Dan's Dross (Spottings)- (05/06 update)

[BMC Dan]

Some new snaps from the last couple of months.

 

Firstly this lot from the (rather dismal) Bovingdon Airfield autojumble, the Thames was a proper early 80's wob-laden timewarp:

Mini Clubman by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Ford Escort Mk2 by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Ford Escort Mk2 dealer sticker by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Bedford CA by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Ford Thames 400E by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Ford Thames 400E by BMC Dan, on Flickr

 

A tad off-topic but another fantastic timewarp that I thought was worth snapping

Old Fish & Chips shop in Hemel Hempstead by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Old Fish & Chips shop in Hemel Hempstead by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Old Fish & Chips shop sign in Hemel Hempstead by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Old Fish & Chips shop in Hemel Hempstead interior by BMC Dan, on Flickr

 

Back to the shite, starting with what I presume is a giffer owned Mk1 Goof

1982 VW Golf Mk1 in Hemel Hempstead by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1982 VW Golf Mk1 in Hemel Hempstead by BMC Dan, on Flickr

 

One of the rarest 4 cylinder Farinas, had a chat with the old boy owner who's had it since 1971 and bought it from the original elderly lady owner who packed up driving after having an accident in it. The bodywork is entirely original apart from a pair of new steel front wings, the engine has only covered about 20 miles since it was rebuilt and the interior is currently in the process of being retrimmed.

1960 Wolseley 15/60 in Watford by BMC Dan, on Flickr

 

Posted this a while back but now it's been turned into a high quality* replica of a BL Works Rally 'crab

1972 Morris 1800 Mk3 in Tring by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1972 Morris 1800 Mk3 in Tring by BMC Dan, on Flickr

 

A drive round a grim housing estate yielded this next selection. This locally registered Dolly hasn't been on the road since 1996 and the local future Jeremy Kyle guests have scratched a load of twaddle on the bonnet.

1972 Triumph Dolomite 1850 in Hemel Hempstead by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1972 Triumph Dolomite 1850 in Hemel Hempstead by BMC Dan, on Flickr

 

And finally saving the best till last- I'll let the half arsed phone shots do the talking...

 

1977 Jaguar XJ6 series 2 in Hemel Hempstead by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1977 Jaguar XJ6 series 2 in Hemel Hempstead by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1975 Daimler Double Six Vanden Plas in Hemel Hempstead by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1984 Renault 25 in Hemel Hempstead by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1988 Renault 25 in Hemel Hempstead by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Living the dream by BMC Dan, on Flickr

[M'coli]

That's a stonking update, that silver 25 has to be one of the earliest still surviving - and it's flanked by a Jag and a Daimler...

[Guest]

Loving the Daimler Double Six - even in that colour. Dolomites got potential shame to see it like that

[keef]

I rather like that Triumph.

 

I need more SPACE!

[Angrydicky]

That 15/60 is brilliant. Love the early Farinas with the big fins

[scooters]

that DD6 is very very nice especially in 'Sweeny tea leaf spec'

[BMC Dan]

Ok, so after a bit of a break from here I'm back, here's some more from the past few months:

 

The 309 Dizzler was a proper minter with only 37k on the clock- left a note on this as it brings back happy memories of the tatty E reg (NOT PROTON ZOMG) example which was the first car I drove round a field when I was 11.

1991 Peugeot 309 GLD in Hemel Hempstead by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1991 Peugeot 309 GLD in Hemel Hempstead by BMC Dan, on Flickr

 

Accident damaged 1957 Austin A35 in Hemel Hempstead by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1957 Austin A35 in Hemel Hempstead by BMC Dan, on Flickr

 

Shonky old baderbox Trummy used as a daily

1972 Triumph 2000 Mk2 in Hemel Hempstead by BMC Dan, on Flickr

 

Glorious old 323, a landmark on a holiday camp near Clacton.

