There is a house local to where I went to high school that has had a Cerb sitting on the drive for at least 10 years with one corner sitting on breeze blocks. Running the reg through the HPI website says it is a 1999 4.5.
http://goo.gl/maps/1iHWz
For quite a while I've wanted to knock on the door and ask about it but can't bring myself to because even if they offered to sell it to me I wouldn't be able to buy it no matter how cheap. However I recently started thinking, what condition will it be in having sat in one spot for 10+ years? I'm guessing that mechanical issues are probably what caused it to just be left there, however that doesn't explain it being on three wheels. The tyres never seem to be flat when I go past which obviously means someone at least takes the effort to keep them inflated. I am assuming that the Chassis has probably got a lot of rust, although it is possible it might be in good nick due to not being exposed to the elements. If it is still there in a few years when I have the money how big a gamble would it be to (if they would sell it) buy it and get it back on the road? Would it even be worth it? The body seems to be in good condition (aside from the moss) which is good, from what I can see the interior isn't moldy which obviously means it doesn't let on water.

Besides from that I've always wondered, what would cause them to just leave a (at the time) 2 year old car, and not a cheap one at that, on blocks exposed to the elements? If any PHer knows about it or feels like rescuing it speak up here . And if you are local to the area and decide to rescue it (doubtful this would happen) give me a shout, I'll be more than willing to prove lend a hand (more likely get in the way, but it is the thought that counts).

Couldn't see them getting more than 2-3k if they sold it. Depending on what the values do (if they keep going up) and the overall condition it may be possible to turn a profit on it even if you have to spend some money on restoring it. Obviously an engine failure would throw that out of the window if that is why it is laid up.

you could offer them a deal to shift the other scrap cars off their drive/lawn too whilst you're at it. Not seen an old sierra like that for a while! house looks nice though

Which road is it on, I can't seem to see it?

For Gawd's Sake. No one's gonna shoot You.
Go and knock on the door, say you represent a foreign buyer and ask what the hell their plans for it are.

Tonight, 18:30 !!

personally I would ask about it, but for that length of time pretty much all the rubber bits are gonna be shot rust a mold. It would be a nightmare. Most cerbs don't like sitting there for 2 weeks let alone 10+years.

Maybe its art?

Worth 2k?

Gee - if that was nearer me I would pop along there at the weekend with a pocket of cash and buy it !! Sum of the parts probably worth more than the sum of the whole so worth it from that perspective if nothing else ...

But if it is straight and just a mechanical failure that has left it in bits for so long, then a great base for a body off project / conversion in my opinion ...

With people buying 'good' cars for good money and throwing £10k+ on LS conversions, you may as well spend peanuts on something like this and throw the cash at it (so long as the body and interior are ok). £15k could get you the LS conversion and a new chassis.

Thanks