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

blastman · 24-01-2014 3:22pm

Usually mine

(91 D), although there's sometimes a 90 D Charade parked in the estate.

Jesus. · 24-01-2014 3:32pm

amandaf675 wrote: »

I wouldn't mind but I was only discussing Levins with a guy on the Bangernomics thread only a few days ago. I must say, the photos I've seen of them don't do them justice hence why I didn't recognise one in the flesh. It reminded me of a miniature Rover Vanden Plas when I was looking at it last night.

I'm still not sure how they're supposed to be nippy though considering they were only powered by 1.6 L engines that were made 20-30 years ago? Were they turbocharged or something?

Kaiser D · 24-01-2014 3:35pm

Griffith avenue today, old Irish reg Peugeot 309, Morris Minor and a Jag MK2.

1990 Corolla which looks to be abandoned in a garden around the corner too.

Youzername · 24-01-2014 3:44pm

Kaiser D wrote: »

96 Volkswagen Vento today, OAP driver, and it looked lovely

I always see one of them with an OAP driver too.

Looks well kept.

Artane Area?

Kaiser D · 24-01-2014 4:45pm

Youzername wrote: »

I always see one of them with an OAP driver too.

Looks well kept.

Artane Area?

Close, it was Clarehall.

Old diesel · 24-01-2014 6:20pm

Kaiser D wrote: »

Griffith avenue today, old Irish reg Peugeot 309, Morris Minor and a Jag MK2.

1990 Corolla which looks to be abandoned in a garden around the corner too.

The 309 was an early one - 86 was the last year of the old Irish plate system (pre 87) but I think it was the first year on the market for the 309.

Not too many 309s sold in 86 either id say - most of the early ones were on the new system - 87 onwards from what I recall.

Kaiser D · 24-01-2014 8:56pm

Ill be around there tomorrow, so Ill try get a photo of it.

The old reg does look at odd on it

toastedpickles · 24-01-2014 8:59pm

Seen a toyota supra today 94 reg

amandaf675 · 24-01-2014 9:01pm

Jesus. wrote: »

I wouldn't mind but I was only discussing Levins with a guy on the Bangernomics thread only a few days ago. I must say, the photos I've seen of them don't do them justice hence why I didn't recognise one in the flesh. It reminded me of a miniature Rover Vanden Plas when I was looking at it last night.

I'm still not sure how they're supposed to be nippy though considering they were only powered by 1.6 L engines that were made 20-30 years ago? Were they turbocharged or something?

No but they only weight about 900kgs so there a light car! Tbh I dont think there that nippy but they have serious potential

Moomat · 24-01-2014 9:05pm

amandaf675 wrote: »

No but they only weight about 900kgs so there a light car! Tbh I dont think there that nippy but they have serious potential

RWD

ianobrien · 24-01-2014 9:11pm

Jesus. wrote: »

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I'm still not sure how they're supposed to be nippy though considering they were only powered by 1.6 L engines that were made 20-30 years ago? Were they turbocharged or something?

amandaf675 wrote: »

No but they only weight about 900kgs so there a light car! Tbh I dont think there that nippy but they have serious potential

Moomat wrote: »

RWD

They were never that "fast", but they sounded if they were and went everywhere sideways. The 1.6 engine produced good power (and can be tuned to crazy horsepower for a 1.6 n/a). As there was very little weight they were quick off the line and had ar$e out handling.......

Edit - I find them hard work to drive, noisy, thanks to all being lowered twitchy when pushed and a 205GTi cross country is quicker point to point.

davycc · 24-01-2014 9:16pm

today seen a white ex telecom eireann with very faded TE stripes and over spray onn every panel in Ashbourne Tesco car park..

89 D 4****

Moomat · 24-01-2014 9:17pm

ianobrien wrote: »

They were never that "fast", but they sounded if they were

I always though "rasp" summed up their unique sound. Haven't seen a twin cammer in years

ianobrien · 24-01-2014 9:23pm

Moomat wrote: »

I always though "rasp" summed up their unique sound. Haven't seen a twin cammer in years

There has been a white one head up Patrick's St in Cork every Saturday at half 1ish for the past three weeks. If you are town tomorrow you may be in luck.

Moomat · 24-01-2014 9:34pm

ianobrien wrote: »

There has been a white one head up Patrick's St in Cork every Saturday at half 1ish for the past three weeks. If you are town tomorrow you may be in luck.

I'll have to take your word for it! As fond as I am of them I don't think I could justify the day trip from Dublin

ofcork · 24-01-2014 9:39pm

Theres a rolls Royce around cork a lot with a zv reg,not sure what year that is.

Fred Swanson · 24-01-2014 9:43pm

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Andrew_Doran · 26-01-2014 3:03am

80s/90s Lancia Thema.

