What's the oldest car you saw on the road today?

H3llR4iser · 09-02-2017 1:43pm

Jack the Stripper wrote: »

A 95 mk2 Pajero passsed me on ballincollig bypass this morning. I was doing 120 well. The old yokes are carrying speed today.

Over 10 years ago I regularly had drivers of newer cars being stumped at my 200k+ km, 10+ years old 2.0 TS Alfa 155 leaving their brand new cars for dead. One morning, a specific guy in a spanking new 120d wouldn't have any of it - he kept staying on the overtaking lane, when he finally moved he floored it thinking I wouldn't be able to pass, but the old and battered Twin Spark built up a 7-8 kph differential in seconds and off I was; I was actually surprised as the 120d of the time was supposed to be quite a bit faster than my car.

Italy's open roads were a fun place to drive back then, some National (Statali, in Italy) roads would be fully up to motorway specs but with little traffic and zero cameras and drivers were up to the task; I still remember one morning when I formed up a small "train" with a 147 and a 156, both 1.9JTDm, and we traveled in convoy for a good 15-20km before my exit came up...at speeds that'd be grounds for immediate execution if caught. Even in that case, the old 155 had a little bit more than the two younger cars, especially past the 200 marker...

SmartinMartin · 09-02-2017 4:06pm

This unusual beast in Navan this morning;

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And this on the N4;

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fancy pigeon · 09-02-2017 4:53pm

Duke!

Duke O Smiley · 09-02-2017 5:36pm

Oh wow..

Wow indeed.

And a 1.6!!

SmartinMartin · 09-02-2017 7:43pm

Okay, I think I win today! Donegal town earlier;

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SmartinMartin · 10-02-2017 4:13pm

Donegal and Sligo today;

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10-02-2017 7:51pm

SmartinMartin wrote: »

Yup

I see now you mentioned it earlier but just struck me when i saw the picture first.

Great place to be- I'm jealous

SmartinMartin · 11-02-2017 11:54am

Unfortunately I'm back:(

Nekarsulm · 13-02-2017 11:31pm

Nice looking Beetle in Cavan tonight.

Nekarsulm · 14-02-2017 12:19am

look a lot better if he wound down the torsion bars a few inches, but still a standout car amongst the grey and black econo-boxes in town

tc20 · 14-02-2017 11:38am

'89 Saab 900 in Greystones last night

Ryath · 15-02-2017 8:04pm

Lotus Elan +2 I think

SmartinMartin · 17-02-2017 6:02pm

This pristine escort this evening. Not sure about the spoiler. Another 2 years and it'll be in the classic thread;

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Duke O Smiley · 17-02-2017 6:13pm

Oh that's nice. Strange choice for a recent import. Sierra lattices look nice

Duke O Smiley · 19-02-2017 5:47pm

I've been meaning to catch this for a while. Not a great shot but the best I could do on the move

Duke O Smiley · 19-02-2017 7:15pm

Okay so while not strictly (or at all) on the road I figured these are worthy of posting. The old Transport Museum in Howth has loads of old stuff sitting around outside, none of which - by the looks of things - will see restoration any time soon.

This orange truck - whatever it is - said CIE on the side in faded letters. Any ideas what it was for?

Nekarsulm · 19-02-2017 8:42pm

Love that flathead V8!

Duke O Smiley · 19-02-2017 9:04pm

Nekarsulm wrote: »

Love that flathead V8!

I have some more photos from inside the barns that I could upload. Buses, military stuff, fire appliances etc.

Its a cool place, I was last there a long long time ago so figured it was worth the €4 for another look with my camera.

jca · 19-02-2017 9:12pm

Nekarsulm wrote: »

Love that flathead V8!

I think you mean sidevalve.

Noccy_Mondy · 20-02-2017 1:32am

Duke O Smiley wrote:

This orange truck - whatever it is - said CIE on the side in faded letters. Any ideas what it was for?

Probably a breakdown lorry for towing coaches.

Nekarsulm · 20-02-2017 1:39am

jca wrote: »

I think you mean sidevalve.

Same thing.

Only I'd be dragging it outta that truck, I'm afraid !

http://wwva.worldwidevintageautos.com/content/1932-ford-roadster-hot-rod-flathead-v8-5-speed

There was a rusted up solid flathead engine lying in the scrap pile on our farm for probably fifty years. The father bought it because apparently the Ford NAN tractor engine was supposed to be basically half of a flathead, don't think much turned out to be interchangeable though.

chicorytip · 20-02-2017 1:58am

Duke O Smiley wrote:

This orange truck - whatever it is - said CIE on the side in faded letters. Any ideas what it was for?

May have been used in the construction and maintenance of the railway network - for transporting railway sleepers or similar type tasks.

jca · 20-02-2017 3:20am

Nekarsulm wrote: »

Same thing.

