Classics left to die/rotting pics - Vol 2

[oliverb205]

Spotted just outside Southampton last weekend. While it is probably stretching it to call it a classic, what surprised me is that in the 8 years I have been collecting photos like this it's the first Allegro I have spotted - they really must be an eyesore!

Oliver.

[oliverb205]

Bugger, still it doesn't look any better the right way up...

Oliver.

[keeef]

oliverb205 said:

Bugger, still it doesn't look any better the right way up..

LOL

It's only an 1100 as well.

[FanBoy78]

Wonder what Georgy Clarke would make of this one!
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Edited by FanBoy78 on Sunday 15th December 17:51

[52classic]

I think a 2 door base Allegro would be a very rare survivor! Doesn't make it any more desirable though.

[Escort3500]

and saw these two recently as well, looks like the Jag is being used:




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Sure Vauxhall didn't make a ragtop version of the Cresta. Wonder if the doors open

[Longnose]

The photo doesn't really show how 'unused' it looked. The tax disc expired in Jan 15.

[Iva Barchetta]

I had a set of those wheels ^^^^ but without the painted rim edge ,on a Fiesta RS turbo in the 90s.

They're MiM Milanos.

[droopsnoot]

Escort3500 said:

Sure Vauxhall didn't make a ragtop version of the Cresta. Wonder if the doors open

Opening is not the issue.

[55palfers]

Spotted this in the front garden of a Lisbon suburb a few weeks ago.

The bodywork seemed in remarkable condition

[FailHere]

FanBoy78 said:

Wonder what Georgy Clarke would make of this one!

Probably an artisan, hand-knitted museli and wholemeal sandal, mobile-vending establishment

[mikey77]

Sorry no pic - I had to block the narrow lane when I stopped to stare for a few seconds - but the other day I was sitting higher than usual when I passed a back garden in a village not far from home and, to my surprise, over the hedge, I spotted an obviously dumped Lancia Thema. I had one for a press road test years ago and, notwithstanding that I am a former Lancia owner and fan, it was a very good motor indeed. I'm tempted to go and knock on the door...

[RanchoGrande]

Check these two out, both look decidedly rotten:

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The 928 definitely looks like it's been left to die, the TVR, not so sure, the paintwork is knackered and the tyres look shot, could still be in use though.

[shakotan]

FanBoy78 said:

Wonder what Georgy Clarke would make of this one!
http://mycoolcamper.com/campervans/vw-bay-type-2-c...

Late Bay-window, tin top, partially converted panel van. Probably the least desireable of all the T2 models, would struggle to be worth £7k once finished.

[uk66fastback]

RanchoGrande said:

Check these two out, both look decidedly rotten:

print screen

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The 928 definitely looks like it's been left to die, the TVR, not so sure, the paintwork is knackered and the tyres look shot, could still be in use though.

You didn't get any pics with the reg plates at all?

[RanchoGrande]

uk66fastback said:

You didn't get any pics with the reg plates at all?

Nope, the 928 is on a private reg and I think the TVR is a T reg. If I pass again I'll get some more pictures.

[CQ8]

RanchoGrande said:

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Looks like an Aston Martin DBS or V8 under the cover at the back.

[RanchoGrande]

CQ8 said:

Looks like an Aston Martin DBS or V8 under the cover at the back.

Could be..I'm pretty sure I saw a Bentley under one of the other covers. Could be a car nut living there or a trader.

[sim16v]

That 928 would clean up a treat!

This will give you an idea...

[FailHere]

sim16v said:

That 928 would clean up a treat!

This will give you an idea...

I've no doubt, mine always looked lovely; unfortunately it also had the habit of swallowing hundreds of pounds every time the bonnet was opened. They do not like not being used, if I did it again I'd try to get one that had been in regular use even if it looked scruffy, rather than a shiny one that had stood around a lot.

Edited by FailHere on Wednesday 12th October 19:39