Today I saw a classic and took a pic thread! Part 2

26000 Elephants · 12-12-2020 5:24pm

Was the lettering on the back supposed to say something more? Did the owner get tired half way through and say "ah, feck it"?

Igotadose · 12-12-2020 5:25pm

That doesn't look like a Mercedes, which is what those plates correspond to. late-60's/early 70's mustang...

26000 Elephants · 12-12-2020 5:37pm

Igotadose wrote: »

That doesn't look like a Mercedes, which is what those plates correspond to. late-60's/early 70's mustang...

comes back correctly on cartell - Ford Mustang 5.0 - "left hand drive"

Igotadose · 12-12-2020 6:35pm

26000 Elephants wrote: »

comes back correctly on cartell - Ford Mustang 5.0 - "left hand drive"

Ahh. I was looking on 'carsireland.' Different databases I guess.

Beltby · 12-12-2020 10:29pm

elperello wrote: »

Isuzu built the first 1.7 engine and then joined forces with GM to develop the one that was used in later Cavaliers.

They were well thought of at the time.

The Isuzu engine wasn't/isn't bad. They were using a version of it up until recently. They might still be using it.

I had a 92 Vectra with the 1.7 non turbo Opel engine. Hands down the slowest car I ever owned. Very good on juice though.

Slideways · 15-12-2020 4:05pm

They had a habit of snapping timing belts. And as you say, glacier like acceleration

BonnieSituation · 17-12-2020 3:06am

Wednesday morning on Rochestown Avenue:

SmartinMartin · 19-12-2020 2:06am

A brace of Triumphs near Killaloe:

kadman · 19-12-2020 9:44am

Even the garage location looks the period.
Along with the gas bottles, pity the modern car was parked there.

micah537 · 20-12-2020 3:08pm

Delete if not allowed.

Dad keeps sending me certain pics from this Facebook page in Galway. Loads of vintage cars and tractors.

https://m.facebook.com/South-Galway-Vintage-Club-154302731297431/photos/?ref=page_internal&mt_nav=0

SmartinMartin · 20-12-2020 7:18pm

kadman wrote: »

pity the modern car was parked there.

You wouldn't have believed me otherwise!

tc20 · 21-12-2020 11:34am

couple of wedding cars in Dublin over the weekend, and a Level 5 Mercedes

noelf · 21-12-2020 2:56pm

Trim today ..

outfox · 22-12-2020 2:29pm

SmartinMartin wrote: »

A brace of Triumphs near Killaloe:

I pass that garage from time to time. There's usually a 60's Mustang there too.

kaizersoze · 23-12-2020 1:55am

MrCostington · 23-12-2020 12:36pm

The odd bike seems to be permitted here, East Wall on Sunday

I posted it in the bike forum asking what it is, will update if I get an answer

SmartinMartin · 23-12-2020 2:25pm

Yamaha tenere 600. The red one looks like an Indian Honda 50 copy. That tank doesn't look original.

w124man · 23-12-2020 9:15pm

kaizersoze wrote: »

Had one of those, same colour, automatic with rear diff lock, Jap import 2.4 diesel. Loved it!

Isambard · 25-12-2020 2:54pm

SmartinMartin wrote: »

Yamaha tenere 600. The red one looks like an Indian Honda 50 copy. That tank doesn't look original.

It's not a Tank. its' a Motorbike. :-)

m17 · 27-12-2020 3:53pm

Galway

Duke O Smiley · 30-12-2020 1:40pm

London this morning

MrCostington · 30-12-2020 5:55pm

m17 wrote: »

Galway (XR3i)

I just saw a red one coming off the M1 an hour or 2 ago. And a BMW M4 (not classic of course but sounded great!), Plus a '96 Polo looking very good.

But I DID get a pic of this in Halfords, Coolock, Dublin. My W123 coupe was parked a few meters away so I hung around for about 2 mins looking at it hoping to meet the owner

These must be pretty rare?

neris · 01-01-2021 3:31pm

Standard Toaster · 01-01-2021 4:06pm

^^ Fiat 132?

Type 17 · 01-01-2021 4:09pm

Standard Toaster wrote: »

^^ Fiat 132?

No, VAZ 2103, based on the Fiat 124.

neris · 01-01-2021 4:12pm

Told its a lada 6 but not sure just saw it in the garden while out for a walk

Duke O Smiley · 01-01-2021 5:10pm

Spotted yesterday by my old man in Artane

sligojoek · 02-01-2021 2:15am

My son took this today at the local Super Value. No Idea what it is. The back reminds me of the late 70s early 80s Granada estate. He sait it was a 77 reg.

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Tzardine · 02-01-2021 8:52am

sligojoek wrote: »

My son took this today at the local Super Value. No Idea what it is. The back reminds me of the late 70s early 80s Granada estate. He sait it was a 77 reg.

