Classics left to die/rotting pics - Vol 2
Discussion
TR4man said:
Escort3500 said:
Found this rather forlorn character abandoned at the back of a Halford's car park a few months ago 
I fantasise about having a 280CE as a daily driver....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l4au52aY_I
This had been at the end of a driveway for a good amount of years. I was very lucky that it rolled after being fitted with different wheels.
I had to reverse up this narrow driveway to winch it onto the back of my truck.
The new owner didn't know exactly what it was although it appears to be a 50's fibreglass special based on BMC mechanicals.
Cheers
Dave
I had to reverse up this narrow driveway to winch it onto the back of my truck.
The new owner didn't know exactly what it was although it appears to be a 50's fibreglass special based on BMC mechanicals.
Cheers
Dave
V8Sully said:
This had been at the end of a driveway for a good amount of years. I was very lucky that it rolled after being fitted with different wheels.
I had to reverse up this narrow driveway to winch it onto the back of my truck.
The new owner didn't know exactly what it was although it appears to be a 50's fibreglass special based on BMC mechanicals.
Cheers
Dave
Looks very much like Spridget windscreen and possibly side screens which would most likely make it later than 50s.I had to reverse up this narrow driveway to winch it onto the back of my truck.
The new owner didn't know exactly what it was although it appears to be a 50's fibreglass special based on BMC mechanicals.
Cheers
Dave
V8Sully said:
This had been at the end of a driveway for a good amount of years. I was very lucky that it rolled after being fitted with different wheels.
I had to reverse up this narrow driveway to winch it onto the back of my truck.
The new owner didn't know exactly what it was although it appears to be a 50's fibreglass special based on BMC mechanicals.
Cheers
Dave
A Turner Sports, like this oneI had to reverse up this narrow driveway to winch it onto the back of my truck.
The new owner didn't know exactly what it was although it appears to be a 50's fibreglass special based on BMC mechanicals.
Cheers
Dave
Edited by Roy C on Tuesday 6th September 21:11
Bodo said:
Thanks for posting this. 
Having seen it on 'Chasing Classic Cars' it's good to see a follow up on the story. I won't spoilt it for those who want to watch the video clip.
Longnose said:
I know the Hans Place Ferrari has been mentioned many times on this thread, but I was in Knightsbridge this morning and thought I would see if it's still there. It is.
Something odd with this one, it's showing as taxed and insured on the database but the MOT is showing as having run out well over a year ago... I didn't think it was possible to tax a car without a valid MOT?K50 DEL said:
Something odd with this one, it's showing as taxed and insured on the database but the MOT is showing as having run out well over a year ago... I didn't think it was possible to tax a car without a valid MOT?
That was mentioned before, I don't think there was ever a conclusion as to how it had happened.droopsnoot said:
K50 DEL said:
Something odd with this one, it's showing as taxed and insured on the database but the MOT is showing as having run out well over a year ago... I didn't think it was possible to tax a car without a valid MOT?
That was mentioned before, I don't think there was ever a conclusion as to how it had happened.So long as the insurance company and the tax man are getting their money then they're not going to care too much about the MOT!
4rephill said:
Tax and insurance on auto-renew and nobody checking the details correctly when it comes to the MOT is most likely.
So long as the insurance company and the tax man are getting their money then they're not going to care too much about the MOT!
The tax man should - it has always been a principle that renewing tax without an MOT is not possible. Technically it did make it possible to have just one day of MOT at tax renewal date and therefore be taxed for 364 days without an MOT but auto-renewal should cover this. No idea if it has been included in the system but it should be that if paying by monthly direct debit for tax it shouldn't be taken if the MOT has expired with the tax system highlighting this to the registered keeper/tax payer.So long as the insurance company and the tax man are getting their money then they're not going to care too much about the MOT!
4rephill said:
Tax and insurance on auto-renew and nobody checking the details correctly when it comes to the MOT is most likely.
So long as the insurance company and the tax man are getting their money then they're not going to care too much about the MOT!
Yeah, til it comes to a claim!So long as the insurance company and the tax man are getting their money then they're not going to care too much about the MOT!
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