Brighton Spots - 2014 OMG

This this is a familiar sight in the four fuggin' corners of Brighton & Hove. No matter where I am, I'm sure to see it, this time parked directly outside of work. I reckon it must be somebody collecting rent or summat, probably Van Hoogstraten's missus

1983 Mercedes G-Wagen by barrogance, on Flickr

1990 Jaguar XJ-S by barrogance, on Flickr

RUG MUNCHERS CARPET FITTING SERVICE. NO CARPET TOO SMALL.

1995 Vauxhall Midi by barrogance, on Flickr

Sidelight/ # of cylinders envy

1966 Triumph Vitesse by barrogance, on Flickr

1992 Proton GL Puma by barrogance, on Flickr

1971 Citroen Dyane by barrogance, on Flickr

c.1950s Citroen Traction-Avant by barrogance, on Flickr

Got a real WTF? look off somebody taking this, in the pissing rain

1989 Mazda 121 1.3 LX by barrogance, on Flickr

1968? Dunno. It has Pog Approval though so I guess it's legit

1968 Land Rover by barrogance, on Flickr

Previously well bent and laid up for a couple of years, just been treated to a rebuilt front end and a tasteful blue blowover

c. early 1980s Renault 4TL by barrogance, on Flickr

aaaaaaaand unless I see something tomorrow, this is my last spot of 2012. Cheers!

DSCN4022 by barrogance, on Flickr

4,255 · December 31, 2012

May I be the first, Mr B, to say thank you for another 12 months of top class spottings and entertainment with it.

Happy new year!

22,556 · December 31, 2012

Wow, that Traction-Avant is a bit of a spot. What was the deal with that? On french plates so has someone come over for the weekend in it? If so MUCHUS RESHPECK!

31,980 · December 31, 2012

Excellent stuff yet again Monsieur Barrett.

28,190 · December 31, 2012

This thread is legend. Thank you.

Don't think that Shogun/Pajero is particularly early; IIRC they started here on an A-plate. Re the horsey tossers' driving, just relax in the knowledge that Pajero is Spanish for wanker.

1.6k · December 31, 2012

This thread is legend. Thank you.

It is! Comedy genius, and great spotting!! Does anyone else think the wheels on that Mk 2 'tina are stupidly small?!

17,215 · March 18, 2013

HEY GUYS! WHAT'S UP???

2013 has been pretty rubbish for spots so far, these dark Winter months are hardly conducive to old cars getting out and about, or me ever leaving my house unless I absolutely have to. We started in a particularly dull fashion with this allegedly rare Saab 900 'Carlsson'

1990 Saab 900 Turbo by barrogance, on Flickr

This Polo ESTATE is a long-term local resident. Refreshingly free of chopped springs, roofracks, knee socks, pineapples, daily scene babes etc

1984 VW Polo C by barrogance, on Flickr

I don't usually like BMWs, and this is no exception

1973 BMW 2002 Convertible by barrogance, on Flickr

Ditto this 'Clubby' with grim chrome addenda

1977 Leyland Mini Clubman estate by barrogance, on Flickr

This, however, I would absolutely ROK. I have decided I need a Seven at some point in my life

1935 Austin 7 by barrogance, on Flickr

1957 Dodge C-Series by barrogance, on Flickr

Absurdly rare Fiat Koop-eh sitting in the snow

1969 Fiat 124 Sport Coupe by barrogance, on Flickr

And an obviously inferior Italian car relegated to a trailer

1968 Ferrari 330 GTC by barrogance, on Flickr

I went to France, and I saw this

Renault 18 4x4 Break by barrogance, on Flickr

I went to work, and I saw this

Polski-Fiat 126 by barrogance, on Flickr

Somebody was asleep in this, wasn't brave enough for a comedy car-show snooze style photo

1993 Vauxhall Senator CD by barrogance, on Flickr

I imagine somebody was probably asleep in this too tbh, seeing as it was the middle of the day and ALL TRAVELLERS ARE LAZY BUMS etc

1988 Iveco-Ford Cargo by barrogance, on Flickr

'Chuggaboom'

1990 Citroen 2cv by barrogance, on Flickr

1977! Mega early I'd have thought? Remember that 1977 record by Ash, that was a good album weren't it?

1977 VW LT by barrogance, on Flickr

Worthing is always good for a bit of dull bilge

1986 Mazda 323 GLX by barrogance, on Flickr

1986 Ford Escort 1.3 L by barrogance, on Flickr

I just cannot come to terms with the styling of these, they look all RONG to me

1965 Ford Mustang by barrogance, on Flickr

Nice bulkhead M8

1967 Triumph Herald by barrogance, on Flickr

Nexia! These have totally vanished recently, I was stunned when I saw this baby. STUNNED.