1986 Mazda 323 in Point Clear, Essex by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1986 Mazda 323 in Point Clear, Essex by BMC Dan, on Flickr

 

Diesel Seville sat since 1993, GR8 4 BEIN IN DEATH WISH 3

1978 Cadillac Seville Diesel in Point Clear, Essex by BMC Dan, on Flickr

 

Back to Herts for this mildly scened 200L which seems a permanent fixture on this drive

1979 Datsun 200L in Berkhamsted by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1979 Datsun 200L in Berkhamsted by BMC Dan, on Flickr

 

1990 Vauxhall Cavalier 2.0L in Hemel Hempstead by BMC Dan, on Flickr

 

Recently brought down from Ellesmere Port by a well monied up property developer type who's been using it to commute to his offices every now and again. He's been charged over £800 having it recommissioned by a mechanic, when asked what work needed doing he replied "Well I know he cleaned the carb... Dunno what else he did really"

1977 Reliant Kitten van in Chipperfield by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1977 Reliant Kitten van in Chipperfield by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1977 Reliant Kitten van in Chipperfield by BMC Dan, on Flickr

 

Very solid Elf daily with only 34k on the clock

1966 Riley Elf Mk2 in Tring by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1966 Riley Elf Mk2 in Tring by BMC Dan, on Flickr

 

An FX3 looking very sorry for itself behind a garage in the picturesque village of Aldbury (where a number of 60's ITC shows were filmed iirc)

1956 Austin FX3 Metropolitan Taxi in Aldbury by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1956 Austin FX3 Metropolitan Taxi in Aldbury by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1956 Austin FX3 Metropolitan Taxi in Aldbury by BMC Dan, on Flickr

 

And finally a vehicle I don't usually bother snapping but this example looked wonderful

1962 Morris Minor 1000 saloon in Cowroast by BMC Dan, on Flickr

[Skizzer]

Quality spottage as usual!

 

Hard to tell whether that Datsun is scened or the chap has a genuine need to carry large objects on the roof from time to time. Long may it escape the coilover madness.

[YugoLada]

Here's a collection of stuff I've snapped over the past couple of years

 

Plymouth Duster in a local shopping precinct

Daily driver Anglia estate

Mr. Trebus's Austin Cambridge with it's original registration miraculously intact

P4 in Harwich, had a brief chat with the owner who uses it for towing boats

 

OAP spec Astra estate

Civic straight outta 1991!

BMC FG recovery truck

Some good spots well done

[Jack_Harpers_Teeth]

 

 

A drive round a grim housing estate yielded this next selection. This locally registered Dolly hasn't been on the road since 1996 and the local future Jeremy Kyle guests have scratched a load of twaddle on the bonnet.

1972 Triumph Dolomite 1850 in Hemel Hempstead by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1972 Triumph Dolomite 1850 in Hemel Hempstead by BMC Dan, on Flickr

 

What a shame, nice early spec too (my favourite examples) in what looks like Emerald Green.

[Wilko220]

I wonder if that Dolly is saveable. It looks pretty straight considering the number of years it has allegedly been sat.

[Angrydicky]

That A35 looks very sad. The daughter of one of the blokes at my work lives around the corner from that Austin in Hemel and he took a photo of it all crunched to show me shortly before you posted it up! Do we know what it hit/if it's being repaired?

 

P.S. That Moggy is wonderful, straight out of 1985. The FX3 needs to be saved, maybe Des fancies it to go with his other taxi?

[BMC Dan]

The Dolly does seem solid in the right places, however according to one of the locals the owner is an eccentric (as usual) who keeps the curtains drawn 24/7 and never answers the door. I'm guessing the A35 will be getting repaired in the better weather.

 

Here's some more recent snaps, starting off with these from the car park of a local autojumble:

 

Vauxhall 12 by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1951 Sunbeam Talbot 80 DHC convertible by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1951 Sunbeam Talbot 80 DHC convertible by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1991 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6 L by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1961 Ford Prefect 100E by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1967 Volvo 122S estate by BMC Dan, on Flickr

 

This was absolutely flawless and had covered only 30k. The elderly owner is driving it to Switzerland later this year! Best colour scheme for these too

1969 Wolseley 16/60 by BMC Dan, on Flickr

 

70's OAP tastic, only let down by some terrible bodgery around the offside rear arch and sill.

1972 Vauxhall HC Viva SL by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1972 Vauxhall HC Viva SL by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1964 Rover 2000 P6 by BMC Dan, on Flickr

 

Another selection from North Essex:

 

1970 SAAB 96 estate in Point Clear by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1970 SAAB 96 estate and 1991 900S Aero Turbo in Point Clear by BMC Dan, on Flickr

 

The legendary Mk1 Civic daily has now sadly had a cheap blowover however it's great to see the owner still cares for it.

