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Dick Cheeseburger Rank: Talbot Tagora

Dick Cheeseburger

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  On 23/09/2020 at 13:32, Mr Laurence said:

I don’t care that it’s £10k, this looks spectacular 

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https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/960134711128525

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Agreed that it's a stunner and that price for such a rarity is largely irrelevant. 

However, the fact it's survived in the gorgeous Maltese climate for the last 40 years, only to be dragged to our damp, salty isle makes me a little sad. I always loved seeing the old motors when visiting Malta as a kid - it was great to see cars which had become rare over here due to rot. 

I'd be surprised if there are any mk1 Escrots remaining there by now. 

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Dick Cheeseburger Rank: Talbot Tagora

Dick Cheeseburger

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  On 23/09/2020 at 19:35, Tubbo said:

‘Running, driveable, no welding required, MOT exempt’

Man dying at the wheel!

£1300

https://www.gumtree.com/p/other-cars/triumph-vitesse-2ltr-running-driveable/1385353515

 

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That's silly cheap for a running and driving Vitesse. Last MOT ran out in 2015, so theoretically it's not totally rotten. Maybe. 

Mr Laurence Rank: BL Wedge

Mr Laurence

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  On 23/09/2020 at 19:33, Dick Longbridge said:

Agreed that it's a stunner and that price for such a rarity is largely irrelevant. 

However, the fact it's survived in the gorgeous Maltese climate for the last 40 years, only to be dragged to our damp, salty isle makes me a little sad. I always loved seeing the old motors when visiting Malta as a kid - it was great to see cars which had become rare over here due to rot. 

I'd be surprised if there are any mk1 Escrots remaining there by now. 

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I’ve noticed this as well. Malta isn’t a huge place, but in recent years, it seems like a huge amount of interesting old stuff is being brought over here from there. It can’t be long before most of it is gone. You could certainly make the argument that these old cars form part of Malta’s identity, so taking all of them away does seem a shame

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Dick Cheeseburger Rank: Talbot Tagora

Dick Cheeseburger

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  On 23/09/2020 at 19:54, Mr Laurence said:

I’ve noticed this as well. Malta isn’t a huge place, but in recent years, it seems like a huge amount of interesting old stuff is being brought over here from there. It can’t be long before most of it is gone. You could certainly make the argument that these old cars form part of Malta’s identity, so taking all of them away does seem a shame

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Totally agree. Malta is a better place for them. Supply and demand wins though and the Maltese have clearly worked out it's financially rewarding to sell their non-rusty classics for large sums to deranged Brits!

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Tadhg Tiogar Rank: Talbot Tagora

Tadhg Tiogar

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  On 23/09/2020 at 19:54, Mr Laurence said:

I’ve noticed this as well. Malta isn’t a huge place, but in recent years, it seems like a huge amount of interesting old stuff is being brought over here from there. It can’t be long before most of it is gone. You could certainly make the argument that these old cars form part of Malta’s identity, so taking all of them away does seem a shame

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  On 23/09/2020 at 20:09, Dick Longbridge said:

Totally agree. Malta is a better place for them. Supply and demand wins though and the Maltese have clearly worked out it's financially rewarding to sell their non-rusty classics for large sums to deranged Brits!

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In return, we send 'em things like bendy-buses....

strangeangel Rank: Lancia Gamma

strangeangel

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  On 23/09/2020 at 02:14, New POD said:

Fucking ace. Beautiful. 

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You didn't build it, did you? 🤣 I'd love to know why someone thought it'd be a good idea to strap a hen house onto the bonnet.

 

Dick Cheeseburger Rank: Talbot Tagora

Dick Cheeseburger

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  On 23/09/2020 at 21:01, Tadhg Tiogar said:

 

In return, we send 'em things like bendy-buses....

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Aren't they the lucky ones! 😂

Soundwave Rank: Citroen Ami

Soundwave

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Mk1 Rover 200... complete with crispy sills. I dread to think what horrors lie behind the underseal...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009224054271?onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=Used&radius=1500&price-to=1000&sort=distance&postcode=cv100nr&year-to=1995&advertising-location=at_cars&page=1

 

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Timewaster Rank: Isuzu Florian

Timewaster

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  On 23/09/2020 at 20:09, Dick Longbridge said:

 Maltese have clearly worked out it's financially rewarding to sell their non-rusty classics for large sums to deranged Brits!

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While they still can? 

 

(not mentioning b*****) 

New POD Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

New POD

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  On 23/09/2020 at 21:04, strangeangel said:

 

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You didn't build it, did you? 🤣 I'd love to know why someone thought it'd be a good idea to strap a hen house onto the bonnet.

 

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I would like to imagine that there's a 6 litre v8 with supercharger, causing the need for the hen house but i doubt it. 

I just think it's so different and in your face that it deserves looking after. 

somewhatfoolish Rank: Talbot Tagora

somewhatfoolish

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  On 23/09/2020 at 19:54, Mr Laurence said:

I’ve noticed this as well. Malta isn’t a huge place, but in recent years, it seems like a huge amount of interesting old stuff is being brought over here from there. It can’t be long before most of it is gone. You could certainly make the argument that these old cars form part of Malta’s identity, so taking all of them away does seem a shame

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Far less of an integral part of Malta's identity than the shonky old buses were, yet they were swept away pretty much overnight. Glad I got to experience it while it lasted.

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Remspoor Rank: Isuzu Florian

Remspoor

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  On 23/09/2020 at 22:45, somewhatfoolish said:

Far less of an integral part of Malta's identity than the shonky old buses were, yet they were swept away pretty much overnight. Glad I got to experience it while it lasted.

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That is because Arriva took over the running of the bus services.

Plus buses also have to conform to the Euro emissions regulation(s).

 

motorpunk Rank: Renault 16

motorpunk

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  On 23/09/2020 at 22:45, somewhatfoolish said:

Far less of an integral part of Malta's identity than the shonky old buses were, yet they were swept away pretty much overnight. Glad I got to experience it while it lasted.

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Saw this there last year. 👍

Asimo Rank: Isuzu Florian

Asimo

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eddyramrod Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

eddyramrod

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  On 24/09/2020 at 09:38, Asimo said:

Imagine life with this as your daily...

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Do not paint.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hooper-Empress-Scarce-imposing-lightweight-aluminium-bodied-Daimler-Barnfind/233723469553?hash=item366b011ef1:g:FTgAAOSwxElfaUFH

Too old fashioned? This then...

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Do not clean.

 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1977-Rolls-Royce-Shadow-II-BARN-FIND-SPARES-OR-REPAIR-DAMAGED-CLASSIC-RESTORATIO/324305028361?hash=item4b82160509:g:jKYAAOSwoYZfak1b

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We all know how much I would love either of those!  Not-painting is guaranteed too.  But, I'm at Fleet Maximum and Income Minimum so neither will happen.  Would be great to see them in the AS family though.  Anyone?

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