1996 Daewoo Nexia GLi by barrogance, on Flickr

1972 Fiat 500 by barrogance, on Flickr

No idea what this is, looks like it was designed by Peter & Alison Smithson or summat

1970 Ford Transit by barrogance, on Flickr

1988 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit by barrogance, on Flickr

1978 Ford Transit by barrogance, on Flickr

'Oily Rag' Minx is a new arrival up the road from me, I'm WELL into this. Might make a cheeky offer but I reckon he's only just bought it himself

1959 Hillman Minx and 1966 Morris Minor 1000 by barrogance, on Flickr

1989 Jaguar XJ6 SIII by barrogance, on Flickr

Mega clean, all original low miles Trumpet. WOULD

1970 Triumph 2000 Mk2 by barrogance, on Flickr

Surprisingly appealing boggo-ish Escort vert was a nice find, in spitting distance from a previously spotted Mk3 Capri

1985 Ford Escort Cabriolet by barrogance, on Flickr

I have a new job. This car is involved. AMAZING.

1937 Lincoln Zephyr V-12 by barrogance, on Flickr

That's it for now, or at least until I can pull today's pics off my fuggin' phone

1,642 · March 19, 2013

Quality spots, love the oily Minx

10,777 · March 19, 2013

That Lincoln is superb!

52,396 · March 19, 2013

Those Mustangs might be almost as awkward looking as that Transit* but it is nice to see one on the proper wheel trims rather than the usual Torque THRUST alloys.

22,556 · March 19, 2013

Top spots as always. Is there any chance of someone spotting your own car on the road soon?

17,215 · March 19, 2013

Top spots as always. Is there any chance of someone spotting your own car on the road soon?

Absolutely nil! However, I am booking my test(icles) this week for the end of April, so I should be out in something before too long. I already have my eye on a couple of worthy* candidates.

The Bond needs loads of money chucking at it (which I don't have at the moment) and I am thinking about farming out most of the welding work to the guy who replaced the sill on the Simca, as it was such a lovely job and very reasonable. Then hopefully a new wiring loom (Ã‚Â£200) and try and get the thing running right (carb rebuild, at the very least) and sort the brakes from sitting, then hopefully that should be enough to at least try for a test. I haven't touched it for about 4 months and I'm feeling pretty guilty about the whole thing but I just haven't had the time/money/energy to do owt to it. One day, though!

Anyway, here's a bonus from yesterday at the office. Original solid tyres ftw

1925 Trojan Tourer by barrogance, on Flickr

1.6k · March 19, 2013

I don't think I've EVER heard anyone suggest that those early Mustangs look anything less than superb!!

March 19, 2013

mega shite spotting there mate. love the datsun 120y. this wouldn't be up for grabs by any chance would it

52,396 · March 19, 2013

@55bloke: They're not superb, they're okay. Like the Thunderbird, they have this sort of ungainly, slightly blingy approach to styling that's neither charming nor stunning just sort of awkward, like a granny who wears a shell suit and insist on keeping the blue rinse and the gold antique jewellery. It's all at sixes and sevens with itself.

1.6k · March 19, 2013

@55bloke: They're not superb, they're okay. Like the Thunderbird, they have this sort of ungainly, slightly blingy approach to styling that's neither charming nor stunning just sort of awkward, like a granny who wears a shell suit and insist on keeping the blue rinse and the gold antique jewellery. It's all at sixes and sevens with itself.

Above all else, they're a product of their time and place. I absolutely love them.

17,215 · March 23, 2013

Apparently I am now in some sort of competition with GC to spot ALL TEH CARS in Brighton (I might have made that up) so here are some more

Land Rover

1970 Land Rover 88 SIII by barrogance, on Flickr

Land Rover

1963 Land Rover 88 by barrogance, on Flickr

Land Rover

Buried Land Rover by barrogance, on Flickr

Range Rover!

1980 Range Rover by barrogance, on Flickr

Dullard

1989 Nissan Bluebird 1.8 by barrogance, on Flickr

Tasteful* Mini. I don't actually totally hate this

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman by barrogance, on Flickr

Really late Panda

1995 Fiat Panda 1000 by barrogance, on Flickr

With an XR2 for company

1988 Ford Fiesta XR2 by barrogance, on Flickr

A far superior Astra van to the one GC spotted

1988 Bedford Astra Van by barrogance, on Flickr

A modern van

1994 Mitsubishi L300 by barrogance, on Flickr

Half buried Escort. I've known there was 'something' up here for ages but for some reason only went and looked the other day. Bit of a dodgy place to take photos unless you want to look like you are scoping somebody's house for a future burglary

Ford Escort Mk4 by barrogance, on Flickr

100% GRIM

Dutton Sierra by barrogance, on Flickr

BYE

17,215 · March 23, 2013

Apparently I am now in some sort of competition with GC to spot ALL TEH CARS in Brighton (I might have made that up) so here are some more

Land Rover

1970 Land Rover 88 SIII by barrogance, on Flickr

Land Rover

1963 Land Rover 88 by barrogance, on Flickr

Land Rover

Buried Land Rover by barrogance, on Flickr

Range Rover!

