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

Testacalda · 10-02-2021 10:59pm

... and at the end of the day your still stuck driving a Discovery!

back on topic, a friend sent me this Peugeot 505 pic a few weeks ago, not sure if it is actually abandoned or not...

w124man · 12-02-2021 10:26pm

I think they are a fantastic looking car. They weren't a bad yoke either.

Testacalda · 17-02-2021 11:10am

Found this old Scammel Scarab artic trailer on a farm recently. It's an ex CIE trailer that originally had an aluminium body with side roller doors. It's going for scrap soon, but a cool thing to find, a type of transport history long forgotten. It's pretty rough.

I think they have a CIE Scarab in the museum in Howth.

Type 17 · 17-02-2021 11:24am

Here's the Scammell Scarab in Howth, that would have pulled that trailer, if anyone's never seen one.
I (just about) remember these in 70's Dublin - Guinness's had them too.

https://www.flickriver.com/photos/jp4712/41754970772/

Lurching · 17-02-2021 11:48am

Type 17 wrote: »

Here's the Scammell Scarab in Howth, that would have pulled that trailer, if anyone's never seen one.
I (just about) remember these in 70's Dublin - Guinness's had them too.

https://www.flickriver.com/photos/jp4712/41754970772/

I'd forgotten about the transport museum.
That's one for the list when all this BS is over.

tc20 · 17-02-2021 11:55am

^^ re the Scammell, I vaguely remember them too, but only after I googled them and seeing the pic Type 17 posted. Very cool little machine.
is that a PTO or some sort of drive showing in Testacalda's first photo?
Were the trailer wheels driven from the tractor unit?

Mefistofelino · 17-02-2021 5:10pm

tc20 wrote: »

^^ re the Scammell, I vaguely remember them too, but only after I googled them and seeing the pic Type 17 posted. Very cool little machine.
is that a PTO or some sort of drive showing in Testacalda's first photo?
Were the trailer wheels driven from the tractor unit?

http://www.mechanical-horse-club.org.uk/Automatic%20coupling.htm

Odelay · 17-02-2021 6:38pm

Mefistofelino wrote: »

http://www.mechanical-horse-club.org.uk/Automatic%20coupling.htm

Ah, so that’s a flanged wheel not a pto.

The automatic connection of the lights and breaks sounds like a nightmare. Can’t see it working after a couple of years without constant maintenance.

BonnieSituation · 20-02-2021 12:17am

Lurching wrote: »

I'd forgotten about the transport museum.
That's one for the list when all this BS is over.

It was actually one of the last things I did before lockdown properly hit last year.

Went out there on a Saturday morning (7th March) and then up the hill to McNeill's to watch England v Wales and have an ungodly amount of pints and then back to town about 10. My god they were halcyon days.

FR85 · 20-02-2021 12:23am

BonnieSituation wrote: »

It was actually one of the last things I did before lockdown properly hit last year.

Went out there on a Saturday morning (7th March) and then up the hill to McNeill's to watch England v Wales and have an ungodly amount of pints and then back to town about 10. My god they were halcyon days.

The way things are going, that will become a cherished memory for you, transport museum, match and pints! Thing of envy! ðŸ˜‚

Duke O Smiley · 21-03-2021 5:49pm

https://www.daft.ie/for-sale/detached-house-ballynastockan-valleymount-lacken-co-wicklow/2953965

Came across this yesterday on Daft. Looks like a 100E popular buried in the undergrowth.

In the aerial photo (picture 12) there looks to be another car behind the house, can anyone identify it?

21-03-2021 5:51pm

1960s Rover model

Standard Toaster · 21-03-2021 11:32pm

Standard Vanguard Phase II maybe?

SmartinMartin · 22-03-2021 12:58am

Dunno, but nice place.

signostic · 23-03-2021 2:04am

Not abandoned but waiting for the crusher I think....

Duke O Smiley · 29-03-2021 7:14pm

https://www.daft.ie/for-sale/terraced-house-28-fitzwilliam-square-south-and-mews-to-rear-at-kingram-pl-dublin-2/3153133?fbclid=IwAR2702po-uCPScL6-yFvu4ZbJmSB-aFJwwtiWL0Zur-I8pehaYcl8Whvldk

I wonder if they'd throw in the Volvo for the €3m?

kadman · 29-03-2021 7:21pm

The 15 acrows supporting everything above the car, puts me off throwing in a bid.:D

BonnieSituation · 29-03-2021 11:04pm

"DON'T LOOK IN THE BOOT"

All that time working next door to that and I had no idea what was inside.

There was a gem of a black green 440 or 460 that used lived outside that gaff as well! I wonder if it replaced that "barn-find".

