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Today I saw a classic and took a pic thread!

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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 593 ✭✭✭V480


    Saw a post on here a while back about a Volvo 240 GLT left idle off Ossory Road. Was wondering if it's still there or if it's for sale or whatever??


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 176 ✭✭MorrisCooper


    That Chrysler is based in Fermoy and can be seen around regularly. It's stored outdoors which can't be good for it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 959 ✭✭✭manta mad


    howyas now !!!!!
    been locked out of here for the last few weeks & only got back on :cool:

    anyway heres a beauty iv seen last week
    1972 opel manta a series ,, one owner from new .75000 miles
    been in a boiler house for the last few years .....:)

    and its very clean ..................

    oddpiccies144.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,318 ✭✭✭✭carchaeologist


    manta mad wrote: »
    howyas now !!!!!
    been locked out of here for the last few weeks & only got back on :cool:

    anyway heres a beauty iv seen last week
    1972 opel manta a series new
    Why locked out?
    Nice manta,irish?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 959 ✭✭✭manta mad


    manta mad wrote: »
    howyas now !!!!!
    been locked out of here for the last few weeks & only got back on :cool:

    anyway heres a beauty iv seen last week
    1972 opel manta a series new
    Why locked out?
    Nice manta,irish?

    been locked out since boards was hacked ...& they only got around to reactiveating me account yesterday :)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,318 ✭✭✭✭carchaeologist


    manta mad wrote: »
    been locked out since boards was hacked ...& they only got around to reactiveating me account yesterday :)
    Jeez,that was along time!!


  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 11,599 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hermy


    V480 wrote: »
    Saw a post on here a while back about a Volvo 240 GLT left idle off Ossory Road. Was wondering if it's still there or if it's for sale or whatever??
    No idea if it's for sale or not but if I'm passing by there this week I'll let you know if it's still there.

    Genealogy Forum Mod



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 66,656 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    manta mad wrote: »
    heres a beauty iv seen last week
    1972 opel manta a series ,, one owner from new

    I like Mantas and that Manta A looks good. One owner from new for nearly 40 years is pretty amazing!

    On a side note but you're the man on here to ask about Opels - how many Opel GTs do you reckon are in the country? There used to be one just across the road from me in Lucan, but it's gone :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 959 ✭✭✭manta mad


    unkel wrote: »
    I like Mantas and that Manta A looks good. One owner from new for nearly 40 years is pretty amazing!

    On a side note but you're the man on here to ask about Opels - how many Opel GTs do you reckon are in the country? There used to be one just across the road from me in Lucan, but it's gone :(

    last count we done ..................................

    i think we know of 12 in the country

    and a few irish aswell .. :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 523 ✭✭✭Lauder


    The Fulvia thats been spotted a few times around Clontarf, finally saw it in daylight today. Not in great nick, has had a poor paintjob. But its a daily driver and doesnt look like its got much (if any) tinworm.

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,786 ✭✭✭rugbyman


    manta mad wrote: »
    last count we done ..................................

    i think we know of 12 in the country

    and a few irish aswell .. :)

    Hello MM, when i lived in Dublin in 1970 there was a red one ,1900 RI or maybe IK .is it one of the still existing ones?

    Rugbyman


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 254 ✭✭mamakevf


    unkel wrote: »
    I like Mantas and that Manta A looks good. One owner from new for nearly 40 years is pretty amazing!

    On a side note but you're the man on here to ask about Opels - how many Opel GTs do you reckon are in the country? There used to be one just across the road from me in Lucan, but it's gone :(
    I have a GT, and know of another locally(Donegal)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 593 ✭✭✭V480


    Hermy wrote: »
    No idea if it's for sale or not but if I'm passing by there this week I'll let you know if it's still there.


    Cheers thanks :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 90 ✭✭603304529


    I didn't get a pic, but, today I saw a white Mk2, 2 door Cortina in need of resto, on a trailer, crossing the N81, city side of the M50.

