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Today I saw an abandoned classic and took a pic thread!

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    #3242
    bijapos
    Registered Users Posts: 3,003 ✭✭✭bijapos


    VolvoMan wrote: »
    That breaker's yard seem to have a habit of destroying the **** out of cars to the point that no useful exterior parts are left.

    I see what looks like an S80 on top of another car behind it also.

    It's such a wasteful society we live in.:(

    I don't understand either, there are loads of parts on that coupe that could be sold internationally on ebay. Mad.


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    #3243
    _Conrad_
    Registered Users Posts: 1,191 ✭✭✭_Conrad_


    bijapos wrote: »
    I don't understand either, there are loads of parts on that coupe that could be sold internationally on ebay. Mad.


    Sure the lads in most yards don't give a sh!te they're just told put that over there, so they do it, as roughly and lazily as possible, less work for them. Only some yards actually A: keep track of anything vaguely valuable or B: know what's a good money maker in terms of specialist markets or not


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    #3244
    jimbooth
    Registered Users Posts: 335 ✭✭jimbooth


    Hermy wrote: »
    @jimbooth
    Is that last one a Freightliner? Great spot.
    Not too sure, thought I had a pic of the front but cant seem to find it, will have a look when I'm back there


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    #3245
    trevorbrady
    Registered Users Posts: 551 ✭✭✭trevorbrady


    _Conrad_ wrote: »
    Sure the lads in most yards don't give a sh!te they're just told put that over there, so they do it, as roughly and lazily as possible, less work for them. Only some yards actually A: keep track of anything vaguely valuable or B: know what's a good money maker in terms of specialist markets or not


    it's about time they copped on. I've bought parts from breakers in the UK who sell on ebay. They obviously keep an inventory of their cars and parts and store them well to preserve as much of the car as possible. I've sent them emails looking for parts and gotten prompt and accurate responses. Very professional service...


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    #3246
    _Conrad_
    Registered Users Posts: 1,191 ✭✭✭_Conrad_


    trevorbrady wrote: »
    it's about time they copped on. .



    They should, but it's unlikely that many will any time soon


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    #3247
    MercMad
    Registered Users Posts: 4,269 ✭✭✭MercMad


    Lots of parts on the W140 Coupe that could be used, seats wheels etc.....

    Such a shame.

    I'd say it was either crashed or the transmission broke and it was written off. Probably got a good price for scrap because of the amount of metal in it !


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    #3248
    sogood
    Registered Users Posts: 1,258 ✭✭✭sogood


    Here's one for the Landrover fans. Anyone interested I can pass on a number though I don't know if it's for sale. Located near Enfield.


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    #3249
    jimmyw
    Registered Users Posts: 3,382 ✭✭✭jimmyw


    sogood wrote: »
    Here's one for the Landrover fans. Anyone interested I can pass on a number though I don't know if it's for sale. Located near Enfield.

    Yeah, stick in a battery and fuel and I bet she would start up too;)


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    #3250
    si_guru
    Registered Users Posts: 2,347 ✭✭✭si_guru


    jimmyw wrote: »
    Yeah, stick in a battery and fuel and I bet she would start up too;)

    Series 2A... that rear spilt flap/tailgate is very sought after. ..and the grill.


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    #3251
    no1beemerfan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,714 ✭✭✭no1beemerfan


    sogood wrote: »
    Here's one for the Landrover fans. Anyone interested I can pass on a number though I don't know if it's for sale. Located near Enfield.

    What is the car in front of it? Bugging me! I think its a Citroen Xantia??


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    #3252
    davoxx
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,539 ✭✭✭davoxx


    no1beemerfan wrote: »
    What is the car in front of it? Bugging me! I think its a Citroen Xantia??
    yes it is.
    wonder what engine it has :)


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    #3253
    dharn
    Registered Users Posts: 2,574 ✭✭✭dharn


    free padre pio sticker on jeep as well :)


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    #3254
    red sean
    Registered Users Posts: 2,917 ✭✭✭red sean


    dharn wrote: »
    free padre pio sticker on jeep as well :)

    Ssshhhhhhh, Thats the tax disc!


