Classics left to die/rotting pics

[mikey77]

I put this on the 'spotted' thread yesterday. Found in a hedge in deepest France, what seems to be a Triumph 2000/2500. I think it might have been a 2000 because I couldn't see any sign of fire damage...

[cjb1]

mikey77 said:

I put this on the 'spotted' thread yesterday. Found in a hedge in deepest France, what seems to be a Triumph 2000/2500. I think it might have been a 2000 because I couldn't see any sign of fire damage...

Saw one of these at Knockhill race circuit yesterday, a 2500 TC saloon, a very enthusiastic owner (spectator) spent much time telling us about it's history. It was very original apart from having a had Dolomite dash put in it, the car had very little rust.

[530dTPhil]

Gompo said:

eccles said:

That's also had a new, later body shell......wonder if that's been declared?

Indeed, I don't really understand. I thought the registration may have been private or transfered until the check, wasn't expecting the 1966 or the 1988 in there..

I am no expert on Minis but isn't that an Innocenti shell/doors with opening front quarterlights?

[andyps]

530dTPhil said:

I am no expert on Minis but isn't that an Innocenti shell/doors with opening front quarterlights?

Certainly Innocenti style quarterlights, the only Minis to have them as far as I know. Not sure the shell was any different though.

[eccles]

andyps said:

530dTPhil said:

I am no expert on Minis but isn't that an Innocenti shell/doors with opening front quarterlights?

Certainly Innocenti style quarterlights, the only Minis to have them as far as I know. Not sure the shell was any different though.

I think the boot lid had a different number plate recess, but external door hinges didn't go until about '68 I think.

[Gompo]

Here it is from behind, for what it's worth..

[iva cosworth]

eccles said:

I think the boot lid had a different number plate recess, but external door hinges didn't go until about '68 I think.

Presumably a square recess to suit the large square Italian rear plate.

Pic above if an Innocenti,has a British bootlid fitted....

[Butter Face]

Getragdogleg said:

Butter Face said:

Not a classic at all, but this volvo has been parked in the same spot for years and years...



Buutttt. It obviously runs as recently it was turned around (I'll get a pic later)

The Lorries are all gone and the site cleared last time I went past.

The Volvo is still there!

[rswift]

iva cosworth said:

There is a lot of Meharis in here.

Is this in Italy ?

[andyps]

Innocenti Mini rear:


So the one pictured is not an Inni Mini boot lid.

[eccles]

andyps said:

Innocenti Mini rear:


So the one pictured is not an Inni Mini boot lid.

The one pictured is the standard Mk1 Mini bootlid with the hinged number plate.

[iva cosworth]

rswift said:

iva cosworth said:

There is a lot of Meharis in here.

Is this in Italy ?

Yes,see the previous poster who mentioned his mate who lives near Lucca,Tuscany....

I can give you the exact location if necessary.

[soxboy]

andyps said:

Certainly Innocenti style quarterlights, the only Minis to have them as far as I know. Not sure the shell was any different though.

Australian Minis had quarterlights too, although the door handles were distinctly different.

[Total loss]

cjb1 said:

shagracer said:

1975 PORSCHE CARRERA 3.0 by shagracer, on Flickr

last taxed end of 1999 !

3.0 litre Carrera, quite a rare model, well worthy of saving.

Why do those that have said save it say that ? Hasn't the owner already saved it even if it has not been used for years ? does it look that bad that its only now fit for scrap ?

[al 350i]

crostonian said:

A pal of mine who lives near Lucca in Italy sent me these pics over of a place he's found, told him to investigate further!

is,that,a,Talbot,Rancho,i,see,in,second,pic???

[iva cosworth]

al 350i said:

is,that,a,Talbot,Rancho,i,see,in,second,pic???

Fairly sure yes there is one in there.

[iva cosworth]

For those interested,all the pics from the Italian garage I took last year were posted here on August 18th.

There's also a genuine Innocenti mini rear shot.

Took me ages to find them.....

[decampos]

Couple of old Mercs I came across at the weekend.

[cjb1]

Total loss said:

cjb1 said:

shagracer said:

1975 PORSCHE CARRERA 3.0 by shagracer, on Flickr

last taxed end of 1999 !

3.0 litre Carrera, quite a rare model, well worthy of saving.

Why do those that have said save it say that ? Hasn't the owner already saved it even if it has not been used for years ? does it look that bad that its only now fit for scrap ?

It's covered in muck, it's amongst a load of rubbish not covered and obviously not moved for ages, I'd say the current owner has given up on it? When I said worthy of saving I meant recommissioning and putting back on the road to use.

[shakotan]

Hugo a Gogo said:

lowdrag said:

Has this been mentioned before? If so, apologies, but I find it so terribly sad.

http://www.messynessychic.com/2014/04/30/the-vinta...

I can confirm that loon drives around in a burnt Rolls Royce

his old place that burned out was just up the road from my flat at the time, I did a thread on it I think, fire was at least 7 years ago, he's still running it like that

This is his RR