Cars You Never See Anymore

[Idris2002]

I've seen those moke things tooling about the south of France occasionally, back when I broke the bank at Monte Carlo. Point taken about the lack of safety features, but are they really that much more flimsy than a 2CV?

 

[dessiato]

I've seen those moke things tooling about the south of France occasionally, back when I broke the bank at Monte Carlo. Point taken about the lack of safety features, but are they really that much more flimsy than a 2CV?

2CV have at least got doors and a basic roof.

 

[Roadkill]

Imagine being in a crash in one.

I'd rather not.

They still look great fun, though.

 

[Tankus]

Rented one from the hotel for a couple of weeks in the Algarve, back in the 80's ...absolutely made the holiday ....driving up into the mountains , like driving a skateboard....

 

[Saul Goodman]

2CV have at least got doors and a basic roof.

When you say 'roof', are you talking about that parasol they come supplied with that sometimes keeps out the rain?

 

[Roadkill]

I spotted this in Germany the other year. Not seen a Sierra in the UK for ages - which is a pity, 'cos I did a lot of miles in a rattly old 1600 back in the late 90s and I've a soft spot for them.

Actually, it's not quite true I've not seen one in the UK, but the last one I encountered was something a bit special...



Taken at Snetterton last year, when I went there for the British GT racing. Yes, it's an RS500, and it's the one Richard Hammond had recently been hammering round on The Grand Tour. IIRC the owner told me it's the first production one too. It's worth an absolute fortune.

 

[DownwardDog]

Mokes are now worth a fortune too. The last one I saw for sale here was $30k.

I have now bought 4 x 2CVs trying to make one good one. I can honestly say they are harder to work on than my RX-7 and that's a fucking nightmare.

 

[Saul Goodman]

Mokes are now worth a fortune too. The last one I saw for sale here was $30k.

I have now bought 4 x 2CVs trying to make one good one. I can honestly say they are harder to work on than my RX-7 and that's a fucking nightmare.

What do you find hard? I always considered them easy to work on. If you have to do any work underneath, just too it on its side.

 

[mauvais]

It sold pretty well here, I think. Not Ford or Vauxhall levels, but it was a common enough sight. They stopped making them in the early 90s, though, so even the youngest survivor is a quarter of a century old, which is far more than the average car manages.

On a related note, the BX's big brother was never common to start with and certainly isn't often seen now:

I always liked these things, but then I have a liking for older Citroens, before they knocked all the quirkiness out of them...

I know this is an XM, but are you aware of the Xantia Activa?

It had computer controlled suspension and it was remarkable for its time. Here's a thoroughly illegal example of it:

 

[Nivag]

Not seen a Sierra in the UK for ages

Pop down Chelsea Bridge on the last Friday of the month you'll see a few there plus a load of other classic Fords and other beauties

 

[Roadkill]

I know this is an XM, but are you aware of the Xantia Activa?

It had computer controlled suspension and it was remarkable for its time. Here's a thoroughly illegal example of it:

I was, but I had forgotten about it! Tbh I always thought the Xantia was rather a forgettable car, compared to previous generations of Citroen.

Pop down Chelsea Bridge on the last Friday of the month you'll see a few there plus a load of other classic Fords and other beauties

I used to on occasion when I lived in London. Some awesome machinery on display.

 

[Sprocket.]

The military version of the Mini-moke, initially intended to be dropped by parachute with airborne forces. The small wheels and low ground clearance made it totally unsuitable.

 

[Saul Goodman]

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The military version of the Mini-moke, initially intended to be dropped by parachute with airborne forces. The small wheels and low ground clearance made it totally unsuitable.

They made no sense at all, especially since the lightweight/air-portable Land Rover was available.

 

[existentialist]

They made no sense at all, especially since the lightweight/air-portable Land Rover was available.

Where any British military procurement is concerned, you have to follow the money. Or at least the lowest initial bid.

 

[Sprocket.]

They made no sense at all, especially since the lightweight/air-portable Land Rover was available.

I had the Dinky version. It’s buried somewhere in the garden my childhood home!

The Paramoke.

 

[hash tag]

This looks tatty 1965 Mini Moke - FACTORY ORIGINAL CAR For Sale | Car And Classic
the one I saw earlier, I think, was much cleaner

 

[Roadkill]

There was also the Twini Moke

IIRC John Cooper nearly killed himself in one of these that had been fitted with tweaked Cooper S engines.

 

[hash tag]

Sniff

 

[Nivag]

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I wouldn't mind one of these

 

[hash tag]

A real marmite of a motor. £50+ at a guess.

 

[Saul Goodman]

I wouldn't mind one of these

 

[Nivag]

Not seen one of these Mini vans for a long while but this example was immaculate at Earlswood Lakes breakfast meeting this morning.

 

[Detroit City]

Fiat 1500

 

[hash tag]

A beautiful car, but as good as a Dino with it's Ferrari engine?

 

[Dogsauce]

Spotted this nice Nissan Bluebird round the corner yesterday, not many around these days. Also saw a nice shabby 70s-era rover today, but didn’t stop for a picture.

 

[petee]

looking snazzy now

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[Roadkill]

Spotted this nice Nissan Bluebird round the corner yesterday, not many around these days. Also saw a nice shabby 70s-era rover today, but didn’t stop for a picture.

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The perfect minicab. Just needs a beaded seat cover, a grumpy bloke driving it and a faint smell of stale wee.

 

[nogojones]

Spotted this nice Nissan Bluebird round the corner yesterday, not many around these days. Also saw a nice shabby 70s-era rover today, but didn’t stop for a picture.

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I used to love my old bluebird. The first car I had that I knew would start every morning and get me to my destination. Took me to the south of France a few times and to many free parties

 

[A380]

2CV have at least got doors and a basic roof.

Try taking the doors, roof AND a wheel off.

I present the Lomax kit car- based on a 2CV

 

[fishfinger]

Try taking the doors, roof AND a wheel off.

I present the Lomax kit car- based on a 2CV

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A faux Morgan