Classics left to die/rotting pics

[RichB]

How does that fit the title of this thread?

[Bodo]

A9XXC said:

Good find, would think past T cut stage!

Late '30s V8 ford would be about right, question is how did it get there!

Let's narrow this down: two possible numbers for head studs are possible:
17 studs: 137in²
21 studs: 221...255in² 1932-1938
24 studs: 221...255in² 1938-1953
27 studs: 337in²

The one in the pictures is a 24 stud. Seeing that the openings between the centre cylinder bores are trapezoidal-shaped, this has to be a 1939-42 block.

There's loads of cars from Ford and Mercury that used the engine between 39 and 42; from coupés to school buses; and: the engine was licenced to other manufacturers too. Production for passenger cars stopped 1961 at Simca, and for trucks stopped 1973 in Germany.

[melvster]

smokingtyre said:

Found this little beauty while out for a walk with the camera today.

How could someone leave a 993 Turbo like that. Was the house occupied at all ?

[smokingtyre]

Another Porsche in need of a bit of love.

[smokingtyre]

melvster said:

How could someone leave a 993 Turbo like that. Was the house occupied at all ?

Yep, somebody lives there and has a dull everyday car to use - its so dull I cannot even remember what it was.

[nev748]

That's interesting about the dates on the engine. I found this in a wood next door to an old WW2 airfield. The wood was the old ammo dump used by the British but then the US took over the airfield. Could well be left by them when they left.

[phib]

smokingtyre said:

Yep, somebody lives there and has a dull everyday car to use - its so dull I cannot even remember what it was.

Worth seeing if they want to sell, I would buy it tomorrow if it was the right price, been looking for a while now

Phib

[GTRene]

those porsches...
what are they thinking?

it needs to be rescued/cared for.

[SystemParanoia]

Rollcage said:

SystemParanoia said:

mine seems ok

You are very lucky SP - those Metro/100s can rust to an absolutely epic degree, and usually do. Especially around sills, floorpans and arches.

believe me i know!!!

i need to get a jet washer thingy so i can blast the problem areas before the become problems!!

[hidetheelephants]

nev748 said:

It looks like a chassis outrigger. As well as cars the flathead also ended up in loads of things painted green; Bren Carriers, generator sets and about 100k Ford CMP medium lorries.

[4rephill]

melvster said:

smokingtyre said:

Found this little beauty while out for a walk with the camera today.

How could someone leave a 993 Turbo like that. Was the house occupied at all ?

smokingtyre said:

Yep, somebody lives there and has a dull everyday car to use - its so dull I cannot even remember what it was.

phib said:

Worth seeing if they want to sell, I would buy it tomorrow if it was the right price, been looking for a while now

Phib

According to the DVLA:


The vehicle details for N91 JHR are:

Date of Liability 01 10 2013
Date of First Registration 01 08 1995
Year of Manufacture 1995
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 3600cc
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type PETROL
Export Marker N
Vehicle Status SORN Not Due
Vehicle Colour BLUE
Vehicle Type Approval Not Available

Vehicle Excise Duty rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate £121.00
12 Months Rate £220.00


So it's currently taxed and it appears to be insured, so how does it qualify as left to die/rotting?

It's obviously someone's toy that has simply been used during the recent wet weather rather than being sat in a garage.

[RichB]

4rephill said:

...it's currently taxed and it appears to be insured, so how does it qualify as left to die/rotting? It's obviously someone's toy that has simply been used during the recent wet weather rather than being sat in a garage.

That was my thought too, the green stuff could easily be pollen off a nearby tree, my outside cars were covered in pollen from a nearby larch tree a few months ago.

[melvster]

I doubt it, look at the moss that is sitting in the gap between the bonnet and bumper, that does not develop over night. That car has not been used for a while.

[phib]

Doesn't the status market state :sorn !! So it's not taxed ! And it's off the road
Phib

[A9XXC]

phib said:

Doesn't the status market state :sorn !! So it's not taxed ! And it's off the road
Phib

Yup

[A9XXC]

SystemParanoia said:

Rollcage said:

SystemParanoia said:

mine seems ok

You are very lucky SP - those Metro/100s can rust to an absolutely epic degree, and usually do. Especially around sills, floorpans and arches.

believe me i know!!!

i need to get a jet washer thingy so i can blast the problem areas before the become problems!!

Careful - a jet washer can blast right through - and I dont mean just the crud!

[Shadow R1]

iva cosworth said:

300 ZX down the road from the Mercedes

I like it in that silver.
Shame its been left.

[slippery]

This has been a compelling read from start to finish and has kept me busy for most of the Christmas and New Year break!
Pat's TVR story and the de-chromed and body kitted SEC from the Daily Mail photo were my highlights. I will keep my eyes peeled and try to contribute over the coming weeks. Well done and thanks to all of those who have done so already.

[blueg33]

Alpine A110

[vpr]

4rephill said:

melvster said:

smokingtyre said:

Found this little beauty while out for a walk with the camera today.

How could someone leave a 993 Turbo like that. Was the house occupied at all ?

smokingtyre said:

Yep, somebody lives there and has a dull everyday car to use - its so dull I cannot even remember what it was.

phib said:

Worth seeing if they want to sell, I would buy it tomorrow if it was the right price, been looking for a while now

Phib

According to the DVLA:


The vehicle details for N91 JHR are:

Date of Liability 01 10 2013
Date of First Registration 01 08 1995
Year of Manufacture 1995
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 3600cc
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type PETROL
Export Marker N
Vehicle Status SORN Not Due
Vehicle Colour BLUE
Vehicle Type Approval Not Available

Vehicle Excise Duty rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate £121.00
12 Months Rate £220.00


So it's currently taxed and it appears to be insured, so how does it qualify as left to die/rotting?

It's obviously someone's toy that has simply been used during the recent wet weather rather than being sat in a garage.

I agree....This car looks well and truly left to die

Should be a law against it