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

Basil Fawlty · 31-07-2014 11:43am

A few photos taken at Wilsons Classic Car Auction on Tuesday night.

Basil Fawlty · 31-07-2014 11:44am

One more

Cleveland Hot Pocket · 31-07-2014 12:00pm

I was at that auction, registered to bid and all. Unfortunately the couple of cars I wanted (the 635csi, the e55 amg, the daimler and one or two others) were either in too bad nick or went above what I expected for the car.

I have to say there was some very nice machines there but I would think that a classic car auction should only have classic cars in it.
Was very tedious having to endure lots of "modern" sh!theaps being auctioned for 700 quid just to see the odd classic.

For anyone that was there from here, I was the guy sitting in the front row with long hair and a Ford Trucks cap. I got talking to a few fellow enthusiasts there, should have asked if they posted on the forum!

Kenny Logins · 31-07-2014 12:10pm

What was the 635 like and what did it go for?

Cleveland Hot Pocket · 31-07-2014 12:38pm

Kenny Logins wrote: »

What was the 635 like and what did it go for?

Didn't sell as it didnt meet the reserve.
I went with the intention of bidding on it, but it wasnt in the best condition and sounded rough.
As far as I remember there was some rust and the engine sounded like it was a v8 from an american car it was running so rough.

A general rule I have with buying classics at auction is if there is any doubt at all, don't buy.

Kenny Logins · 31-07-2014 12:42pm

Cleveland Hot Pocket wrote: »

Didn't sell as it didnt meet the reserve.
I went with the intention of bidding on it, but it wasnt in the best condition and sounded rough.

Ah, cheers. Do you know what the reserve was? I have one and like to keep an eye on the market.

Cleveland Hot Pocket · 31-07-2014 12:45pm

Kenny Logins wrote: »

Ah, cheers. Do you know what the reserve was? I have one and like to keep an eye on the market.

haha no they don't tell you the reserve.
It didnt reach 3k with bids afair.

johnty56 · 31-07-2014 2:44pm

What did the 81 Mercedes 500SL go for do you know?

Cleveland Hot Pocket · 31-07-2014 3:03pm

johnty56 wrote: »

What did the 81 Mercedes 500SL go for do you know?

There were lots of mercedes SL coupes so I dont remember that one.
There was a nice '84 230 (I think) mercedes that went for only 2500 odd, I would have liked that one but it had the telltale bubbly arches.

I don't suppose they publish a list of sold vehicles and their prices anywhere ??

carlosfandango · 31-07-2014 3:31pm

What about the Land Cruiser pictures above? Any chance you know what that went for?

CFD

Cleveland Hot Pocket · 31-07-2014 4:17pm

carlosfandango wrote: »

What about the Land Cruiser pictures above? Any chance you know what that went for?

CFD

I was looking at that one meself, but that's in the next auction in September apparantly!

The Big Red Fella · 31-07-2014 4:52pm

Did that land cruiser sell & the silver celica RA28 behind it? some serious cash was spent on that cruiser!
they are from Mccabes defunkt toyota garage in Ardee co louth!

Diabhalta · 31-07-2014 6:55pm

Somewhere between Carrigaline and Myrtleville (co. Cork)

aujopimur · 31-07-2014 9:00pm

Diabhalta wrote: »

Do you like my latest Deek?.

Capri · 01-08-2014 11:33pm

In 1961 the DKW Junior retailed for 4790 Marks.[2] It offered more luggage space and a wider cabin than the market leading Volkswagen Beetle, and customers willing to pay an extra 160 Marks for the optional heater had the advantage in winter of a car that warmed up much more rapidly than the Volkswagen with its air-cooled power unit

Wonder did PR Reilly in Killester assemble that one

, AFIR they assembled the older DKW 3=6

aujopimur · 01-08-2014 11:50pm

AFAIK only Hennesys in Ballincollig Cork were the only DKW assemblers.

Capri · 02-08-2014 12:07am

Riley wasn't holding back, had to pull over to let him pass :P
The Rolller earning it's keep :rolleyes:
AH 3000 , daily driver in all weathers :cool:
64/5 Mustang, saw a 67 'Bullit' earlier but too late for even a bad shot

Elan +2 'Avengers' ?

