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

SmartinMartin · 19-09-2016 11:19pm

Parked just up the road from the merc, this one flummoxed me. I don't even know where to begin to post it. Suggest a thread/forum��

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SmartinMartin · 19-09-2016 11:25pm

BTW can you all see these images?I'm using a different host for the first time.

sligojoek · 19-09-2016 11:27pm

SmartinMartin wrote: »

BTW can you all see these images?I'm using a different host for the first time.

Perfect.

Diabhalta · 20-09-2016 12:07am

SmartinMartin wrote: »

A couple more from Dublin.

Nice Volvo estate;

It's on donedeal now... quite rotten everywhere...

SmartinMartin · 20-09-2016 12:17am

Just saw that. Like a lot of things, looked great from behind!!!

SmartinMartin · 21-09-2016 9:32pm

Lovely 230E in town today:

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Silvera · 21-09-2016 9:45pm

Nice Mercedes.

Strange that the owner went to the trouble of putting a steering lock in place ...and then left the drivers door window open?!

SmartinMartin · 21-09-2016 9:50pm

I can see a reflection on that window.

unkel · 22-09-2016 1:22pm

Why you going through the trouble of hiding the reg, SmartinMartin?

TeaBagMania · 22-09-2016 1:26pm

Silvera wrote: »

Nice Mercedes.

Strange that the owner went to the trouble of putting a steering lock in place ...and then left the drivers door window open?!

maybe the windows broken hence the need for the steering wheel lock

Diabhalta · 22-09-2016 1:45pm

Ballincollig, Cork

SmartinMartin · 22-09-2016 4:20pm

unkel wrote: »

Why you going through the trouble of hiding the reg, SmartinMartin?

The owner asked me to.

unkel · 23-09-2016 4:11pm

Fair enough, you did what he asked you to. But he is driving with the reg in full view on the public roads? Millions of people can see it

Or does he think the internetz is a dangerous place?

SmartinMartin · 27-09-2016 6:27pm

Another couple of spots back in Dublin. The merc is a particular favourite of mine.

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80sDiesel · 27-09-2016 11:12pm

Doesn't matter. The Guy asked but was happy for the photo to be taken. I applaud both.
The picture matters.

SmartinMartin · 28-09-2016 11:04am

Another daily driver, in amazing condition.

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Now this one puzzles me. It's only 22 so really it should go in the "oldest car you saw today " thread, but a combination of age, model and condition probably make this a classic. What is the critters for each thread?

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Duke O Smiley · 28-09-2016 7:02pm

Wow that Mazda is amazing!

unkel · 29-09-2016 9:52am

Brand new NCT too. Credit to the owner!

Silver Breeze · 30-09-2016 5:13pm

Seen on Johnstown Road, Cabinteely,.

Jag Mark 2?

Blue850 · 30-09-2016 5:58pm

Silver Breeze wrote: »

Seen on Johnstown Road, Cabinteely,.

Jag Mark 2?

The Daimler version with the V8 engine

Wishbone Ash · 30-09-2016 6:02pm

Laragh, Co Wicklow:

SmartinMartin · 02-10-2016 3:48pm

Ashbourne today. Poor moggie😓

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Interestingly this has a 92 reg.

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The Big Red Fella · 02-10-2016 4:37pm

Lidl car park this morning.

macplaxton · 02-10-2016 9:35pm

SmartinMartin wrote: »

Interestingly this has a 92 reg.

How so? Reliant were still knocking out Rialto-bodied vans then.

SmartinMartin · 02-10-2016 10:46pm

I'm almost afraid to post this one in the classic thread:D
Drumcondra this evening;

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macplaxton · 02-10-2016 10:51pm

jake is right wrote: »

What about a Reliant van ?
That's a Nissan S-Cargo !:p

Eh? 92-MH-4926?

jake is right · 02-10-2016 11:27pm

macplaxton wrote: »

Eh? 92-MH-4926?

Apologies. My mistake. Of course it is a Reliant.
A 'Senior Moment'.

macplaxton · 03-10-2016 6:34pm

It'd be interesting to know what it's officially registered as. It should be registered as a tricycle and not a car - with the associated VRT / Motor Tax / NCT benefits.

Silvera · 03-10-2016 7:09pm

^^^ Thats the 'newest-looking' Defender on ZV plates that I have seen

RR3.5 · 04-10-2016 10:38am

Silvera wrote: »

^^^ Thats the 'newest-looking' Defender on ZV plates that I have seen

Wait until somebody has a bad accident in one of those re reg and the ..... hits the fan

11wingnut · 04-10-2016 5:50pm

https://lovindublin.com/news/pic-eight-cars-got-clamped-on-one-dublin-8-street-earlier-today

Silvera · 04-10-2016 8:45pm

11wingnut wrote: »

https://lovindublin.com/news/pic-eight-cars-got-clamped-on-one-dublin-8-street-earlier-today

"Welcome to Ireland"!:eek: :mad: ...cars are French-registered classics on tour

oldskooler · 05-10-2016 7:00pm

some great pics lads, the 127 and 131 fiats are a rare sight nowadays, especially in lidl carpark, lol!!

