Random spots!

[Burnside]

I thought it was about time i posted some pictures of my spots, whilst out an about!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Minimad5]

Great spots !Thanks for sharing .

[brammy777]

Superb spots, some real gems there. I see you have spotted that Cresta thats been there for something like 30 odd years, some one should really keep that as is. Its remarkable that its still there. Probably would turn to dust if it was moved.

[Burnside]

Thanks im glad to share them they'll be some more spot's coming soon as ive got loads more pictures to add! It's amazing how long that cresta has probably stood without the scrap man offering to take it, though your right it'd probably fall into a heap at the 1st sign of movement!!

[retrogeezer]

Yeh, any chance of a photo of the Cresta when it's dry coz it would make a great wallpaper.And what about the white 86 5 series beemer on the same drive as the Escort??

[morris_ital_lover]

Yeh, any chance of a photo of the Cresta when it's dry coz it would make a great wallpaper.And what about the white 86 5 series beemer on the same drive as the Escort??

I believe there are some over on retro rides.m0rris

[Station]

Love that X19/Datsun combo.

[Burnside]

Love that X19/Datsun combo.

Both cars are for sale, not sure how much but the datsun still had a valid MOT!! Can get the number and details of the yard in Wolvehampton, if anyones interested?

[Burnside]

Yeh, any chance of a photo of the Cresta when it's dry coz it would make a great wallpaper.And what about the white 86 5 series beemer on the same drive as the Escort??

Next time im that way and it's actually dry!! il try and get some better pics of those if i remember!

[Burnside]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This cavalier is actually just left at the side of a main road, with no tax for over a year now!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

This early phase2 19 has stood about year, last taxed up to jan 2008.

 

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[Gompo]

Great pics.. seems to be a few Metros around your way.

[Burnside]

Great pics.. seems to be a few Metros around your way.

Cheers, ive not see any Metros for a while before i seen those!!

[trigger]

Only just noticed this thread, That Cresta is amazing!, I'd love to see some better photo's of it as well.Good work!

[Albert Ross]

Bloody hell, I used to live in Polesworth............. 30 years ago at least, some things don't change much.

[VWPowered]

i used to have a tourer was a great car, sadly the french pos engine wasnt as great

 

love to take both those MG Metros home

 

great pics, thanks for sharing

[Burnside]

Just thought id post up a much overdue update more pics to follow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just managed to grab a quick pic of this 505 estate in brum the 2nd one i saw that day but sadly couldn't grab a shot of the other cus i was driving.

 

 

Saw this outside a small scrapyard in brum. Always like the alfa suds an sprints an was tempted to go in an ask about it but don't think i could afford even this example on my wages.

 

 

 

 

Couldn't believe this spot just round the corner from my house.

Haven't seen a metro van in year's.

 

Spotted this another mk1 uno 60s like mine but 3dr that hasn't been on the road for a while. Result.

Went past on friday in the work van and it was minus a passanger wing an rear lights so hopefully a work in progress be keeping an eye on it just in case.

 

An as requested ive saved the best till last another shot of that cresta couldn't get a better shot cus of a badly parked car an sum dodgy types looking at me so did one quick!

[Minimad5]

Crikey that last one looks a mess

 

Thanks for sharing your spots

 

P.s

Metro Van is full of Win

[Burnside]

Yer that metro van is a really clean example. Since i took this pic the owner added late spec mg metro alloy's.

[Minimad5]

If you can, try get an update picture with the new addition of the alloys ?

(Please)

 

Thank you - No rush though

[Burnside]

I'll try an get a pic on for you soon as i can. It isn't parked outside very often though so might be only a visitor. But will do.

[Lord Sterling]

I've seen this in Handsworth, must have been parked there for at least 30 years. Apparently the owner doesnt like people asking if its for sale.

 

Dont see why it couldnt have been pushed into the garage behind (Unless there is something else hidden in there)

 

Got some pics of it myself but they're not even as good as yours.

I wonder what the story behind this is.

 

Found some other photos on RR:

[retrogeezer]

I think that looks great just left there to rot......doubt the neighbours are too impressed though as it looks like a posh road.

 

Is it on streetview?

[Pillock]

I wouldn't like to push that anywhere, what would you push against?

 

"1...2...3... Go! *crunch* Oh, there goes the bonnet"

[MK5 Escort]

I'm loving the Peugeot 309 and mk1 Fiat Uno! Those early 309's are now getting very thin on the ground. I probably only spot a couple a year and I know of no survivors locally. The 1990 onwards revised model seems to have survived much better as there’s still a few tatty examples pottering around here. It's exactly the same story with the Uno. They used to be everywhere around here - all gone.

 

Metro van! It looks spotless. I've not seen one of those in the metal anywhere for several years.

 

Sad to see the XR2i being left to rot. Not seen the road since 2002 according to the DVLA. Other than the white spoiler, it looks very original to me. Such a shame. I bet that was very tidy when it was taken off the road.

 

The Cresta has been shown before and I'm sure there was a brief story on R-R about it. I don't think the homeowner wants shut of it if memory serves me. I'm genuinely surprised that it’s managed to survive so long sitting where it does. Other than the glass and maybe parts of the interior, I don't think anything else would be salvageable unfortunately. It looks very far gone... Indeed, I wouldn't be surprised if it started to break up if it were to be moved now.