Brighton Spots - 2014 OMG

[Split_Pin]

Great spots, I havent seen one of those Ivecos for a long time

[barrett]

That 'RICHARDS GARAGE' place is round the corner from my house.

 

It's really wierd, it's hard to tell if it was an actual garage at some point of if it's just been made up by some wierd old man.

 

Seems like it does some business as the cars inside seem to change a lot. I agree about a weird old man being involved though.

 

You know the flats just round the corner overlooking the train tracks? Used to be a load of cars parked up there, rotten S-type, couple of tatty E-types, Lotus Esprit and 2 Talbot Sunbeams. I think you can see some of them on google maps. I always assumed they had something to do with Richards Garage, there's something about shitty mechanics that seems to atract dead Jags (See also - Starleys @ 5 ways)

[seth]

Oh, I do like the look of Richards Garage.

 

Nice of the other chap to show you his other cars.

[garycox]

I've only ever seen that Mondeo in there, it's been there ages... It looks like it has no front number plate but it's actually been pointlessly relocated to the bottom bit of the bumper, just under where it should be. MENTAL.

[garycox]

Oh yeah, there were a red E Type and a beige S Type by those flats for ages, then they went and were replaced with a white and blue Starcraft camper, one of those 6 wheeled Cortina based things, which was on an old E plate ('67) for some reason and has pepperpot wheels from a Capri/XR2.

[barrett]

Cool, I thought they might have gone before you moved down here, they must've been there for longer than I thought then. Wish I'd got some photos, but that was pre digital camera days I think

[barrett]

I was going to wait 'till I had a few more spots before updating this but Brighton has been RUBBISH recently for seeing anything interesting. Also, I don't really leave my house anymore.

 

OH YEH COME OVER HERE AND LET ME BUFF YOU UP, YEH I'LL MAKE YOU SO SHINEY OH BABY etc

Mercedes G-Wagen by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Mr. BALLS OF STEEL 2010 drives this electronic disaster waiting to happen. He is obviously a hero.

Subaru SVX by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Proton that's had 'nuf of life

Proton Saloon by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Black Bluey 1.8 saloon. Pure class.

Nissan Bluebird 1.8 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

I think these are dead, they've not moved in about 5 years

Ford Fiesta Mk2 & Beetle by barrogance, on Flickr

 

4CV

Citroen 2CV by barrogance, on Flickr

Citroen 2CV by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Camper - UR DOIN IT RONG!

VW Typ 2 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Camper - UR DOIN IT SHITE!

Toyota Hiace by barrogance, on Flickr

(Parked on my old street, nothing that interesting when I lived there)

[garycox]

Are the Beetle and Fiesta on Montpelier Place?

 

According to DVLA the Fiesta's taxed ('til 01.12.11! They must be planning to keep it if they put a year on at a time...) and the VW's on a SORN.

[lovejoy]

Hey Barrett, interesting spots, have you seen this one in Brighton ? it's "only 3 minutes walk" from the station, wherever that is, and is up for sale at 5K

[barrett]

BOOM!

(From my deleted old spotted thread)

 

They don't mention it's three minutes from the station up one of the most bastarding hills in Btown. Actually it's one of two Fiat campers in that colour, the other is on my street but it's always garaged so I've never got a shot of it. That one is just round the corner from my old house. Maybe I attract them?

[lovejoy]

perhaps you know this one too then ? !!

[RoadworkUK]

I extremely like that SVX quite much. It r greleven for my Buck Rogers fantasies.

[Guest Leonard Hatred]

An SVX with the grenading, power-sapping autobox binned and a 3 pedal setup from a Legacy installed instead would be grtwelve.

[RoadworkUK]

...the truth

 

Oh, at least. Possibly more.

[barrett]

Seeing as there is a lot of love for these at the moment I should post up this surprise spot from the other day. It looked bloody great and really brightened up a dreary day!

Morris 1100 Mk2 by barrogance, on Flickr

Morris 1100 Mk2 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

I had to run and borrow a camera from my friend's house hence why the photos aren't up to my usual David Bailey-like standards. I left an AS business card on this one, wonder if the owner will check it out?

[barrett]

Any ideas? It's not often I'm totally stumpted by the identity of a car, especially not one so modern. This was parked almost outside my house the other day, it's based on a Mk3 Fezza by the looks of things...

DSCN0462 by barrogance, on Flickr

[Tayne]

Its a Quantum.

[outlaw118]

Change of stock now:

http://www.quantumcars.co.uk/content/news/

[keef]

Seeing as there is a lot of love for these at the moment

 

Well spotted: a new one on me.

 

Invite left.

 

Registration BAP819K

Make MORRIS

Model 1100

https://www.cartell.ie/ssl/servlet/begi ... on=bap819k

[barrett]

Time for a proper update. Nothing mindblowing like, but at least I'm trying!

 

Funny how long it's been since I've seen one of these on the road

Citroen XM by barrogance, on Flickr

 

I wouldn't normally, but it's rare to see one of these converted from a van rather than a bus. I literally saw about 15 other T2s today

VW T2 Camper by barrogance, on Flickr

 

For Brammy...

