Help me trace this Saab abandoned in Eze, South of France
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Bit of a long shot this, but worth a go.
I live near Eze in the South of France, and for the last few weeks a UK registered Saab has been abandoned in a local layby. The reg is X853 MGK and from the stickers on the side it looks to have been used in a rally from Brighton to Monte Carlo, with the latter being the finish line.
It looks relatively tidy, but in the last few days the council has sprayed little lines on the tyres, which means that if it isn't moved soon it'll be towed away and crushed.
Seems a shame to condemn it to that fate (unless of course it's developed a serious fault) so if anyone has any information about it I'd be grateful to hear it.
Here's a couple of photos (best I could get from a moving car!)
I live near Eze in the South of France, and for the last few weeks a UK registered Saab has been abandoned in a local layby. The reg is X853 MGK and from the stickers on the side it looks to have been used in a rally from Brighton to Monte Carlo, with the latter being the finish line.
It looks relatively tidy, but in the last few days the council has sprayed little lines on the tyres, which means that if it isn't moved soon it'll be towed away and crushed.
Seems a shame to condemn it to that fate (unless of course it's developed a serious fault) so if anyone has any information about it I'd be grateful to hear it.
Here's a couple of photos (best I could get from a moving car!)
tr7v8 said:
It's MOT'd to 1st Feb 17 Tax due 5th June 2016.
Already checked that, but thanks. I was wondering if maybe it was used for a rally a while ago, and the owner stayed around here for a few months. Loads of people around here drive UK regd untaxed cars as the police have neither the ability or the inclination to check. Was wondering if maybe he'd decided it was finally time to come back to the UK, and an Easyjet flight was more appealing than paying the fuel, tolls, ferry and UK tax when he got back.mudy said:
could be this:http://www.twoballbangerrally.co.uk
Or http://montecarloorbustrally.com/Logo looks the same as the one on the rear wing and tailgate.
It probably isn't facing north, it's not facing anywhere. A cheapo flight is a better bet than driving a nearly worthless car back to the UK and then selling it. You're looking at £150 in fuel and a similar amount on the ferry, plays £50 for a flight. That's a no-brainer. It's a shame, but Saabs are worthless in France. Nobody knows what they are.
Time expired cars in France often end up in Africa. They are very fond of big Volvos, Mercs and old Peugeots.
Time expired cars in France often end up in Africa. They are very fond of big Volvos, Mercs and old Peugeots.
battered said:
It probably isn't facing north, it's not facing anywhere. A cheapo flight is a better bet than driving a nearly worthless car back to the UK and then selling it. You're looking at £150 in fuel and a similar amount on the ferry, plays £50 for a flight. That's a no-brainer. It's a shame, but Saabs are worthless in France. Nobody knows what they are.
Time expired cars in France often end up in Africa. They are very fond of big Volvos, Mercs and old Peugeots.
I hope the owner disposed of it properly then, not just abandon it in some layby and fly back. If he did, he's a Time expired cars in France often end up in Africa. They are very fond of big Volvos, Mercs and old Peugeots.
! That's some great info, thanks everyone! I've messaged Monte Carlo Or Bust on Facebook and left a message on their wall, although it looks like it isn't updated much and there's loads of non working links on their web page so I'm not sure if I'll have any luck with that. I'm just about to message romuald_clariond on instagram, hopefully he may help!
Went to have a closer look at it today, all the doors are locked and there's no sign of any keys inside the car. May have to admit defeat on this one.Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff