Classics left to die/rotting pics

[52classic]

I think the car on the left is a Wolseley 1500. Could be a Riley 1.5, but the colour combination and the shape of the bonnet say Wolseley.

[RichB]

I don't think it's a Wolseley 1500 or Riley 1.5 because they have a pronounced kink in the swage line under the rear window and that car doesn't appear to have that.

[daveenty]

My first thought was that it was a Rover P4, though can't remember if they all had rear suicide doors? I know most did, but pretty sure the later ones had front hinging ones.

My next idea was another Oxford, the MO type (think Hindustan Ambassador), but need a better view really.

[Big Rod]

RoverP6B said:

RichB said:

That's a bit crap - I'd have expected a straight 6 in a convertible...

Factory never offered a convertible, it's either a home-brew chop or a conversion by someone like FLM Panelcraft. They also never offered a straight six in the P6. There was a prototype called P7 which had some kind of straight six, but it was a very ungainly nose-heavy thing. The four-cylinder wasn't much cop - as heavy and as thirsty as the V8, which was over 50% more powerful. The V8 was quite a nice thing for this decidedly non-sporty mini-barge.

A mate of mine had a 2.2 TC at the same time I have my V8. Both pretty much standard but the 2.2 was just about as quick as the 3.5 was although he had to have his carb's balanced just about every week.

I can't comment on fuel economy though.

[rolando]

Big Rod said:

RoverP6B said:

The four-cylinder wasn't much cop - as heavy and as thirsty as the V8, which was over 50% more powerful. The V8 was quite a nice thing for this decidedly non-sporty mini-barge.

A mate of mine had a 2.2 TC at the same time I have my V8. Both pretty much standard but the 2.2 was just about as quick as the 3.5 was although he had to have his carb's balanced just about every week.

I can't comment on fuel economy though.

I also owned 2.2TC back in the 80s. It certainly wasn't slow, seeing off my then boss's BMW 323i going up Membury Down on the M4. I won't tell you the highest speed I ever saw indicated as it would incriminate me. Handling was bloody good too – certainly not barge-like.

I must admit that it drank like a fish when "making progress".

Probably the most comfortable car I've ever driven.

[Big Rod]

rolando said:

Big Rod said:

RoverP6B said:

The four-cylinder wasn't much cop - as heavy and as thirsty as the V8, which was over 50% more powerful. The V8 was quite a nice thing for this decidedly non-sporty mini-barge.

A mate of mine had a 2.2 TC at the same time I have my V8. Both pretty much standard but the 2.2 was just about as quick as the 3.5 was although he had to have his carb's balanced just about every week.

I can't comment on fuel economy though.

I also owned 2.2TC back in the 80s. It certainly wasn't slow, seeing off my then boss's BMW 323i going up Membury Down on the M4. I won't tell you the highest speed I ever saw indicated as it would incriminate me. Handling was bloody good too – certainly not barge-like.

I must admit that it drank like a fish when "making progress".

Probably the most comfortable car I've ever driven.

I really miss my V8. Very comfortable indeed and the oddball suspension was really effective. Loved the De-Dion setup.

[JumboBeef]

Big Rod said:

rolando said:

Big Rod said:

RoverP6B said:

The four-cylinder wasn't much cop - as heavy and as thirsty as the V8, which was over 50% more powerful. The V8 was quite a nice thing for this decidedly non-sporty mini-barge.

A mate of mine had a 2.2 TC at the same time I have my V8. Both pretty much standard but the 2.2 was just about as quick as the 3.5 was although he had to have his carb's balanced just about every week.

I can't comment on fuel economy though.

I also owned 2.2TC back in the 80s. It certainly wasn't slow, seeing off my then boss's BMW 323i going up Membury Down on the M4. I won't tell you the highest speed I ever saw indicated as it would incriminate me. Handling was bloody good too – certainly not barge-like.

I must admit that it drank like a fish when "making progress".

Probably the most comfortable car I've ever driven.

I really miss my V8. Very comfortable indeed and the oddball suspension was really effective. Loved the De-Dion setup.

But not the rear brakes....

[Big Rod]

JumboBeef said:

Big Rod said:

rolando said:

Big Rod said:

RoverP6B said:

The four-cylinder wasn't much cop - as heavy and as thirsty as the V8, which was over 50% more powerful. The V8 was quite a nice thing for this decidedly non-sporty mini-barge.

A mate of mine had a 2.2 TC at the same time I have my V8. Both pretty much standard but the 2.2 was just about as quick as the 3.5 was although he had to have his carb's balanced just about every week.

I can't comment on fuel economy though.

I also owned 2.2TC back in the 80s. It certainly wasn't slow, seeing off my then boss's BMW 323i going up Membury Down on the M4. I won't tell you the highest speed I ever saw indicated as it would incriminate me. Handling was bloody good too – certainly not barge-like.

I must admit that it drank like a fish when "making progress".

Probably the most comfortable car I've ever driven.

I really miss my V8. Very comfortable indeed and the oddball suspension was really effective. Loved the De-Dion setup.

But not the rear brakes....

Oh yeah, I'd blanked them from my memory!

[RoverP6B]

Rear brakes being inboard was good for ride and handling. Some owners cut an access panel in the boot - otherwise you had to go in underneath. The 3500S was good for a very relaxed 125mph.

[rolando]

Big Rod said:

Oh yeah, I'd blanked them from my memory!

So had I! However, the local garage was rather good at keeping them in good order which is probably why I had the mental block after 30 years or so.

[CarsOrBikes]

I remember doing them, I found I have the adjuster tool still at the weekend ha,

[iva cosworth]

On the roof of a scrappy in Essex.

[RobinBanks]

Silver940 said:

New to the thread, fascinating. Have we had this yet?

Watched it rot away for quite a few years now

I know this was a while ago, but any idea why they blanked out the wheel trim on the Mondeo?

[hidetheelephants]

NelsonM3 said:

DickyC said:

Any further details on location? My Dad's been looking for a Daimler Majestic for years.

Not a Majestic, a Majestic Major; it's got a 4.5 hemi V8 under the bonnet. Much want.

[Chippo1]

Saw what I think is the remains of Porshe from train window near Fasano in Puglia Italy . It was a scrapyard and infact there were two f these.

[tr7v8]

Yup Porsche 914

[rb5er]

You Australian?

[52classic]

The black car is an Austin A55 (possibly A50) Cambridge. Looks like a Reg number donor. Restorable but not very desirable these days.

[daveenty]

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Can't help with the Masser, but the small black car is an Austin Cambridge from the mid 1950's, probably an A50 model, though could possibly be an A40. If the latter, quite rare. Apparently the only difference was the engine size. There was also an A55 though this had chrome trim along the sides.

[Dr Interceptor]

Shame to see a Maser BiTurbo looking sad problem is they're only worth £10k as a minter, so they're just not worth any kind of restoration.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C589692