Capri · 02-08-2014 12:12am

Bit of a quiz here, name the 4x4 - it's NOT what you think

That BGT was an Anniversary model I think

Kaiser D · 02-08-2014 12:34am

I think the MG might have been re-shelled and re-registered.

No idea on the 4x4. Patrol would be my guess?

rizzodun · 02-08-2014 12:39am

Diabhalta wrote: »

Somewhere between Carrigaline and Myrtleville (co. Cork)

I love the H Van

Missed out on one going free a couple of years back, it was in a bad way but getting it for nothing I would have re built it from the ground up, it would've taken years but that would've been no hassle.

Always on the lookout for one cheap, maybe in a few years when I have money to spare!

Kaiser D · 02-08-2014 1:20am

A FREE H van!?

It must have been an absolute heap! :eek: :pac:

I'd love one, could make a great camper from one.

ba_barabus · 02-08-2014 1:36am

Kaiser D wrote: »

I think the MG might have been re-shelled and re-registered.?

Nope. last of the line LE. That used to live around Harolds cross for a while I think.

And I'm gonna say that Y60 Patrol is an ozzie import but maybe I'm wrong?

kupus · 02-08-2014 8:29am

A FREE H van!?

It must have been an absolute heap!

I'd love one, could make a great camper from one.

funny you should that I met a guy who had one as a camper for him and his wife, I didnt ask or take photos as he was an knob so I walked away, I wanted to find out the history of it but it did look good.

mondymike · 02-08-2014 10:06am

Capri wrote: »

Bit of a quiz here, name the 4x4 - it's NOT what you think

That BGT was an Anniversary model I think

Is it a Suzuki. The lights side on and fenders remind me of a vitara

JohnxF · 02-08-2014 11:36am

Kaiser D wrote: »

I think the MG might have been re-shelled and re-registered.

No idea on the 4x4. Patrol would be my guess?

Surely a Patrol? Or some rebadging of it? Did Nissan let anyone else sell them? That model was before the Renault tie-up.

Capri · 02-08-2014 1:23pm

ba_barabus wrote: »

Nope. last of the line LE. That used to live around Harolds cross for a while I think.

And I'm gonna say that Y60 Patrol is an ozzie import but maybe I'm wrong?

LE - Last Edition ? :rolleyes:

4x4 photo Pt2 Getting close, but nobody's given me the correct answer !

kev1.3s · 02-08-2014 1:29pm

JohnxF wrote: »

Surely a Patrol? Or some rebadging of it? Did Nissan let anyone else sell them? That model was before the Renault tie-up.

Yeah patrol gets my vote too.

hoodie6029 · 02-08-2014 1:31pm

If it's not a Patrol (my first thought) is it a Land cruiser from the late 80's? I only ever saw one lwb passenger model here.

Kaiser D · 02-08-2014 1:32pm

*hint*

The Patrol was re-badged about 7/8 times...

kev1.3s · 02-08-2014 1:34pm

Ford maverick ?

hi5 · 02-08-2014 4:45pm

^Yep, Ford Maverick
http://www.autotrader.com.au/cars/ford/maverick

JohnxF · 02-08-2014 7:40pm

hi5 wrote: »

^Yep, Ford Maverick

A rare enough beast so, even down under. Only 5 linked above and just over 40 Patrols of similar vintage! After a bit of Googling I see this badge engineering was a result of a government plan (google Button Car Plan). Looks like that coud have been the beginning of the end for Australian manufacturers. Both Ford and Toyota are winding down manufacturing there.

Capri · 02-08-2014 9:47pm

kev1.3s wrote: »

Ford maverick ?

Well done, you win a ....... :rolleyes:

4.2L 6 so it says on Cartel, not sure petrol or daysel. More like petrol

There's a few SA/OZ Patrol ST's around - 4.2 diesel in them instead of the puny 4cyl the Army use.
http://photos.carsguide.com.au/car/0296/3437/2002_nissan_patrol_used_2963437_1_l.jpg

Indo tests a 78 Golf - http://www.independent.ie/life/motoring/video-the-volkswagen-golf-mark-1-a-1978-test-drive-30477562.html

mb1725 · 03-08-2014 12:29am

@ Capri.... I always like your pics, there's so much going on in them. Like yer wan in the MGB fixing the mascara :

Diabhalta · 03-08-2014 6:41pm

Camden Fort Meagher (Crosshaven, Cork)

Crosshaven

Kaiser D · 03-08-2014 8:11pm

Cool little Citroen AX van. I'd love one of these.

rizzodun · 04-08-2014 12:42am

Kaiser D wrote: »

A FREE H van!?

