Classics left to die/rotting pics - Vol 2
Discussion
Shezbo said:
Nope - however, a down at heel - drugs runner left it there???
Nope and its not abandoned either - 3 or 4 months maybe, certainly not left to die or rotting.Just for the dummy's and hard of thinking who can't quite keep up this thread, here is what we are looking for, (and its not cars sitting parked up with tax. mot and a valid residents permit in S London.)
bobski1 said:
Escort3500 said:
Brads67 said:
Probably very little savable there
Quite likely. I’ve not been there, but apparently there are lots of old vehicles on the site.rallycross said:
Shezbo said:
Nope - however, a down at heel - drugs runner left it there???
Nope and its not abandoned either - 3 or 4 months maybe, certainly not left to die or rotting.Just for the dummy's and hard of thinking who can't quite keep up this thread, here is what we are looking for, (and its not cars sitting parked up with tax. mot and a valid residents permit in S London.)
And a valid residents permit for South London wouldn't be much help for a car that is over 200 miles from there.
Supposedly the 944 has been there that long, the tree has grown up through the pod - yet looks to have cut back to the pod (when the owner was doing his regular cutting back in spring) and not cut at the base and pulled out from in the engine bay - bizarre!
"Just going out to cut a few things back in the garden, dear."
"Oh good, remember to cut back the azalea coming through the n/s headlamp pod of the S2."
"Just going out to cut a few things back in the garden, dear."
"Oh good, remember to cut back the azalea coming through the n/s headlamp pod of the S2."
Stevepolly said:
How much would that Lagonda cost as it is right there?
However much the owner asks for it.(What it's actually worth, is a completely different question, and more than likely, a completely different amount)
The owner obviously isn't that bothered about selling it, otherwise it wouldn't be sat there, slowly rotting away.
Some things to note with cars in this situation:
1) Don't assume the owner will be happy to sell the vehicle - You have no idea what sort of attachment they may have to it.
2) Contacting the owner, asking to buy the vehicle may actually cause the owner offence, so don't be surprised if you get a curt response, and if they say no, simply accept the answer and let it go - Don't start harassing them about selling the vehicle.
3) If the owner does decide to sell the vehicle, don't fall into the trap of thinking you can get it back on the for a couple of grand. Chances are, you would be looking at ten's of thousands to put it right, and get it back on the road.
(Naturally there will be exceptions to this, but in most cases, cars that have been sat around for decades will have a whole host of hidden issues that will cost ££££££'s to put right)
4rephill said:
Stevepolly said:
How much would that Lagonda cost as it is right there?
However much the owner asks for it.(What it's actually worth, is a completely different question, and more than likely, a completely different amount)
The owner obviously isn't that bothered about selling it, otherwise it wouldn't be sat there, slowly rotting away.
Some things to note with cars in this situation:
1) Don't assume the owner will be happy to sell the vehicle - You have no idea what sort of attachment they may have to it.
2) Contacting the owner, asking to buy the vehicle may actually cause the owner offence, so don't be surprised if you get a curt response, and if they say no, simply accept the answer and let it go - Don't start harassing them about selling the vehicle.
3) If the owner does decide to sell the vehicle, don't fall into the trap of thinking you can get it back on the for a couple of grand. Chances are, you would be looking at ten's of thousands to put it right, and get it back on the road.
(Naturally there will be exceptions to this, but in most cases, cars that have been sat around for decades will have a whole host of hidden issues that will cost ££££££'s to put right)
4rephill said:
However much the owner asks for it.
(What it's actually worth, is a completely different question, and more than likely, a completely different amount)
The owner obviously isn't that bothered about selling it, otherwise it wouldn't be sat there, slowly rotting away.
Some things to note with cars in this situation:
1) Don't assume the owner will be happy to sell the vehicle - You have no idea what sort of attachment they may have to it.
2) Contacting the owner, asking to buy the vehicle may actually cause the owner offence, so don't be surprised if you get a curt response, and if they say no, simply accept the answer and let it go - Don't start harassing them about selling the vehicle.
3) If the owner does decide to sell the vehicle, don't fall into the trap of thinking you can get it back on the for a couple of grand. Chances are, you would be looking at ten's of thousands to put it right, and get it back on the road.
(Naturally there will be exceptions to this, but in most cases, cars that have been sat around for decades will have a whole host of hidden issues that will cost ££££££'s to put right)
It's worth asking though. Worked for me. Admittedly cost a few ££££ but still worth it. Agree on the pestering though. I asked twice, fortunately all that was needed. Wouldn't have asked again.(What it's actually worth, is a completely different question, and more than likely, a completely different amount)
The owner obviously isn't that bothered about selling it, otherwise it wouldn't be sat there, slowly rotting away.
Some things to note with cars in this situation:
1) Don't assume the owner will be happy to sell the vehicle - You have no idea what sort of attachment they may have to it.
2) Contacting the owner, asking to buy the vehicle may actually cause the owner offence, so don't be surprised if you get a curt response, and if they say no, simply accept the answer and let it go - Don't start harassing them about selling the vehicle.
3) If the owner does decide to sell the vehicle, don't fall into the trap of thinking you can get it back on the for a couple of grand. Chances are, you would be looking at ten's of thousands to put it right, and get it back on the road.
(Naturally there will be exceptions to this, but in most cases, cars that have been sat around for decades will have a whole host of hidden issues that will cost ££££££'s to put right)
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