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Today I saw a classic and took a pic thread!

mike65 · 2005-05-16 17:32:10

Another bloody stickie! If you spot a classic and take a shot please put it here rather than start a fresh thread. I'll start, I spotted this Lotus Elan parked in Catherine Street here in Waterford. Had'nt seen it before. Today I also saw 2 Silver Clouds, and 2 Jenson Interceptors but they were moving and so was I :D Mike.

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#7112 20-09-2011 12:13PM

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Sadly no pic but I saw 86-MN-1 yesterday, a dark grey Merc 190 but it looked like a 2.3-16v. Anyone know a bit more about it?

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#7113 20-09-2011 01:26PM

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are on this link - use the last page function or scroll through

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=74501022#post74501022

:P

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#7114 20-09-2011 03:33PM

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Diabhalta wrote: »

I just don't understand one thing: which dummy parked that Dino like this? I wouldn't be surprised to see this car on wreckedexotics.com in the future...

Is the car (Dino) not parked in a marked area? Either a loading area or a parking spot?

Do-more wrote: »

Great to see someone taking the effort and expense of fitting a more correct number plate to the Beetle rather than the dreadful looking black and silver version of the EU plates.

But being really picky about it, I don't think that the font used is correct, looks like that used in the UK rather than the fonts which were used in the ROI.

Or am I wrong?

Do I have the correct plates on mine? (Its an '86 reg and when I got it the owner had modern plates on it...the ones with the Euro symbol)

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#7115 20-09-2011 05:28PM

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Saw this this lovely looking 912 in Dundrum/Kilmacud on Saturday:

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#7116 20-09-2011 07:59PM

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no1beemerfan wrote: »

Do I have the correct plates on mine? (Its an '86 reg and when I got it the owner had modern plates on it...the ones with the Euro symbol)

Being pedantic you don't, the font size is too small, but they are not too bad. You could get away with raised letter black on White on the front and raised letter black on red on the back, though they wouldn't look as well as silver on black do.

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#7117 20-09-2011 10:02PM

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no1beemerfan wrote: »

Do I have the correct plates on mine? (Its an '86 reg and when I got it the owner had modern plates on it...the ones with the Euro symbol)

That style and size of font was only introduced in 1987, and I think I am correct in saying that in silver on black they were only ever original fitment on Army vehicles. When new your car would never had that style of plate. Personally I think it is an abomination to have that style of plate on any classic car.

But of course it is very difficult to obtain the correct period plates.

The style of plate fitted by many of the Dublin prestige dealers around 1982 -1986 was a very particular style of matt black plate with beveled silver digits similar to the Ace peak plates in this link but the digits on the Ace peak plates are not 100% correct IMO.

I think the goldline and silverline plates in that link are age appropriate for your car although strictly speaking whilst they were in widespread use, I don't think any of these styles were actually legal at the time.

invest4deepvalue.com

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#7118 20-09-2011 11:46PM

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#7119 20-09-2011 11:55PM

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bijapos wrote: »

Sadly no pic but I saw 86-MN-1 yesterday, a dark grey Merc 190 but it looked like a 2.3-16v. Anyone know a bit more about it?

This be her...
Its a 190E Cosworth 2.3 16V.

The rarest & most sought after of the 190 series. Only 150K miles which is relatively low mileage for one of these. Will be supplied with a fresh NCT for the new owner. This is the finest example of a Classic Cosworth you will find, it has been extremely well maintained. These cars truly lived up to the long term corporate theme ‘ENGINEERED LIKE NO OTHER CAR IN THE WORLD’. If you are looking for one of these cars in premium condition – you have just found it. Collectors car & an appreciating classic. I may take a suitable trade in.

Comes with the peace of mind buying from a reputable Mercedes specialist.

BRIAN CROWLEY – independent Mercedes specialist located in 38 Millmount Grove, Windy Arbour, Dundrum, Dublin 14.

Contact Brian on 085 1554770

Yours for the tidy sum of € 5,750

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/2358457

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#7120 21-09-2011 08:36AM

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M7 Service Station yesterday

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#7121 21-09-2011 02:26PM

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Lovely E30 but the guys are correct. You should have a font that is at least 80mm high not the 70mm eurofonts that you have.

A lot of nice classics including that Beetle are let down by the smaller fonts. Doesnt look right.

no1beemerfan wrote: »

Is the car (Dino) not parked in a marked area? Either a loading area or a parking spot?

Do I have the correct plates on mine? (Its an '86 reg and when I got it the owner had modern plates on it...the ones with the Euro symbol)

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#7122 21-09-2011 08:07PM

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Eireplates wrote: »

Lovely E30 but the guys are correct. You should have a font that is at least 80mm high not the 70mm eurofonts that you have.

A lot of nice classics including that Beetle are let down by the smaller fonts. Doesnt look right.

