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

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    #5432
    BonnieSituation
    Registered Users Posts: 18,921 ✭✭✭✭BonnieSituation


    MorganIRL wrote: »
    Seen in Sligo on Friday. MK1 fiesta.

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=507570&d=1585524497
    MorganIRL wrote: »
    2nd pic

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=507571&d=1585524576
    sligojoek wrote: »
    Scrappage scheme survivor. :D:D

    Great spot. I've never seen it around.

    Your tastes are bit more discerning these days.
    JabbaTheHut wrote: »
    Beautiful. MK2 though, no?

    Yeah Mk2.

    Wheels are horrible though.


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    #5433
    MorganIRL
    Registered Users Posts: 589 ✭✭✭MorganIRL


    Apologies I don't know my fords.
    BonnieSituation wrote: »
    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=507570&d=1585524497



    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=507571&d=1585524576



    Your tastes are bit more discerning these days.



    Yeah Mk2.

    Wheels are horrible though.


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    #5434
    Duke O Smiley
    Registered Users Posts: 12,074 ✭✭✭✭Duke O Smiley


    https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/ford-fiesta-mk-2-swap-or-p-x/24492310

    MTU0NmRhYjliMTkyMzI2OTIwNGUyYzE3OWQyZDdmOTNk_bs9Zt1JNd-jCqkj-F50aHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL2RvbmVkZWFsLmllLXBob3Rvcy9waG90b18xNDQ4ODcyODR8fHw2MDB4NjAwfHx8fHx8fHw=.jpeg

    This is the same Fiesta.

    Interesting to see it on Irish plates..


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    #5435
    MorganIRL
    Registered Users Posts: 589 ✭✭✭MorganIRL


    Duke O Smiley wrote: »
    https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/ford-fiesta-mk-2-swap-or-p-x/24492310

    MTU0NmRhYjliMTkyMzI2OTIwNGUyYzE3OWQyZDdmOTNk_bs9Zt1JNd-jCqkj-F50aHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL2RvbmVkZWFsLmllLXBob3Rvcy9waG90b18xNDQ4ODcyODR8fHw2MDB4NjAwfHx8fHx8fHw=.jpeg

    This is the same Fiesta.

    Interesting to see it on Irish plates..

    Same plates I think..


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    #5436
    sligojoek
    Registered Users Posts: 25,420 ✭✭✭✭sligojoek


    Sticker on the window is From Hendersons . They were main Ford dealer in Sligo and EI is original Sligo reg.


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    #5437
    Tzardine
    Registered Users Posts: 3,884 ✭✭✭Tzardine


    That Fiesta has been for sale a while now and belongs in the dreamers thread AT €8,500.

    Far too overpriced. Cleaner, nicer Zetec swapped Fiestas are available in the UK much cheaper, and only €200 to VRT. I actually saw a lovely one with a Type R VTEC swap for less.


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    #5438
    kaizersoze
    Registered Users Posts: 7,042 ✭✭✭kaizersoze


    Fiesta is MAD money alright.
    Wheels are shocking and I could live without the fat exhaust but that's a personal thing. To each their own. Great to see one on the road.


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    #5439
    BonnieSituation
    Registered Users Posts: 18,921 ✭✭✭✭BonnieSituation


    BonnieSituation wrote: »
    A new one parked across from me last night in the underground. Whatever could it be? :P
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    So it turns out it's not a Catherham at all!

    had a gander at the reg tonight and it comes up on Cartell as a Robinhood EXMO. Never heard about them as kits!

    Registration: 88D43745
    Make:ROBINHOOD
    Model: EXMO
    Engine Capacity 1993

    A 1985 one was for sale on CandC:
    https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C512511

    And then this appeared today:
    504824.jpeg


    Good JESUS. It was spotless.

    Had a closer look at this today. Original UK reg on insurance disc (G294TAG), so 1989 it is.


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    #5440
    mikehn
    Registered Users Posts: 615 ✭✭✭mikehn


    Interesting, according to the Gov.uk site
    G294TAG
    ALFA ROMEO SPIDER
    Colour Red
    Fuel type Petrol
    Date registered 31 December 1990
    I wonder what his VRT & Nox worked out at.


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    #5441
    BonnieSituation
    Registered Users Posts: 18,921 ✭✭✭✭BonnieSituation


    mikehn wrote: »
    Interesting, according to the Gov.uk site
    G294TAG
    ALFA ROMEO SPIDER
    Colour Red
    Fuel type Petrol
    Date registered 31 December 1990
    I wonder what his VRT & Nox worked out at.

    I didn't even bother heading to the GOV website, just saw G was 1989 (generally) and went with it. :)

    Interesting detail alright there re import. How did it get onto a ZV if less than 30 years old I wonder? Tax disc shows as €56.:O

    Vehicle enquiry site gives other detail too:
    507701.JPG


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    #5442
    JabbaTheHut
    Registered Users Posts: 1,211 ✭✭✭JabbaTheHut


    I find the .gov site has a bug that lists many cars as registered as 31 December 1990, when talking about 1990 cars. Once G294TAG is not a private plate, then it's not a December car as G reg ran only as far as July 1990. It couldn't be December because it would have to be H reg if it was. So it could be a Jan to March 1990 car. Would explain the ZV and the €56 tax. Although The January 1998 bit is odd.


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    #5443
    SmartinMartin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,937 ✭✭✭SmartinMartin


    JabbaTheHut wrote: »
    I Although The January 1998 bit is odd.

