Today I saw a classic and took a pic thread!

rabbitinlights · 10-06-2007 02:53PM

300SL Gullwing in Galway.

(Mate took the picture)

jozi · 10-06-2007 03:00PM

rabbitinlights wrote:

300SL Gullwing in Galway.

(Mate took the picture)

Wow - they will never look bad will they

rabbitinlights · 10-06-2007 03:22PM

Nope, and they will never depreciate either!!

I have heard they are hard to get in and out of, but I think I could live with that!!

S.

Max_Damage · 10-06-2007 05:17PM

That Gullwing is not a car I would want to crash into. Quinn Direct would have a very bad day!

PanhardPL · 10-06-2007 06:51PM

h3000 wrote:

Spotted this Rolls Royce in Limerick today.

Sorry about the photo quality only had a phone with me.

Nice car and could be local as the registration is Co. Clare.

MercMad · 11-06-2007 08:57AM

Nice car and could be local as the registration is Co. Clare.

How can you tell ?

Wishbone Ash · 15-06-2007 10:05PM

Nissan Laurel with original Wicklow registration spotted today in Santry.

Wishbone Ash · 15-06-2007 10:07PM

Morris Minor 1000 spotted heading north on the R132 outside Swords.

PanhardPL · 16-06-2007 03:45PM

MercMad wrote:

How can you tell ?

I can tell from the ZV reg. as I have the full listing for all the counties.

h3000 · 16-06-2007 05:07PM

PanhardPL wrote:

I can tell from the ZV reg. as I have the full listing for all the counties.

The ZV reg is a system is an alternative to the standard number plate when registering a vehicle older than 30 years for the first time in Ireland. For instance instead of 69 LK XXXX you can have a reg begining with ZV just like the Rolls Royce above (previous page).

Hifive · 16-06-2007 07:40PM

h3000 wrote:

The ZV reg is a system is an alternative to the standard number plate when registering a vehicle older than 30 years for the first time in Ireland. For instance instead of 69 LK XXXX you can have a reg begining with ZV just like the Rolls Royce above (previous page).

Yes but PanhardPL knows his stuff and while I'm no expert, I believe the ZV system for 30 year + imports, is ZV and four numbers "ZV XXXX"
It's possible that ZV 582 is an original Irish number although I thought Co. Clare was IE.
I am open to correction on this.

hi5 · 16-06-2007 09:10PM

Indeed panhardPL is correct,I also have that list,it lists the counties in alphabethical order starting with Carlow ZV 1 ,I'll put the list up here over the next few days.

PanhardPL · 16-06-2007 09:51PM

hi5 wrote:

Indeed panhardPL is correct,I also have that list,it lists the counties in alphabethical order starting with Carlow ZV 1 ,I'll put the list up here over the next few days.

That spares me a job. Which list do you have, the first of the ZV series or the latest.

hi5 · 17-06-2007 02:16PM

Sorry about the quality,we're talking about a photograph of photocopies of photocopies here!

MercMad · 18-06-2007 09:30AM

The ZV reg is a system is an alternative to the standard number plate when registering a vehicle older than 30 years for the first time in Ireland. For instance instead of 69 LK XXXX you can have a reg begining with ZV just like the Rolls Royce above (previous page).

.......yes I know about how the system works, I have two 30+ cars, with one of each style reg. What I wasn't aware of was the existance of a list explaining the allocation !

Thanks Hi5 !

1275gt · 18-06-2007 10:47AM

managed (finally) to get some pics off my phone.

pulled up beside me at Aldi in Crumlin. Absolutely stunning car.

1275gt · 18-06-2007 10:48AM

Outside the VRO office in Santry, again a fine example in Mint condition!!

1275gt · 18-06-2007 10:49AM

Finally, was on my way out of the Omni in Santry and found this yoke parked beside the Clubby!

tc20 · 18-06-2007 12:59PM

Good pics 1275.. thats your Clubman? i may well have spotted you in the last few days 'round the Delgany/Greystones area. Great nick for a '72 - good job

MercMad · 18-06-2007 02:10PM

Yes the Mini looks fantastic, always loved the Clubman, a guiy out my way had one 20 years ago, same colour, 1275 ZO was the reg. Used to roar around the place with a big straight through exhaust !

That Van is used by Cosgrave's Butchers as a promotional vehicle, has been for years. I am not sure what engine is in it though !

MercMad · 18-06-2007 02:10PM

Yes the Mini looks fantastic, always loved the Clubman, a guiy out my way had one 20 years ago, same colour, 1275 ZO was the reg. Used to roar around the place with a big straight through exhaust !

That Van is used by Cosgrave's Butchers as a promotional vehicle, has been for years. I am not sure what engine is in it though !

8~) · 18-06-2007 02:30PM

Wonder what 32 D 1 is on?

Max_Damage · 18-06-2007 03:29PM

Wonder what 32 D 1 is on?

32-D-1 is a black Sunbeam according to Cartell. The model is unspecified.

8~) · 18-06-2007 03:55PM

Now I know, I can rest easy.
I often wonder is there at least one vehicle registered for each year in each county for the last century or thereabouts... If I were to register a 40s car in Offaly would I find out someone had already beat me to it!

Max_Damage · 18-06-2007 06:29PM

8~) wrote:

Now I know, I can rest easy.
I often wonder is there at least one vehicle registered for each year in each county for the last century or thereabouts... If I were to register a 40s car in Offaly would I find out someone had already beat me to it!

Well, you could go through each year on Cartell...

1275gt · 18-06-2007 11:18PM

tc20 wrote:

Good pics 1275.. thats your Clubman? i may well have spotted you in the last few days 'round the Delgany/Greystones area. Great nick for a '72 - good job

hmmm, my cars in with my mechanic. he lives in greystones... :eek:

thanks man.

mercmad, i saw it driving past from a distance, sounded like a modern lump in there for sure. love to find out tho.

tc20 · 19-06-2007 01:39PM

1275gt wrote:

hmmm, my cars in with my mechanic. he lives in greystones...

Would it be one of Rodney Evans lads looking after the Clubman for you?
They've a great rep for minis...especially well tuned ones

mike65 · 19-06-2007 06:04PM

Sadly I did'nt get a pic (no camera and indeed to real chance if i did have one) but in Gorey today I spied a UK plate Citroen CX GTI Turbo 2 Prestige, which is just about the rarest modern Cit in exisitance I'd say.

from citroenz.com

The advent of a new flagship model, – the CX 25 Prestige Turbo 2 – however remained a flop in the UK with only 5 examples sold

http://image1.frappr.com/pics0/i/20051029/6/e/1/6e176921d6df97b5fd65467c2ae015ef0_large.jpg

Mike.

Max_Damage · 19-06-2007 08:23PM

Spotted this lovely green Fiat 128 LHD just up the road from where I live. The red ZV plates make it look even better.

Revelation Joe · 19-06-2007 09:01PM

That Triumph is well sexy

Except the Sparco seats - they're not my cup o'tea.
Is it a 2.5?

Today I saw a classic and took a pic thread!

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