elusive brown estate). there was an old style Nissan Maxima parked behind that Proton last week too, which I failed to snap.

Do us a favour, check down Bedford Place (off western road, vaguely on your way to work) as there was a perfect 'Oily Rag' Consul Classic 315 down there on Friday night, but I'm not about tomorrow to check it's still there and document it. Part of me is hoping it's the same example that was in the 'my classic & I' bit of C&SC some time around 1986 owned by some eccentric Brighton guy who lived in the big art deco block on the seafront, just round the corner from where I saw it...

2,066 · March 18, 2013

Is it a sort of blue/grey colour? If so I saw it in Lewes when I lived there. Can't remember if it was 2 or 4 door.

I'll check tomorrow (if I remember)

108,850 · March 18, 2013

Any idea what this is/was? It sat here for many years, but has recently disappeared sadly.

If I'm not mistaken it's the 1940 Hudson that was sold last Autumn on Ebay as a dry stored barn find.

47,367 · March 18, 2013

Brill spots as always. Would it be at all possible to trawl round the south coast area non-stop until that 2-dr BX van is spotted again and get a better shot please? Many thanks

2,066 · March 18, 2013

Looks like you might be right Junkman, this is the closest I've ever seen to something that matches (and I have been looking).

Frustratingly I didn't see it on there at the time, I'd love to see some pics with the covers off! It was on that drive for about 20 years at least.

2,066 · March 18, 2013

Barrett - the Classic wasn't there (predictably)

This thing was though, bit MODERN but mega-grim so I thought I'd get a picture so it wasn't a wasted journey*. Taken using SUPERZOOM GRAIN-O-VISION to minimise embarrassment.

2000 Kia Shuma by GaryCox, on Flickr

Also got these

1993 Vauxhall Carlton 2.0i Club Estate by GaryCox, on Flickr

1972 Citroen SM by GaryCox, on Flickr

And a slightly better picture of the crusty Capri.

1977 Ford Capri II 2000GL by GaryCox, on Flickr

33,735 · March 18, 2013

Nothing much is cooler than a brown Capri GL.

2,066 · March 23, 2013

Another update already?!

These first few were on the way back from work last week.

SHEDDY

1976 Citroen H Van by GaryCox, on Flickr

SUAVE

1975 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce by GaryCox, on Flickr

DULL

1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle by GaryCox, on Flickr

Now for some variation, these were on the way TO work!! Exciting.

Plate Fail.

1981 Porsche 928 by GaryCox, on Flickr

There's a couple of these about, I'd be surprised if this one lasts much longer.

1993 Mazda 323 GTI by GaryCox, on Flickr

Posh Panda

1990 Fiat Panda Tacchini by GaryCox, on Flickr

This lives on my road (so does the orange Beetle)

1989 Renault 5 Automatic by GaryCox, on Flickr

2,066 · March 23, 2013

Another update already?!

These first few were on the way back from work last week.

SHEDDY

1976 Citroen H Van by GaryCox, on Flickr

SUAVE

1975 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce by GaryCox, on Flickr

DULL

1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle by GaryCox, on Flickr

Now for some variation, these were on the way TO work!! Exciting.

Plate Fail.

1981 Porsche 928 by GaryCox, on Flickr

There's a couple of these about, I'd be surprised if this one lasts much longer.

1993 Mazda 323 GTI by GaryCox, on Flickr

Posh Panda

1990 Fiat Panda Tacchini by GaryCox, on Flickr

This lives on my road (so does the orange Beetle)

1989 Renault 5 Automatic by GaryCox, on Flickr

12,815 · March 23, 2013

Posh Shite

1976 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 by GaryCox, on Flickr

Lytie.

1978 Bentley T2 by GaryCox, on Flickr

Perfection. Love the P plate on the GT4 and the Bentleh looks so Ã‚Â£6995.

12,815 · March 23, 2013

Posh Shite

1976 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 by GaryCox, on Flickr

Lytie.

1978 Bentley T2 by GaryCox, on Flickr

Perfection. Love the P plate on the GT4 and the Bentleh looks so Ã‚Â£6995.

44,535 · March 23, 2013

Brill spots as always. Would it be at all possible to trawl round the south coast area non-stop until that 2-dr BX van is spotted again and get a better shot please? Many thanks

Sadly the owner of that pegged it last year. Not sure what's happened to the van now. This is it in 2011.

