Classics left to die/rotting pics - Vol 2

[sixor8]

alex98uk said:

hairy v said:

spotted in a garage in Somerset

Apparently still taxed! Not SORN'd!

Being over 40 years old, it's £0 for VED. It would need to be insured too though or the registered keeper will get a 'reminder.' (No they don't check if a car is insured when you buy VED, hasn't been a thing for years)

[uk66fastback]

That hotch-potch of a Beetle was out on the streets again in Kettering. Looked pretty neglected.

These bloody Landies are following me around now, frightful things!

[bongtom]

I am amazed that the Beetle is in one piece and/or not impounded or a council letter stuck to the windscreen!

[uk66fastback]

Taxed, insured and doesn’t need an MoT … so fine where it is.

[moskvich427]

hairy v said:

spotted in a garage in Somerset

The phase 2 Renault Espace in front of it is a bit of a rarity these days too

[Dr Interceptor]

KAgantua said:

Not sure if this is right for the thread, some sort of Excavator, hidden away in Basted Mill woodland, Kent

If you're able to drop me a PM with the approx location, I'd appreciate it.

I have a groundworker friend who's very passionate about tracked loaders, and would love to make contact with the landowner!

[anonymous-user]

uk66fastback said:

That hotch-potch of a Beetle was out on the streets again in Kettering. Looked pretty neglected.

IIRC, those over-riders, twin horn grilles and faired-in lights with indicators inside the glass were only made for short model run. I had them on my 1500 '67 and was told they weren't very common. I could be wildly mistaken, I'm not a Beetle expert.

[KAgantua]

Dr Interceptor said:

KAgantua said:

Not sure if this is right for the thread, some sort of Excavator, hidden away in Basted Mill woodland, Kent

If you're able to drop me a PM with the approx location, I'd appreciate it.

I have a groundworker friend who's very passionate about tracked loaders, and would love to make contact with the landowner!

Youve got mail

[Dr Interceptor]

KAgantua said:

Dr Interceptor said:

KAgantua said:

Not sure if this is right for the thread, some sort of Excavator, hidden away in Basted Mill woodland, Kent

If you're able to drop me a PM with the approx location, I'd appreciate it.

I have a groundworker friend who's very passionate about tracked loaders, and would love to make contact with the landowner!

Youve got mail

Received - many thanks for that

[Richard-390a0]

DrBrule said:

uk66fastback said:

That hotch-potch of a Beetle was out on the streets again in Kettering. Looked pretty neglected.

IIRC, those over-riders, twin horn grilles and faired-in lights with indicators inside the glass were only made for short model run. I had them on my 1500 '67 and was told they weren't very common. I could be wildly mistaken, I'm not a Beetle expert.

Those headlamps were a popular 'Cal Look' conversion in the late 80's - 90's. Being an L Reg I think that should have the indicators on the top of the wings iirc.

[LARK F1 GTR]

I think you're right.

[uk66fastback]

Another damn Landie …

[Dapster]

Richard-390a0 said:

DrBrule said:

uk66fastback said:

That hotch-potch of a Beetle was out on the streets again in Kettering. Looked pretty neglected.

IIRC, those over-riders, twin horn grilles and faired-in lights with indicators inside the glass were only made for short model run. I had them on my 1500 '67 and was told they weren't very common. I could be wildly mistaken, I'm not a Beetle expert.

Those headlamps were a popular 'Cal Look' conversion in the late 80's - 90's. Being an L Reg I think that should have the indicators on the top of the wings iirc.

A '72 "L" would be almost at the end of the production run - it was all box section bumpers, safety dash and halogen headlamps by then

[Tim O]

I think the 1200cc model retained the rounded bumper, the 1300cc had the box section with black stripe.

[Skyedriver]

Dad's 72 on a "K" 1300 had the square bumpers and indicators on the front wings.
He bought it because my Mum had learnt to drive in one after countless attempts in other cars. (Lady instructor probably helped too).
I drove it a few times, awful thing, terminal understeer on a roundabout for example. I was used to MG Midgets and Hillman Imps. And to think he traded a Cortina Mk 2 1300 for the awful German lump.

[uk66fastback]

I had an F Reg Beetle in hearing aid beige I bought for £100, my sister had an orange one, M Reg with the curved screen I think, and my mum had a 1960 6 volt one with trafficators - XCG 465 - coincidentally the same drab green of the Beetle pictured.

[J__Wood]

Woody.GT said:

Yes, that’s a dead deer on the bonnet! No, I have no idea what the van is!

Surely with that bonnet ornament it must be a very early John Deere Gator

[tapkaJohnD]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIom8EYNHaA

[P5BNij]

Alfa 2000 or 2600 Sprint...

[Turbobanana]

uk66fastback said:

Turbobanana said:

Am I the only one who wishes these two would get over each other, grow up and let the rest of us enjoy the thread?

I’m probably among the highest contributors of pics on this thread over the years it’s been going, but this cock, who contributes sweet FA, has ended that …

I know that, and I've always appreciated your contributions 66. Don't let "others" put you off.