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Today I saw a classic and took a pic thread!

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  • #2042
    macautos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 57 ✭✭macautos


    S.I.R wrote: »
    they had there mirrors on the front wings, i learned my trade on one :rolleyes:

    All uk/irl ke70 Toyota Corolla's had their mirrors on the doors .
    Most Jap import ke70's had the mirrors on the front wings . :rolleyes:

    Door mounted Ke70 liftback mirrors
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    Jap Ke70 coupe with "fender mirrors"
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  • #2043
    TigerTim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,270 ✭✭✭TigerTim


    Spotted this outside Fels Point Hotel in Tralee this morning. I haven't seen one of these in over 20 years. Looks in very good condition.


  • #2044
    carchaeologist
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,318 ✭✭✭✭carchaeologist


    TigerTim wrote: »
    Spotted this outside Fels Point Hotel in Tralee this morning. I haven't seen one of these in over 20 years. Looks in very good condition.
    I missed that,and i passed there myself this morn,must have had my sleepy head on!!:D


  • #2045
    Gary ITR
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,801 ✭✭✭✭Gary ITR


    Sorry about poor pic quality. My camera is in my own place

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    Last tax and insurance expired in 2004


  • #2046
    unkel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 66,631 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    TigerTim wrote: »
    Spotted this outside Fels Point Hotel in Tralee this morning. I haven't seen one of these in over 20 years. Looks in very good condition.

    The H-van. My favourite van ever!

    There used to be one on the east pier in Dun Laoghaire selling crepes for a few years, but I haven't seen it in the last few years

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  • #2047
    Volvoboy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,479 ✭✭✭Volvoboy


    zzzzzghj.jpg

    Whats the black saloon car in the middleground of this photo? JDM Laurel??


  • #2048
    carchaeologist
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,318 ✭✭✭✭carchaeologist


    The reg on that beetle dates to july 1978,does that sound right?it would be one of the very last if its its original number.


  • #2049
    Gary ITR
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,801 ✭✭✭✭Gary ITR


    carchaeologist wrote: »
    The reg on that beetle dates to july 1978,does that sound right?it would be one of the very last if its its original number.


    You wouldn't know. i'll get better pics when i get my camera. It's actually a disgrace how the car has been treated


  • #2050
    Coxy_VW
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 82 ✭✭Coxy_VW


    I know the car. It's pretty bad. I think it was imported into Ireland in the 70's but it's a 60's Beetle. I remember looking at it about 2 years ago and it was bad then so I can only imagine what it's like now!


  • #2051
    brosnadog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 123 ✭✭brosnadog


    Coxy_VW wrote: »
    I know the car. It's pretty bad. I think it was imported into Ireland in the 70's but it's a 60's Beetle. I remember looking at it about 2 years ago and it was bad then so I can only imagine what it's like now!
    What a shame to see a car just left there to rot :mad:


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  • #2052
    Coxy_VW
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 82 ✭✭Coxy_VW


    Think of it as a rolling art canvas for the kids :D


  • #2053
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    unkel wrote: »
    The H-van. My favourite van ever!

    There used to be one on the east pier in Dun Laoghaire selling crepes for a few years, but I haven't seen it in the last few years
    I remember that. If you ever get a chance to watch a film called Switchblade Romance, it'll change the way you see H-vans forever.


  • #2054
    G Luxel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,407 ✭✭✭G Luxel


    Volvoboy wrote: »
    zzzzzghj.jpg

    Whats the black saloon car in the middleground of this photo? JDM Laurel??


    I think its a Toyota Crown


  • #2055
    DarenO
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 231 ✭✭DarenO


    carchaeologist wrote: »
    The reg on that beetle dates to july 1978,does that sound right?it would be one of the very last if its its original number.

    Reckon it was imported then, it's definitely a pre '67

    Darren


  • #2056
    Hermy
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 11,591 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hermy


    Last Thursday (14th) I passed three of these on Westland Row, Dublin 2. I was driving so I couldn't take a photo but I thought ye might be interested to know about them as I dare say there aren't many 'blowers' in the world today, never mind Dublin City.