It must have been an absolute heap! :eek: :pac:

I'd love one, could make a great camper from one.

Yes, twas in a bad enough way alright and yer man just had no time or interest in it, but my auld fella learnt his trade in panel beating in 60s and 70s cars, so it would've been salvageable.

Capri · 04-08-2014 6:40am

Few yokes out in the rain - That RHD 64 Parisienne was JZJ-555 so defo a long time resident (MIGHT even be the one I 'remember' from my youth - but I still think 'my' one was a dark green 66-68

) , Chevy P/U is around Newtownmountkenndy a bit.

Capri · 04-08-2014 6:47am

Future classics in their own way - a Tesla and a Twizy, part of a 'dream' collection if you were young enough to wait 30years :rolleyes:

kev1.3s · 04-08-2014 9:36am

Capri wrote: »

Future classics in their own way - a Tesla and a Twizy, part of a 'dream' collection if you were young enough to wait 30years :rolleyes:

That tesla is pretty cool, didn't think there would be any here. I had a bit of fun on the website a while ago tailoring one to my needs.

Kaiser D · 04-08-2014 1:06pm

That isn't a Tesla, but rather a Fisker Karma!!!

Its the only one in Ireland atm. There is also a Tesla Model S floating about Rathfarnam.

kev1.3s · 04-08-2014 1:31pm

Kaiser D wrote: »

That isn't a Tesla, but rather a Fisker Karma!!!

Its the only one in Ireland atm. There is also a Tesla Model S floating about Rathfarnam.

You're right too, that's pretty cool too.

ba_barabus · 04-08-2014 2:01pm

Capri wrote: »

LE - Last Edition ? :rolleyes:

No need for the roll eyes rubbish, I've noticed you posting it a number of times towards a number of different users in the classics subsection.

It's a LE for LIMITED EDITION and you're almost correct calling it an anniversary model as the LE was launched to celebrate the models anniversary. The last 580 MGB's built at Abingdon were badged LE and sold with that silver colour (among others) and a few other goodies such as the alloys and side decals.

One for sale here

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C494390

The badge was resurrected for the MGTF LE500 and one lives around Dun Laoighre as I see it regularly (red with UK plates and a dent in every panel)

The Big Red Fella · 04-08-2014 8:04pm

Saw this earlier very very nice!

carlosfandango · 04-08-2014 10:31pm

Capri wrote: »

Future classics in their own way - a Tesla and a Twizy, part of a 'dream' collection if you were young enough to wait 30years :rolleyes:

Didn't realise there were any Tesla's in Ireland. Nice spot!

CFD

carlosfandango · 04-08-2014 10:33pm

Kaiser D wrote: »

That isn't a Tesla, but rather a Fisker Karma!!!

Its the only one in Ireland atm. There is also a Tesla Model S floating about Rathfarnam.

Ah! Good spot all the same. Must google the Fisker, impressive looking yoke.

CFD

Kaiser D · 04-08-2014 10:41pm

carlosfandango wrote: »

Ah! Good spot all the same. Must google the Fisker, impressive looking yoke.

CFD

Fiskers are rare everywhere. That young fellow will.i.am has one.
Teslas have sold in surprising numbers in the UK; not surprising really because they are the only decent looking electric car imo; even if they are €100k.

roadsmart · 04-08-2014 11:03pm

Nice lightweight on the SCR this afternoon;

Capri · 05-08-2014 1:04am

Tesla/Fiskar - it was lashing rain but it's still no excuse

:o:o
May I be electrocuted by the first one I sit into ! http://thenewfisker.com/
I think the Tesla looks a bit Jag-ish .

The P6 caught my eye and I diverted to chase after it - IF I had a few bob this is one I'd buy and cherish. US-style plate and surround, Vitesse (?) alloys, twin pipes and associated rumble and subtle (non-Rover) V6 badging

hi5 · 05-08-2014 10:04am

That Rover looks just right...

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

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