Classics left to die/rotting pics

[yorkebar]

pacman1 said:

So, did ya buy it??

i already have a problematic spitfire, i have no need for another

[Monster26]

yorkebar said:

pacman1 said:

So, did ya buy it??

i already have a problematic spitfire, i have no need for another

Bridges Scrapyard.... how I miss that place.

[SPT28]

Monster26 said:

yorkebar said:

pacman1 said:

So, did ya buy it??

i already have a problematic spitfire, i have no need for another

Bridges Scrapyard.... how I miss that place.

Going on saturday morning for a variety of things - bacon roll being one, interesting to see that spitfire there as usually there's not any classics about - didn't happen to spot any MGBs?

[iva cosworth]

Parked up for a while and vandalised by the look of it,in London SE25.



Just down the road from where i work.

[Phil5343]

SPT28 said:

Going on saturday morning for a variety of things - bacon roll being one, interesting to see that spitfire there as usually there's not any classics about - didn't happen to spot any MGBs?

Any chance you could find out if the Spitfire is for Sale, and if so how much please?

[neutral 3]

Someone save that RO 80, it's an early one and in an unusual colour.

[JimmyJam]

Yep, Martin Buckley at C&SC needs to know about that one, he has a particular fetish for the R0-80, I'm sure he'd be there in a shot

[LotusOmega375D]

neutral 3 said:

Someone save that RO 80, it's an early one and in an unusual COUPLE of colours.

EFA!

[911 Turbo LE]

Marvib said:

Irish said:

http://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=2...

Story of a rather special Porsche saved from a farm in the scottish borders.

On ebay, upto 35k so far Oo

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewIte...

This i saw advertised yesterday in eire 4500 euro's The same car, anyone want to call Bertie

[52classic]

Sad to see that Herald, looks like a very early convertible. Rare and useful aftermarket herdtop too!

[MontyC]

neutral 3 said:

Someone save that RO 80, it's an early one and in an unusual colour.

Bet it was parked up with engine problems, a nice project but if you take it on join a breakdown service and have at least 3 spare engines

[Hugo a Gogo]

52classic said:

Sad to see that Herald, looks like a very early convertible. Rare and useful aftermarket herdtop too!

nope, standard early Herald Coupe

roofs could be unbolted, just like the saloons though

[alpinemauve]

Hugo a Gogo said:

nope, standard early Herald Coupe

roofs could be unbolted, just like the saloons though

It is not a coupe the roof is an after market coupe-style roof that fits on a convertible. I'd say 1962 onwards 1200 convertible. None original white bit added later too.

Right that's sorted who is going to save it?

[Hugo a Gogo]

actually, you're right, looks a bit different to a standard coupe roof, now that i've googled it

they do all unbolt though

[52classic]

Whilst I'm not a current authority on Heralds I was proud to have owned just about every possible variant 'back in the day.'

The roof is definately aftermarket because the rear mounting clearly has an extended flange to cover the hood whilst in position. Header rail is a different shape too, as well as the side panels which were mostly corrugated on the factory version AIRC.

I placed it early because of the bumpers not having the white rubber covers which normally meant a 948 car although some reckon there was a poverty spec 1200 similar. I thought 948s had a handle on the bonnet though.

As for taking off the roof, accepted wisdom used to be Coupe yes, 'cos they've got the same stiffening as the convertible. Roof off the saloon was asking for trouble.

That one does look a nice straight car, would be good to see it saved.

[iva cosworth]

I an provide addresses for both the NSU and Herald if anyone serious about

buying/rescuing.

Both in rough areas so good luck

[frodo_monkey]

I took my Reliant race car to a nearby workshop today for a session and thought I'd show you some of the dead/dying motors in his yard... No idea what the story is on any of these, but some nice metal/fibreglass there!


Slightly battered looking Esprit and a tidy Corrado. Behind is one of a few of the Imp family dotted about!



Another Imp and one of a brace of RS Turbos - I think this might be a parts car for the other which looked a lot better.



Orange '02 - pretty sure this one isn't abandoned but had to be worth a picture as it is gorgeous!



Mk1 Fiesta, a competition car at some point but not for a while I guess (harness dated 2006). Beautiful multipoint cage in there.



Nova saloon competition car (or garden ornament)...



And lastly a very tired Imp (no screen in northern Scotland = some epic rust) and a Husky - can't remember the last time I saw one if ever!

There was also a 911 (993 vintage I think) there that looked a little tired along with a few moderns

[yorkebar]

SPT28 said:

Going on saturday morning for a variety of things - bacon roll being one, interesting to see that spitfire there as usually there's not any classics about - didn't happen to spot any MGBs?

1 mgb infact, smashed in front, in hearing aid beige. its in the first yard, up by the gate to the second yard.

[yorkebar]

Phil5343 said:

Any chance you could find out if the Spitfire is for Sale, and if so how much please?

not sure if it was for sale, but i'm sure everyone has their price but it was very,

very,

very, knackered. dash and clocks look redeemable and some of the exterior trim could do with just a rechrome, but the shell was shot to bits.

[iva cosworth]

That' an epic find there frodo monkey