1980 Range Rover by barrogance, on Flickr

Dullard

1989 Nissan Bluebird 1.8 by barrogance, on Flickr

Tasteful* Mini. I don't actually totally hate this

1980 Austin Morris Mini Clubman by barrogance, on Flickr

Really late Panda

1995 Fiat Panda 1000 by barrogance, on Flickr

With an XR2 for company

1988 Ford Fiesta XR2 by barrogance, on Flickr

A far superior Astra van to the one GC spotted

1988 Bedford Astra Van by barrogance, on Flickr

A modern van

1994 Mitsubishi L300 by barrogance, on Flickr

Half buried Escort. I've known there was 'something' up here for ages but for some reason only went and looked the other day. Bit of a dodgy place to take photos unless you want to look like you are scoping somebody's house for a future burglary

Ford Escort Mk4 by barrogance, on Flickr

100% GRIM

Dutton Sierra by barrogance, on Flickr

BYE

6,496 · March 24, 2013

Remember that 1977 record by Ash, that was a good album weren't it?

Yep. I bought it the week it came out which is the only time I've ever done that. Normally I'm at least five years off the pace with my album purchaseage.

Cheers for teh spotz btw.

6,496 · March 24, 2013

Remember that 1977 record by Ash, that was a good album weren't it?

Yep. I bought it the week it came out which is the only time I've ever done that. Normally I'm at least five years off the pace with my album purchaseage.

Cheers for teh spotz btw.

10,777 · March 24, 2013

Nice spots! I suspect the Escort was stolen, recovered then parked up and never used again?

10,777 · March 24, 2013

Nice spots! I suspect the Escort was stolen, recovered then parked up and never used again?

1.6k · March 24, 2013

Off topic I know, and possibly showing my age, but can someone explain to me when and why "the" became "teh"?

1.6k · March 24, 2013

Off topic I know, and possibly showing my age, but can someone explain to me when and why "the" became "teh"?

17,215 · May 28, 2013

/\ because it was a very common mistype back in the early internet days, and then people just started typing it like that deliberately. No idea why though, sorry.

Here are a few more tat sightings. Nowt too exciting but whatever.

Familiar R5 is well travelled and obviously loved. Can't remember who used to have this, Ratdat maybe?

1983 Renault 5TL by barrogance, on Flickr

Late 1.1 misery-spec Trab with bonus mouldy VW

1991 Trabant 1.1 by barrogance, on Flickr

1980 VW Golf Cabrio by barrogance, on Flickr

Previously spotted and quite well known, in for some remedial work at the local VW specialist

1972 Fiat 850 ice cream van by barrogance, on Flickr

Still not quite sure what's going on here

Whatsit by barrogance, on Flickr

"I difeted into a wall and the wall fell on it"

Volvo 360 GLE by barrogance, on Flickr

1990 Nissan Bluebird 2.0L by barrogance, on Flickr

The first Mk2 Cav I've spotted. A very exciting day.

1988 Vauxhall Cavalier LX by barrogance, on Flickr

One of the highlights from the recent trip to France on board the silly Peugeot

Talbot Horizon and Fiat 127 by barrogance, on Flickr

S

1979 Ford Capri S by barrogance, on Flickr

Vintage Ice Cream presumably means 'out of date'

1973 Bedford CF by barrogance, on Flickr

Sherpy Sherpless. Joyous.

1977 Leyland Sherpa 315 by barrogance, on Flickr

I accidentally got talking to the man who owned this. Big mistake. Beautiful car though

1934 Ford Model B by barrogance, on Flickr

Grim car/flat combo. Always on the look out for this kind of photo op

1991 Ford Granada Ghia by barrogance, on Flickr

1982 Triumph Acclaim HL by barrogance, on Flickr

Best for Worthing-based racist fraudsters

Dutton Surf by barrogance, on Flickr

1992 Skoda Favorit by barrogance, on Flickr

1986 Nissan Micra Collette by barrogance, on Flickr

A rare colour and low spec Capri. this was probably worth some mild trespass for a better shot, I'll try and get back there now I know where it is

Ford Capri Mk3 by barrogance, on Flickr

OMG 185mph!!!!

Nissan Sunny Coupe by barrogance, on Flickr

One of a couple of dead Minors near work. The other one will definitely require mild trespass to get, and I think I'll have to wait for the bush that's growing through it to die back first

Morris Minor 1000 by barrogance, on Flickr

My favourite car at Crystal Palace at the weekend. Perfect in every way. WANT LEVEL: CRITICAL

1955 Austin A40 by barrogance, on Flickr

17,215 · May 28, 2013

oh, actually I have a couple more

1968 Triumph TR5 by barrogance, on Flickr

Lancia... by barrogance, on Flickr

1972 Land Rover by barrogance, on Flickr

BMC LD by barrogance, on Flickr

DSCN4828 by barrogance, on Flickr

One of my first spots, been sat here unmoved since then

Pontiac LeMans by barrogance, on Flickr

2,407 · May 28, 2013

The Mr Frothy Fiat van was owned by a bar chain in Leeds, North and Further North. Wonder how it's ended up down south..

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