Classics left to die/rotting pics - Vol 2

[Dapster]

The Don of Croy said:

epom said:

NorthernSky said:

Crikey £200k just sitting there.

Nicely done. The 5 door is totally pants - even when new (i had one). The matt window surrounds denote L or Base, the aftermarket wheels are lifting it to new level of performance, kill it now!

Wouldn’t Base or L mean the plastic A frame head restraints of misery? Also “total pants” is a relative term - they were until the mk4 arrived - now the base model of that with the CVH that sounded like it was lubricated by gravel was a new low

[The Don of Croy]

Dapster said:

Wouldn t Base or L mean the plastic A frame head restraints of misery? Also total pants is a relative term - they were until the mk4 arrived - now the base model of that with the CVH that sounded like it was lubricated by gravel was a new low

Mine was a B reg too, large pillow headrests by then. And it was turd brown.

But, as a company motor in 1984 there was no tax supplement so cheap motoring and reliable too.

[uk66fastback]

BM’s of various hues …

[Dapster]

uk66fastback said:

BM s of various hues

Do the wide kidneys mean the burgundy one is a V8?

[soxboy]

Dapster said:

uk66fastback said:

BM s of various hues

Do the wide kidneys mean the burgundy one is a V8?

Possibly, but more likely a facelifted smaller-engined model.

[Dapster]

soxboy said:

Possibly, but more likely a facelifted smaller-engined model.

Yes of course, could be...


Tin Snail in Kefalonia - assume a straight 8 under the bonnet with all that side exit exhaust piping....



Had to stop at 1 picture - there are decaying cars every 100m in Kefalonia - not "classics" per se, just forgotten unexceptionals slowly decaying in the blistering sun

[williamp]

Dapster said:

soxboy said:

Possibly, but more likely a facelifted smaller-engined model.

Yes of course, could be...


Tin Snail in Kefalonia - assume a straight 8 under the bonnet with all that side exit exhaust piping....



Had to stop at 1 picture - there are decaying cars every 100m in Kefalonia - not "classics" per se, just forgotten unexceptionals slowly decaying in the blistering sun

Looks like a lemon

[Doofus]

[Froomee]

Apparently a famous previous owner, it was taken out to restore but was too expensive (I believe)..

[Turbobanana]

Doofus said:

Austin Gipsy LWB, cool.

With a battery pack, air compressor and some fresh fuel (and a strimmer), that'll probably drive straight out.

[uk66fastback]

[Mr Tidy]

Looks like whoever left it there didn't read the sign!

[Turbobanana]

uk66fastback said:

Early prototype for the Nissan Leaf.

[uk66fastback]

It’s a shame how many of these end up in ste condition, but then 30 years ago they were just another rusty old bus. The other side was 10 times more rusty than this side!

[LotusOmega375D]

^^^ that’s just been put outside for the Recycling collection today.

[Rumblestripe]

This was on the Beeb a few days ago, being removed from the River Lagan in NI



https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czekk25r60do

Mk3 'Tina?

[the-norseman]

Drove past this yesterday, screenshot from Google Maps, looks like its been there since about 2011 according to Google Maps.

[GTRene]

hiding in the bushes, hidden speed camera

[Turbobanana]

the-norseman said:

Drove past this yesterday, screenshot from Google Maps, looks like its been there since about 2011 according to Google Maps.

Is it the sporting model, the Tree 5?

[markymarkthree]

Rumblestripe said:

This was on the Beeb a few days ago, being removed from the River Lagan in NI



https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czekk25r60do

Mk3 'Tina?

Yep. I would go with L version pre face lift.