Only I'd be dragging it outta that truck, I'm afraid !

http://wwva.worldwidevintageautos.com/content/1932-ford-roadster-hot-rod-flathead-v8-5-speed

There was a rusted up solid flathead engine lying in the scrap pile on our farm for probably fifty years. The father bought it because apparently the Ford NAN tractor engine was supposed to be basically half of a flathead, don't think much turned out to be interchangeable though.

Sidevalve in Ireland, Ford America and bloody overrated Harley Davidson have a lot to answer for with their makey uppey "technical" terms. The other engine you're trying to describe is an I.O.E ( inlet over exhaust) Rolls Royce had one for a few years after having a conventional ohv engine first!! The exhaust valves are in the engine block( sidevalve style) with the inlets in the head (overhead valve style). I think the yanks tried calling that valve arrangement (that they couldn't do properly) an F head...

vectra · 20-02-2017 3:31pm

Was over in Prague for a few days last week and spotted some cars.
This looked like it never moved for the week.

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Duke O Smiley · 22-02-2017 12:53am

Most likely an ex-German taxi

Duke O Smiley · 22-02-2017 12:53am

Also; braving the elements tonight

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Surreptitious · 22-02-2017 12:56am

That's in fierce good nick.

colm_mcm · 22-02-2017 12:59am

Duke O Smiley · 22-02-2017 1:18am

Surreptitious wrote: »

That's in fierce good nick.

Indeed, I've seen it around a few times

Car99 · 22-02-2017 1:32am

Saw an zg reg opel ascona like it's beens used daily since new tipping along the M8 near Cashel on Sunday afternoon. They were everywhere back in the day .

SmartinMartin · 22-02-2017 2:11pm

Kenmare today:

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tc20 · 22-02-2017 4:17pm

couple of recent spots
(apologies for the crappy pic of the Mini, but it was in good condition, spotted in blackrock)

Big Nasty · 22-02-2017 7:30pm

tc20 wrote: »

couple of recent spots
(apologies for the crappy pic of the Mini, but it was in good condition, spotted in blackrock)

You honestly expect people to click five separate links? Could you not just learn to imbed images?

22-02-2017 11:44pm

Big Nasty wrote: »

You honestly expect people to click five separate links? Could you not just learn to imbed images?

You've little to be troubling you this evening. He labeled all the pics as the car makes so if it doesn't interest you don't click. really, where's your contribution this evening?!

Surreptitious · 23-02-2017 4:56am

Saw a lovely white classic Merc today but couldn't get a shot, it was in pristine condition.

Dravokivich · 23-02-2017 12:42pm

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq15/carlBMC/Howth%20Transport%20Museum/IMG_3713_zpsd2vh3zld.jpg

This orange truck - whatever it is - said CIE on the side in faded letters. Any ideas what it was for?

Did a bit of searching and though that it looks like one of these:

http://www.nationaltransportmuseum.org/cv009.html

Then quoting your post and noticing the name of the Link i'm certain it is

I vaguely recall reading CIE used some trucks in train yards for moving rolling stock around.

jayo26 · 23-02-2017 2:57pm

Not really a rare or old car but I remember I did the pdi inspection on this car back in 1998....

The reason I remember is because I was just started my apprenticeship and spent ages on this car cleaning and checking everything was as proud as punch of it I went and parked it outside the door and just as the customer was coming to pick it up I reversed an automatic astra right into the front of it destroyed light and wing and bonnet.

hated it ever since and I still keep seen it around.

Trebor176 · 25-02-2017 8:53pm

I saw what looked to be a yellow 1970s Chevrolet Camero heading southbound on the M50 yesterday. I saw it from my office window, and it took me by surprise.

Duke O Smiley · 03-03-2017 1:41pm

Coolock :cool:

Atlantic Dawn · 03-03-2017 2:09pm

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Coolock :cool:

Only for the car was lifted by a crane somewhere around the drivers foor area it "may" just have been possible to get her back to roadworthy condition

When you were taking the photos did the locals ask you were you prepared to make an offer?

fancy pigeon · 03-03-2017 3:32pm

Another Mk3 up here! I was in McDonalds and saw a blue mk3 Cabbie drive out

Duke O Smiley · 03-03-2017 6:19pm

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

When you were taking the photos did the locals ask you were you prepared to make an offer?

Oh yeah; but I've made a bit of a name for myself as the oddball who likes to buy old stuff. I bought my Mk1 Fiesta here among others over the last few years

fancy pigeon wrote: »

Another Mk3 up here! I was in McDonalds and saw a blue mk3 Cabbie drive out

Ohhh I'll have to keep an eye out! I was going to ask if you had seen this

I Was VB · 04-03-2017 9:16pm

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Oh yeah; but I've made a bit of a name for myself as the oddball who likes to buy old stuff. I bought my Mk1 Fiesta here among others over the last few years

Ohhh I'll have to keep an eye out! I was going to ask if you had seen this

Think I passed ya by when you were taking the snaps, was thinking surely they cant be putting that up on donedeal!