Spotted Ordinary Abandoned Vehicles

[TooMany2cvs]

MorganP104 said:

It doesn't get more ordinary than this old Transit van. Been sitting there rotting for many years.

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.6502092,-0.43445...

The SD1 in front of it looks a bit cheeky, but upon closer inspection, also dumped.

You didn't even glance at the first post of the thread, did you?

[TooMany2cvs]

RichardHMorris said:

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

There used to be this long row of em in West Bridgford (and some behind). I seem to remember one being a Ferrari

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.9298694,-1.12460...

Did you see the back garden of that house? Like a scrapyard and the house itself is boarded-up.

I suspect that 308 is a Fiero-based rep. I don't think it's a real one. GTS-style quarter windows, but a solid roof with a glass sunroof? Difficult to tell from the streetview images, but looks like the proportions are out, too.

[ChemicalChaos]

I used to cycle past this genuine Alpina E39 every day on my way to high school and college, its sat there unmoved for at least 10 years getting more and more green with algae on the leeward side. Then the house went up for sale in 2009. One day in 2010, I came past to find the house sold, the BMW gone, and the garage open revealing a mint Mk3 Escort XR3 that was being dragged onto a towtruck.
I wonder what happened to both cars, as they both must have, well, "set" from standing there so long - the BMW especially being outside.
I also wonder what was going through the mind of the owner - and whether the house was actually lived in or even visited during those 10 years.

[MorganP104]

TooMany2cvs said:

You didn't even glance at the first post of the thread, did you?

Ha! No, to my eternal shame, I dipped into this thread part-way through. Having a casual browse, as it were.

What are the chances of the first post being the exact same motors as I've spotted? Quite high, apparently.

[PGM]

Another one of my regulars, Postcombe, Oxfordshire, this Tuscan is getting greener and has not moved for a few years. Photo from 2010.

[DaveGoddard]

Roundm said:

and I'll raise you a boat!

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@50.8473723,-1.04395...

this one has been there for about 20 years. occasionally cleaned, sometimes the trees were trimmed. Although it moved about 2 months ago - didn't have any visible work done on it anytime recent though.

Dare you to lean over the fence and paint "Boaty McBoatface" on the side of it

[CS400]

This one has been here for years, as it was still in the same place yesterday!

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.422291,0.2287126...

Such as shame when it is a 205 GTI

[PoopahScoopah]

CS400 said:

This one has been here for years, as it was still in the same place yesterday!

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.422291,0.2287126...

Such as shame when it is a 205 GTI

Somewhat ashamed to say my 205 GTI has all but been abandoned for many many years. Currently abandoned in my garage, previously abandoned in the underground carpark at our last place, and before that on the street in London. Sometimes I think of selling it, but then I dream of getting roadworthy again once the kids are older and I have more cash and time. I know if I get rid I'll never have another.

I wonder how many of the cars in this thread are the result of the owner doing porridge?

[Screechmr2]

This Alfa is still there, covered in moss. Not sure how long it's been there as I've only lived near it for a year, but the street view is from 2012

[anonymous-user]

PHMatt said:

sleepera6 said:

HT281 said:

Ver said:

Not too far from me in an abandoned old garage..

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.7600738,-1.56870...

Been there for aslong as i can remember.

Rover, Maestro & Cavalier all left to rot away in there.

You need to look at the MOT history of that Cavalier to understand why it's dumped there.

There is no MOT history available for the Cav.
This place is a place of local infamy, most of the residents want it demolished.
A little bit of delving found that there were these cars in 2011:

C reg Volkswagen Passat CL (seemingly destroyed)
Reg: C694 LTO
Date of liability: unknown

L reg Renault Master T35 D panel van (destroyed/scrapped)
Reg: L94 HUD
Date of liability: 31 May 2005

H reg Austin Maestro (still there)
Registration Unknown
Date of liability: Unknown

J reg Skoda Favorit Forum Plus (survived, albeit SORN)
Registration: J34 OBD
Date of liability: SORN

H reg Vauxhall Cavalier L
Registration: H439 CBM
Date of liability: 14 September 2012

H reg Rover 800
Registration: H630 YRA
Date of liability: 01 December 2003

J reg Lada Samara
Registration: J547 DRA
Date of liability: unknown

C reg Vauxhall Astra
Registration: C140 ORG
Date of liability: 27 February 1998


Here are some pictures of the cars, I have attempted to source one picture for every car. Sorry they are crap. And yes, I do know that the "Passat" is in fact an Austin.






















The pictures were taken circa 2011.

The garage in Church Gresley, Derbyshire is now planned for demolition to turn in to houses. It may have already started, hence the sad death of the Renault Master and some others.


Here's a quote.

BurtonMail.co.uk said:

Grenville Isham, who owns the former Jetberg Garage, in Castle Road, confirmed it would be bulldozed in the future, but would not give a reason for the delay, adding he hoped it would not be too long.