Yep, are you based in Killarney Eireplates?

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#7123 21-09-2011 08:41PM

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Eireplates wrote: »

Lovely E30 but the guys are correct. You should have a font that is at least 80mm high not the 70mm eurofonts that you have.

A lot of nice classics including that Beetle are let down by the smaller fonts. Doesnt look right.

I think it looks good. Let's not "should" the guy to death. Fonts in this case are a matter of personal taste.

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#7124 21-09-2011 09:55PM

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Xlaxeo wrote: »

Fonts in this case are a matter of personal taste.

Fonts in themselves are indeed a matter of personal taste, but sizing of said fonts are defined by the relative regulations.

Regardless of the style of plate, I would of thought whoever made it would at least have centred the characters top to bottom as well as side to side.

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#7125 21-09-2011 11:42PM

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macplaxton wrote: »

Fonts in themselves are indeed a matter of personal taste, but sizing of said fonts are defined by the relative regulations.

Regardless of the style of plate, I would of thought whoever made it would at least have centred the characters top to bottom as well as side to side.

Very true!
That platemaker must have no pride in their work

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#7126 21-09-2011 11:46PM

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Do-more wrote: »

That style and size of font was only introduced in 1987, and I think I am correct in saying that in silver on black they were only ever original fitment on Army vehicles. When new your car would never had that style of plate. Personally I think it is an abomination to have that style of plate on any classic car.

But of course it is very difficult to obtain the correct period plates.

The style of plate fitted by many of the Dublin prestige dealers around 1982 -1986 was a very particular style of matt black plate with beveled silver digits similar to the Ace peak plates in this link but the digits on the Ace peak plates are not 100% correct IMO.

I think the goldline and silverline plates in that link are age appropriate for your car although strictly speaking whilst they were in widespread use, I don't think any of these styles were actually legal at the time.

That size of font was introduced in 1991 (When Europlates were introduced). Silver-on-black plates were (legally) allowed (and fitted) to many cars until December 1986.

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#7127 22-09-2011 09:27AM

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Thanks for all the comments on the plates guys! I got the plates made at the Durrow show 6 years ago so the fella just probably used what he had to hand. I've long since lost his business card but I would like to get the correct plates as I want the car as original as possible.

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#7128 22-09-2011 09:53AM

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carchaeologist wrote: »

Yep, are you based in Killarney Eireplates?

No Cork. Originally from Killarney.

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#7129 22-09-2011 10:00AM

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Xlaxeo wrote: »

I think it looks good. Let's not "should" the guy to death. Fonts in this case are a matter of personal taste.

Obviously the man has a lot of work put into that E30 to keep it looking that good. We were only pointing out that if he is after originality then he should get correct plates for it.

There are the 80mm font plates that were used up until Dec 31st 1990/

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#7130 22-09-2011 10:16AM

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@ Eireplates, how much for a correct set? And also would black on silver be correct....as in the silverline you mentioned?

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#7131 22-09-2011 10:28AM

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I don't want to come across as advertising so have a look at the website. Give me a ring if you want to discuss what would suit your car. Number is on the site too.

You can have black plates or red and white if its pre 87. Silverlines would look savage on it!!

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#7132 22-09-2011 10:56AM

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No problem Eireplates! Will contact you later if I get a chance.

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#7133 22-09-2011 12:49PM

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I have your plates on my 924, Eireplates!

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#7134 22-09-2011 02:50PM

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Dades wrote: »

I have your plates on my 924, Eireplates!

Any chance of a picture? I like seeing cars with our plates fitted.

Trevor

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#7135 22-09-2011 04:57PM

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Eireplates wrote: »

Any chance of a picture? I like seeing cars with our plates fitted.

Trevor

I've since added a couple of German plate style stickers... but I didn't want to cause any of the old schoolers in here heart attacks.

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#7136 22-09-2011 09:05PM

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Nice 924.

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Boat to Cherbourg from Tuesday a week and a half ago. Bugatti in front.

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#7138 22-09-2011 10:12PM

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Eireplates wrote: »

I don't want to come across as advertising so have a look at the website. Give me a ring if you want to discuss what would suit your car. Number is on the site too.

You can have black plates or red and white if its pre 87. Silverlines would look savage on it!!

mmm..They is tasty....very popular years back.

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#7139 22-09-2011 10:19PM

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carchaeologist wrote: »

This be her...
Its a 190E Cosworth 2.3 16V.

Yours for the tidy sum of € 5,750

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/2358457

That car is rotten underneath. I viewed it recently.

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#7140 22-09-2011 11:06PM

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ciarancapri wrote: »

That car is rotten underneath. I viewed it recently.

Really, how rotten?

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#7141 22-09-2011 11:50PM

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Rear floors both sides. Car has been parked up for the best part of a decade. I looked at it during the summer and I looked at it 8 years ago and it was covered in moss then.

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