I didn't get the reg, but I don't care, what a cool car!

Sobanek · 26-01-2014 3:58am

Red 91 Saab 900 S Turbo!

Pinch Flat · 26-01-2014 3:41pm

Have your pick on the M7/M9 to waterford yesterday - 90 d toyota corolla on the naas road, A reg vauxhall carlton near carlow and passed a 90 d mini just as we passed killkenny

ofcork · 26-01-2014 3:42pm

90 C micra yesterday amazing how small and boxy they look now.

toyotaavensis · 28-01-2014 4:31pm

1968 triumph

Sobanek · 28-01-2014 4:33pm

94-KE Nissan Sunny

davycc · 28-01-2014 6:26pm

91 Mini

Kaiser D · 30-01-2014 8:12pm

93 Nissan Sunny hatchback in Swords, and an 88 saloon along Griffith avenue yesterday.

Silvera · 30-01-2014 9:14pm

'93 Renault 19 'Chamade' Saloon (elderly male driver..possibly purchased new by him)

dgt · 30-01-2014 9:33pm

Sobanek wrote: »

Red 91 Saab 900 S Turbo!

I saw a black 1990 one today. Fook me the sound from it was amazing :cool::cool::cool:

Lofty123 · 31-01-2014 7:44pm

'91 G Proton behind me today between Clonmel & Cashel, can't be too many of those in Ireland. Guy was driving it on, didn't think they were that fast, AFIK they were only 1.3 petrol?

ofcork · 31-01-2014 7:46pm

90 C pajero I think it was on Patrick street last night.

CrowdedHouse · 31-01-2014 7:54pm

89 CE Land Cruiser near Portumna - probably white one time, rough looking but still able to tow

Kaiser D · 31-01-2014 9:07pm

91 Landcruiser in Dbulin, huuuge fecker of a thing. V8 I think.

antodeco · 31-01-2014 9:43pm

1976 mini in my driveway :-D

Old diesel · 04-02-2014 11:41am

Lofty123 wrote: »

'91 G Proton behind me today between Clonmel & Cashel, can't be too many of those in Ireland. Guy was driving it on, didn't think they were that fast, AFIK they were only 1.3 petrol?

1.3 and 1.5s from what I recall.

only sold them in Rep of Ireland for a few years

corner back 2 · 04-02-2014 5:36pm

79 1.6 Ford Cortina at Blanchardstown SC looked in good shape.

Merrion · 04-02-2014 8:17pm

89 Merc - didn't look happy in this rain.

nd · 06-02-2014 6:26pm

in the carpark of the limerick hospital today.

Fred Swanson · 06-02-2014 8:26pm

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Old diesel · 06-02-2014 11:12pm

Fred Swanson wrote: »

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A good point - although actually - for some odd reason I think the current style plates like you get on new cars - actually suits those W123s with the year on them.

Were I fortunate enough to import one of these - id have on the year plate for that exact reason.

Im an odd creature I know

Kaiser D · 07-02-2014 10:28pm

Collected my gf from work today and spotted a lovely gold Porsche 944. Just had to park next to it in my 83 Fiesta :P. Got some weird looks - its brilliant!

JackF1 · 08-02-2014 12:25am

75d Defender 90" in Dalkey the other day.

davycc · 08-02-2014 12:53am

Kaiser D wrote: »

Collected my gf from work today and spotted a lovely gold Porsche 944. Just had to park next to it in my 83 Fiesta :P. Got some weird looks - its brilliant!

is that the new car you mentioned one one the other threads?

Kaiser D · 08-02-2014 1:02am

davycc wrote: »

is that the new car you mentioned one one the other threads?

It is, yup.

roadsmart · 08-02-2014 1:05am

Dunno if it counts, but I drove my zx registered fe35 through Kenmare this morning.

davycc · 08-02-2014 2:21am

well hope it does as I drive a neighbours 1950 T20 every few weeks too lol

roadsmart · 08-02-2014 6:02am

davycc wrote: »

well hope it does as I drive a neighbours 1950 T20 every few weeks too lol

Would love to see her beltin along, I so enjoy seeing older working machines. Wish the tourists would stop jumping out in front of me taking photos though lol.

Stella Virgo · 08-02-2014 12:41pm

red toyota carina II automatic 1.6 petrol. 88 g ... in galway today, new nct disc on window! not a mark on it !!

Eutow · 08-02-2014 6:52pm

A 89 MH Lancia Delta

W.Shakes-Beer · 08-02-2014 9:29pm

Up on Howth Head.

davycc · 08-02-2014 10:13pm

seen a 1991ish saab 900 turbo cabrio on gracepark rd today..looked well in the sun

PrettyBoy · 08-02-2014 10:16pm

Oldest car I took notice of today was a 1992 Honda NSX in Dundrum, still a great looking car.

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

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