Brighton Spots - 2014 OMG

[barrett]

Because that's where all the good things are located?

[Skizzer]

^ Fight! Fight! Fight!

 

Top spots as ever. The Lancia is a Lybra, by the way.

[barrett]

Time for some more yet?

 

This was my first ever 'taken whilst in the driver's seat of a car' shot, though I was stopped at the lights, don't worry! I love the frightened child in the passenger seat.

1987 Nissan Sunny van by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Welcome to the 1970s. This pair got my flares in a twist. More from this place later

1977 Jaguar XJ-S by barrogance, on Flickr

 

1976 Jaguar XJ-S by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Crusty Nissan Datsun is the first I've seen. Earliest example of 'both badges' I know of too, I thought that didn't start until the transition in '83-84?

1980 Datsun E20 camper by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Also crusty. Nice colour

1969 Triumph Herald 1200 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

This is a proper old bus. Some men with a lawnmower stopped and stared at my car for ages when I was taking this. I think it was an 'approving stare' rather than a 'I'm gonna torch that' stare though

1965 Austin Cambridge by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Horrid Capper

1973 Ford Capri by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Regatta!

1987 Fiat Regatta by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Moritz! Are there any of these left actually on the road?

1984 Austin Metro Moritz by barrogance, on Flickr

 

One for Ian_Bollox. First Mk2 I've ever been interested in, being amazingly straight and incredibly early. Nice tweedy beige interior on this one

1985 VW Golf 1.3 GL by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Remember when these were everywhere? Few have mourned their passing I imagine, but nice to see one still earning its keep

1986 Daihatsu Fourtrak DX by barrogance, on Flickr

 

1990 Trabant 601 Universal by barrogance, on Flickr

 

MEGASPOT. I think this is the best thing I've ever seen, so there are two photographs

1978 Morris Marina 1.3 by barrogance, on Flickr

1978 Morris Marina 1.3 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

These look so much better with bent/missing grille bars I reckon

1964 Rover P4 by barrogance, on Flickr

[barrett]

Went to look at this localish Ten owned by an old rockabilly guy. Very nice original old smoker, I did have a punt it it ended up going for nearly double what I bid (and more than I paid for mine, which is in much better nick)

8 + 10 = ? by barrogance, on Flickr

 

On the way to look at a Berkeley (which might be purchased soon, hopefully) I found this thing in a hedge. It's bloody electric! Pressed steel SERCKS too, deffo the 'big daddy' of number plates

1984 Freight-Rover Sherpa K2-250 Electric by barrogance, on Flickr

 

This was a few feet away in a textbook 'mental old man' yard. Probably more stuff in there too but I wasn't gonna risk it

1987 Vauxhall Astra S Merit 1.3 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Big Jag has been off the road longer than I've been alive

1967 Jaguar Mk10 & 205 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

I was three the last time this was taxed...

1969 Volvo 145 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Behind the Volvo, I crept up the drive and found...

Ford Transit Mk1 Luton by barrogance, on Flickr

 

And ebhind that, this one! Again, there might well have been even more back there but I was deffo in the relms of trespass at this point

Ford Transit Mk1 Luton by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Off the road for 20 years and still looking minty fresh. Would love to know the situation here

1974 Fiat 126 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Good stock rotation at the big cat garage saw the XJs replaced by these - both off the road for a while but looking pretty bloody great

1968 Daimler 250 V8 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

1967 Jaguar S-Type by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Grim

1995 Skoda Favorit LXi E Plus by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Somewhere in Kent...

1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow by barrogance, on Flickr

 

and lastly for now, I saw this outside my local shop on a day I had neither camera or 'phone on me and was kicking myself for missing it. Then the next morning I drive past it by chance a couple of minutes from my house. Brilliant sheddy condition. WOULD.

1967 Mercedes 230 S by barrogance, on Flickr

1967 Mercedes 230 S by barrogance, on Flickr

[Mr_Bo11ox]

WOW an Electric Sherpa!!! I have been wanting a dose of 'sherpes' for ages but have been been put off by how much carbon dioxide or whatever it is they burn. Now you can drive a Sherpa AND give a stuff about the environment.

[HillmanImp]

These are some fucking mega spots like.

 

Is this a result of you getting further afield in your car? I would have thought that you would be less prolific now as I tend to get more shots when I am out and about on my bike as can easily stop and take a photo. Whjen I my cars I tend to either miss them or simply drive past thinking that I should have taken a photo of that.

