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

Bitten & Hisses · 18-12-2008 11:03AM

carchaeologist wrote: »

Didnt get around to that yet,wouldnt fire,twas a little cold for more investigations,engine is free though.Might have a go the weekend.

Knowing Japanese cars, it's probably only a formality to get her running after a mere 8 years laid up!

zilog_jones wrote: »

Kinda weird that Isuzu don't make (or rebadge) any passenger vehicles now - all that's left is the D-Max pickup and their trucks and buses.

It's a crying shame that the Trooper was never replaced. The 3.0 litre Trooper is still one of the best-looking and comfy jeeps around: I know people who changed them for the current-model LandCruiser, but still yearn for a new (but more reliable)Trooper. The Caterpillar-sourced engine can be troublesome (believe me, I know all about it!) but was powerful and quiet, if not the best on fuel. Had they updated the Trooper and fitted a proper Isuzu engine, they'd have a winner on their hands.

On the cars, there was a garage in Abbeyfeale which sold a few Isuzus back around 1989. Until the late 90's you'd still see an odd Gemini or Aska knocking around the place, usually a diesel with black smoke pouring out the back!

Wishbone Ash · 18-12-2008 02:59PM

Spotted in a yard on Grantham Place, Dublin 2. What's that one behind the Porsche?

mike65 · 18-12-2008 03:11PM

Roller/Bentley?

Wishbone Ash · 18-12-2008 03:14PM

mike65 wrote: »

Roller/Bentley?

I was thinking it looked a bit like a 'Continental' version alright but it just seemed a bit on the small side.

18-12-2008 09:43PM

Its a Corniche convertible - otherwise known as the Silver Shadow Mulliner Park Ward two door drop head coupe (according to Wikipedia...)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolls-Royce_Corniche

http://www.californiaclassix.com/images/c125-rear.jpg

MercMad · 19-12-2008 11:29AM

Some expensive cars just lying there.

This weather wont do them any good at all, especially that drop top Roller, a Corniche BTW. That hood would cost about €12k to replace, and the 911 looks like its paint is going flat.

L-M · 19-12-2008 05:49PM

MercMad wrote: »

Some expensive cars just lying there.

This weather wont do them any good at all, especially that drop top Roller, a Corniche BTW. That hood would cost about €12k to replace, and the 911 looks like its paint is going flat.

LOl i was going to say the same of the Porsche.

Shocker of a price on that roof. 12K:eek:

nmacc · 22-12-2008 02:44PM

Saw this today outside a house in Bray.

If anyone would like to track it down, the house is called Westwings and is on Church Road. They have an application in to demolish the house and build two 4-storey apartment blocks; but I wouldn't hold my breath on that in the current climate.

niceirishfella · 22-12-2008 02:54PM

nmacc wrote: »

Saw this today outside a house in Bray.

If anyone would like to track it down, the house is called Westwings and is on Church Road. They have an application in to demolish the house and build two 4-storey apartment blocks; but I wouldn't hold my breath on that in the current climate.

kiddin....LOL

This house was no doubt bought in the good times and cost the developer a packet and may have broke him, hence the fiat is probably his new daily runner!:eek::(

junkyard · 22-12-2008 03:25PM

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Spotted in a yard on Grantham Place, Dublin 2. What's that one behind the Porsche?

Any chance you could P.M. me the exact location of the Rolls? thanks.

L-M · 22-12-2008 05:19PM

junkyard wrote: »

Any chance you could P.M. me the exact location of the Rolls? thanks.

:eek: You wouldn't:D

Max_Damage · 22-12-2008 05:59PM

I happened to pass that Mercedes in Sandymount today...

250D SLC

L-M · 22-12-2008 06:01PM

Is that the one with the new model E200 wheels?

Max_Damage · 22-12-2008 06:05PM

Limerick-man wrote: »

Is that the one with the new model E200 wheels?

Indeed.

L-M · 22-12-2008 06:40PM

Max_Damage wrote: »

Indeed.

Looks alot worse for wear there. Paint looks badly faded.

napplechunks · 22-12-2008 08:47PM

Just to butt in here . .

Used to own the blue merc on the right, nice to see it's still alive !!:D

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Spotted in a yard on Grantham Place, Dublin 2. What's that one behind the Porsche?

Wishbone Ash · 22-12-2008 10:52PM

junkyard wrote: »

Any chance you could P.M. me the exact location of the Rolls? thanks.

PM sent.

aravan · 23-12-2008 01:40PM

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Spotted in a yard on Grantham Place, Dublin 2. What's that one behind the Porsche?

That beetle was given out in a competition by Club Orange years ago.
If i remember correctly a fellow from Portlaoise won it.

aravan · 23-12-2008 01:49PM

aravan wrote: »

That beetle was given out in a competition by Club Orange years ago.
If i remember correctly a fellow from Portlaoise won it.

I have a feeling there is a panel beater / vehicle restorer there. I wonder was it a while since that photo was taken as here is a link to a recently fully restored corniche.

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Bentley/Corniche/200840190244625/advert

junkyard · 23-12-2008 05:43PM

Limerick-man wrote: »

:eek: You wouldn't:D

I would, thanks Wishbone Ash, I'm on my way.:D

carchaeologist · 23-12-2008 06:29PM

junkyard wrote: »

I would, thanks Wishbone Ash, I'm on my way.:D

Brilliant,let us know if you purchase!!:D

L-M · 23-12-2008 06:32PM

carchaeologist wrote: »

Brilliant,let us know if you purchase!!:D

I got in there before him:eek:

Wishbone Ash · 25-12-2008 02:30AM

aravan wrote: »

I wonder was it a while since that photo was taken as here is a link to a recently fully restored corniche.

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Bentley/Corniche/200840190244625/advert

Unless it's the fastest restoration in history. :pac:

I took that picture on Thursday 18th December 2008 at 10.41am.

carchaeologist · 01-01-2009 11:48PM

Barnfind of the century??? A bugatti Type 57S Atalante
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tyne/7807210.stm

L-M · 02-01-2009 01:09AM

carchaeologist wrote: »

Barnfind of the century??? A bugatti Type 57S Atalante
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tyne/7807210.stm

Lol, was just shown that. What a find:D

junkyard · 02-01-2009 06:31PM

I'd be slow to sell it if it was mine tbh.:(

carchaeologist · 02-01-2009 10:00PM

junkyard wrote: »

I'd be slow to sell it if it was mine tbh.:(

As would i,its his family thats selling it though,im sure all they see is the £££££:rolleyes:

Redrocket · 02-01-2009 11:58PM

saw this while out for a stretch the other day

Max_Damage · 03-01-2009 12:06AM

^ Is that a Morris Marina?

Redrocket · 03-01-2009 12:35AM

I have no idea

terrible pic doesnt help much either!

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

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