Vauxhall Astra Mk3 5 door Estate by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Hmmm...despite the colour and the wires, I actually quite liked this. It wont win me any popularity contests on here, but I'd be bloody happy driving about in a B

Sherpa DHC by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Mental CF ambo, I imagine 90% of surving vehicles of this sort are or have been travellers homes at some point

Beford CF-based Ambulance by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Still quite common in old car terms, but worth a picture I reckon

Renault 5 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Hey, haven't seen a Pride in ages!

Kia Pride by barrogance, on Flickr

 

I get quite confused with Saab nomenclature, I'm sure someone can tell me if this isn't a 900 or a Turbo, but I think it is

Saab 900 Turbo by barrogance, on Flickr

[barrett]

Hey what's that? Another Pride....? Stone me, it's a bloody 121! Love the wheels on this

Mazda 121 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

I was getting a nose for it by this point, my shitey sense was tingling.... I could tell there was something awesome nearby...

Volvo Amazon by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Yum! Needless to say, I put a business card under the wiper of this honey

Volvo Amazon by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Fug me, a Happy Shopper! I dunno if these are still everywhere oop North, but down here they have all vanished. I actually remember the last one I saw, it was 14 years ago!

Happy Shopper! by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Espero, been a while since I've seen any of this generation of Daewoo. This is for Hirst's benefit.

Daewoo Espero! by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Caravans always look shit - FACT! This would be great towed behind a Marina or something.

Shite Caravan by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Ford Cargo-based ex-mobile library traveller wagon. Massive, and mental

Ford Cargo by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Not sure if these are really on our radar yet? Still, been a while since I've seen any Audi of this generation on the road.

Audi by barrogance, on Flickr

[garycox]

Are you 'allowed' to park a caravan, on it's own, in the street?

[barrett]

GR9 4 MIGGITS & PUPPETS

Bedford Motorhome by barrogance, on Flickr

 

these don't do anything for me, but I'm sure someone will appreciate an un-scened 2dr example?

VW Golf Mk2 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Again, not really that noteworthy but the French reg and generally 'normal' look of this was worth a snap

Beetle & Iveco by barrogance, on Flickr

 

For Trigger....

Ford Escort Mk4 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

this was a couple of cars down from the Escort

Renault 5 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

GR9 4 'Cowboy' Builders!

GMC Pick-up by barrogance, on Flickr

 

This was rusty and the indicator had lost it's colouring through water ingress, which is a charming snotter feature I've not seen for a long while

Morris 1000 Saloon by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Shit the bed, another one! This photo is particularly poor, even by my standards. This is because there was a smoking hot babe walking just infront of me and I didn't want her to see me taking a picture of a shitty old Ford. I feel slightly ashamed with myself. THIS IS WHO I AM GODDAMNIT!

Ford Escort Mk4 Estate by barrogance, on Flickr

 

This is my kind of Goof!

VW Golf Mk1 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Been trying to catch this one for a while...

Ford Sierra estate by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Interesting choice of mobile advert for this purveyor of sticky-back plastic wrapping paper for Porches

VW Beetle by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Er, hold on, what the fug is that....? SHIT THE BED! 3dr Hyundai 'Diplomat'....

Hyundai Diplomat by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Check the asymetrical sticker! This is pure, unadulterated autoshite people. This is what we should all be aspiring to drive.

Hyundai Diplomat by barrogance, on Flickr

 

And finally, another kind of Diplomat... equally cool

Vauxhall Carlton Diplomat by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Right, that's yer lot. All that was one day of mooching around weird backstreets hunting for shite. God only knows what wonders are still lurking out there for me to find.

[eddyramrod]

GR9 4 'Cowboy' Builders!

GMC Pick-up by barrogance, on Flickr

 

I'm sure GMC will be delighted to learn they've started making Dodge pickups.... Chrysler might not be quite so pleased though!

[pogweasel]

BIG TOILETRIES EVENT!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tayne]

 

Again, not really that noteworthy but the French reg and generally 'normal' look of this was worth a snap

Beetle & Iveco by barrogance, on Flickr

 

What French reg?

 

The vehicle details for VDP 10J are:

 

Date of Liability 01 04 2011

Date of First Registration 01 09 1970

Year of Manufacture 1968

Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1285CC

CO2 Emissions Not Available

Fuel Type Petrol

Export Marker Not Applicable

Vehicle Status Licence Due to Expire

Vehicle Colour WHITE

[keef]

The vehicle details for VDP 10J are:

 

Should be on a Vanden Plas 1300.

[eddyramrod]

Date of First Registration 01 09 1970

Year of Manufacture 1968

 

I thought that wasn't allowed? Doesn't UK registration law prohibit making a car look younger than it really is by application of a younger plate? Isn't this Beetle therefore illegal?

 

And shouldn't the plate be immediately applied to a Van Den Plas?

[barrett]

How strange. I take back what I said about it not being scene, if indeed the new scene look is putting a French-style reg plate on your boggo Beetle.

[Richard]

Date of First Registration 01 09 1970

Year of Manufacture 1968

 

I thought that wasn't allowed? Doesn't UK registration law prohibit making a car look younger than it really is by application of a younger plate? Isn't this Beetle therefore illegal?

 

Before 1983 if a car was registered when it wasn't new (imported, rebuilt write-off etc) it got a new plate.