 

TOP-TIP: When trespassing if someone ever comes up to you and says 'Do you kow you are on private property?' always reply 'No but if you sing it I will try and join in on the choruses'.

[barrett]

Yeah, that last update was all stuff outside of Brighton. Bikes are deffo the best form of transport for spotting, but after having missed a MINT early '80s gold Toyota Crown and a Fiat X/19 because I assumed they'd be there for ages I now try and stop to grab photos whenever I'm driving. Some of these are the result of pootling about bits of Sussex with the sole intention of spotting tat actually. Because that's how sad I am. Volvo/ Fiat etc are all stuff my boss knew of for years and he took me on a 'shite tour' around Surrey, I've now got him looking for knackered Hillman Avengers and whatnot in hedgerows all over the South of England.

 

I think I must have found virtually everything Brighton has to offer at this point, bar a pair of Bedford rugmuncher vans, one of which will hopefully feature in my next update...

[Slappy]

If I've deduced/remembered correctly, the Marina, Trabbie and Daihatsu are on the same cul-de-sac, I went down that street last year, and the Marina seems to be rooted to that spot having looked again on google. Phase 2 Cinq on the Daihatsu's drive too, so clearly people who cherish their items.

 

Also, the darker of the XJSs has moved sites to Pulborough and on Tuesday was on a plinth next to a tranche of modern XKs. Remarked with a colleague at the time how nice (and early) it looked.

[cort16]

Really great spots. The chod must survive better in the softer southern air or something as you just don't see much of that kind of thing up here.

[barrett]

Whose air are you calling soft, eh?

[barrett]

MOAR

 

I think this counts as a MEGASPOT. Never seen a Jem before, but I've coveted them for years. Nice to see it tatty and well used. Full compliment of Cosmic centrecaps made me quite jealous

1971 Mini Jem by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Porsche Sword

1973 Porsche 911S by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Another little Terra

1993 Seat Terra by barrogance, on Flickr

 

#1

1981 Bedford CF by barrogance, on Flickr

 

#2

IMG_20130630_052725 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

IMG_20130630_045652 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Absolutely disgusting

IMG_20130630_044601 by barrogance, on Flickr

[barrett]

Owned by a microcar perv, there is a Peel P50 knocking about on the same drive sometimes

1975 Reliant Robin 750 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

1973 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Coming back from The North we spotted this thing doing 45mph in the slow lane, not sure why

1963 Humber Sceptre by barrogance, on Flickr

 

London

1985 fiat Abarth Strada 130TC by barrogance, on Flickr

 

1993 Reliant Robin LX by barrogance, on Flickr

 

INCORRECT Herald, but still nice to see. Only round the corner from me, too

1969 Triumph Herald 13/60 by barrogance, on Flickr

[barrett]

Do people still do spotting threads anymore? I DON'T CARE I'm going to do it anyway. Starting with this horrible 305 van at VSCC Prescott. You can imagine the sort of pitying looks I got snapping this

1987 Peugeot 305 van by barrogance, on Flickr

 

This was at the same place. Those Vintage boys sure have good taste

1992 Ford Sierra 1.8 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Sticking with the shot Fords theme

1984 Ford Capri 2.8 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

I have been chasing this one for ages. As one might expect, it's been converted to LPG. Marvelous

1983 Jaguar XJ6 SIII by barrogance, on Flickr

 

I saw this was coming up for sale at an Auction I was considering going to. I telephoned and got an estimate, which was way out of my league, and left it at that. A few days later it was parked at the end of my street (literally).

1962 Rochdale Olympic phase I by barrogance, on Flickr

1962 Rochdale Olympic phase I by barrogance, on Flickr

 

1987 Fiat X/19 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Previously spotted by GC

1986 Dodge 50 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

This is brilliant, and I think it's a fairly recent arrival

Bedford CA by barrogance, on Flickr

[Mr_Bo11ox]

I might get a big sign that says 'HORSES' and stick it on the top of my Rover 25 van. 

 

HORSES.

[mercrocker]

Just when I thought it couldnt get any better  you chucked on that CA with portholes...

[barrett]

On one day, without really trying, I found three Ford estate cars on my way home from work. This is number one

1985 Ford Granada 2.8 Ghia by barrogance, on Flickr

 

number two...