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    #3255
    carchaeologist
    Registered Users Posts: 11,318 ✭✭✭✭carchaeologist


    I think i posted an earlier pic of this about a year ago, it still has not moved and hasgotten alot worse. The Triumph ahead of it has been sitting there for as long as i can remember.
    [URL="javascript:void(0);"]004-1.jpg[/URL]
    The MGB used to be a minter.:(


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    #3256
    Type 17
    Registered Users Posts: 2,730 ✭✭✭Type 17


    FFS! :mad:


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    #3257
    ugglasdav
    Registered Users Posts: 563 ✭✭✭ugglasdav


    carchaeologist wrote: »
    I think i posted an earlier pic of this about a year ago, it still has not moved and hasgotten alot worse. The Triumph ahead of it has been sitting there for as long as i can remember.
    [URL="javascript:void(0);"]004-1.jpg[/URL]
    The MGB used to be a minter.:(

    what a waste


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    #3258
    johnos1984
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,096 ✭✭✭johnos1984


    Is that a TR6? Aren't those worth a bit of money?


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    #3259
    Justjens
    Registered Users Posts: 585 ✭✭✭Justjens


    johnos1984 wrote: »
    Is that a TR6? Aren't those worth a bit of money?

    Right first time. When they're restored, unless it's original Irish reg.


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    #3260
    johnos1984
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,096 ✭✭✭johnos1984


    Justjens wrote: »
    Right first time. When they're restored, unless it's original Irish reg.

    If it's an ROI reg like the B it's a crying shame it's been left to rot :mad:


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    #3261
    carchaeologist
    Registered Users Posts: 11,318 ✭✭✭✭carchaeologist


    Justjens wrote: »
    Right first time. When they're restored, unless it's original Irish reg.

    It is original Irish, IIRC its a ****PI registration. Like I said already, it's been there out in that weather for years. Nice set of slotmags on it too. Real waste.


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    #3262
    DarenO
    Registered Users Posts: 231 ✭✭DarenO


    carchaeologist wrote: »
    Justjens wrote: »
    Right first time. When they're restored, unless it's original Irish reg.

    It is original Irish, IIRC its a ****PI registration. Like I said already, it's been there out in that weather for years. Nice set of slotmags on it too. Real waste.

    Is that 1216 PI??? I remember that as a minter


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    #3263
    Kevin_Herron
    Registered Users Posts: 813 ✭✭✭Kevin_Herron


    DarenO wrote: »
    Is that 1216 PI??? I remember that as a minter

    1216 PI is a green '68 Mustang.


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    #3264
    carchaeologist
    Registered Users Posts: 11,318 ✭✭✭✭carchaeologist


    DarenO wrote: »
    Is that 1216 PI??? I remember that as a minter

    Leave it with me, ill go back in the next few days if I can and find out.


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    #3265
    rugbyman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,783 ✭✭✭rugbyman


    Carcheologist,
    re your comments about the TR and the MGBGT, I assume they are near you, there must be a story? Have you or anyone you know approached the owner?
    Regards Rugbyman


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    #3266
    DarenO
    Registered Users Posts: 231 ✭✭DarenO


    Kevin_Herron wrote: »
    DarenO wrote: »
    Is that 1216 PI??? I remember that as a minter

    1216 PI is a green '68 Mustang.

    Oops Kevin yes you are right, I'll have to pull my list of TR6s and check, off the top of my head and old age is a dangerous mix


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    #3267
    carchaeologist
    Registered Users Posts: 11,318 ✭✭✭✭carchaeologist


    rugbyman wrote: »
    Carcheologist,
    re your comments about the TR and the MGBGT, I assume they are near you, there must be a story? Have you or anyone you know approached the owner?
    Regards Rugbyman

    They are near enough to me, I just took the pics as i was working next door yesterday. I have never approached the owner, but I know him to see. Any Tralee head that's into older cars will know of these. He also has a MK2 jag on an original NIN*** reg, I bet a few of ye spotters know that car. That's also lost it's shine too sadly, and I haven't seen it in awhile.


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    #3268
    Slidey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,811 ✭✭✭✭Slidey


    IMG-20111008-00101.jpg


    IMG-20111008-00102.jpg


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    #3269
    Hearse 1
    Registered Users Posts: 49 ✭Hearse 1


    Slidey wrote: »
    IMG-20111008-00101.jpg

    Okay, you HAVE to tell me where that is!:D


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    #3270
    Slidey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,811 ✭✭✭✭Slidey


    Its at the back of a house in Riverstown, Co Sligo.

    God knows what it is like underneath but from the top it doesn't look all that bad


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    #3271
    Hearse 1
    Registered Users Posts: 49 ✭Hearse 1


    Slidey wrote: »
    Its at the back of a house in Riverstown, Co Sligo.

    God knows what it is like underneath but from the top it doesn't look all that bad

    Looks very frilly around the added sections but could be salvagable.


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