    Imported into the UK from somewhere else that year, South Africa most likely.


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    #5444
    JabbaTheHut
    Registered Users Posts: 1,211 ✭✭✭JabbaTheHut


    Yeah. Was thinking later on that that could be the case. That it was not born in the UK first day.


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    #5445
    PauloMN
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional North East Moderators Posts: 10,857 Mod ✭✭✭✭PauloMN


    JabbaTheHut wrote: »
    I spent an entire summer replacing rear chassis mounts on them as a Nissan recall. I don't know how any survived as they were all scrapped soon after as per Nissans' instructions.

    Fantastic to see one still alive.

    That brings back memories, learned to drive in one of those, just like that 4 door and in red. Was the only car my dad ever bought brand new. Still have the brochure and purchase docket somewhere. 494 FZL was the reg, 1981. Was around £4,000 I think.

    It got to around 1988 before it was scrapped, completely rotten underneath and taken off the road by Nissan for safety. Think they offered us £250 or so, and we had to fight them to get more off them for it. Replaced it with a solid '78 Escort MkII!!!!

    To see one of those still on the road is some feat, more than cars a lot older to be honest. They just rusted to bits from day one. Imagine a 7 year old, one-owner, well looked after car being scrapped... :eek:


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    #5446
    Means Of Escape
    Registered Users Posts: 1,897 ✭✭✭Means Of Escape


    kaizersoze wrote: »
    Fiesta is MAD money alright.
    Wheels are shocking and I could live without the fat exhaust but that's a personal thing. To each their own. Great to see one on the road.

    Fat exhaust on the tail of a 1 litre car is shocking


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    #5447
    supervento
    Registered Users Posts: 370 ✭✭supervento


    JabbaTheHut wrote: »
    I find the .gov site has a bug that lists many cars as registered as 31 December 1990, when talking about 1990 cars. Once G294TAG is not a private plate, then it's not a December car as G reg ran only as far as July 1990. It couldn't be December because it would have to be H reg if it was. So it could be a Jan to March 1990 car. Would explain the ZV and the €56 tax. Although The January 1998 bit is odd.


    “G” Reg went from the 1st of August 1989 until 31st of July 1990. As mentioned because the car was imported to the U.K. sometimes they can go on an earlier plate as they might not of been able to verify the exact date of first registration and the dvla then assume the earlier/older number plate.

    ***amended***


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    #5448
    Tzardine
    Registered Users Posts: 3,884 ✭✭✭Tzardine


    Means Of Escape wrote: »
    Fat exhaust on the tail of a 1 litre car is shocking

    It has had an engine swap to a modern Zetec unit, most likely a 2 Litre.

    Exhaust still looks ridiculous though IMO.


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    #5449
    26000 Elephants
    Registered Users Posts: 3,152 ✭✭✭26000 Elephants


    supervento wrote: »
    “G” Reg went from the 1st of September 1989

    Was it not August 1st?


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    #5450
    supervento
    Registered Users Posts: 370 ✭✭supervento


    26000 Elephants wrote: »
    Was it not August 1st?

    Sorry i meant the 1st of August getting mixed up with the current plate change.


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    #5451
    IrishPlayer
    Registered Users Posts: 703 ✭✭✭IrishPlayer


    Blanchardstown Shopping Centre

    n0EuQ7C.jpg


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    #5452
    Testacalda
    Registered Users Posts: 463 ✭✭Testacalda


    An original looking mk2 Golf parked by the canal this weekend, I see it around regularly.

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    508580.jpg


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    #5453
    Duke O Smiley
    Registered Users Posts: 12,074 ✭✭✭✭Duke O Smiley


    Great spot. The owner (or a previous owner, about 2 or 3 years ago now) bought a few bits for it from a neighbour of mine who was breaking an early Mk2.


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    #5454
    hoodie6029
    Registered Users Posts: 3,411 ✭✭✭hoodie6029


    Saw that in Naas a few times. Original condition but sounds and looks its age

    Cui bono?



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    #5455
    kaizersoze
    Registered Users Posts: 7,042 ✭✭✭kaizersoze


    Duke O Smiley wrote: »
    Great spot. The owner (or a previous owner, about 2 or 3 years ago now) bought a few bits for it from a neighbour of mine who was breaking an early Mk2.

    I think he might need to buy another few bits!:D:D:D


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    #5456
    Testacalda
    Registered Users Posts: 463 ✭✭Testacalda


    Saw this sweet Bedford TK outside a builders merchants (just before the lockdown) Its a new addition, hope its not left to decay out there for ever though

    508644.jpg

    508642.jpg


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    #5457
    m17
    Registered Users Posts: 4,322 ✭✭✭m17


    Ennis
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    #5458
    Garzard
    Registered Users Posts: 1,280 ✭✭✭Garzard


    Merrion Road today:

    508680.jpg


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    #5459
    macplaxton
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 2,957 Mod ✭✭✭✭macplaxton


    As per thread title: If you saw a classic today and took a pic, please feel free to post it.

    Any further thread sabotage and I'll have to go out to the shed to get the ban hammer out


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    #5460
    IrishPlayer
    Registered Users Posts: 703 ✭✭✭IrishPlayer


    Clonsilla, Dublin 15

    xsc36Bu.jpg


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    #5461
    horseofstone
    Registered Users Posts: 238 ✭✭horseofstone


    IrishPlayer wrote: »
    Clonsilla, Dublin 15

    xsc36Bu.jpg

    What make of car is that?


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