Classics left to die/rotting pics - Vol 2

[Dapster]

gforceg said:

Two Sud Sprints?

Well spotted. Yes, that's a second one behind the TR tucked next to the van.

[Escort3500]

Jeez, the rust on that Alfa’s appeared in the weirdest places on the shell

[Mikebentley]

[Alpaca]

1982 Hyundai Pony, the first Korean car to be sold in the UK. Believed to be the only example left:

1982 Hyundai Pony GLS by MonkeysBirthday, on Flickr

Just over a decade ago things looked much more promising, seen here looking immaculate at a car show (not my photo):

Hyundai Pony mk1 by Reallyloud, on Flickr

[Yertis]

Dapster said:

Well spotted. Yes, that's a second one behind the TR tucked next to the van.

TR250 though, rare and nice.

[Yertis]

TR4man said:

Now that's a shape I've not seen in a very long time.. How rare is that?

[monarodom]

The rot has set in on this one. Remains of some sort of 'wanted' message under the wipers.

[Pat H]

I posted this a few years ago and often wonder what happened to it....

[Fastdruid]

Pat H said:

I posted this a few years ago and often wonder what happened to it....

Can't see much worth saving there tbh. BMC "A" series engine isn't particularly special, the rest is just locost type and not special either. Worth more as scrap and would be cheaper if you were interested in something related to start with just an A series running engine and gearbox!

[Skyedriver]

Fastdruid said:

Can't see much worth saving there tbh. BMC "A" series engine isn't particularly special, the rest is just locost type and not special either. Worth more as scrap and would be cheaper if you were interested in something related to start with just an A series running engine and gearbox!

Would be interested to see a few more pics of that, it does have a few early Lotus Seven influences in the chassis arrangement and also inc the A series

[Pat H]

Skyedriver said:

Fastdruid said:

Can't see much worth saving there tbh. BMC "A" series engine isn't particularly special, the rest is just locost type and not special either. Worth more as scrap and would be cheaper if you were interested in something related to start with just an A series running engine and gearbox!

Would be interested to see a few more pics of that, it does have a few early Lotus Seven influences in the chassis arrangement and also inc the A series

Your wish is my command....

[Pat H]

Given the handbrake under the dash, the A frame axle and the front ARB top link, I am pretty sure it's a S2 Lotus Seven.

[Fastdruid]

Pat H said:

Given the handbrake under the dash, the A frame axle and the front ARB top link, I am pretty sure it's a S2 Lotus Seven.

In which case it is worth something if it was fully restored.

https://www.berlinetta-auctions.co.uk/weekly/car-d...

Although seeing as pretty much the only thing there worth saving is the registration/chassis ID and it would be an entire new build round the chassis plate I'm still not convinced it would be worth it!

[Pat H]

This horrible old knacker was parked next to the Seven.

[classicaholic]

Pat H said:

This horrible old knacker was parked next to the Seven.

Is that a trailer mounted HIAB? I could use one of those if its for hire.
Nice TVR by the way.

[Pat H]

Indeed it is a trailer mounted HIAB, but it was organised by the chap I bought the TVR from. Sadly I have no contact details.

[Skyedriver]

Pat H said:

Given the handbrake under the dash, the A frame axle and the front ARB top link, I am pretty sure it's a S2 Lotus Seven.

There's a lot of similarities to an S2 Seven but there are also a few things there that don't match.
Bracing in boot area
Ali over the top of the tube behind the seats
Diagonal bracing side panels near seat/legs although I added these to my S2

But the headlight.wing mounts, master cylinder mounts, tubes around the engine bay are similar
What is the front suspension?

[The Mad Monk]

classicaholic said:

Is that a trailer mounted HIAB? I could use one of those if its for hire.
Nice TVR by the way.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/b/Swing-Lift/184199/bn_7023434095

[Skyedriver]

Fastdruid said:

In which case it is worth something if it was fully restored.

https://www.berlinetta-auctions.co.uk/weekly/car-d...

Although seeing as pretty much the only thing there worth saving is the registration/chassis ID and it would be an entire new build round the chassis plate I'm still not convinced it would be worth it!

And that one is a Cosworth (1500cc pre crossflow Ford and worth rather more.
I'm still not totally convinced it's genuine but there's a lot that looks right.

[classicaholic]

Skyedriver said:

Fastdruid said:

In which case it is worth something if it was fully restored.

https://www.berlinetta-auctions.co.uk/weekly/car-d...

Although seeing as pretty much the only thing there worth saving is the registration/chassis ID and it would be an entire new build round the chassis plate I'm still not convinced it would be worth it!

And that one is a Cosworth (1500cc pre crossflow Ford and worth rather more.
I'm still not totally convinced it's genuine but there's a lot that looks right.

The data plate is still there and in the right place, shame you can't make it out. If its still there I would be interested in it.