Halloween Collection Thread of Spookyness

[Schaefft]

Let's hope there's no bad awakening from this one. No return tickets have been booked...

[Schaefft]

I've actually prepared for this

[Schaefft]

Spooky collection is starting here!

[Schaefft]

First chapter of the journey completed successfully. Taxi app didn't work and Uber likes to refuse service at this time of the day so I'm actually surprised I'm here in time.

[Schaefft]

Train is already waiting. This is going too smoothly. Poop count: 0

[Schaefft]

And we are off. Worrying shaking of the carriage at certain speeds makes it all only more interesting.

[brownnova]

Good luck! Any clues as to what is being collectioned? 

[Supernaut]

1 hour ago, Schaefft said:

First chapter of the journey completed successfully. Taxi app didn't work and Uber likes to refuse service at this time of the day so I'm actually surprised I'm here in time.

I was there just yesterday afternoon!

[Schaefft]

1 minute ago, brownnova said:

Good luck! Any clues as to what is being collectioned? 

The car might replace my better half's Fiat 500, and will do about half it's MPG..

[Schaefft]

Just now, Supernaut said:

I was there just yesterday afternoon!

Then you might know why this place looks more trashy than usual!

[Jim Bell]

1 hour ago, Schaefft said:

First chapter of the journey completed successfully. 

You didn't get the bus then! That much is clear. 

I'm going to guess that it's something large with at least a displacement of two litres and with a badge on the front that originated in Japan or Germany. 

[Schaefft]

This is indeed a very accurate description! Ive only seen the car in a few photos and crappy video so I hope the seller doesn't screw me over and I can take it right back home! Unusual for a purchase of mine the car actually is MOTd.

[Schaefft]

This is supposed to be a clue for what direction I'm traveling. As you can tell this clearly is York train station...

[Jim Bell]

Going south, so it's not a Volvo. 

[Schaefft]

Indeed it isnt although a T6 S80 would be an excellent choice if the gearboxes weren't so flaky.

3 out of 6 sandwiches consumed. I feel strengthened for rest of the trip ahead.

 

[Schaefft]

More progress. The vibration shaking the carriage has disappeared, we might make it.

[Longbridge Apologist]

Current weather spot from Northants:

 

Good luck out there today....!

 

[Schaefft]

Second leg completed, we are now deep in theULEZ zone. The weather is excellent!

[Schaefft]

Last Stretch of public transport. This is actually the first time in the London Underground for me. Also plenty of passengers not paying for tickets!

[Bren]

2 hours ago, Schaefft said:

Indeed it isnt although a T6 S80 would be an excellent choice if the gearboxes weren't so flaky.

3 out of 6 sandwiches consumed. I feel strengthened for rest of the trip ahead.

 

You have prepared your own sandwiches.

No matter what the car is you have already won.

[Schaefft]

Walking along Finchley Road now. The density of expensive cars has skyrocketed.

[Jim Bell]

1 hour ago, Schaefft said:

Second leg completed, we are now deep in theULEZ zone. The weather is excellent!

Ooooooh! Are you rescuing a ULEZ exile?

 

[Nullzwei]

9 minutes ago, Jim Bell said:

Ooooooh! Are you rescuing a ULEZ exile?

 

And will he have to pay Sidiq Khan's ransom demand of £12.50 to escape to the free North?

[Schaefft]

1 hour ago, Jim Bell said:

Ooooooh! Are you rescuing a ULEZ exile?

 

Bingo! Of course a petrol station shot shouldn't be missing, let's see if this old beast can make it home. Check out the MOT history!

[Jim Bell]

Holy shit, it's done less than 60k?!

[Schaefft]

Indeed, this car only has 59k miles although it'll be close to 60k by the time I'm home. Tires need balancing or replacing (from 2009 although I tread is like new). Imbalance at highway speed is the only thing to complain about so far!

[Jim Bell]

Well played man. That looks mega. 

[Matty]

One of the best looking old BMs ever. Pure understated class.

[Schaefft]

And I made it back home. All in all this was a very pleasant experience, also thanks to the seller who was very accommodating. As mentioned a there are a few things that needed doing, I will need to have another look around the car soon. I'm now starting to worry that this is way too nice for being exposed to road salt so we'll see what happens next!😂

[Jim Bell]

10 minutes ago, Schaefft said:

And I made it back home. All in all this was a very pleasant experience, also thanks to the seller who was very accommodating. As mentioned a there are a few things that needed doing, I will need to have another look around the car soon. I'm now starting to worry that this is way too nice for being exposed to road salt so we'll see what happens next!😂

Well if you will go around buying lovely, low milage winter beaters!