44,535 · March 23, 2013

Brill spots as always. Would it be at all possible to trawl round the south coast area non-stop until that 2-dr BX van is spotted again and get a better shot please? Many thanks

Sadly the owner of that pegged it last year. Not sure what's happened to the van now. This is it in 2011.

2,066 · March 23, 2013

MOAR!!!

I got up early this morning, I was bored and was gonna watch Grumpier Old Men but my housemate was asleep in the living room. After failing to wake him up with some loud Cooper Temple Clause and Prince, I decided to just go out and have a wander round Hove in the rain instead. FUN.

Boring '90s Ford (I quite like these)

1993 Ford Escort LX 1.6i by GaryCox, on Flickr

There are bazillions of these, this one was particularly shit though for obvious reasons.

1988 Volkswagen Transporter Camper by GaryCox, on Flickr

I haven't seen/heard a Diesel one of these for ages. Doubt this one will be heard anytime soon.

1987 Toyota Camry GL Turbo D by GaryCox, on Flickr

BLURRY. The closest one was last taxed in 2002! There's an even worse picture of these waaaay back on Page 3 or something.

1993 Saab 9000 Turbo CD S by GaryCox, on Flickr

Boring '90s Ford (I quite like these)

1992 Ford Fiesta 1.1i by GaryCox, on Flickr

NEXT-GEN SHITEMOBILE - This was called a DFM MINI OPTIMUS BUFFET according to the DVLA file thing.

2011 DFM Mini Optimus by GaryCox, on Flickr

This is still taxed and presumably in use - CHECK AAHT DA PADLOX

1989 Vauxhall Astra 1.3 Merit Estate by GaryCox, on Flickr

Can't remember if I've taken a photo of this before, it's pretty forgettable.

1979 Mercedes 230 Auto by GaryCox, on Flickr

HIGH POWERED EXECUTIVE SALOON

1989 Mazda 323 1.5 GLX Executive by GaryCox, on Flickr

Some sort of rare automobile, can't remember what it was. I think it might have been European.

1967 Volkswagen Beetle by GaryCox, on Flickr

This Times Two was well manky.

1994 Hyundai X2 Pony GSI by GaryCox, on Flickr

If I had to have a VW Golf GTI Convertible, it'd be like this one. But I don't.

1985 Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet by GaryCox, on Flickr

Enough VWs yet? This one was marginally more interesting because it looked like it'd previously been on fire a bit.

1985 Volkswagen Transporter Camper by GaryCox, on Flickr

Paralympic Shite

1989 Ford Escort 55 1.6 D Wheelchair Conversion by GaryCox, on Flickr

Easiest CPTC EVAR

Ford Cortina Mk I by GaryCox, on Flickr

Someone's been keeping the SORN up to date on this - WHAT IS POINT

1986 Mazda E2200 Diesel Van by GaryCox, on Flickr

NOT A VW

1988 Bedford Bambi Camper by GaryCox, on Flickr

EVEN MOAR in a bit.

2,066 · March 23, 2013

MOAR!!!

I got up early this morning, I was bored and was gonna watch Grumpier Old Men but my housemate was asleep in the living room. After failing to wake him up with some loud Cooper Temple Clause and Prince, I decided to just go out and have a wander round Hove in the rain instead. FUN.

Boring '90s Ford (I quite like these)

1993 Ford Escort LX 1.6i by GaryCox, on Flickr

There are bazillions of these, this one was particularly shit though for obvious reasons.

1988 Volkswagen Transporter Camper by GaryCox, on Flickr

I haven't seen/heard a Diesel one of these for ages. Doubt this one will be heard anytime soon.

1987 Toyota Camry GL Turbo D by GaryCox, on Flickr

BLURRY. The closest one was last taxed in 2002! There's an even worse picture of these waaaay back on Page 3 or something.

1993 Saab 9000 Turbo CD S by GaryCox, on Flickr

Boring '90s Ford (I quite like these)

1992 Ford Fiesta 1.1i by GaryCox, on Flickr

NEXT-GEN SHITEMOBILE - This was called a DFM MINI OPTIMUS BUFFET according to the DVLA file thing.

2011 DFM Mini Optimus by GaryCox, on Flickr