Angrydicky Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Here's a few of my spots in and around Southend, as usual there's plenty of stuff I've missed (being late, not being able to take pictures as the car surrounded by people, etc)FAIL shabby Triumph Vitesse, photograped on a drunken crawl home....BMC FG420 recovery truck, been there for years.Tidy Favorit estateOld Crapi, still on dealer numberplates, I followed this the other day and it is completely clapped, trailing blue smoke.These two belong to fellow students at my college.A few shots from a local scrapyard.Check out the numberplates of these Micras!Fairly tidy MK2 Cavalier. 92k on the clock. This, the Micras and the MK2 Fiesta in the background were for sale. The Fester was 'Drive away, £325' but it was pretty scruffy.This Mini arrived while I was there. Mint condition. 47k miles. I hope it isn't scrappage And THAT Oxford again, parked next to my A35 while I was in the scrapyard. The yard is Kirbys Car Breakers, Rochford, Essex by the way. (01702 544829) cros 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad D. Conelrad Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Nice pix. I wonder how those Micras found themselves together in a scrap yard?Edit: That Mini doesn't show up on the DVLA taxdisc thing under Austin, Rover or Mini... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CortinaDave Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Which means its already been processed as scrap - must be a scrappage scheme victim then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angrydicky Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share Posted September 29, 2009 I noticed the tax disc was missing. What a shame, as it was absolutely mint - no evidence of welding, the front wings and scuttle were perfect, and I am not exaggerating - the interior was like new Luckily anything old/interesting/valuable at that yard gets kept until it's stripped down to a shell, so at least other Mini owners will benefit.I did wonder if the Micras were scrappage victims as well as they looked very tidy, although they were in the seperate section of the yard for cars for sale. His and hers maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lobster Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Nice pictures. Wonder what the story is with the two Micras then? MK1 Golf looks surprisingly sound too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew e Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Mini maybe an export? I'll have drag my arse quarter of an hour down to Rochford and investigate that little cash of tat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompei Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Judging by the number of Farina scrappage victims, that Oxford is brave sitting outside the scrappy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shite_meister Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Sod the Golf, I want to know what that is next to the esser is it a Volvo Amazon or somesuch?Also WTF is that next to the Celica in the second piccy? Nice Oxford, nice to see it being used properly, would like one meself like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiel Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 ^I thought Rover P5 where you thought Amazon?^Good spots, and a lovely A35! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycox Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I'd say Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUNO Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I agree amazonNext to Celica is a Hillman Minx about '59. there's another one there too.What's the curved roof over the top of the Golf in photo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiel Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Saab 93/96?I thought Amazons didn't have quarterlights in the rear doors - wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seth Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Definitely a four door Amazon. The beige metro looks really out of place parked next to a new golf outside a new-build cardboard box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angrydicky Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 Yes, I can confirm that is a Volvo Amazon, in fact there is another one there next to it as well. Incredibly rusty. Yes that is a Hillman Minx next to the Celica, although it is just a shell, and yes the curved roof is a SAAB 96 There is also the remains of a MK1 Consul, a Princess Wedge, Humber Sceptre Estate, another Hillman Minx, Opel Manta, some kind of rotton Lancia, a couple of TR7's, Stag/Beetle/Spitfire/P6, there was a Talbot Horizon there for a long time along with some other stuff I have forgotton. Most of the older stuff has been in the yard for years, as they only crush the shells when they're picked clean. Definately worth a visit for any shiters in the area. It is one of the few scrapyards that actually let you wander around and take bits off the cars. Edit: Here's a link to a thread on the Volvo OC forum about the Amazons. http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=43609 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angrydicky Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 Lots of choice chod spotted recently: Often old tat parked here, I've seen a turd-brown Skoda Rapid here before as well, but for now you'll have to do with this very original turd brown non-scene Mini. Volvoshite. Mercshite. LOVE this Stanza! What