Today I saw an abandoned classic and took a pic thread!

kev1.3s

Capri wrote: »

I posted photos of them about a year ago

I also posted photos of these 2, a 250 Merc and 2002 (?) in Sandford Motors , the Merc was white then, and the 2002 (150 KRI) was intact - now the Merc is nearly desert beige :P and the 2002 is burned out :eek:
Hard to know what to call a 'mechanic' that lets that happen to good cars :mad::mad:

I went up with a friend after you posted with a friend and he bought the brown Capri, whilst there I tried to buy that merc and was told it was a clients awaiting some work. It hasn't moved since:(
He has a mercedes w121 or it could even be a w 198 inside.

Capri

Bring back the "Any aul scrap, Boss ?" merchants - like piranhas but at least the stuff didn't rot away or be set on fire :mad:

I often if there's somebody somewhere crying out for something like that , and others who can't sell scrap they have - scrapbrokers.com ???

kev1.3s

The 2002 was quite solid if I remember right.

Carson10

2001 Mercedes Benz E-Class Avantgarde
I think the story of this Car I know is the Owner Passed away about 3 Years ago and shortly afterwards the car was parked in the driveway/Gateway blocking the entrance of the house for Security etc...The Nice house is located on the edge of the beach and is now all over-grown and recently I noticed someone had smashed the front windscreen and passenger window. The lane to the country beach runs right by the car/house so that is how I took the picture.

I wont name the location or please dont ask..

Capri

Bit like my own E430, can't sell it so it'll stay where it is til it's 30 then €€€€€'s

CianDon

Spotted in Waterford yesterday. If anyone know the owners, please PM me

ba_barabus

kev1.3s wrote: »

I went up with a friend after you posted with a friend and he bought the brown Capri, whilst there I tried to buy that merc and was told it was a clients awaiting some work. It hasn't moved since:(
He has a mercedes w121 or it could even be a w 198 inside.

Was just about to say there was something far more interesting inside. Both have been there unmoved since 2003 at least.

Rippy

Actually posted this on the 'Today I saw a classic and took a photo ' thread as was not sure if abandoned . Roadside just outside Rockchapel in North Cork

jimmyw

Rippy wrote: »

Actually posted this on the 'Today I saw a classic and took a photo ' thread as was not sure if abandoned . Roadside just outside Rockchapel in North Cork

Jeez, we used have an avenger like that, same colour, vinyl roof and all, back in the eighties bought for 60 pounds.She had no tax book, no exhaust, the clutch juddered, the tank had some black stuff coming off it and the carb needed some work.Never went on the road at all.Brings back the memories alright.

Capri

Gardai used to have them in that blue without the vinyl roof

mb1725

Cool looking taillights on them!

hi5

mb1725 wrote: »

Cool looking taillights on them!

And then they changed them to this....

macplaxton

Sorry, I can't get the song out of my head now...

...somebody find some pics of Imps or Hunters.

Capri

Yer man looks like a 70's version of Conchita Wurst -

Rootes / Chrysler faves - Sunbeam Imp Sport / Avenger Tiger I / Hunter GLS Holbay

Capri

Just as many abandoned in the UK's byways

http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/20301/abandoned?page=352

macplaxton

Capri you should have put a big warning before posting that feckin' link.

What has been seen... can't be unseen :eek:

That's a ****ing monstrosity at the top of that page.

Falcon L

Capri wrote: »

Just as many abandoned in the UK's byways

One I saw in London recently.

SpitfireIV

Suppose this is kinda' the right thread....


Spotted this place by chance yesterday while out for a drive, it's near Castledermot. Had to do a double take, hit reverse and go back for some pics!wonder whats inside those sheds!!!! :eek::eek:

Seems to be a bit of a Porsche specialist/breaker. Had another few bits in the yard. There was someone working in the shed with an old Merc up on a ramp. Can only

deckie27

CroppyBoy1798 wrote: »

Suppose this is kinda' the right thread....


Spotted this place by chance yesterday while out for a drive, it's near Castledermot. Had to do a double take, hit reverse and go back for some pics!wonder whats inside those sheds!!!! :eek::eek:

Seems to be a bit of a Porsche specialist/breaker. Had another few bits in the yard. There was someone working in the shed with an old Merc up on a ramp. Can only







they have a small family business

Its a family business
A lot of porsche' s and vw,s around there from the 50's up.

Dades

A few of those Porsches were obviously imported and driven for a bit. Probably fell foul of the NCT and now only exist for parts.

hi5

^ That's the guy that does the shot blasting.

Capri

And he's doing a big cleanout

http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/yard-clearout/8588119?offset=4


http://cars.donedeal.ie/find/all/for-sale/Ireland/?filters%5BuserId%5D=41025

trevorbrady

on the byroads of Co. Kilkenny in two separate locations









both appeared to be original Irish registered cars.

dgt

This one has been there a while

kaizersoze

trevorbrady wrote: »

on the byroads of Co. Kilkenny in two separate locations

That Manta deserves better.....:(

winnie the schtink

yep the crusher,where all opels should be

Billyw75

Hi I'm just inquiring about the volvo f86 taken in athy a few years back. By any chance would you know if it's still their cause I'm in the middle of restoring one and parts are really scarce. Any info I would appreciate thanks billy Walsh cork

voz es

Billyw75 wrote: »

Hi I'm just inquiring about the volvo f86 taken in athy a few years back. By any chance would you know if it's still their cause I'm in the middle of restoring one and parts are really scarce. Any info I would appreciate thanks billy Walsh cork

pg:242 a user called 'walshe' posted it , pm thats user

G Luxel

A garden centre in donegal .....

Silvera

G Luxel wrote: »

A garden centre in donegal .....

nice car...nice reg..pity:(