The "WTF is that?" thread

[D.E]

Could be an early Chrysler. 

I somewhat doubt wether that photo was taken in 1940, cars and clothing style are from the 1920's.

[mitsisigma01]

Might be a very early Autoshite roadtrip ...old cars , out of date fashion ....

[martc]

  On 17/02/2022 at 08:10, D.E said:

Could be an early Chrysler. 

I somewhat doubt wether that photo was taken in 1940, cars and clothing style are from the 1920's.

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Looks like a good match, I was sceptical about the date as well, the '20's/early '30's sound about right.

[Somethingfunny]

It's a shame that this exact car doesn't exist anymore.  Were these common?  Have any of these survived?  The amount of shenanigans you could do with this 'cursed ute' would be hilarious.

[High Jetter]

  On 18/02/2022 at 14:29, Somethingfunny said:

Were these common?

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Not overly, most places they used trailers I think. Not something you see now really due to perimeter immobilization*

[bunglebus]

That MK3 van/trolley wally comes up as a 1600 which I don't think was a factory option on a van. I wonder what the handling was like...

It was not the only one!

[somewhatfoolish]

Not an original concept, the AA got in first.

[bunglebus]

Still 4x4 or dragging itself around by the front wheels? 

Rear axle would go right through the Moggie looking at the pic

[Somethingfunny]

  On 19/02/2022 at 00:23, bunglebus said:

That MK3 van/trolley wally comes up as a 1600 which I don't think was a factory option on a van. I wonder what the handling was like...

It was not the only one!

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Don't think you'll carry a car with it, but defo a motorcycle/quad. Oh god, the insurance must be unholy...

[somewhatfoolish]

  On 19/02/2022 at 07:45, bunglebus said:

Still 4x4 or dragging itself around by the front wheels? 

Rear axle would go right through the Moggie looking at the pic

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Both things kneel; the rear axle(s) have huge dog legs in them.

[EightMegs]

https://www.google.com/maps/@50.7371239,-1.9262727,3a,28.7y,30.26h,84.67t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sHT2OWzIVMAA75MOIlto3-Q!2e0!5s20210901T000000!7i16384!8i8192

Anyone have any ideas what this car nestled in the weeds might be? I might go for a look when I'm back in Poole next week. I think it might be a Daihatsu Charade.

[barrett]

  On 19/02/2022 at 16:25, EightMegs said:

https://www.google.com/maps/@50.7371239,-1.9262727,3a,28.7y,30.26h,84.67t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sHT2OWzIVMAA75MOIlto3-Q!2e0!5s20210901T000000!7i16384!8i8192

Anyone have any ideas what this car nestled in the weeds might be? I might go for a look when I'm back in Poole next week. I think it might be a Daihatsu Charade.

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Looks like it, yeah

[AnnoyingPentium]

  On 19/02/2022 at 16:25, EightMegs said:

https://www.google.com/maps/@50.7371239,-1.9262727,3a,28.7y,30.26h,84.67t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sHT2OWzIVMAA75MOIlto3-Q!2e0!5s20210901T000000!7i16384!8i8192

Anyone have any ideas what this car nestled in the weeds might be? I might go for a look when I'm back in Poole next week. I think it might be a Daihatsu Charade.

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April 2009.

 

Looks like a Charade to me...

[EightMegs]

I'll definitely take a closer look at it on Wednesday or Thursday, see how rotten it is.

[sheffcortinacentre]

  On 19/02/2022 at 00:23, bunglebus said:

That MK3 van/trolley wally comes up as a 1600 which I don't think was a factory option on a van. I wonder what the handling was like...

It was not the only one!

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Vans where avl with all engs except inj & turbo.

[High Jetter]

Run that by me again?

[mitsisigma01]

  On 19/02/2022 at 21:04, sheffcortinacentre said:

Vans where avl with all engs etc inj & turbo

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🤔

[sheffcortinacentre]

Stupid spell checker exc not etc.

[adw1977]

The 1600 engine was a factory option on the vans.

[Metal Guru]

  On 19/02/2022 at 21:04, sheffcortinacentre said:

Vans where avl with all engs except inj & turbo.

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Got to be a van with the small window behind the door.

[High Jetter]

I think I've cracked it:

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Vans where avl with all engs except inj & turbo.

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is Vans were available with all engines except injection and turbo.

[New POD]

  On 18/02/2022 at 14:29, Somethingfunny said:

It's a shame that this exact car doesn't exist anymore.  Were these common?  Have any of these survived?  The amount of shenanigans you could do with this 'cursed ute' would be hilarious.

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There was similar in Redditch, when I lived their in 1987..  IIRC, it was independent, and picked up trolleys for all the supermarkets.  It used to stop and pick up all the discarded trolleys in the underpass outside my digs. The locals would often drop them off on the way home, and if they were still there next time they went to the shops they'd take them back. 

[bunglebus]

Having a nose about on Facebook, someone posted this asking if it's still alive - luckily the reg is still live on DVLA...

I'd never seen or heard of a Rotrax before. It evolved into this:

[bunglebus]

[adw1977]

VW Passat with something stuck on the back?

[Metal Guru]

  On 18/03/2022 at 16:09, adw1977 said:

VW Passat with something stuck on the back?

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Back from an old Marcos?

[New POD]

  On 28/02/2022 at 20:19, bunglebus said:

Having a nose about on Facebook, someone posted this asking if it's still alive - luckily the reg is still live on DVLA...

I'd never seen or heard of a Rotrax before. It evolved into this:

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That blue one is fucking ace looking. 

[New POD]

  On 18/03/2022 at 15:55, bunglebus said:

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It looks like someone stole the hatch, so they made up something and used gaffer tape to.hold it in place. 

Wait. It looks like bent galvanised sheet steel. And are those rivets on the rear wing ? 

[bunglebus]

I think it's supposed to be an attempt at improved aerodynamics, can't see it being much different to a standard saloon personally 

[AnnoyingPentium]

  On 18/03/2022 at 16:09, adw1977 said:

VW Passat with something stuck on the back?

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Did it melt?