1977 Honda Civic in Jaywick by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1977 Honda Civic in Jaywick by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1977 Honda Civic in Jaywick by BMC Dan, on Flickr

 

This was a proper stunner which hopefully doesn't remain outside for too long or ends up as some half arsed blinged up "Council estate Elvis mobile" like many of the 50's Fords and Vauxhalls that live locally to it.

1958 Vauxhall Victor F Type in Clacton-on-sea by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1958 Vauxhall Victor F Type in Clacton-on-sea by BMC Dan, on Flickr

 

This has sat for at least a decade

Opel Manta A in St. Osyth by BMC Dan, on Flickr

 

Back in Hemel for this final batch:

 

Can't recall seeing one of these for a while.

1990 Ford Granada Mk3 2.0 GL in Hemel Hempstead by BMC Dan, on Flickr

 

SPEED DEMON*

1988 Volkswagen T25 Caravelle GL in Hemel Hempstead by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1988 Volkswagen T25 Caravelle GL in Hemel Hempstead by BMC Dan, on Flickr

 

BOOZY

1990 Nissan Micra 1.2 GSX in Hemel Hempstead by BMC Dan, on Flickr

 

This house seems to have a thing for Vauxhall shite, was a Senator on the drive as well but a trailer was blocking a decent view of it. Crispy V8 Stag has been unlicensed since 1990!

1991 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.8 GL and 1972 Triumph Stag in Hemel Hempstead by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1972 Triumph Stag 3.5 in Hemel Hempstead by BMC Dan, on Flickr

[Lord Sterling]

Excellent spots as ever Dan. On the subject of the Fish 'n' Chip shop, old Dad_Sterling used to own a Fish 'n' Chip shop back in the early 90s, the interior was pretty similar, the walls were made up of cheap thin chip-board type stuff decoratated in some tile shapes finished in some Browny-Beige colour.

[worldofceri]

Hey, nice spotzz.

 

The difference the respray makes to that Civic is remarkable. Should have kept the old raised-digit number plates though. Minus shite-points.

[Split_Pin]

That Granny is super. Looks almost too shiny and original, but still tasty nonetheless!

[BMC Dan]

Another batch from the past month or so.

 

PRE 68 IZ CUMMIN. Still doing funeral duty every now and again.

1966 Austin Vanden Plas Princess 4 Litre Hearse in Hemel Hempstead by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1966 Austin Vanden Plas Princess 4 Litre Hearse in Hemel Hempstead by BMC Dan, on Flickr

A local mechanic had a right result with this. He often has old Yank stuff parked around his premises which is visible from a main road and sometimes gets approached by people looking to get rid of tat. This was a one owner car which was recently discovered in a house clearance, it needs a respray and some bodywork but you certainly can't complain for £200, plus the seller threw in a new battery.

1966 Humber Sceptre Mk2 in Berkhamsted by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1966 Humber Sceptre Mk2 in Berkhamsted by BMC Dan, on Flickr

This manky Senator was on the same premises, looks to have been sitting for a decade and will probably be weighed in soon as the owner is giving up his workshop.

1991 Vauxhall Senator 3.0 CD auto in Berkhamsted by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1968/9 Triumph Vitesse in Tring by BMC Dan, on Flickr

My old primary school caretaker has been using this as a daily for over 10 years now. It's full of "AA Book of the Car 1971 edition" style bodges and mods and has been brush painted with paint for boats. He's stopped taking it to shows due to all the slagging off he gets from purists.

1960 Wolseley 1500 in Hemel Hempstead by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1960 Wolseley 1500 in Hemel Hempstead by BMC Dan, on Flickr

An interesting Mk1 Golf and an unusual sight here, any idea why this would have been imported?

1992 Volkswagen Citi Golf in Hemel Hempstead by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1992 Volkswagen Citi Golf in Hemel Hempstead by BMC Dan, on Flickr

 

A selection from around Clacton.

 

No grotty holiday camp is complete without a wobbed up CF/Transit camper.