It comes after Mr Isham previously asked for more time before the demolition, as he had suffered two family tragedies in a short amount of time.

The garage, which was abandoned with cars locked inside, is often referred to as being 'stuck in time'.

It has been closed since 2002, but cars from the early 1990s still sit on its forecourt covered in dust.
For many years, Mr Isham has been asked when something will happen at the site. Several plans have been submitted to South Derbyshire District Council to use the site for homes, but none have yet come to fruition.
Mr Isham, of Hall Lane, Willington, had been continuing to trade there – one car at a time – but the selling dried up several years ago and the site has fallen into disrepair.

In 2010, the Mail reported that an application to build 14 homes on the site had been one of the longest running at the authority.

So,

where's my bearding points?

Edited by anonymous-user on Monday 5th December 20:30

There is history for the Cav

Vehicle modelCAVALIER Date first used13 August 1990 Fuel typePetrol ColourRed

MOT history of this vehicle
Test date28 November 2006 Test ResultFail Odometer reading125,591 miles MOT test number3646 2283 6347 Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
general underbody surface corosion

Jesus fking christ that is truly awful

[anonymous-user]

TooMany2cvs said:

MorganP104 said:

It doesn't get more ordinary than this old Transit van. Been sitting there rotting for many years.

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.6502092,-0.43445...

The SD1 in front of it looks a bit cheeky, but upon closer inspection, also dumped.

You didn't even glance at the first post of the thread, did you?

[anonymous-user]

PGM said:

Another one of my regulars, Postcombe, Oxfordshire, this Tuscan is getting greener and has not moved for a few years. Photo from 2010.

Seriously, a Tuscan?!

Wow.

[Fun Bus]

ChemicalChaos said:

I used to cycle past this genuine Alpina E39 every day...

I'm not convinced that's a genuine Alpina. The wheels look fake to me.

[anonymous-user]

Fun Bus said:

ChemicalChaos said:

I used to cycle past this genuine Alpina E39 every day...

I'm not convinced that's a genuine Alpina. The wheels look fake to me.

Yeah, something looks a bit off.
Having an E39 with that spoiler, it just looks like a stock E39 with the sport spoiler on Alpina reps.

[Sir Bagalot]

Is that ex BL garage on the North Circ still open?

[ChemicalChaos]

sleepera6 said:

Fun Bus said:

ChemicalChaos said:

I used to cycle past this genuine Alpina E39 every day...

I'm not convinced that's a genuine Alpina. The wheels look fake to me.

Yeah, something looks a bit off.
Having an E39 with that spoiler, it just looks like a stock E39 with the sport spoiler on Alpina reps.

Hmmm. It certainly had all the right Alpina badges in all the right places (though no model badges on the bootlid - badge delete?)- and here's an identical one from an M5 forum

[GezG]

This mk1 Golf has sat in this driveway for at least 4 years, still looks fairly presentable but never seen it move.



The Zephyr & the brown one aren't abandoned, guy still has the Zephyr & two Triumph Heralds which see semi regular usage, however the R5 GTT is gone but the covered car in pic is a Nova SR in a sorry state.

[GezG]

This has also lain here as long as I can remember, looks rather Tornado pink now, early typ19 mk2 as well.t



Apparently this is a one owner from new car, old ladies son purchased it from down south when they were launched, but it has been there a long time as he lives in the Far East now yet has no intention of parting with it. Sits on concrete but exposed to the elements & pretty green now.

Edited by GezG on Thursday 8th December 22:54

[MrMoonyMan]

evosticks said:

Saab 9000 back in my old home village :

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.7097644,1.612698...


...and a bit further up the same road:
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.7068151,1.613921...
This one used to be a proper scrapyard / repair place back in the 70s. Bloke that ran it was massively into banger racing.


What's that at the back with the strakes on the rear window? Another Lotus?

That's the road to the boat yard in Martham. I went there and borrowed a boat for a week this summer.

Nice bit of the world.

Edited by MrMoonyMan on Thursday 8th December 22:53

[sjabrown]

PoopahScoopah said:

CS400 said:

This one has been here for years, as it was still in the same place yesterday!

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.422291,0.2287126...

Such as shame when it is a 205 GTI

Somewhat ashamed to say my 205 GTI has all but been abandoned for many many years. Currently abandoned in my garage, previously abandoned in the underground carpark at our last place, and before that on the street in London. Sometimes I think of selling it, but then I dream of getting roadworthy again once the kids are older and I have more cash and time. I know if I get rid I'll never have another.

I wonder how many of the cars in this thread are the result of the owner doing porridge?

I was guilty of owning an abandoned 205 gti. I might regret doing this in future years but I've only recently cut it up and scrapped it. Shell was badly rotten having spent the first 20 years of its life in a seaside town. Quite a sad story behind it too as the previous owner had died behind the wheel of it.