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

hi5

I also saw one in a field this weekend,on the N9 near Waterford is a field with old rubbish colllection trucks, among them is what appears to be a green w123.

Saabdub

This collection is behind someones house outside Bagnelstown in Carlow:eek:

Saabdub

Redrocket

none are for sale, i tried

Redrocket

Redrocket

infact when i asked in the shop next door about the cars, she simply replied "they're not for sale"
went to galway today just to check these out but was worth it, the oul guy seems cracked, they're all restoration projects. that black capri he claims is gonna be back on the road very soon

Max_Damage

It is a sin to see these fine cars fall into disrepair, Especially the Sierra's, they are becoming increasingly rare nowadays. Always had a soft spot for them, I learned how to drive in my parent's '93 Sierra diesel.

MercMad

Yeah Sierra's are getting very thin on the ground, cant remember the last time I saw one of the original types !

Those Capri's are some sight !!

Redrocket

well you can find them alright, but there's no such thing as a cheap sierra these days. years ago you could pick them up for 100 quid, not anymore.

i'd say those vw busses are there 10-15 years longer than the capris... so maybe in 10 years ill take another look :P

Anan1

That Sierra looks like it's still in use to me!

mike65

Woah! a 18 year old Sierra is not a classic in any way!

Mike.

maidhc

Some very sad looking Capris there.

Max_Damage

mike65 wrote: »

Woah! a 18 year old Sierra is not a classic in any way!

Mike.

To some, maybe not, to others, it is.

Blue850

That black Capri has sat there for years, A lad here at work wanted to buy it a couple of years ago and he got the "I'm going to restore it " guff of the owner as well.

G Luxel

if its the same place that I know, there used to be a lot of Morris Minors at the back of the house next door but they have now dissappeared. I would say that the sierra is an every day car, but I didnt realise that there were so many irish reg capris at the same venue.

carchaeologist

Renotec wrote: »

Also this is a prime location to exercise ones "carchaeology" skills.

Indeed:D:D, i would have to be pulled off it!!!Im amazed how the cars seem to be in such good shape, i would have thought the concrete would have corroded them quicker?

carchaeologist

I lke the shots of the capris, the silver one is fantasticly corroded!!!Its a pity to see the other ones outside in the weather though.:(

manta mad

what a bloody shame

all irish reg & wasteing away:mad:

no go on this fella at all ????

manta mad

on cartell

6000 zm

Registration 6000ZM
Make FORD
Model CAPRI
Description
Engine Capacity(cc) 1300
Fuel Type PETROL

969CZM
Registration 969CZM
Make FORD
Model CAPRI
Description Not Available
Engine Capacity(cc) 1993
Fuel Type PETROL

160 XIZ

Registration 160XIZ
Make FORD
Model CAPRI
Description 1.6 GT4
Engine Capacity(cc) 1600
Fuel Type PETROL



WHATS A GT4 IN A CAPRI ?????
NEVER HEARD OF ONE OF THEM !!!!

carchaeologist

The capri GT4 was a special edition around 1980, it had the red stripes along the side that you can see in the picture of the silver car, as far as i know they were only availible in silver and white,dont know how many were made though. There wasnt much extra on them though, they didnt have any big engines or that kind of thing, just some trim upgrades and those stripes. I think i have one for a spares car,i cant be sure because somebody nicked the taxbook and plates for an imported car before i got my hands on it:mad:. It has the same stripes as the silver car above on it.Thank god for cartell!!!:D

Saabdub

Saw this well abandoned classic in Ballinascorney, Co. Dublin yesterday. Anyone know what it is?

Saabdub

Max_Damage

Saabdub wrote: »

Saw this well abandoned classic in Ballinascorney, Co. Dublin yesterday. Anyone know what it is?

Rover P6

carchaeologist

Well rusty isnt it!! looks like a MK2 transit behind it....

Sids Not

carchaeologist wrote: »

Well rusty isnt it!! looks like a MK2 transit behind it....

Theres a "behind it"..... I'm still looking for the P6...:D

Mr. Presentable

mike65 wrote: »

Woah! a 18 year old Sierra is not a classic in any way!

Mike.

Oh, come on! It even says "classic" on the back

carchaeologist

wishfull thinking on fords part maybe!!:D

Blue850

Does anybody know where there is a MK1 Fiat 128 saloon, early type with round headlamps and chrome bumpers. I know someone looking for bits for the MK1 128.

manta mad

sorry about poor pic
camera phone:o

caught this abandoned in kildare ,
havent a clue what it is ??? datsun is it ??

Anan1

Nissan 280ZX, I think.

Max_Damage

Anan1 wrote: »

Nissan 280ZX, I think.

I agree.

carchaeologist

yws it seems to be,youve been busy manta mad!!!:D