1979 Bedford CF 2.3 in Point Clear by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1979 Bedford CF 2.3 in Point Clear by BMC Dan, on Flickr

More grim camper action in the town centre.

1978 Leyland Sherpa Ci camper in Clacton-on-sea by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1978 Leyland Sherpa Ci camper in Clacton-on-sea by BMC Dan, on Flickr

In a disabled space a few houses up

1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow I in Clacton-on-Sea by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Another nearby!

1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow I in Clacton-on-sea by BMC Dan, on Flickr

And a very big fall from grace for this example, going mouldy in Jaywick.

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II in Jaywick by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Still seem a fair few of these about, usually in this sorta nick.

1961 Ford Consul Mk2 in Walton-on-the-Naze by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1961 Ford Consul Mk2 in Walton-on-the-Naze by BMC Dan, on Flickr

"I'm gonna restore it one day"

1991 Ford Escort Mk4 Popular Diesel in Walton-on-the-Naze by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Found this bungalow of EPICNESS on the outskirts of Colchester

Talbot Express vans and Chrysler Avenger in Colchester by BMC Dan, on Flickr

This was at the same place, up for £550 with 38k on the clock. GR9 donor for one legged Mini scenester

1989 Austin Metro City auto in Colchester by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Parked at a rather grim boot sale- one of life's winners

1987 Fiat Uno 45 S near Tingewick by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1987 Fiat Uno 45 S near Tingewick by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1982 Bedford CF2 230 Pioneer motorhome near Tingewick by BMC Dan, on Flickr

 

And finally, whilst making a stop at Braintree services I caught sight of this Mk1 R5 in the car park of a garden centre opposite, so took a quick detour to have a look. I expected it to be a late example on a Y or A plate, but it was actually a 1975

1975 Renault 5 TL in Braintree by BMC Dan, on Flickr

Proper clean with just under 41K., wouldn't be surprised if it belongs to some old Biddy who moved up from Sussex yonks ago who takes it out to collect pot plants and compost on sunny days.

1975 Renault 5 TL in Braintree by BMC Dan, on Flickr

D.B.S. Garages LTD, Angmering dealer sticker in 1975 Renault 5 TL by BMC Dan, on Flickr

1975 Renault 5 TL in Braintree by BMC Dan, on Flickr

 

Hope you enjoyed!

[ProgRocker]

^ Oh Lordy, I have the horn for that Reno Cinq!

[345DL]

Oh my goodness that Renault 5 is FIT!!!

[Split_Pin]

Wow that 5 proper beats my spot of one! I love Renault dashboards of this era!

 

I'm also feeling the Escort MK5 Denzil Pop. My old 1991 Ford Car brochure shows these to be BASIC. I remember discovering that I could get a few more 0-60's from our old works Escort Popular Diesel van by moving the floor mat out of the way to get mmore pedal travel. It felt so, so slow and that was compared to the utterly gazebo'd 1.1 Fester that my work also had as a hack at the time.

[trigger]

That R5 is a spot and a half! There can't be many like that even on the show circuit let alone still in normal use!, I recognise the Rolls Royces as well.

 

The guy with the Talbots has had them for years, I seem to remember a Horizon up the driveway for a long time too, a few doors up from there there's also a B reg Mk2 Fiesta laid up in a driveway.

 

In fact i think the Horizon is the car up the drive on streetview.

 

[Rod/b]

Whereabouts in Berko was the Senator, Dan?

[Skizzer]

Some brilliant spots on here Dan, not least the super-early R5. My father nearly bought one of those Pioneer Bedford CFs - they were very posh in 1981. Too posh for us, in fact: we went for a T25 instead, which started rusting almost immediately.

 

An interesting Mk1 Golf and an unusual sight here, any idea why this would have been imported?

 

It's a Citigolf from South Africa - they only stopped making them there a year or so ago. There are a one or two around and the Mk1 Golf owners club welcomes them in; most seem to have been brought over by Saffers.

[morris_ital_lover]

Indeed there's a couple of Citigolfs around there used to be one in the Oxford area which was wearing the colours of a South African hire-car company (my 'rents recognized as they had been to SA a bit in the 1990s and had rented an identical one!) alas I can't remember which firm it was, probs Avis.

 

Good spots there!