Classics left to die/rotting pics - Vol 2

[Dapster]

Given the Beetle was on the same drive, is this a Karman Ghia?

[Dapster]

550M said:

Taken today near Geneva

I think there is a French law that states that every farm must have at least 3 dead cars on the property - they must all be French of course and only be held together by ivy and cobwebs.

[Levin]

mike9009 said:

Definitely a classic, by my definition. That is, prices have finally passed the point of inflexion and seem to be on the rise. Even before COVID.....

But, I am biased.....here is mine....

Hang on, isn't that one of the super early aircooled models with the single grille? That's absolutely a classic, and it's free money if you ever go to sell it on.

[uk66fastback]

That old Roller is still there - plus a nice Jag in the background.

[1000 Miglia]

MOT ran out May 2011 ^^^

Didn't fail ,not tested .

[Tyre Smoke]

52classic said:

Ronaro said:

Mercedes Ponton?

How? Just...how?

[Rob 131 Sport]

Dapster said:

550M said:

Taken today near Geneva

I think there is a French law that states that every farm must have at least 3 dead cars on the property - they must all be French of course and only be held together by ivy and cobwebs.

You see many an old (70’s / 80’s / 90’s) immaculate French Car parked in a barn / garage in rural France

[LargeRed]

uk66fastback said:

That old Roller is still there - plus a nice Jag in the background.

do you think that RR has a rear boot lid mounted spare wheel, like the Pover P6 had (option).

[McGee_22]

LargeRed said:

uk66fastback said:

That old Roller is still there - plus a nice Jag in the background.

do you think that RR has a rear boot lid mounted spare wheel, like the Pover P6 had (option).

More likely the boot lock has failed and the wheel is holding the bootlid down

[Escort3500]

And one for the C12APPY number plate thread

[dandare]

Mr lestat said:

dandare said:

Mr lestat said:

dandare said:

I'd hate to have you as a neighbour. Don't you have any hobbies?

Yeah lots thanks, I pay my tax insurance etc are you happy that someone else doesn’t or don’t you bother either

It's probably not doing much harm on the side of the road, he's not driving it, so morally, I don't really consider him a lawbreaker.
Is one of your many hobbies pointing out, and getting angry about petty lawbreakers?

Thin end of the wedge my friend

So it's your job?
Spend more time catching real criminals, is my suggestion.

[kmpowell]

uk66fastback said:

[The Mad Monk]

dandare said:

It's probably not doing much harm on the side of the road, he's not driving it, so morally, I don't really consider him a lawbreaker.
Is one of your many hobbies pointing out, and getting angry about petty lawbreakers?

I didn't realise that we could choose what is and what isn't lawbreaking?

So if it's near the side of the road that's ok, is it?

What about if he drives it, but only a little bit, and keeps his fingers crossed while he is on the road, but not really?

[Escort3500]

kmpowell said:

uk66fastback said:

[4rephill]

The Mad Monk said:

dandare said:

It's probably not doing much harm on the side of the road, he's not driving it, so morally, I don't really consider him a lawbreaker.
Is one of your many hobbies pointing out, and getting angry about petty lawbreakers?

I didn't realise that we could choose what is and what isn't lawbreaking?

So if it's near the side of the road that's ok, is it?

What about if he drives it, but only a little bit, and keeps his fingers crossed while he is on the road, but not really?

If he drives it with the cylinder head missing, I'd give him a f**king medal!



Do you report people who are speeding on the road to the Police?

How about vehicles parked facing the wrong way after dark?

Do you note and report cars with tinted front windows to the Police?

How about vehicles that don't display a suppliers name, or BS number, or postcode on their registration plates?



They're all breaking the Law at the end of the day, and in some of those cases, represent a far bigger danger to other road users, than an old car parked at the side of the road going nowhere!

[kimducati]

uk66fastback said:

Old MGF holding up well …

Is it only me who read "Old MGF holding up wall"????
Kim

[mike9009]

Levin said:

Hang on, isn't that one of the super early aircooled models with the single grille? That's absolutely a classic, and it's free money if you ever go to sell it on.

Yeah, it is an early air-cooled version, just before they changed to water cooled. Having owned it for over ten years it has gained in value, but only by as much I have spent on it...... so not really a sound financial plan Although this year it will be MOT and tax exempt too. This year, it will have a reconditioned gearbox, new clutch and exhaust.... Plus a new paint job..... So hopefully good for a few more years......

[Mr lestat]

dandare said:

So it's your job?
Spend more time catching real criminals, is my suggestion.

It’s not my job at all

[dandare]

Mr lestat said:

dandare said:

So it's your job?
Spend more time catching real criminals, is my suggestion.

It’s not my job at all

What exactly are you trying to say? Nothing, possibly?

[Mr lestat]

dandare said:

Mr lestat said:

dandare said:

So it's your job?
Spend more time catching real criminals, is my suggestion.

It’s not my job at all

What exactly are you trying to say? Nothing, possibly?

Exactly that. I’m not a copper. Never have been.