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tc20 · 04-01-2021 11:53am

Christmas sightings around Greystones..

the blue open 2 seater comes up as a Daimler on cartell but looks like an AC Cobra to my untrained eye - could it be a rebody?
Also saw but didn't get a pic of a gorgeous BMW 2002 Baur - I thought the E21 was the first of the BMW Baur convertibles but everyday is a school day as they say

davidglanza · 08-01-2021 1:40am

That cobra is on donedeal for sale

Lurching · 08-01-2021 4:15pm

davidglanza wrote: »

That cobra is on donedeal for sale

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/shelby-cobra-dax-427/25416473

SmartinMartin · 13-01-2021 12:55pm

MrCostington wrote: »

The odd bike seems to be permitted here, East Wall on Sunday

I posted it in the bike forum asking what it is, will update if I get an answer

Update on this. The red one seems to be an east German 2 stroke 50cc Simpson Star.

MrCostington · 14-01-2021 3:29pm

SmartinMartin wrote: »

Update on this. The red one seems to be an east German 2 stroke 50cc Simpson Star.

Thanks, never heard of Simpson before.

It looks very like this from the Wiki page - Publicity photo of Simson SR 4-3 Sperber:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simson_(company)#/media/File:SR4-3sperber.jpg

m17 · 20-01-2021 4:55pm

Templemore co tipperary

Duke O Smiley · 20-01-2021 5:18pm

Looks to be a few interesting cars there

mikehn · 20-01-2021 6:11pm

https://www.flickr.com/photos/182805102@N07/50856881552/in/dateposted-public/https://www.flickr.com/photos/182805102@N07/50856881552/in/dateposted-public/

Garzard · 21-01-2021 12:41am

Haddington Road earlier today. Always something different at this spot

MrCostington · 21-01-2021 3:04pm

Just looking at the pic above, do you guys worry about taking your classic out in the rain? I personally check the weather before going out. Am I being too fussy?

PauloMN · 21-01-2021 3:10pm

MrCostington wrote: »

Just looking at the pic above, do you guys worry about taking your classic out in the rain? I personally check the weather before going out. Am I being too fussy?

If I was planning to just go out for the day in it, I probably wouldn't if it was lashing all day. But if I was out in it and it started raining, it wouldn't bother me really. And if I was going away for a few days in it, I'd just roll with it.

That said, I keep it in the garage when not in use, and only put it in the garage once dried. Even when I wash it I'd bring it for a quick spin to avoid water gathering and sitting in hidden places.

Lurching · 21-01-2021 3:49pm

MrCostington wrote: »

Just looking at the pic above, do you guys worry about taking your classic out in the rain? I personally check the weather before going out. Am I being too fussy?

My car spends roughly 363 days a year in a very dry shed. I'm not fussy at all what weather it's exposed to for the 2 days it gets out!

FR85 · 21-01-2021 7:34pm

MrCostington wrote: »

Just looking at the pic above, do you guys worry about taking your classic out in the rain? I personally check the weather before going out. Am I being too fussy?

I generally check the weather and make a call. If I get caught in it there is little I can do.

80sDiesel · 21-01-2021 8:01pm

m17 wrote: »

Templemore co tipperary

Is that some private collection ? Weird mix of cars

w124man · 21-01-2021 10:35pm

MrCostington wrote: »

Just looking at the pic above, do you guys worry about taking your classic out in the rain? I personally check the weather before going out. Am I being too fussy?

I'm more worried about salt and gritters. If it rains when I'm out then so be it but if its lashing down then I wont take them out.

RobAMerc · 24-01-2021 1:20am

saw this today - nice bus.

When I played with dinkys as a kid - it was always an estate that I brought camping to the woods.
Bringing this old bus up to ticknock to go mountain biking seems close enough !
He's living my dream

Its been here a while judging by the plate - but soon to enjoy its age.

w124man · 24-01-2021 7:34pm

RobAMerc wrote: »

Its been here a while judging by the plate - but soon to enjoy its age.

If he lived in Wexford he'd already be on €56.

Wishbone Ash · 09-02-2021 12:38pm

A few recent sightings:

Balbriggan

Dublin 2

Skerries

Dublin 7

Blake's Cross

Sandycove(?)

Blake's Cross

unkel · 09-02-2021 1:23pm

That camper has been in Sandycove for many years. Not sure if it ever moves though.

tc20 · 09-02-2021 6:53pm

nice pics WA - those wheels on the Caddy in the last photo are hilarious

It looks either photoshopped, or the car is on those air rams, and is about to "transform"

Wishbone Ash · 09-02-2021 10:56pm

tc20 wrote: »

nice pics WA - those wheels on the Caddy in the last photo are hilarious
It looks either photoshopped, or the car is on those air rams, and is about to "transform"

Yes, it's awful. To make it worse, he did a burnout leaving the car wash. :rolleyes:

Today I saw a classic and took a pic thread! Part 2

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