a classy mode of transport Lovely Lada. Check out the gaffer tape repair to the bonnet edge! The wiring was all hanging down behind the ignition as well, looked like someone had tried to steal it WTF? but... what's that behind? Fiat Strada I believe? Edit: The enquiry is complete The vehicle details for B830 XPU are: Date of Liability 01 08 1992 Date of First Registration 29 08 1984 Year of Manufacture 1984 Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1498CC CO2 Emissions Not Available Fuel Type Petrol Export Marker Not Applicable Vehicle Status Unlicensed Vehicle Colour RED Vehicle Type Approval Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiel Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Yep! Stanza and a Strada... wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brammy777 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 ooooh a Stanza and a Prelude! Top spotting.Also, i think that Passats plate is a fake placed on there for a gag, DVLA says its unrecognised, although someone else may be able to verify? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 great spots loving the micra combo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I couldn't find that Passat plate neither on DVLA or askmid but on ebay selling listing it comes up as:Manufacturer: Hyundai Colour: Black Model: I20 COMFORT CRDI Engine Size (cc): 1396 Type: Standard Car Doors: 5 Model Year (YYYY): 20090000 Date of 1st Registration (DD/MM/YYYY): 20090901 So it's a bit of a strange one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 That scrapyard has got a Talbot Alpine in, I wouldnt mind going down there and liberating the hatchback off it actually. I can see ity in one of the pics, amazing its stil there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr H Sceptre Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 That scrapyard has got a Talbot Alpine in, I wouldnt mind going down there and liberating the hatchback off it actually. I can see ity in one of the pics, amazing its stil there!Under the TR7? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angrydicky Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 Yep there is (or was) a Talbot Alpine which has been in that part of the yard for years. They never crush the older cars so the chances are it is still there. I'll have to pop down there and take some more pictures as I haven't been for ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 That looks like a brilliant scrapyard!Shame about the Mini Flame. I have the Corgi model set of 4, Flame, Racing, Rose and Sky. Would be great to have that set for real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heep Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Nice! I love it when you see someone has followed up one shite purchasing decision with a second shite purchasing decision! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angrydicky Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 More old tat: This was absolutely immaculate, not a speck of dirt or rust anywhere. And this (spotted today) was nearly as immaculate as the Saab, 30,000 miles on the clock, was a real OMG moment in the Asda carpark. This car has been discussed extensively on Pistonheads recently: It belongs to some old bloke who won't sell despite several Aston Martin enthusiasts and a specialist making him offers for it. Very rusty.... Some pictures from the now famous Kirby's car breakers. Bootlid sadly rotton Mr_Bo11oxThis was mint, 47k and 2 owners. For sale. Laseraligningfoofooflanges 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brammy777 Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Wow! Great shots, that saab is lovely. As is the Princess, bizzare and one in a million find in a supermarket car park now. Laseraligningfoofooflanges 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 That Solara looks totally saveable, and the beetle shell must be worth something to someone, looks virtually rust free.... that mk1 Ford shell would be a good base for a hotrod too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-j Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 I want the wheels off this! Trying not to think why the front wheel has so much 'camber'... Liability for this on DVLA was 2004 but it looks like it has been there since 1878 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angrydicky Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 That Solara looks totally saveable, and the beetle shell must be worth something to someone, looks virtually rust free.... that mk1 Ford shell would be a good base for a hotrod too.I agree. The Solara was definately savable I thought. It was a bit scruffy, but some cock had smashed the windows on the drivers side so it was open to the elements. No doubt it's had its Certificate of Destruction issued though :(J-J - the CX is a fairly recent addition to the yard - I haven't seen it before. Most of the more obscure cars in the yard are very complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angrydicky Posted March 9, 2010 Author Share Posted March 9, 2010 That Solara has indeed been deleted from DVLA records....Scrappage possibly? It wasn't the best example, but wasn't totally rotton either.Most of the older stuff in the yard such as the Humber Sceptre and Singer Gazelle have been in the yard for ages - 10 years or more.I think I might go back and rescue the handbook out of that Alpine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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