1981 Ford Cortina 1.6L by barrogance, on Flickr

 

....and number three

1966 Ford Cortina Super by barrogance, on Flickr

 

1993 Fiat Panda by barrogance, on Flickr

 

This is a genuine scrappage scheme survivor, getting a stay of execution at the last minute and finding its way into the hands of an enthusiast, who has done a small amount of mechanical fettling and resprayed it - and that's all. Madness

1954 Austin A40 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Previously spotted ages ago, but worth repeating

1984 Ford Granada 2.8i Ghia by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Probably the only RHD Peugeot 404 convertible left

1968 Peugeot 404 Convertible by barrogance, on Flickr

 

modded Husky

1961 Hillman Husky by barrogance, on Flickr

 

1992 Nissan Caravan by barrogance, on Flickr

 

'Sport'

1968 Ford Escort 1100 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Dunno WTF is going on here, and I didn't fancy engaging the owner in conversation, assuming that anyone who drives summat like this must be fairly unhinged

1977 Citroen 2cv by barrogance, on Flickr

1977 Citroen 2cv by barrogance, on Flickr

[Mr_Bo11ox]

Who the hell scrappaged that somerset? They should be hunted down and shot.

[barrett]

Little Beaulieu selection now

 

1983 Freight Rover by barrogance, on Flickr

 

OMG RAER!

1964 Ford Consul 315 Estate by barrogance, on Flickr

 

I sometimes see this barreling past when I'm sat outside the best pub in the world (The Stag at Ball's Cross) so nice to finally catch up with it on the other side of the world (almost)

1990 Ford Sierra by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Best for hauling Austin Seven axles, overpriced 'vintage' enamel signs, Lucas rear lamps etc etc etc

1994 Vauxhall Midi by barrogance, on Flickr

 

1984 Talbot Samba by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Best for Welsh men

1989 Nissan Prairie by barrogance, on Flickr

 

1981 BMW 528i by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Elaborate roofrack/ gaffer tape repair heaven

1986 Peugeot 505 estate by barrogance, on Flickr

[barrett]

Anyone remember the late 1990s Brighton Suzuki (no defunct) radio ads? Utterly cringeworthy, but now I can't see one of these without thinking about 'Susan Suki' (And Brian Tone)

1985 Suzuki SJ by barrogance, on Flickr

 

NEED THIS

Renault Twingo by barrogance, on Flickr

 

oh, this was also at Beaulieu, obviously

1974 BMC J4 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Failing to proceed in perhaps the worst location of all time. Loads of shit in a yard opposite that pub, too, so far uninvestigated

DSCN5203 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

One of around six of these buggers on this property. Somebody obviously has a serious problem

1985 Volvo 340 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Nice overspray! Parked opposite....

1991 Vauxhall Astra by barrogance, on Flickr

 

....this! Both round the corner from....

1991 Vauxhall Astra SXi by barrogance, on Flickr

 

...this blue mutha. Nice.

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier by barrogance, on Flickr

 

1964 Ford Zephyr 4 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

1972 Morris A55 camper by barrogance, on Flickr

 

I used to live opposite this pub (it's awful) but I've never seen this before. Is this the colour Vulgalor is obsessed with?

1973 Jaguar XJ6 by barrogance, on Flickr

[barrett]

I went to possibly the dullest old car event of my life on Saturday, which was being held in the charming surroundings of an isolated trading estate down the end of a long single lane track. Luckily, there was a bit of tat lurking in various sheds and bushes to keep me amused

DSCN5245 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Reliant Scimitar by barrogance, on Flickr

 

This is one of 12 Salukis built, and only two are known to survive. This isn't one of them. It's supposedly the motor show car, and I think there was another in the shed. So that's double the amount of Salukis known to exist this time last week.

Siva Saluki by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Hustler by barrogance, on Flickr

 

This lad obviously had a serious problem. As well as all this plastic shit outside there was a shed full of curiosities.. through a dusty window I could make out an Isetta, Messerchmitt, Zundapp Janus, Scootacar, Lotus Elan, Cox GTM, Goggomobil saloon, a Nova (shit kit car, not shit Vauxhall) amongst several others...

Piper and Saluki by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Isetta chassis by barrogance, on Flickr

 

I would have liked to take this home quite dearly. Didn't actually look too bad all things considered

Lancia Flavia coupe by barrogance, on Flickr

 

DSCN5241 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

And finally, a Hudson in Thame

DSCN5268 by barrogance, on Flickr

[cort16]

That jag is amazing

[Mr Livered]

I might get a big sign that says 'HORSES' and stick it on the top of my Rover 25 van.

