Classics left to die/rotting pics - Vol 2
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BenS94 said:
A good friend of mine spotted these whilst on a walk yesterday - must've been seen by hundreds over the years as they're cery close to a public footpath. (@desmondscarspots on Instagram).
I dare you to get under this lift when it's up at working height...Edited by BenS94 on Tuesday 20th February 14:13
reddiesel said:
You certainly wouldn't want to be next door to him .
I'd hazard a guess that it was maybe somebody who had an interest or even a business specialized in Mercs who fell ill? Given that they went to the expense of having a lift and all. Doesn't look like they have any neighbours anyway so who cares?
BenS94 said:
A good friend of mine spotted these whilst on a walk yesterday - must've been seen by hundreds over the years as they're cery close to a public footpath. (@desmondscarspots on Instagram).
Ooh, looks like a genuine Rallye. Nice! Always preferred them to the GTI.Edited by BenS94 on Tuesday 20th February 14:13
Early Cat 416 backhoe.
nismocat said:
BenS94 said:
Ooh, looks like a genuine Rallye. Nice! Always preferred them to the GTI.Speed 3 said:
nismocat said:
Doesn't look particularly rotten or dying bar missing a front plate (which may be on the dash bruv)
The psychology of living like that fascinates me.
Everyone has a bit of a process they enjoy best.
Some people are ‘starters’.
The excitement and energy of a new project or purchase is the buzz. In car terms these people change cars often.
Some people are ‘maintainers’ or ‘sustainers’ who love to kerp things as they are. In car terms these are the detailing crowd.
Some people are ‘completer-finishers’ who maybe vacillate for ages finding a project or deciding on a car but once they do they work to see it done.
In most people this is balanced enough to function.
To a person who’s ‘starter’ element is so strong but they totally lack ‘sustain’ or ‘completer-finisher’ they take on far too much then can’t cope with it so move on.
Viewed like this some of these cars make sense.
To a certified ‘completer-finisher’ it makes my teeth itch, just as much as my inability to choose my next car would irritate them.
Everyone has a bit of a process they enjoy best.
Some people are ‘starters’.
The excitement and energy of a new project or purchase is the buzz. In car terms these people change cars often.
Some people are ‘maintainers’ or ‘sustainers’ who love to kerp things as they are. In car terms these are the detailing crowd.
Some people are ‘completer-finishers’ who maybe vacillate for ages finding a project or deciding on a car but once they do they work to see it done.
In most people this is balanced enough to function.
To a person who’s ‘starter’ element is so strong but they totally lack ‘sustain’ or ‘completer-finisher’ they take on far too much then can’t cope with it so move on.
Viewed like this some of these cars make sense.
To a certified ‘completer-finisher’ it makes my teeth itch, just as much as my inability to choose my next car would irritate them.
Not many posts here recently!
But to keep things going, seen in a tumble-down garage off a south-east London suburban road. Is this a 1964 Panhard 24CT, the last passenger vehicle of that ilk?
The badge gives the make away:
I fear that despite the rarity, this one won't be worth restoring.
John
But to keep things going, seen in a tumble-down garage off a south-east London suburban road. Is this a 1964 Panhard 24CT, the last passenger vehicle of that ilk?
The badge gives the make away:
I fear that despite the rarity, this one won't be worth restoring.
John
-Cappo- said:
hidetheelephants said:
Surprisingly intact for a Mk4 Zephyr.
We had one of those when I was a kid, same colour too. CNO 838G iirc (don't ask me how I remember that over 50 years on!).Don't worry about the number plate thing, you're not the only one afflicted, I can remember all my Dad's plates still, and all the plates of the 37 car's I've owned since 1987...they make very handy bases for passwords these days, with a bit of judicious special character and capital use, and if you need to leave yourself a clue as to what the password is, then something like "blue Citroen GSA" will prompt you, but mean nothing to anyone else.
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