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Cars we thought we would never see again

  • 29-07-2013 9:10pm
    #1
    An Riabhach
    Registered Users Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭


    Hello all,

    Today I saw one of my favourite cars of my childhood-driving past along with all of the usual cars of today.Twas the Ford Escort from 1981/1982-the four door saloon which was kinda rounded off in shape at the back and the front.I couldn't stop lookin at it as it drove past-I hope the driver didnt notice as he would have been wondering why I was staring.A few months ago I saw somebody driving a Ford Fiesta from early to mid 80s,remember the one with the really loud engine?

    I was just wondering if any of ye still see a few of these retro cars these days?Just thought to meself twas great to see them still goin strong!!


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  • #2
    Lawrence1895
    Registered Users Posts: 7,627 ✭✭✭Lawrence1895


    The original VW Beetle with that small back window, the first car my Dad had.


  • #3
    Sir Humphrey Appleby
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,465 ✭✭✭Sir Humphrey Appleby


    Seen a Ford Anglia a while ago, it would have been from the late 60's.


  • #4
    silverharp
    Registered Users Posts: 17,840 ✭✭✭✭silverharp


    probably my favourite 70's car , friends dad had one when I was a kid and it was a treat to get a ride in one. rare enough but see them from time to time, not so much in Ireland though

    citroen-ds.jpg

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  • #5
    Stained Class
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,808 ✭✭✭Stained Class


    Seasan wrote: »
    Hello all,

    Today I saw one of my favourite cars of my childhood-driving past along with all of the usual cars of today.Twas the Ford Escort from 1981/1982-the four door saloon which was kinda rounded off in shape at the back and the front.I couldn't stop lookin at it as it drove past-I hope the driver didnt notice as he would have been wondering why I was staring.A few months ago I saw somebody driving a Ford Fiesta from early to mid 80s,remember the one with the really loud engine?

    I was just wondering if any of ye still see a few of these retro cars these days?Just thought to meself twas great to see them still goin strong!!

    Had one of these cars myself back in the '90s.:)

    They were just old bangers then. Rust & the soon to be introduced NCT killed off nearly all the survivers.

    On topic. Fiat Unos. The place was littered with these yokes not so long ago.

    Haven't seen one in years...


  • #6
    Pang
    Registered Users Posts: 2,251 ✭✭✭Pang


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    My friend's dad had this car many moons ago and it was so cute! His car was more mustard coloured than this.

    I read recently Nissan are planning on reviving the Datsun!

    The roads are seriously lacking cool cars these days.


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  • #7
    9959
    Registered Users Posts: 1,785 ✭✭✭9959


    Recently spotted a beautifully maintained Ford Pop in sunny Templeogue.


  • #8
    mike65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 88,978 ✭✭✭✭mike65


    There is a thread on the Classic Car forum just for this subject!

    Someone in Waterford is running a 1981 Toyota Starlet and it looks and sounds pretty good.


  • #9
    An Riabhach
    Registered Users Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭An Riabhach


    On a short holiday in Oughterard/Connemara at the moment,and a couple of evenings ago I saw a 1988 Volkswagen Jetta on the go,saw a Fiat 127(1977 to 1984 model) drive through Spiddal yesterday,and only today a 1986 Toyota 4 door saloon(dunno what model) drove past me-looking and sounding in mint condition.


  • #10
    C.K Dexter Haven
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,711 ✭✭✭C.K Dexter Haven


    There's a UK site that tells you how many cars are left of any make/model- of course it relates to UK only but will give you an idea of how rare the car is compared to others

    http://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/


  • #11
    An Riabhach
    Registered Users Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭An Riabhach


    Saw a vintage Volkswagen Beetle struttin its stuff in Nenagh today :-)


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  • #12
    chakotha
    Registered Users Posts: 912 ✭✭✭chakotha


    silverharp wrote: »
    probably my favourite 70's car , friends dad had one when I was a kid and it was a treat to get a ride in one. rare enough but see them from time to time, not so much in Ireland though

    citroen-ds.jpg

    A friend's folks had one too - same colour too.

    All I remember is a cool looking dashboard/speedometer and thick super comfy car seats.


  • #13
    Fox_In_Socks
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,616 ✭✭✭Fox_In_Socks


    Saw a beautiful Reliant Scimitar in Cork the other day, a black one in mint condition

    http://worldcarslist.com/images/reliant/reliant-scimitar-gte-se5a/reliant-scimitar-gte-se5a-07.jpg


  • #14
    An Riabhach
    Registered Users Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭An Riabhach


    Saw a 1987 Volksvagen Passat today and a Volvo from I think early 80s yesterday.

    Jeez they really made those cars big and long....


  • #15
    Dramatik
    Registered Users Posts: 899 ✭✭✭Dramatik


    1956_Morris_Minnor_Woody_00.jpg

    Saw one of these a while back, near UCD.


  • #16
    whisky_galore
    Registered Users Posts: 15,727 ✭✭✭✭whisky_galore


    A good few of those cars are imports from the uk and elsewhere, a ZV or 'County' reg number plate is the giveaway.

    Most original Irish reg cars either rusted away, fell apart or were driven into the ground.


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