Cars You Never See Anymore

[Dogsauce]

According to insurance companies, yellow cars are the safest cars. I guess people see them coming easier and don’t pull out on them.

 

[mx wcfc]

Posted on FB by a mate. Pretty tidy Austin Allegro.

 

[stdP]

I think I'm probably going to need someone else to tell me what this car is as I've had a quick look around and came up empty. Captured at the top of Crystal Palace park this eve, this was the only decent shot I got of it before it sped off.

 

[dessiato]

I think I'm probably going to need someone else to tell me what this car is as I've had a quick look around and came up empty. Captured at the top of Crystal Palace park this eve, this was the only decent shot I got of it before it sped off.View attachment 308112

It’s either an Alfa or Lancia. Most likely an Alfa. It has a Pininfarina badge on it. Pinin did a coupe like this for both companies. The wheels should be marked by the manufacturer‘s name stamped on them.

 

[stdP]

It’s either an Alfa or Lancia. Most likely an Alfa. It has a Pininfarina badge on it. Pinin did a coupe like this for both companies. The wheels should be marked by the manufacturer‘s name stamped on them.

Thanks - knew I'd heard of that badge somewhere before. Looks like this is an Alfa Romeo Guilletta Sprint then with those distinctive indicator lights.

 

[Leafster]

I saw this on my morning walk today...



When I was a small kid, one of the local grocers had the Countryman version to do his deliveries.

 

[dessiato]

Barn find Renault Gordini

 

[Dogsauce]

Tidy bodywork. Presumably found in a very arid barn.

 

[not-bono-ever]

Nice - that looks complete engine wise - you buying it ? I would in a heartbeat

 

[Puddy_Tat]

Nice - that looks complete engine wise

yes, but some silly sod has put it in the boot

 

[dessiato]

Tidy bodywork. Presumably found in a very arid barn.

It's in South Africa.

Nice - that looks complete engine wise - you buying it ? I would in a heartbeat

If it was closer I'd be tempted.

 

[hash tag]

The wheels are very wrong and it also looks like it has been lowered.

 

[Dogsauce]

Nice Rover in mustard yellow on Facebook marketplace. Bargain.

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[hash tag]

Given the silly money being paid for modern classics that looks a good price. Only a 2litre though but low mileage. That said, I'm out.

 

[Dogsauce]

What’s the cream thing lurking in the background? Looks like a Renault badge.

 

[dessiato]

What’s the cream thing lurking in the background? Looks like a Renault badge.

Fiat 124/128 or a Lada. Possibly a R4 but I don‘t think so. The R4 didn’t have overriders

eta looking again, and expanding the pic, it isn’t a Renault. Badge is wrong shape.

 

[bcuster]

1988 Mitsubishi STARION

Imported from Japan approx 2008, purchased by myself in 2011 after 2 previous owners in Australia, both of whom I know. When I purchased it, it had a genuine 8...

www.shannons.com.au

First new car I ever owned. I loved it...

 

[hash tag]

Interesting little motor. Superb for first car

 

[dessiato]

 

[hash tag]

Thats nice - will take a couple of weeks work to straighten out though.

 

[dessiato]

Thats nice - will take a couple of weeks work to straighten out though.

I’m not a fan of rat rod but this looks like it would still look good ratted.

 

[DownwardDog]

Mk.3 Escort pickup. I didn't even know these existed but now badly want one.

 

[mx wcfc]

Can’t remember the last time I saw a Bedford van. Cute one too.


And opposite was a pretty tired Cortina.

 

[dessiato]

Can’t remember the last time I saw a Bedford van. Cute one too.
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And opposite was a pretty tired Cortina.

Someone is into rat look.

 

[hash tag]

A '72mk 3 gxl as well. My 2nd car.

 

[mx wcfc]

Someone is into rat look.

Looking at the other pic I took, the wheels and tyres are in good nick. It is just a deliberate "look" isn't it? The big arial (sp?) on the back, and the radio gear on the Bedford suggests the same owner.

 

[Dogsauce]

Spent many weeks in the back of a Bedford CF2 of precisely that vintage travelling to gigs home and abroad. Memories include a few breakdowns, running out of fuel in Kent having had to come over on the ferry almost empty due to a leaking fuel tank (actually coasting onto the forecourt of a petrol station but still needing to wait several hours for the RAC to come out and reprime the engine), being told off by various nationalities of police for riding in the back sat on top of equipment, including half a dozen occupants having to walk across a snow-covered Czech border before hastily reboarding half a mile down the road etc. Good times.

 

[Leafster]

This has appeared in more or less the same spot as the P5 Rover I posted up the thread.



I've seen someone working on it so I'm guessing he likes tinkering with old Rovers.

Also, note the Smart Roadster in the background.

 

[hash tag]

lovely condition, recently taxed as well, so that will be a keeper for a year at least.

 

[BassJunkie]

This has appeared in more or less the same spot as the P5 Rover I posted up the thread.

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I've seen someone working on it so I'm guessing he likes tinkering with old Rovers.

Also, note the Smart Roadster in the background.

Vertiginous front gardens there!