Today I saw a classic and took a pic thread!

carchaeologist · 08-03-2008 07:23PM

Anan1 wrote: »

I would be sure enough to bet money that 82 D 215 was first registered here during 1987.

Can anyone tell us for sure i wonder....
And as for 71 C, maybe you could try putting numbers into cartell and see when it stops giving you back details, i would guess around the 500 mark..

Wishbone Ash · 08-03-2008 07:59PM

JustinOval wrote: »

The reg just indicates it was the 215th '82 car imported into Dublin since 1987

Not really - what about the 'ZV' registrations?

And it would apply to any vehicle registered not just cars. A significant number of 1980s UK tractors are imported into Ireland each year and very few go for a 'ZV' plate.

carchaeologist · 08-03-2008 08:12PM

JustinOval wrote: »

The reg just indicates it was the 215th '82 car imported into Dublin since 1987

pedanticly speaking,the reg means that its the 215 car to be registered on the 82 D reg series since 87, ZVs dont apply to 82 cars yet, as they are just for vehicles over 30 years old.

Wishbone Ash · 08-03-2008 08:15PM

carchaeologist wrote: »

ZVs dont apply to 82 cars yet, as they are just for vehicles over 30 years old.

Of course - had an idiot moment

Without wishing to stress the point though, it's vehicles not cars!

carchaeologist · 08-03-2008 08:19PM

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Without wishing to stress the point though, it's vehicles not cars!

yes, very true, i must try and think outside the box!!:pnow im off to the pub to cool my brain down:D

Abelloid · 08-03-2008 09:45PM

carchaeologist wrote: »

Can anyone tell us for sure i wonder....
And as for 71 C, maybe you could try putting numbers into cartell and see when it stops giving you back details, i would guess around the 500 mark..

Good thinking;) Highest number I could find was........

35!

Abelloid · 08-03-2008 09:49PM

Oh and 82 D is 3156

Me? bored?

carlosfandango · 08-03-2008 11:55PM

Nice Alpine.. (registration number said 1987... I hope I don't add fuel to the fire!)

Lotus from Leinster Road in Rathmines, most likely a repost

carchaeologist · 09-03-2008 11:58AM

JustinOval wrote: »

Good thinking;) Highest number I could find was.......35!

That seems very low?

Sids Not · 09-03-2008 05:28PM

Think this is draggggging on a bit now lads....imo.:o

Blue850 · 10-03-2008 08:43AM

carchaeologist wrote: »

That seems very low?

71C866 a Lotus Elan, I think Vehicle registration moved from being a responsibilty of City or County councils to VRO and the reg system restarted at 800 , 71 C 800 is a Morris Oxford

Anan1 · 10-03-2008 12:18PM

Seen by the Grand Canal this morning while walking back from Barry Whelan's in the pissings of rain.

Dades · 10-03-2008 01:05PM

Spotted this tragic sight on the way back from Croker on Saturday!

Motormouth · 10-03-2008 11:27PM

Spotted this earlier.......in my garage!:D:D

carchaeologist · 10-03-2008 11:29PM

As borat would say-it nice!!

Jomcc · 10-03-2008 11:39PM

Welsh Wizard · 10-03-2008 11:39PM

Although they only made 1000 of these between late 1988 and early 1990.
I hear only around 250 left..

New plates on the way very soon...

Blue850 · 11-03-2008 08:37AM

Motormouth wrote: »

Spotted this earlier.......in my garage!:D:D

I've got a 127 GT in my garage too, all I can see at the moment is one wheel arch and part of the door, the rest of it is buried in household junk:rolleyes:

MercMad · 11-03-2008 09:12AM

@ JOMCC those are really nice pictures. Would you mind telling me the locations please ?

Aslo I'm liking the R5 Turbo. Its been years since I saw a decent example. That car looks very straight indeed !

There used to be one around Dublin in the late 80's, modified by Radbourne Racing and affectionately known as "The Rad".

It was the only one around for a while and nothing could touch it for acceleration !

Jomcc · 11-03-2008 12:23PM

Mercmad.......Pictures were taken on Wicklow Gap and Russborough House. Wasn't actually there myself but our car is one of them.

MercMad · 11-03-2008 04:58PM

Oh yeah Russborough, I knew I recognised it.

Nice !

carlosfandango · 12-03-2008 09:07PM

Hi, just spotted on Baggot Street Bridge. Apologies for poor quality..

franksm · 12-03-2008 10:44PM

carlosfandango wrote: »

Hi, just spotted on Baggot Street Bridge. Apologies for poor quality..

Nice !! I'm sure it's "just" '70s brown in daylight, but that night-time pic makes it look like a modern, metallic tan colour - would look great on the Rover.

Sids Not · 13-03-2008 01:06PM

whats the bike then.......

carlosfandango · 13-03-2008 03:43PM

Howya Sid,
Tiger 1050. Love, love, love it.

carchaeologist · 13-03-2008 11:13PM

musta been fun trying to take the pic with all the bike gear on!!:D

Arthur Daley · 14-03-2008 12:01AM

Almost as mad as lugging your spare wheel around on your boot. You gotta love the thinking going on in BMC/BL in the late 60s early 70s. Too much magic roundabout for them probably.

mountain · 17-03-2008 12:51PM

seen at the west cork rally in clonakilty,

carchaeologist · 17-03-2008 10:15PM

Ah yes,I saw that at the modified show in limerick racecourse two years ago, a nice straight car.

Sids Not · 18-03-2008 08:35PM

Today i saw Herbie in Bray and took a pic....:D.......

Today I saw a classic and took a pic thread!

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