Today I saw a classic and took a pic thread!

iverjohnston

Bit of a cheek posting this, I suppose, but here for you to feast your eyes on, a Proton!

Dizzicizzi

Saw this and couldn't help but fall in love. Seriously beautiful car.

Capri

Movie cars -RTE series 'Quirke' starring Gabriel Byrne

Ford Popular 100E -
http://cf.broadsheet.ie/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/q3.jpg

Ford Consul MkI
http://cf.broadsheet.ie/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/q4.jpg

pity 'bout the 2000's style plates :o:o




(Interesting info in Wiki about wages v's new car prices - still seems to apply, 26 weeks wages can buy you a new car

In 1960, the manufacturer's recommended retail price of £494 was equivalent to 26 weeks' worth of the average UK wage.[7] The £100 charged in 1935 and the £1,299 charged for the Ford Escort Popular in 1975 both also amounted to 26 weeks' worth of average wage for the years in question.[7] In the 1950s, however, the country had been undergoing a period of above average austerity: in 1953 the car's £390 sticker price represented 40 weeks' worth of the average UK wage.

trevorbrady

iverjohnston wrote: »

Bit of a cheek posting this, I suppose, but here for you to feast your eyes on, a Proton!

On a holiday in Malaysia a few years back, unsurprisingly, every second car was a Proton. Rare sight here nowadays but over there, utterly unremarkable.

Capri

trevorbrady wrote: »

On a holiday in Malaysia a few years back, unsurprisingly, every second car was a Proton. Rare sight here nowadays but over there, utterly unremarkable.

Proton was the deFacto taxi in Malaysia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Proton_Iswara_taxis,_Kuala_Lumpur.jpg
Along with their thieving drivers :mad::mad:

In a June 2008 survey couducted by Malaysian expatriate magazine The Expat on an estimated 200 foreigners from 30 countries, Malaysia's taxis were found to rank the lowest among the 23 countries in terms of quality, courtesy, availability and expertise.[1][2] The behaviour of the offending taxi drivers has tarnished the image of Malaysia, particularly among foreign tourist, to the point some have begun resorting to paying for upscale taxis that are more expensive but operate with better service.

My last trip between Sepang LCCT and KLIA (fixed fare), driver was a total bo**ox so when I was getting out of cab he opened the boot remotely and I took my case out, leaving the boot and rear door open for the lazy bo**ix to get out and close himself :P:P

Don't like the kip, KL, too many Indian thieves there for a supposedly 'rigid muslim' state !

iverjohnston

I should have added that I saw it in Ennis two weeks ago.

Do-more

Marlow

Front grille missing, but otherwise looked in ok nick.

/M

Blue850

tc20

a bit of blurry old style class for post 1,000

88 convertible Rolls spotted in Greystones over the weekend. Not sure of the exact model, but it looked like it was a 70s design, going from the tail-lights. If i'm not mistaken, these were approx £250k new

Red Kev

tc20 wrote: »

a bit of blurry old style class for post 1,000

88 convertible Rolls spotted in Greystones over the weekend. Not sure of the exact model, but it looked like it was a 70s design, going from the tail-lights. If i'm not mistaken, these were approx £250k new

It's a Rolls Royce Corniche, based on the older Silver Shadow, so it's supposed to look like that, I think they built them in that model almost until 2000. Still an expensive car, they hold their value very well.

shagman

Is this a Chevette estate? With a hood scoop, it'd look like a full on 70s drag car. Dunno if it's the colour or the stance but to me it has a certain drag car style to it.

red sean

Looks like a Viva estate with a Chevette nose.

Capri

It's called the Magnum Sportshatch 2.3 - more 'history lessons' for ye :rolleyes:

http://www.droopsnoot.co.uk/cars.htm

hi5

A Vauxhall viva estate.

mattroche

My wifes 1st car was a Vauxhall Viva, and boy did she love that car. Made several trips to Ireland. It was a 1970, Reg. No. PLT 243 H. Bought it in 1974, £350. It was a great little car. :D

Blue850

The Big Red Fella

Lovin that 2 door Kadette B class!

jimmyw

The Big Red Fella wrote: »

Lovin that 2 door Kadette B class!