 

HORSES.

What about

 

ZEBRAS or something like that? Zebras are like horses but cooler.

[plasticvandan]

Do people still do spotting threads anymore? I DON'T CARE I'm going to do it anyway. Starting with this horrible 305 van at VSCC Prescott. You can imagine the sort of pitying looks I got snapping this

1987 Peugeot 305 van by barrogance, on Flickr

 

This was at the same place. Those Vintage boys sure have good taste

1992 Ford Sierra 1.8 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Sticking with the shot Fords theme

1984 Ford Capri 2.8 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

I have been chasing this one for ages. As one might expect, it's been converted to LPG. Marvelous

1983 Jaguar XJ6 SIII by barrogance, on Flickr

 

I saw this was coming up for sale at an Auction I was considering going to. I telephoned and got an estimate, which was way out of my league, and left it at that. A few days later it was parked at the end of my street (literally).

1962 Rochdale Olympic phase I by barrogance, on Flickr

1962 Rochdale Olympic phase I by barrogance, on Flickr

 

1987 Fiat X/19 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Previously spotted by GC

1986 Dodge 50 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

This is brilliant, and I think it's a fairly recent arrival

Bedford CA by barrogance, on Flickr

 

The pug van is owned by a friend of mine,he does a lot of marshalling at prescott,its a great van,pretty rare too now by all accounts,and max shite points!

[Sigmund Fraud]

Amazing work there, barrett !!!

 

 

 

SNOW-TRAC !!! I'm quite surprised that nobody has taken one of those to a VW show yet... I reckon it's only a matter of time before a scenester gets his hands on one and fills it with pineapples etc.

[Mr_Bo11ox]

I love those snowtrac things. Is that what they use in The Shining?

[mouseflakes]

Or even...

 

CAUTION HORSES

 

Top spots on this thread Barrett.

 

Why am I increasingly drawn to kit cars these days? Never liked them previously (except maybe the shit Nova - even when they were in production).

[Sigmund Fraud]

I love those snowtrac things. Is that what they use in The Shining?

 

 

REDRUM etc.

[barrett]

Just a small update this time. Here are some dead Rovers. Always find this things in groups for some reason

1959 Rover P4 + two others by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Here's a Yugo. Got pretty excited about this.

1988 Zastava Yugo 55 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Placca wedge. Nice.

1988 Reliant Scimitar SS1 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

This is owned by a mate of Dollywobbler I think. Had a chat with him, nice chap. On his way to look at a Skoda Estelle so clearly a bit mental

1977 Austin Allegro 1500 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Yorkshire Herald

1971 Triumph Herald 13/60 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Yorkshire Silvia. Really love these

1989 Nissan Silvia 1.8 Turbo by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Elephant & Castle, horrid Nova

1992 Vauxhall Nova by barrogance, on Flickr

 

1968 Volvo 1800S by barrogance, on Flickr

 

1988 Volvo 340 by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Multiple Kittens

1977 Reliant Kitten 850 DL by barrogance, on Flickr

1976 Reliant Kitten by barrogance, on Flickr

 

Garden of shit amazingly just round the corner from my house but somehow hidden from me until now. That's a Reliant Regal at the back!

Sardines by barrogance, on Flickr

 

King Maz

1993 Mazda 626 coupe by barrogance, on Flickr

[HillmanImp]

I had missed the September updates on this. GR9 as always.

 

I have just spent half my lunch hour looking though the ebay tat thread using works t'interweb connection that is slower than dial up, wondering if the 626 is the one that was on Ebay last week as the 626 couple was pretty rare even new.

 

Finally found MichaelTs post on page 1010.

 

mmmmm Shoddy http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mazda-626-GT-Coupe-/200974454489?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2ecb02ced9

 

 

 

True, I cant remember when or if i've ever seen one

 

Fucksticks. I was meant to go out and get some brake pads for the Audi too.

 

Apparently there is one near the Fox and Hounds in Beckwithshaw near Leeds but I have not yet spotted it despite looking each time I am in the area.

[mercrocker]

Dreamshite stuff....excellent work all round.    FFS dont let on that Sno-Trac has a dub donk and as  a Hampshire domiciled Somerset fan (fuck all to do with cricket) I am so glad to see that Hants-plated A40 survive.  Hope it outlives the twonk that tried  to cube it.