    Genealogy Forum Mod



  • #2057
    carchaeologist
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,318 ✭✭✭✭carchaeologist


    DarenO wrote: »
    Reckon it was imported then, it's definitely a pre '67

    Darren
    Thought that alright,it didnt look like a late 70s bug.


  • #2058
    carchaeologist
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,318 ✭✭✭✭carchaeologist


    Hermy wrote: »
    Last Thursday (14th) I passed three of these on Westland Row, Dublin 2. I was driving so I couldn't take a photo but I thought ye might be interested to know about them as I dare say there aren't many 'blowers' in the world today, never mind Dublin City.
    That must have been some sight!!!:)


  • #2059
    Hermy
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 11,591 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hermy


    It bloody well was!
    I was on the phone [hands-free] at the time and to be honest I couldn't believe my eyes.
    Much as I love all things mechanical I am no expert but these are a very special marque and to see one of them anywhere i.e. museum etc. would be wonderful, but to pass three of them driving down inner city Dublin and all three sounding fantastic was special.
    All three were 'Blowers' as the superchargers were clearly visible but what the hell were they doing in Dublin.

    Genealogy Forum Mod



  • #2060
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,088 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


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  • #2061
    MercMad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,266 ✭✭✭MercMad


    Pulled up behind this at the lights on my way to work one morning a few weeks back. I was stopped when I took the photo btw, suppose I could still have been done for it though !

    It was a Daimler 2 door Coupe 4.2. Nice condition too !

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  • #2062
    MercMad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,266 ✭✭✭MercMad


    Also spotted this about an hour ago at Kinsealy on the Malahide road, owner attending a wedding I presume.

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  • #2063
    Mr. 'H'
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 93 ✭✭Mr. 'H'


    MercMad wrote: »
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    Wow, what are you driving yourself.

    Looks to be in great shape, and the silver color is really nice.

    :)


  • #2064
    1275gt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 258 ✭✭1275gt


    a very very nice dolly on james street last night. i hope it was ok. it looked a little 'lost' :o

    dolly.jpg


  • #2065
    Merrion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,427 ✭✭✭Merrion


    E-type seen near Sandymount yesterday.

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    (other pictures of the same car are also up on my Flickr page - didn't want to flood this thread...)


  • #2066
    jozi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,391 ✭✭✭jozi


    Merrion wrote: »
    E-type seen near Sandymount yesterday.

    2791420277_e5510b6da0.jpg

    (other pictures of the same car are also up on my Flickr page - didn't want to flood this thread...)
    The more pictures the better!!!!

    Great spot.


  • #2067
    Cosantoir
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18 ✭Cosantoir


    Seen this Landrover series 3 ambulance on the M50 Saturday 23 August
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  • #2068
    Merrion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,427 ✭✭✭Merrion


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    There really is no angle from which this isn't a staggeringly beautiful car...


  • #2069
    Capri
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,499 ✭✭✭Capri


    1275gt wrote: »
    a very very nice dolly on james street last night. i hope it was ok. it looked a little 'lost' :o

    dolly.jpg

    2CV's - best cars on the planet. Had about 5 of them to 'complement' my 3.0 Capri's . Times were hard ( collecting the dole on Tue's ), drive the 2CV, good times (Fri night bird pulling ), drive the 3.0. !!!!

    I reckon the Citroen C15 / Berlingo diesels are the 'spiritual successors' of the 2CV - 60mpg, cheap, plenty of room inside .


  • #2070
    MercMad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,266 ✭✭✭MercMad


    Mr. H wrote: »
    Wow, what are you driving yourself.

    Looks to be in great shape, and the silver color is really nice.

    :)

    Thanks ..........its a 1968 280SE Coupe.

    [IMG][/img]20082008003.jpg


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  • #2071
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,088 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    MercMad wrote: »
    Thanks ..........its a 1968 280SE Coupe.

    [IMG][/img]20082008003.jpg
    That's a beaut MercMad. :)

    (Don't think I've spotted you around the Donabate area - I must keep a better look out! ;))


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