Soiled babys nappy colour:p.

I am not too sure which model of those used the black grille, later or earlier.We used to have a 1972 estate that had the silver grill.

The Big Red Fella

i wouldnt mind havin it in my garage soiled nappy or not lol!

iverjohnston

always loved those DTV Chevette HS and especially the HSR with the lovely flared arches . A copy of CCC was not complete without a Bill Blydenstein built example to drool over.

Capri

jimmyw wrote: »

Soiled babys nappy colour:p.

I am not too sure which model of those used the black grille, later or earlier.We used to have a 1972 estate that had the silver grill.

Later one, along with larger tail lamps with built in reversing lamps

always loved those DTV Chevette HS and especially the HSR with the lovely flared arches . A copy of CCC was not complete without a Bill Blydenstein built example to drool over

CCC, one of my regular reads back then - wonder how much I'd have in the bank if I hadn't bought all those motor mags back then Bill Blydenstein used to race Borgwards in the early days , and along with him didn't Jack Brabham tune Vivas ?

http://www.cars-in-print.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9c7a3f69e1edba7bd483083d6e269b66/i/m/img095n.jpg


http://farm1.staticflickr.com/126/410356284_ce796a4782.jpg


http://www.classicmobilia.com/siteimages/DSC_0145.JPG

http://img.favcars.com/vauxhall/ventora/images_vauxhall_ventora_1974_1.jpg

http://www.pistonheads.com/pics/news/10428/Old_Nail_gerry_marshall-3-L.jpg

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=172848

iverjohnston

Capri wrote: »

Later one, along with larger tail lamps with built in reversing lamps




CCC, one of my regular reads back then - wonder how much I'd have in the bank if I hadn't bought all those motor mags back then Bill Blydenstein used to race Borgwards in the early days , and along with him didn't Jack Brabham tune Vivas ?

http://www.cars-in-print.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9c7a3f69e1edba7bd483083d6e269b66/i/m/img095n.jpg


http://farm1.staticflickr.com/126/410356284_ce796a4782.jpg


http://www.classicmobilia.com/siteimages/DSC_0145.JPG

http://img.favcars.com/vauxhall/ventora/images_vauxhall_ventora_1974_1.jpg

http://www.pistonheads.com/pics/news/10428/Old_Nail_gerry_marshall-3-L.jpg

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=172848

Ah , the good old days, when you hung on David Vizards every word, Gerry Marshall had "big bertha" and "baby bertha" and an Imp was a serious choice for a performance car .....

Hermy

How retro is this??? Me likey very much!

Capri wrote: »

Capri

F/glass shell on spaceframe

The Transit Supervan was a real monster :eek:

Diabhalta

shagman wrote: »

Is this a Chevette estate? With a hood scoop, it'd look like a full on 70s drag car. Dunno if it's the colour or the stance but to me it has a certain drag car style to it.

something over 140HP with 4spd (no overdrive). 196 made and only handful left.

Diabhalta

It looks like a car from Mad Max and A-team combined

brucky

Outside Dermot Wallace motors a real life dark red Gordon Keeble, didnt get chance to stop but will be passing tomorrow. A very rare good looking car. I ache so badly to own one.:rolleyes:

Capri

brucky wrote: »

Outside Dermot Wallace motors a real life dark red Gordon Keeble, didnt get chance to stop but will be passing tomorrow. A very rare good looking car. I ache so badly to own one.:rolleyes:

Likewise, the reg was AZD / AZE I think :eek: It was gone when i passed later at 4pm . Amazing, these gems 'hidden away', or perhaps the owners don't like kids pawing their motors at shows :mad::mad:

macplaxton

Capri wrote: »

Prefer this Audi 80 http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/audi-80l-1976/5415255

Bigus wrote: »

Ridiculous bumpers on the Audi 80 they must be American spec bumpers,they'd nearly cause the car to snap into oversteer they look so heavy. ,!!

Saw this car today on the back end of the bottom deck (first drop) of a NVD transporter at Newlands Cross turning down Belgard Road just after 4pm.