SmartinMartin · 05-10-2016 7:34pm

Last night and today;

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Wishbone Ash · 05-10-2016 10:57pm

SmartinMartin wrote: »

I'm almost afraid to post this one in the classic thread:D
Drumcondra this evening;

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Silvera wrote: »

^^^ Thats the 'newest-looking' Defender on ZV plates that I have seen

RR3.5 wrote: »

Wait until somebody has a bad accident in one of those re reg and the ..... hits the fan

What's the legal standing with those. I thought it was above board if the original chassis is used? A neighbour of mine has a Discovery on the old single letter Z plate (Dublin circa 1971 I think).

SmartinMartin · 06-10-2016 12:32am

Perfectly legal. General opinion is though that, like the beetles, the revenue will eventually clamp down on them. I'd actually love that one.

unfit2006 · 06-10-2016 10:04am

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

I thought it was above board if the original chassis is used?

Correct. Very few of the examples you see have undergone chassis swops. In many cases, it is not possible to do so.

SpitfireIV · 06-10-2016 1:08pm

unfit2006 wrote: »

Correct. Very few of the examples you see have undergone chassis swops. In many cases, it is not possible to do so.

Off topic, sorry, but how is your GT6 coming along?

Testacalda · 06-10-2016 1:29pm

RR3.5 wrote: »

Wait until somebody has a bad accident in one of those re reg and the ..... hits the fan

Well if they have it insured correctly there should be no issue. For example one of them should be insured as a Landrover Series 3 or Landrover Defender long wheel base, or whatever the chassis is registered as, with a modification of having a different body and possibly (probably) different engine fitted.

If its disclosed and the insurance company accepts the modification I don't think there would be grounds for any issue.

Of course, classic insurance is restricted and genrally excludes commuting. Hard to get regular insurance on older vehicles now.

Nobody really knows what owners of these vehicles say to their insurers and it would be wrong to spectulate

winnie the schtink · 07-10-2016 2:14am

SmartinMartin wrote: »

Perfectly legal. General opinion is though that, like the beetles, the revenue will eventually clamp down on them. I'd actually love that one.

what do you mean 'like the beetles'

SmartinMartin · 07-10-2016 8:52am

I mean that afair a few years ago when brand new beetle bodies were being brought in from Mexico and fitted to old chassis, essentially giving the owner a brand new car with classic status, the revenue clamped down on them overnight, causing the closure of several businesses that had built up around the loophole.

unfit2006 · 07-10-2016 9:52am

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

What's the legal standing with those. I thought it was above board if the original chassis is used? A neighbour of mine has a Discovery on the old single letter Z plate (Dublin circa 1971 I think).

SpitfireIV wrote: »

Off topic, sorry, but how is your GT6 coming along?

Hi,

Chassis restored and rolling. Doors, rear hatch, wings and bonnet in primer. Bodytub on rotisserie with drivers side complete but unable to find time to get near it much this Summer.

Your Spitfire finished up well. Looks a beaut. Well done.

Wishbone Ash · 09-10-2016 6:59pm

Spotted a MkII Escort in Kilberry, Co Meath today with a 06 WW plate. WTF?

(I was cycling in a group so wasn't in a position to take a pic).

kev1.3s · 09-10-2016 7:33pm

Could have been built up with one of those Chinese bodyshells?
Although Ido t think that they have been around that long.

tc20 · 10-10-2016 12:43pm

couple of recent spots around the area..

Duke O Smiley · 10-10-2016 12:45pm

That 2cv is like a pint of Guinness!

Cheensbo · 10-10-2016 12:48pm

Feckin love those Dyanes, really want to buy one for my mam - she always wanted one when she was younger but my grandad made her get a Renault 4 instead.

They always seem to me like a super car for bumbling down country laneways with a wicker picnic basket & flask of tea.

Silvera · 11-10-2016 6:45pm

Another Land Cruiser imported...

Spotted yesterday at Arklow NCT (VRT) Centre. Judging by the 'roo bars' on the front, it's an AUS import. Looks to be in great condition.

mikehn · 11-10-2016 7:01pm

Silvera wrote: »

^^^ Thats the 'newest-looking' Defender on ZV plates that I have seen

Ur right according to cartell its a range rover
Registration ZV50328
Make ROVER
Model RANGE ROVER
Description 5DR A
Engine Capacity 2495

unkel · 11-10-2016 7:25pm

At a show last week. Many nice cars but this one stole the show for me:

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

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