Classics left to die/rotting pics - Vol 2

[Composer62]

GTRene said:

NorthernSky said:

Mooching round Chester today. WHAT is this!!!

Looks like it says it has a V8 under the bonnet, also looks like a shopped roof or such special bertone version, but then made special? with V8 and a pick-up-ish rear...? strange one that is :-)

Registration check confirms yellow Volvo with 3528 cc capacity but no current tax or MOT. Intriguing.

[finlo]

Composer62 said:

GTRene said:

NorthernSky said:

Mooching round Chester today. WHAT is this!!!

Looks like it says it has a V8 under the bonnet, also looks like a shopped roof or such special bertone version, but then made special? with V8 and a pick-up-ish rear...? strange one that is :-)

Registration check confirms yellow Volvo with 3528 cc capacity but no current tax or MOT. Intriguing.

Rover V8 then hardly seems worth the effort given the marginal power increase.

[GTRene]

true, but gives a great sound with a TVR-ish like exhaust I guess.

[Dapster]

GTRene said:

Looks like it says it has a V8 under the bonnet, also looks like a shopped roof or such special bertone version, but then made special? with V8 and a pick-up-ish rear...? strange one that is :-)

Bertone’s we’re only ever the 2 door.

That yellow thing was once an estate I think looking at the rear lights.

[LargeRed]

At least by chopping the roof, he got rid of that awful window line seen on the estate. Where Volvo used the same rear doors as the 4 door car.

[DickyC]

A local VAG specialist with plans.

[TonyRPH]

DickyC said:

A local VAG specialist with plans.

According to streetview that only seems to have appeared between 2019 and 2021 - maybe it's about to be saved?

Or maybe not!

[DickyC]

TonyRPH said:

According to streetview that only seems to have appeared between 2019 and 2021 - maybe it's about to be saved?

Or maybe not!

I'll keep an eye on it. The strangest thing is I hadn't noticed it before.

[NorthernSky]

Blending in with the grass, once common on the road, now very rare.

[p4cks]

fking awful things.

[NorthernSky]

Exploring chester and what do i see in the window of a property auctioneers... OK, something much more valuable, deflated and unloved, probably rusting, Evo...???

But which model of evo?



From the house ad:

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/109756190#/...

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Edited by NorthernSky on Sunday 29th May 21:49

Edited by NorthernSky on Sunday 29th May 21:51

[NorthernSky]

[GTRene]

Dapster said:

GTRene said:

Looks like it says it has a V8 under the bonnet, also looks like a shopped roof or such special bertone version, but then made special? with V8 and a pick-up-ish rear...? strange one that is :-)

Bertone’s we’re only ever the 2 door.

That yellow thing was once an estate I think looking at the rear lights.

Good point, forgot about that, maybe the only thing that is bertone 240, good be the front window, the rest from a estate,
its not a thing of beauty

[soxboy]

NorthernSky said:

I used to have a Driver identical to that (before it being restyled by a First double decker and a Rover 800).

[williamp]

From a housing estate:

A mid engined metro, or an original 6R4

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..and on the same driveway, a Noble with homemade 'shack

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[1000 Miglia]

williamp said:

From a housing estate:

A mid engined metro, or an original 6R4

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DVLA quote cylinder capacity as 1120cc .

6R4

[Ronaro]

p4cks said:

fking awful things.

Really ? The VTR I had was one of the most fun cars I’ve ever owned or driven. Amazing handling and a very revvy 1600 engine. And even the lower spec cars had great handling and a boot far bigger than the Mini.!

[Teddy Lop]

1000 Miglia said:

williamp said:

From a housing estate:

A mid engined metro, or an original 6R4

[Img]

DVLA quote cylinder capacity as 1120cc .

6R4

"L" plate is far too late no? '93?

[Riley Blue]

The Mad Monk said:

The Mad Monk said:

Wow!

So much stuff there.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tribute+Automoti...

I think someone should get down there pronto, take some proper photos and post them on here.

The home of a kit car manufacturer: http://www.tributeautomotive.co.uk

[blade runner]

Been out in Northern California the past two weeks working. Couldn't help but notice this MGC Roadster lined up with a selection of various other vintage USA cars and trucks in the yard we were using to park our logistics trailer. Didn't get the chance for a close inspection, but it seemed fairly complete and restorable. Can post up pics of the other cars that were alongside if anyone is interested.