    Looked a decent example. Will keep someone busy and happy....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,094 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    V480 wrote: »
    Saw a post on here a while back about a Volvo 240 GLT left idle off Ossory Road. Was wondering if it's still there or if it's for sale or whatever??
    Yes, it was still there yesterday as, coincidently I happened to notice it when returning on the train northbound from Connolly Station. I don't know if it's for sale but it's parked outside what may to be a car sales/repair business.

    Here's the pic that I posted a while back.

    VolvoGLTXSI712.jpg


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 593 ✭✭✭V480


    Thanks for that. Seems in good condition considering how long it has been there, not that you can really tell much from behind. Then again it is a Volvo! If only I lived in Dublin...


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,382 ✭✭✭Fishtits


    No pics but spotted a white, pre '87 reg white Transit on the N81 last week, top hinged rear door, looked like it had body panels inside.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 285 ✭✭vw4life


    the Volvo is for sale,I think he's open to offers


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 593 ✭✭✭V480


    vw4life wrote: »
    the Volvo is for sale,I think he's open to offers

    Any contact details?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,094 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    Absolutely spotless Roller spotted in Balfe Street (Dublin) this morning.

    RollsRoyce48D23Front.jpg

    RollsRoyce48D23Rear.jpg

    And an original Dublin registered 1981 Opel Rekord spotted in Coolock last week.

    OpelRekordCZL.jpg


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,318 ✭✭✭✭carchaeologist


    ^That roller looks great!


  • Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 2,913 Mod ✭✭✭✭macplaxton


    ^That roller looks great!

    Plate looks rubbish on it though :p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,318 ✭✭✭✭carchaeologist


    macplaxton wrote: »
    Plate looks rubbish on it though :p
    You really cant win with a car of that age,a five digit ZV would look equally as bad.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,475 ✭✭✭2cv


    You really cant win with a car of that age,a five digit ZV would look equally as bad.

    At the end of the day, it's only a plate.... The car looks stunning :-)


  • Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 2,913 Mod ✭✭✭✭macplaxton


    You really cant win with a car of that age,a five digit ZV would look equally as bad.

    No, I meant the physical plate itself. :D

    Would have been nicer with some proper riveted on polished peak digits.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,475 ✭✭✭2cv


    macplaxton wrote: »
    No, I meant the physical plate itself. :D

    Would have been nicer with some proper riveted on polished peak digits.

    Ah yes..... :D

    I'm thinking of getting a set of old style plates (red one at the back) for the mercedes...

    eireplates.com do them at a reasonable price


  • Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 2,913 Mod ✭✭✭✭macplaxton


    2cv wrote: »
    Ah yes..... :D

    I'm thinking of getting a set of old style plates (red one at the back) for the mercedes...

    eireplates.com do them at a reasonable price

    Dave, just a small point. 525mm x 113mm (20.5" x 4.5") is UK 7 digit size. So it's a slightly smaller plate and I'm guess that to have a ready supply of plastic digits, they are the slightly smaller 79mm digits (3 1/8" not 3 1/2")

    Europlates do a pressed aluminium white/red plate in 21" x 5" with 3.5" digits.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,475 ✭✭✭2cv


    macplaxton wrote: »
    Dave, just a small point. 525mm x 113mm (20.5" x 4.5") is UK 7 digit size. So it's a slightly smaller plate and I'm guess that to have a ready supply of plastic digits, they are the slightly smaller 79mm digits (3 1/8" not 3 1/2")

    Europlates do a pressed aluminium white/red plate in 21" x 5" with 3.5" digits.

    Do you have a link for that?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,318 ✭✭✭✭carchaeologist


    2cv wrote: »
    Ah yes..... :D

    I'm thinking of getting a set of old style plates (red one at the back) for the mercedes...

    eireplates.com do them at a reasonable price
    These are the eireplates versions
    vintage%20square.jpg

    CIMG1532.JPG


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  • Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 2,913 Mod ✭✭✭✭macplaxton


    729340151_171d670728.jpg
    Pressed set. 21" x 5"

    Europlates: 01-825 1804 - Seamus


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