EDIT: checked streetview

Duke O Smiley · 29-03-2021 11:21pm

Hah, thats gas. I'd say the 460 replaced the 360 alright. You must knock in when you're next there and ask if they wanna sell the Volvo :pac:

Fidoodles · 18-04-2021 3:54pm

gammygils · 19-04-2021 2:43am

Spotted in Tuam today, not exactly classics but still rare enough. These could
possibly be facing the claw I fear

The Reliant has remnants of "Trotter's Independent Traders" logo on the back

elperello · 19-04-2021 2:18pm

The 305 is definitely a classic at 42 years old.

Pity if it's crushed with all the useful parts.

JabbaTheHut · 03-05-2021 9:58pm

A buddy of mine sent me this today. Said the roof of the shed it was in had collapsed on top of it, and despite it being pretty rust free, it was a write off now. An automatic renault 11.

26000 Elephants · 03-05-2021 10:14pm

Barn Find Crushed By Barn

Lurching · 04-05-2021 10:22am

26000 Elephants wrote: »

Barn Find Crushed By Barn

Far from the first time that's happened.
I can't find it on Google, but I remember seeing photos of a barn somewhere in Europe full of classics where the roof collapsed.

elperello · 04-05-2021 8:50pm

It happened to an acquaintance who went away for six months and came back to find the shed roof had fallen in on his pride and joy.

He jacked up the roof, pushed it out and following a delay while charging the battery was back on the road by evening.

Mind you it was a Pajero.

IrishPlayer · 08-06-2021 1:42pm

Dublin 15

Lurching · 01-07-2021 5:17pm

The National Transport Museum in Howth said nothing on it's website about still being closed due to COVID.
Called in on Sunday, but signs say it's not reopening until this coming weekend.

These were parked out the front:

elperello · 01-07-2021 10:03pm

They must be expecting a rough crowd

kadman · 01-07-2021 11:30pm

Its the new social distancing enforcement measures.:eek::D

sligojoek · 06-07-2021 12:55am

This car was a daily driver around here for a good few years. I took this pic a few weeks ago and it's gone since.

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sligojoek · 16-07-2021 12:39am

I understand the photos in my previous post are only visible to myself.

I'll try again

sligojoek · 19-07-2021 2:49am

Back of a pub.

MrCostington · 19-07-2021 1:28pm

This thread is sad in a way, I'm reluctant to 'like' any of the pics, but think of it as a thanks for posting. I get that owners may pass away or whatever, but taking the Beemer above, how hard would it have been for someone, anyone, to close the bonnet?

CorkCastle · 21-07-2021 7:33pm

Here ‘Fuego’

fancy pigeon · 26-07-2021 2:02pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117632039#Comment_117632039

Bonnet's bent, that's why it won't close. Wonder how long it's off the road, last change of owner was end of July 2002... Wouldn't mind getting a few bits off it for my own one

sligojoek · 26-07-2021 2:27pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117663236#Comment_117663236

I've done a bit of research since. I know the previous owner. He had it converted for disabled use. He sold it to the lad who has it now. I can get his number if you're interested.

It was in everyday use till 07/08

beertons · 28-07-2021 5:44pm

A few field cars and possible chicken dens.

beertons · 28-07-2021 5:53pm

Another

beertons · 28-07-2021 6:00pm

Another

Lurching · 01-10-2021 9:54am

M50 over the weekend.

Lurching · 01-10-2021 9:56am

Anyone know how to post pictures the right way up nowadays?

Can't embed links anymore. Only desktop upload and no matter what I do, image won't go the right way up.

kadman · 01-10-2021 2:31pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117962051#Comment_117962051

Here you go. Thats nice

BrianD3 · 03-10-2021 7:54pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117632039#Comment_117632039

If you fully close the bonnet you may not get it open again. I leave the bonnets of my laid up cars unlatched like that, the last time the bonnets were fully closed was during the Beast From the East when a foot of snow on the bonnets closed them (yeah I did manage to open them after)

Bitten & Hisses · 31-10-2021 11:27am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/116732584#Comment_116732584

Sorry for quoting photos.

This Volvo has been recovered by David Golding cars - was on facebook on Friday. The car clearly needs some bodywork, but it’s remarkably tidy and original underneath. Anyway, he’s inviting offers for anyone brave enough!

elperello · 31-10-2021 3:03pm

Don't be sorry.

Thanks for the update on an interesting story.

Do you have a link to the Facebook page?

Bitten & Hisses · 31-10-2021 10:32pm

Ok, this is weird. The video seems to have disappeared, but I didn’t imagine it! There was a walk around video and then photos, including where the car was loaded onto a recovery truck.

:facepalm: