What's the oldest car you saw on the road today?

jayo26

Ryath wrote: »

Spotted yesterday 1980 MG MGB also saw a mint 1985 525 on my way into NCT but it was gone when I came out so missed getting a pic.

Never understood the love of these cars I never liked them.

pablo128

jayo26 wrote: »

Never understood the love of these cars I never liked them.

I'm not a fan of Brit yokes by a long shot. I can't even fit in those MG's at 6'3". But you would have to drive one to see the charm. They feel like a little sports car even if they're not that fast.

jayo26

pablo128 wrote: »

I'm not a fan of Brit yokes by a long shot. I can't even fit in those MG's at 6'3". But you would have to drive one to see the charm. They feel like a little sports car even if they're not that fast.

Yeh fair enough they probably are something nice to drive I have never had a chance. I've sat in a few at various times and that as close as got ha.

Duke O Smiley

Yes I think charming is the best word to describe them. The rubber bumper models especially, they give a very rugged look to the cars. I had a 1500 rubber bumper Midget and it was great fun

Duke O Smiley

fancy pigeon wrote: »

It's still for sale that Hiace

Yeah, I might drop down in a while for a closer look and a few pics inside

Supergurrier

Big Nasty

Fvcked if I'd drive from France in that! :eek:

joujoujou

It's not a drive. It's an Adventure!

jayo26

joujoujou wrote: »

It's not a drive. It's torture !

FYP

joujoujou

jayo26 wrote: »

FYP

If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

Nekarsulm

I rented a house to a Polish couple who drove here in a very ratty Chincequento. Packed tight with all their belongings. I thought they were both brave and hardy!

Jesus.

Nekarsulm wrote: »

I rented a house to a Polish couple who drove here in a very ratty Chincequento. Packed tight with all their belongings. I thought they were both brave and hardy!

So how is Cinio and his missus?

Nekarsulm

Carrigallen Co.Leitrim for the camper, and Butlersbridge in Cavan for the Fiesta yesterday. I think I posted the fiesta before, but then it disappeared for months and I was afraid it was scrapped. Great to see it battling on.

Duke O Smiley

Not technically "on the road" - but in a garage just off the N3 going in Cavan from Dublin. Many other familiar spots from Nekarsulm too

fancy pigeon

Saw a fabulous restored 1981 BMW 3 series in Duleek the other night. Pity the driver didn't look as in good form as the car!

Nekarsulm

Is that Jag at Whitegate, Duke, just before the start of the M3?

Duke O Smiley

Nekarsulm wrote: »

Is that Jag at Whitegate, Duke, just before the start of the M3?

Yeah that's the one...just noticed I typed N. Saw the x2 K10 Micras coming out I Cavan town too.

Nekarsulm

Opposite those two K10's there used to be a Vauxhall Firenza Coupe parked at a house years ago.
I went looking about it a couple of weeks ago, the people thought I was a crazy person.
I suppose twenty years is along time to expect a car to still be around........

Duke O Smiley

Hah, well you won't know if you don't ask.

Every time I've knocked on a door about a car - and whether or not that endeavor has been fruitful - they all look at me like I'm a crazy person It's a real niche interest, this!

Also I will be around Cavan for the next few weekends so do keep an eye out for my old Tipo

Nekarsulm

Today in Ballyconnell Co.Cavan. I saw the Capri and did a U turn and photo'd it, went back down and turned and the Fermanagh Sapphire (VIL reg) was parked opposite when I came back up. So had to repeat the process again.

Skylinehead

That Capri is gorgeous.

Nekarsulm

Skylinehead wrote: »

That Capri is gorgeous.

He headed off uphill out of town as I was at the filling station. Lovely snore out of her!

fancy pigeon

Saw a red mk2 Granada in the newtown estate then heard its engine

Duke is it a regular sight in Coolock?

Duke O Smiley

fancy pigeon wrote: »

Saw a red mk2 Granada in the newtown estate then heard its engine

Duke is it a regular sight in Coolock?

Doesn't sound familiar, but I must keep an eye out!

pajor

1990 BMW 525i. A lady in her 60s who owns a second-hand shop across the road from us drives it.

mayota

205 in Ballina.

selous

A red and white Austin 1300 on the M50 southbound this afternoon, young(ish) fella driving it with his big headphones on, aren't old "family" cars so small on the roads nowdays.

Noccy_Mondy

Not very old, but still.

Nice tidy lancer, still with main dealer stickers and rear number plate surround.

carzony

I always thought those lancer's were very cool looking from the front Must be one of a very few still around.

Nekarsulm

Lovely Caravelle parked at the Court house in Cavan today.