COOL CLASSIC CAR SPOTTERS POST!!!

[radlet6]

Even as an RS2000 it will have some people baffled - those too young to know that in the late 70's and early 80's us young 'uns could get cars like this insured. It cost a pretty penny, I had a Capri 3000 XLR @ 18, but it was possible; unlike today.

[vpr]

radlet6 said:

Even as an RS2000 it will have some people baffled - those too young to know that in the late 70's and early 80's us young 'uns could get cars like this insured. It cost a pretty penny, I had a Capri 3000 XLR @ 18, but it was possible; unlike today.

They were the days indeed.

I learnt to drive in it and took my test in it. Had 2 Cibie spot lamp with "L" plates on the covers.....Should have seen the examiners face.

[radlet6]

Took mine in an Opel Kadett (yawn). But a good friend of mine had a brother who owned a garage. Not only did my friend get the benefit of motor trader's insurance, his brother lent him his Datsun 240Z for his test (we have a strange sense of humour in Yorkshire). The examiner tried to refuse to take him, claiming that car could not possibly be insured. When all was seen to be in order the senior examiner ordered him to do it.

The one and only time I've seen a 240Z with L plates & driven at 30mph.

Edited by radlet6 on Wednesday 12th October 22:51

[jpa]

Sorry no photos but despite absolutely foul weather today on a journey from home to Scarborough and back spotted a Honda NSX, nice condition TR7 convertible in kermit green, Yellow / Black mint looking 2CV, amongst others. They are obviously hardy classic enthusiasts in North Yorkshire!
I think that is only the second NSX I have ever seen out and about on the road in the flesh (or is it metal... or alloy??).

[SWH]

Jensen Interceptor at the very end of the Eastbourne seafront road, to the west/Beachy Head direction, up by St. Bedes School; around 2.45pm today. Looked mighty smart parked up at the side of the road, complete with a pedestrian apparently frozen in a jaw drop type moment checking it out

[tali1]

sumlin said:

Robin Hood said:

Reg number comes up on DVLA as a Volkswagen that's been off the road a while:


Vehicle enquiry
The enquiry is complete.The vehicle details for WKM 920J are:
Date of Liability 08 10 2004
Date of First Registration 07 01 1971
Year of Manufacture 1970
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1584cc
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type PETROL
Export Marker N
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour SILVER
Vehicle Type Approval Not Available

I checked it when I took the photo a couple of years ago as I fully expected the person who owned it to have bought a real 356 to use every day and park outside every night but it didn't come up on the DVLA at all. But this photo was taken maybe 2010 or so, so not sure what the 2004 liability date is all about?

liability date is date when car was last taxed -in other words last time in useage on road

[Trackside]

I saw this old estate car in Rome last week and am unsure of what exactly it is. I'm guessing it's a Fiat of some description but I couldn't find it in any of my books at home. Can anyone please identify it for me?

Thanks.


Fiat by Trackside70, on Flickr

[v15ben]

sumlin said:

BMW 02 by Sumlin, on Flickr

Just wondering where you saw this one?
That looks a lot like my mate's old house in Nottingham

[radlet6]

Trackside said:

I saw this old estate car in Rome last week and am unsure of what exactly it is. I'm guessing it's a Fiat of some description but I couldn't find it in any of my books at home. Can anyone please identify it for me?

Thanks.


Fiat by Trackside70, on Flickr

It's a late 1940's - Mid 50's Fiat 500C Belevedere. They were one of the smallest cars on the road and were affectionately named Fiat Topolinos; Topolino being the Italian for Mickey Mouse.

[Trackside]

radlet6 said:

Trackside said:

I saw this old estate car in Rome last week and am unsure of what exactly it is. I'm guessing it's a Fiat of some description but I couldn't find it in any of my books at home. Can anyone please identify it for me?

Thanks.

It's a late 1940's - Mid 50's Fiat 500C Belevedere. They were one of the smallest cars on the road and were affectionately named Fiat Topolinos; Topolino being the Italian for Mickey Mouse.

Thanks very much. I had a feeling it was a Fiat but didn't realise there were variations on the original Topolino as per the newer 500 (Giardinetta, I think). This one is obviously well cared for as it looked very smart.

[pacoryan]

I was followed by a metallic pale blue (ish - it was getting dark) Fiat Dino Spider the other evening, from Mere in Wiltshire up the lanes beyond Kilmington, it was on trade plates and I got a wave from the piloto! Just my ideal car, shame I couldn't get a pic.

[radlet6]

Trackside said:

radlet6 said:

Trackside said:

I saw this old estate car in Rome last week and am unsure of what exactly it is. I'm guessing it's a Fiat of some description but I couldn't find it in any of my books at home. Can anyone please identify it for me?

Thanks.

It's a late 1940's - Mid 50's Fiat 500C Belevedere. They were one of the smallest cars on the road and were affectionately named Fiat Topolinos; Topolino being the Italian for Mickey Mouse.

Thanks very much. I had a feeling it was a Fiat but didn't realise there were variations on the original Topolino as per the newer 500 (Giardinetta, I think). This one is obviously well cared for as it looked very smart.

Initially the car was only available as a two door coupe or convertible (I say convertible, more like a coupe with a large sunroof - much like the 500 convertible of today). When the car was facelifted in the late 40's Fiat added the estate car to the range - the Belvedere in recognition of the good all round vision the car provided (Belvedere meaning good view). BTW this was possible because FIAT mounted the radiator behind the engine allowing the front of the car to be sloped.

Some people refer to the Belevedere as a Giardinetta, which technically it is as the term giardinetta (literally translated means 'small garden') in the context of cars is generally translated as 'wagon'; however FIAT never officially used this name in context to the 500 until 1960 when the new 500 'wagon' was launched.

Edited by radlet6 on Friday 14th October 11:41

[LotusOmega375D]

Would this be a good place to post up some general classic car photos? It's not that I've just spotted them this week or anything but someone might be interested, so what do you reckon?

[Forthright MC]

Stunning late model XJS in Huntingdon yesterday afternoon -



Really am quite liking these at the moment!...

[McAndy]

Me too. Lovely stuff!

[sumlin]

v15ben said:

Just wondering where you saw this one?
That looks a lot like my mate's old house in Nottingham

May well be - its in Sherwood in Nottm...

[sumlin]

tali1 said:

liability date is date when car was last taxed -in other words last time in useage on road

Thanks for that (slow hand clapping)...
I meant I'm not sure why it's coming up as last being on the road in 2004 when it's driving around now.

[Forthright MC]

Lovely little Westie XII rep and an equally very nice little Elan on the A1 at Eaton Socon this afternoon -

[Jamirecluse]

^Good spot!

[Arthur Jackson]

Forthright MC said:

Lovely little Westie XIIWestfield Sports/Lotus Eleven rep and an equally very nice little Elan on the A1 at Eaton Socon this afternoon -

EFA