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

Duke O Smiley · 09-02-2017 04:36PM

Oh wow..

Wow indeed.

And a 1.6!!

SmartinMartin · 09-02-2017 06:43PM

Okay, I think I win today! Donegal town earlier;

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SmartinMartin · 10-02-2017 03:13PM

Donegal and Sligo today;

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10-02-2017 06:51PM

SmartinMartin wrote: »

Yup

I see now you mentioned it earlier but just struck me when i saw the picture first.

Great place to be- I'm jealous

SmartinMartin · 11-02-2017 10:54AM

Unfortunately I'm back:(

Nekarsulm · 13-02-2017 10:31PM

Nice looking Beetle in Cavan tonight.

Nekarsulm · 13-02-2017 11:19PM

look a lot better if he wound down the torsion bars a few inches, but still a standout car amongst the grey and black econo-boxes in town

tc20 · 14-02-2017 10:38AM

'89 Saab 900 in Greystones last night

Ryath · 15-02-2017 07:04PM

Lotus Elan +2 I think

SmartinMartin · 17-02-2017 05:02PM

This pristine escort this evening. Not sure about the spoiler. Another 2 years and it'll be in the classic thread;

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Duke O Smiley · 17-02-2017 05:13PM

Oh that's nice. Strange choice for a recent import. Sierra lattices look nice

Duke O Smiley · 19-02-2017 04:47PM

I've been meaning to catch this for a while. Not a great shot but the best I could do on the move

Duke O Smiley · 19-02-2017 06:15PM

Okay so while not strictly (or at all) on the road I figured these are worthy of posting. The old Transport Museum in Howth has loads of old stuff sitting around outside, none of which - by the looks of things - will see restoration any time soon.

This orange truck - whatever it is - said CIE on the side in faded letters. Any ideas what it was for?

Nekarsulm · 19-02-2017 07:42PM

Love that flathead V8!

Duke O Smiley · 19-02-2017 08:04PM

Nekarsulm wrote: »

Love that flathead V8!

I have some more photos from inside the barns that I could upload. Buses, military stuff, fire appliances etc.

Its a cool place, I was last there a long long time ago so figured it was worth the €4 for another look with my camera.

jca · 19-02-2017 08:12PM

Nekarsulm wrote: »

Love that flathead V8!

I think you mean sidevalve.

Noccy_Mondy · 20-02-2017 12:32AM

Duke O Smiley wrote:

This orange truck - whatever it is - said CIE on the side in faded letters. Any ideas what it was for?

Probably a breakdown lorry for towing coaches.

Nekarsulm · 20-02-2017 12:39AM

jca wrote: »

I think you mean sidevalve.

Same thing.

Only I'd be dragging it outta that truck, I'm afraid !

http://wwva.worldwidevintageautos.com/content/1932-ford-roadster-hot-rod-flathead-v8-5-speed

There was a rusted up solid flathead engine lying in the scrap pile on our farm for probably fifty years. The father bought it because apparently the Ford NAN tractor engine was supposed to be basically half of a flathead, don't think much turned out to be interchangeable though.

chicorytip · 20-02-2017 12:58AM

Duke O Smiley wrote:

This orange truck - whatever it is - said CIE on the side in faded letters. Any ideas what it was for?

May have been used in the construction and maintenance of the railway network - for transporting railway sleepers or similar type tasks.

jca · 20-02-2017 02:20AM

Nekarsulm wrote: »

Same thing.

Only I'd be dragging it outta that truck, I'm afraid !

http://wwva.worldwidevintageautos.com/content/1932-ford-roadster-hot-rod-flathead-v8-5-speed

There was a rusted up solid flathead engine lying in the scrap pile on our farm for probably fifty years. The father bought it because apparently the Ford NAN tractor engine was supposed to be basically half of a flathead, don't think much turned out to be interchangeable though.

Sidevalve in Ireland, Ford America and bloody overrated Harley Davidson have a lot to answer for with their makey uppey "technical" terms. The other engine you're trying to describe is an I.O.E ( inlet over exhaust) Rolls Royce had one for a few years after having a conventional ohv engine first!! The exhaust valves are in the engine block( sidevalve style) with the inlets in the head (overhead valve style). I think the yanks tried calling that valve arrangement (that they couldn't do properly) an F head...

vectra · 20-02-2017 02:31PM

Was over in Prague for a few days last week and spotted some cars.
This looked like it never moved for the week.

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Duke O Smiley · 21-02-2017 11:53PM

Most likely an ex-German taxi

Duke O Smiley · 21-02-2017 11:53PM

Also; braving the elements tonight

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Surreptitious · 21-02-2017 11:56PM

That's in fierce good nick.

colm_mcm · 21-02-2017 11:59PM

Duke O Smiley · 22-02-2017 12:18AM

Surreptitious wrote: »

That's in fierce good nick.

Indeed, I've seen it around a few times

Car99 · 22-02-2017 12:32AM

Saw an zg reg opel ascona like it's beens used daily since new tipping along the M8 near Cashel on Sunday afternoon. They were everywhere back in the day .

SmartinMartin · 22-02-2017 01:11PM

Kenmare today:

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tc20 · 22-02-2017 03:17PM

couple of recent spots
(apologies for the crappy pic of the Mini, but it was in good condition, spotted in blackrock)

Big Nasty · 22-02-2017 06:30PM

tc20 wrote: »

couple of recent spots
(apologies for the crappy pic of the Mini, but it was in good condition, spotted in blackrock)

You honestly expect people to click five separate links? Could you not just learn to imbed images?

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

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