Today I saw a classic and took a pic thread!

carchaeologist · 25-03-2008 10:51PM

Nice, looks in good shape!i wouldnt leave it out in the rain too long though,or it will end up like the one on page 15 of this months irish vintage mag!!

Thinkingaboutit · 26-03-2008 02:21AM

carlosfandango wrote: »

Spotted over the weekend...

Apologies for the poor quality pics..

I have a Wolseley 16/60 of the same colour, which the last pic seems to be. Wondered if it was me for a moment, but the reg no is too long. I got the wheel cylinders today, so I'm happy.

Sids Not · 26-03-2008 04:12PM

Dont know what this merc is..it was immaculate, guy just drove off as i was taking the shot..:cool:

Anan1 · 26-03-2008 05:54PM

That's an American spec W114/W115 Beirut Taxi.:)

Thinkingaboutit · 27-03-2008 01:08AM

Max_Damage wrote: »

'79 Fiat 131 in Walkinstown:

The Miafiore rusted like nothing else, my Dad's one did anyhow. This car is parked outside always, so it seems to be holding up better.

Max_Damage · 27-03-2008 01:30AM

Thinkingaboutit wrote: »

The Miafiore rusted like nothing else, my Dad's one did anyhow. This car is parked outside always, so it seems to be holding up better.

Well, it's a UK import I reckon (going by the 79-D plates). Give it a year or two, and rust will start to appear from everywhere on this car.

Sids Not · 27-03-2008 10:35AM

Max_Damage wrote: »

Well, it's a UK import I reckon (going by the 79-D plates). Give it a year or two, and rust will start to appear from everywhere on this car.

If its almost 30 years old then someone's done a good job on the rustproofing already me thinks...whats the red car in the garden ??

Blue850 · 27-03-2008 11:25AM

Red one looks like a Fiat 124 Coupe

tc20 · 27-03-2008 03:10PM

Sids Not wrote: »

Dont know what this merc is..it was immaculate, guy just drove off as i was taking the shot..:cool:

Its either a W114 or W115. They ran from 68 to 76, tho this particular one looks like the later model (73ish to 76). Also, by the looks of the headlights its not for the Euro market, most likely US. The W114s had 6 cyls, W115s were 4pots. Looks good Sids, where did you spot that?

G Luxel · 27-03-2008 03:51PM

Anan1 wrote: »

That's an American spec W114/W115 Beirut Taxi.:)

it looks horrible, at least the ones for Europe were nice looking but US spec european cars look dire.....

carlosfandango · 27-03-2008 05:02PM

With reference to the post of the white 131- the car in the driveway is a 124 coupe, with an Irish reg.
Drove past it today & had a peek but was on the phone so couldn't get a pic..

Love them I do!

maidhc · 27-03-2008 05:41PM

G Luxel wrote: »

it looks horrible, at least the ones for Europe were nice looking but US spec european cars look dire.....

It is those 5mph or whatnot bumpers.

Sids Not · 27-03-2008 06:16PM

tc20 wrote: »

Its either a W114 or W115. They ran from 68 to 76, tho this particular one looks like the later model (73ish to 76). Also, by the looks of the headlights its not for the Euro market, most likely US. The W114s had 6 cyls, W115s were 4pots. Looks good Sids, where did you spot that?

It was parked (briefly) outside OCC in NY on monday when we visited, it was "like soooooo clean .".;)

carchaeologist · 27-03-2008 07:29PM

Sids Not wrote: »

If its almost 30 years old then someone's done a good job on the rustproofing already me thinks.

I doubt it was parked outside for 30 years,it must have been garaged, i doubt the owner is doing it any favours by parking it outside.

Max_Damage · 27-03-2008 08:04PM

maidhc wrote: »

It is those 5mph or whatnot bumpers.

And the sealed beam headlights (what's the story with them, they were a big thing in North America back in the day?). The US-spec. W116 was a fine example of what these garish 'safety' additions can do to a car.

Anyway, back on topic, I spotted a Citroen Dyane in Rathfarnham only about an hour ago. It was orange and had RI (I think) old Irish plates. Forgot my feckin' phone so no picture unfortunately.

carchaeologist · 27-03-2008 08:16PM

I saw a 1953 mercedes170 today, looked like something hitler would drive,kinda citroen traction avant type styling, a really nice car.

Sids Not · 27-03-2008 08:18PM

carchaeologist wrote: »

I doubt it was parked outside for 30 years,it must have been garaged, i doubt the owner is doing it any favours by parking it outside.

If its being looked after, and it looks like it is,then i dont think theres owth wrong with parking it outside,.. it might be his daily..:rolleyes:

carchaeologist · 27-03-2008 08:21PM

True, daily driving is much better than long periods parked up in a shed, its good to hear that theres at least one 131 doing the rounds anyway!!

Wishbone Ash · 27-03-2008 09:41PM

From Co Monaghan...

......and Dublin 2.

andreas_220D · 28-03-2008 10:36AM

tc20 wrote: »

The W114s had 6 cyls, W115s were 4pots.

Don't forget the W115 240D/3.0 which has 5 pots

AMC123 · 28-03-2008 04:55PM

My car. 1968 Porsche 911 T 2.0

Can be seen driving around Greystones

For sale incidentally...

Wishbone Ash · 28-03-2008 11:03PM

mike65 · 28-03-2008 11:35PM

Nice. He'll get hammed for the next two years though!

Mike.

carchaeologist · 29-03-2008 06:01PM

Renault4 in everyday use in tralee, outside in all weathers!Maybe not everybodys idea of what a classic is, but its nice to see original irish regs around.

Renotec · 31-03-2008 09:48AM

Nice 4 (GTL)
I was in Tralee saturday last but did not see it. Where abouts is it parked?
Is there a dent in the roof or is it just the shadow?

MercMad · 31-03-2008 10:12AM

Immaculate low mileage MK1 Astra for sale in this months Irish Vintage Scene !

richiet · 31-03-2008 10:50PM

Here are some I've spotted recently, around South Dublin.

carlosfandango · 01-04-2008 09:28AM

Nice one richiet, seen a few of them around but the VW under the plastic is a new one to me!
There's a 124 spider under a tarp in a front garden in Ballyfermott for at least the last 15 years, tried to get a look at it many times but no joy. I hope that this VW doesn't suffer the same fate!
BTW that K20 coupe looks kinda cool..

1275gt · 01-04-2008 12:20PM

Max_Damage wrote: »

'79 Fiat 131 in Walkinstown:

i met this very car on saturday. he was heading off in an absolute downpour, good man!!

ikb · 01-04-2008 10:05PM

1275gt wrote: »

i met this very car on saturday. he was heading off in an absolute downpour, good man!!

Look in the garden.you can just see the butt of a fiat coupe (pinkey-red). I believe i met the owners at a show in staplestown last year. If it is the same car , it is immaculate inside and out. Mirafiori wasent a bad car in its day.Thirsty though.
My boss had one during the 77/78 fuel crisis, We were working in Rosslare, took just under half a tank to get there,(so we walked about all week), He traded for a Carina mk 1 (looked a bit like a Mustang) did the run just over a quarter tank...Happy Days.

Today I saw a classic and took a pic thread!

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