OMG Horizon spot!

[trigger]

As i was leaving my house earlier to collect my new car i saw this dark blue Talbot Horizon drive past, I managed to take chase up the road and catch it up as two elderly ladies were just leaving it behind.

 

 

As i was in a bit of a rush i couldn't take anymore but luckily on the way back it was still there!, So i booted Mrs Trigger out of the car to get some better snaps for me!

 

 

 

 

It still has it's Anglia Garage dealer sticker in the back window which was the Talbot/Peugeot garage on Derby road.

[wuvvum]

What a stunner! I had a 1.1 LE in that colour years ago - a truely miserable driving experience. There's a rather nice silver-blue 1.5 GLS in Coltishall - must get a snap of it next time I pass through that way.

[kevin 900]

Trigger, if you go to the FarmFoods car park on Bramford Rd, it usually lives in there!

[boobydoo]

Is it two old birds who own it?

I'd really like a Horizon but getting to find a decent one is nigh on impossible. A friend of mine has a mint early Chrysler model in bright orange...they were only badged Chryslers for 7 months before becoming Talbots in August '79.

[trigger]

I saw what looked like two old girls walking up the driveway of the house outside.

 

I've never spotted it before Kevin, I might head up to Farm Foods to get a better look at it as it seems really tidy, I bet the old dear has had it since new.

[Mr_Bo11ox]

Is it two old birds who own it?

I'd really like a Horizon but getting to find a decent one is nigh on impossible. A friend of mine has a mint early Chrysler model in bright orange...they were only badged Chryslers for 7 months before becoming Talbots in August '79.

I have admired this orange beauty at the NEC a couple of yeras ago.

[eddyramrod]

That looks really tidy Trigger, much nicer than the one I found last week!

[kevin 900]

I've never spotted it before Kevin, I might head up to Farm Foods to get a better look at it as it seems really tidy, I bet the old dear has had it since new.

Yes, worth a look as it's usually parked next to a mint A-Reg Escort L!

I'm sure that Horizon was on the forecourt of CATs Garage about 2 years ago - Up for £795 IIRC.

Now going to walk to the pub (via Farmfoods) & scope out if it's the same car. What a loser.

[trigger]

Now going to walk to the pub (via Farmfoods) & scope out if it's the same car. What a WINNER.

EFA

[VWPowered]

That looks really tidy Trigger, much nicer than the one I found last week!

thats mint compared to the one i found last month

 

[HillmanImp]

That's the same as my old mans old Horizon, FSW 369Y but his did not have the front vallance. Were they standard on later cars?

 

We also had a Chrysler one. Got some photos somewhere. Cant remember how long that lasted. 2 Sunbeams before that. Will look later.

 

The enquiry is complete

The vehicle details for FSW 369Y are:

 

Date of Liability 01 01 1994

Date of First Registration 03 06 1983

Year of Manufacture 1983

Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1294CC

CO2 Emissions Not Available

Fuel Type Petrol

Export Marker Not Applicable

Vehicle Status Unlicensed

Vehicle Colour BLUE

Vehicle Type Approval

 

Did not live long. Interestingly it was replaced by a 309 which lived for quite a long time. I used to see it all the time driving round Littlehampton. Would have loved to have got hold of it before it was scrapped.

 

The enquiry is complete

The vehicle details for E318 JRV are:

 

Date of Liability 01 10 2005

Date of First Registration 19 09 1987

Year of Manufacture 1987

Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1294CC

CO2 Emissions Not Available

Fuel Type Petrol

Export Marker Not Applicable

Vehicle Status Unlicensed

Vehicle Colour BLUE

[boobydoo]

 

Just lovely!

[Quintus]

I can just about remember when these were a more common sight on Britain's roads. I'm guessing by the decent condition it must be tucked safely away in a garage when not in use.

[trigger]

Now your talking our language at last Norm! That's class, got anymore photos of yours?

[mouseflakes]

Is that a cobweb or a hammock? **brrrr**

[Angrydicky]

OMG indeed. Nice spot

[kevin 900]

Right, I'm back from the pub. Farmfoods Horizon is the same one you spotted Trig . 99% sure it's the car that CATs had for sale too...

 

No sign of the Escort

 

Over & out.

[Split_Pin]

Nice spot - that looks like its only a few years old!

[ChinaTom]

 

The one on my stationery shelf.