Today I saw a classic and took a pic thread!

Didn't manage to get a pic but spotted a VW Transporter van in Donabate this afternoon reg CSI 935. It's always a pleasure to see pre '87 commercials in everyday use IMO.

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

It's always a pleasure to see pre '87 commercials in everyday use IMO.

Yep.agreed!Some of them can be in surprisingly good condition too.

^Nice..its well worked!

mustang68 wrote: »

Just spotted this near parkwest in clondalkin

I know the lad that owns this, its a 1.9 turbo diesel:D

Here's a little something I spotted after coming out of the Porterhouse Central on thursday night last week... A 308GTB, poor quality pic from a phone.

carchaeologist wrote: »

Never heard of car manufacture in wexford?!

[cough] TMC Costin [/cough] the last car to be produced in Ireland.

JustinOval wrote: »

Can't make out the reg. for Cartell - is it a beetle?

It looked like a genuine 308GTB to me on the night. I don't get out much these days but I only had 4 pints, I would have copped a bad kit.

edit...

Indeed, try ZV9088

carchaeologist wrote: »

I thought this too,but after a bit of research it seems the van was made until 1993,though im not sure when imports stopped coming into this country.Maybe it was a special order at the time.
Im not sure if it was a post van,wouldnt it have a dublin registration if it had?
According to wikipedia..In Ireland the car was produced in two plants, the first establishied in 1962 in Naas, and the other establishied in Wexford in 1972, the production running until 1984.
Never heard of car manufacture in wexford?!

the last 4l off the line was raffled between the workers in wex

Nice spot alias no.9

(The 308)


CFD

dutchcat wrote: »

the last 4l off the line was raffled between the workers in wex

The last French R4 was also raffled in late 1992/1993 in one of the French newspapers. They ran an advertisement for the car on the bottom half of 14 pages, one page for every different model produced since 1961, including a remake of one being used in the Paris 68 riots! The car was also built in Slovenia after 1992 and in South America.

oopps! I may have not been exact. Its the window on the van side panel behind each of the front door. This little window set always appeared odd to me because I don't think that they are factory fitted. I asked a postman in France about it and he said that it was for the safety of the postman as an added visibility feature. It makes sense?

PS: Don't know if anyone remembers but the big draw for R4 van's in the 80' was cutting them up and making instant dog transporters.

MAY OF BEEN A TRIUMPH DAY. BUT WE WERE ON THE ROAD, SO THOUGHT IT WAS A FITTING PIECE FOR THIS THREAD.

TCOC Assessment Day

First of all, thank you Des for opening your home to all of us. It was a super day and we all enjoyed it thoroughly.
We only had two cars booked in this time, a 1979 Dolomite 1500 which belonged to Paul and a 1972 Spitfire which belongs to our new member Jack (the other Jack). We all met at the County Club in Dunshaughlin. When everyone was assembled we headed off and after travelling only 5 miles up the road, we arrived at Des’s house, drove around the back to the garage and were presented with a garage fully equipped with PIT! Lucky Des!
Paul’s Dolomite got a clean bill of health with only a few minor recommendations to consider.




Jack, a new member to the TCOC, arrived with his Spitfire in tow. Literally! His new purchase was strapped to tow truck, no less.

He already had the Spitfire at a local garage for a number of days and they informed him that they wanted to replace the fuel pump, remove the electronic ignition and put it back to standard points. Needless to say, he got the car back this morning from the garage after paying the bill, but with the car no better. He was stuck, and in true “TCOC” spirit, we told him that if he could get it over to us, we would see what we could do for him. She still had her English plates as he had only purchased the Spitfire two weeks ago and the English plates started with TRA, which come to think of it, would look nice on a TR4.

In any case, we pushed the car into Des’s garage and started to check fuel supply, which proved to be fine, we then moved on to check if she had a spark. At this point we could see the spark but it was very weak indeed. We removed the plugs and gave them a nice clean up. Luke had brought with him, a spare Rotor arm, dizzy cap and set of HT leads.

Talk about being prepared. We replaced these one by one and experienced no joy until we fitted the HT leads. Finally, with one turn of the key, she fired up straight away and Jack was a happy man. We then carried out a full assessment, which proved that the car had a lot of money spent on it in recent times as most of the engine bay and suspension were fairly new. Ever prepared, Jack (the new Jack) came armed with brand new ZV plates and once the car was mobile and on the road, we fitted the ZV plates and hey presto, he was now legally able to enjoy driving his Spitfire.


Overall his Spitfire is a very nice little car for the money. Jack, well done on your purchase!
Jacks Spitty might of been pushed in the gates but certainly DROVE OUT THEM

HEADING HOME A HAPPY MAN.

Whilst we all understand that the Assessment Day is really only meant for assessments and not for full motor repairs; today, together with only two cars booked in and a new member in need, the TCOC “experts” once again rose to the challenge in true style and did what they do best; help out a fellow member. Thanks to you all! On behalf of all the members of the TCOC, I would like welcome Jack (yes, the new Jack) to our club and wish you many happy years motoring in your Triumph and of course, a long and enjoyable membership in our club.

A few cars at City West