Rare Cars Spotted (Not Supercars)

[Slow]

Thought we need a rare cars spotted thread?

NO Supercars there for the other thread.

[Buff Mchugelarge]

Good idea, this could be interesting
I'll keep my eyes peeled for the '62 plate vw classic camper van I keep seeing!?

[djfaulkner]

I've seen a Ford Granada estate a couple of times, does that count?

[Fun Bus]

That 'other' thread does have the word rarities in the title and they're often posted too.

[Save Ferris]

I saw a Nissan Almera saloon today, I don't think I'd ever seen one before!

[nagsheadwarrior]

Buff Mchugelarge said:

Good idea, this could be interesting
I'll keep my eyes peeled for the '62 plate vw classic camper van I keep seeing!?

One of the mexican type 2s,Danbury convert them at impressive expense if you want any spec.

[Baz Tench]

djfaulkner said:

I've seen a Ford Granada estate a couple of times, does that count?

Very much so.

[davepoth]

I was in Dalston/Hackney at the weekend and saw 3 BMW 2002s in an hour. They appear to be more common than late model Ford Fiestas...

[slevin911]

The problem with this tread is all the cars mentioned although rare why would you take A picture of them and why would other people want to see them good idea though.

[Baz Tench]

I stopped at a garage for a paper this morning and a young lad with a bit of a teddy boy hairstyle was putting some air in the tyres of his Austin A35..

A refreshing sight.

[danjama]

Fun Bus said:

That 'other' thread does have the word rarities in the title and they're often posted too.

Certain people whinge when they're not supercars.

Im on the lookout for a tin top MR2.

[tbc]

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[Baz Tench]

Pics WILL follow (hopefully).

[JREwing]

I saw a pre-facelift Rover 800 recently. I hadn't seen one for a long time.. I'll take a photo next time I see something so rare.

[ian2144]

Hyundai Veloster (yellow) spotted today.......the first one I've seen and rather smart looking.

[Lexual]

I worry about peoples spelling and grammar these days.

[Fun Bus]

danjama said:

Fun Bus said:

That 'other' thread does have the word rarities in the title and they're often posted too.

Certain people whinge when they're not supercars.

And others whine when they're not rarities.

[Baz Tench]

ian2144 said:

Hyundai Veloster (yellow) spotted today.......the first one I've seen and rather smart looking.

I've seen one too recently, but in white. Interesting looking and an instant classic IMO.

[Stramash]

djfaulkner said:

I've seen a Ford Granada estate a couple of times, does that count?

Enjoy it while you can, the banger racing fraternity are still hoovering these up, along with the MK1 coupe's Rover P5's and early Jag XJ's - by means fair or (allegedly) foul.

Last saw one here on the Isle of Man a couple of years ago. We don't have MOT's or any form of annual vehicle check over here so it helps to keep some oldies going longer than they may have done on "the adjacent isle". That said, the sea air isn't the kindest environment for iffy 1970's tin

Regularly see Renault 19's, Citroen AX's and MK1 Micras buzzing round the island along with a couple of Merc W123 estates that wouldn't past muster in Timbuktu.

Also seems to be a sanctuary for 1970's Civics though my favourite has to be the Vanden Plas Allegro which can be found in Ramsey.

[Wadeski]

An AMC Eagle coupe....pretty cool and rare