Today I saw a classic and took a pic thread!

Saab Ed

Landyaddict wrote: »

No way thats a 73 Range rover, 4 doors were not out then.

The chassis is probably from 73 ( auld series III or something ) but the body was probably replaced. Alot of that went on in the 90's. I once saw a Discovery on a mid seventies plate. No matter what the body the reg number always stays with the chassis.

Landyaddict

Saab Ed wrote: »

The chassis is probably from 73 ( auld series III or something ) but the body was probably replaced. Alot of that went on in the 90's. I once saw a Discovery on a mid seventies plate. No matter what the body the reg number always stays with the chassis.

Been there and done that. A lot of hard work to do it "properly"
Its too easy for some to just swop out a reg plate and stick it to another vehicle. :mad:
I agree that when done right, it's good and has benefits, but it is a lot of work to do right, one way to tell is look at the rear suspension. On the early Range rovers the rear shock ran opposite each other, so on one side it sits a forward and the other side back.No photo at the moment, but will get one to show difference.
It's a big tell.

carchaeologist

Landyaddict wrote: »

No way thats a 73 Range rover, 4 doors were not out then.

Was waiting to see who would spot that.:):)

Hermy

Spotted this in Crosbies yard this afternoon...



...and in the Point Depot this evening.



Also snapped this Stag on North Wall.

MercMad

Landyaddict wrote: »

Wow not too many of these in Ireland, I'd love to get some up close shots of it. Whats it location? Do you think the owner would part with it :rolleyes:

............its looked rough enough but restorable. Dunno if for sale, possibly as its been there a good while.

It was in a place called Mullinaskea, Garvary, Enniskillen, BT94 4JQ.

Good luck

Hifive

Here's an unusual one.
I got a tour of Waterford fire station with the kids last week (they loved it!)
They have an immaculate restored Dennis fire tender in the garage complete with VERY loud bell and wooden ladder.
I believe shes a “Dennis D3 Braidwood big 4, pump-escape” Apparently the wooden ladder is very rare, one of only two known survivors.
I don't know the year (carchaeologist?) but I'd guess 1930's.
Here she is. (Thats my four year old in her own fireman gear! She's absolutely fascinated with all things to do with the fire service and was in 7th heaven)

niceirishfella

Nice pics, not sure if I'd post pics on a public forum with my kids in them tho nowadays.

Hifive

niceirishfella wrote: »

Nice pics, not sure if I'd post pics on a public forum with my kids in them tho nowadays.

Thanks for that, really sincerely, but why?
I've always wondered about this. I assume it's in fear of the scenario,
"Hi little girl, I know your daddy, he likes old cars, I have a toy fire engine in the back of my car/van"
But to a four year old, any similar approach could get them into the car.
I never let them out of my sight, (4 kids under 6 years) but I don't wrap them, in cotton wool either. Maybe I'm being naive.
Sorry for going so far off topic.

xxxevelinexxx

you just never know what sick person mite get a kick from a photo ,i sorry things are gone that way .

PanhardPL

Hifive wrote: »

Here's an unusual one.
I got a tour of Waterford fire station with the kids last week (they loved it!)
They have an immaculate restored Dennis fire tender in the garage complete with VERY loud bell and wooden ladder.
I believe shes a “Dennis D3 Braidwood big 4, pump-escape” Apparently the wooden ladder is very rare, one of only two known survivors.
I don't know the year (carchaeologist?) but I'd guess 1930's.
Here she is. (Thats my four year old in her own fireman gear! She's absolutely fascinated with all things to do with the fire service and was in 7th heaven)

Carchaeologist is sleeping tonight lol. WI 3135 was issued on 1/1/51, so you take it the Dennis would have been registered in the early days of January 1951.

carchaeologist

Carchaeologist is on holidays...:p

PanhardPL

carchaeologist wrote: »

Carchaeologist is on holidays...:p

Oh I forgot that you were going to the sun on your honeymoon

niceirishfella

xxxevelinexxx wrote: »

you just never know what sick person mite get a kick from a photo ,i sorry things are gone that way .

+1
correct.......

Saab Ed

Didnt see it in the flesh but Id say somebody here might have an interest in it....

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/911304

Tomebagel

'Triumph Dolomite 1300 -
In need of restoration. Ideal donor car, Interior in good quality.
Exterior needs work. Engine also in good condition.
Stored in Dry Garage for last 20 years.'

and then the mother of all tears on the driver side seat:eek:

carchaeologist

PanhardPL wrote: »

Oh I forgot that you were going to the sun on your honeymoon

yep:p..though i hear the sun is good in ireland this weekend too..

CharlieCroker

Hermy

Spotted this old Foden in Enniskerry on Sunday.







By the way, let me know if ye would prefer if I didn't post non-car pics.

Lauder

This thread always gets good around this time of the year. Great spots above.

my addition for today;

carchaeologist

There was about 30ish old cars passing up the coast road through foynes at 8am this morning,everything from a renault 20:eek: to a citroen DS.Looked like they were belgian registered.

Lauder

When was the last time you saw one of these??

carchaeologist

^A rarity indeed!And irish too.

macplaxton

Saw a load of classics heading out of Galway in the direction of Clifden in small groups late this afternoon. I think they were all on Belgian plates. Anyone know what event they were on?

okistag

We had a nice long 110 mile round trip run and here are few pictures from the day

okistag

okistag

Here is a short video clip from Sunday. Hope you enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky9ONzpFk7U

Bitten & Hisses

I've been meaning to post these for ages. A Fiat 127 and 128 and an Alfa Spider I saw in Italy last year. The 127 was especially tidy, but it had seen a bit of paint on the passenger's side wing. The interiors were in great order too.

carchaeologist

macplaxton wrote: »

Saw a load of classics heading out of Galway in the direction of Clifden in small groups late this afternoon. I think they were all on Belgian plates. Anyone know what event they were on?

Yep,they were the same ones i saw driving up through foynes(post 3827) early that morning,they had a great weekend for it.

Lauder

Saw this rather sorry looking Beetle in Artane tonight (maybe it should be in the abandoned section);

ji

Saw these in my yard:pac:beetle and chopper 001.JPG

dr,dt james,mk2 resto 007.JPG

dr,dt james,mk2 resto 006.JPG


Beetle is for sale..

gfwd

Where is that pub Jack?

TRNIALL

That pub is in FORE or somewhere near as i was on that run and that was our destination, although we got a little carried away with ourselfs and ended up a lot further out Mullingar direction.Great day had by all and some fine scenery down that way.

bugsntinas

ji wrote: »

Saw these in my yard:pac:beetle and chopper 001.JPG

dr,dt james,mk2 resto 007.JPG

dr,dt james,mk2 resto 006.JPG


Beetle is for sale..

what already!!!!:eek:
how much?

ji

bugsntinas wrote: »

what already!!!!:eek:
how much?

I have lined up a shell for my mk2 so sadly it has to go:(
I serviced it and cleaned it hoping to get a bit more than i payed for it but dont worry it'll only go to a good home..

Wishbone Ash

Spotted this at the VRT office in Santry today. (The back tyres were probably the widest I've ever seen on a car - 385's I think!)

Gary ITR

VRT office? Was there a case of anal lube in the car?

kikel

Onkle wrote: »

VRT office? Was there a case of anal lube in the car?

Classic car €50 ?

okistag

TRNIALL wrote: »

That pub is in FORE or somewhere near as i was on that run and that was our destination, although we got a little carried away with ourselfs and ended up a lot further out Mullingar direction.Great day had by all and some fine scenery down that way.

Yes Niall you are correct it is FORE where that pub is. It was a super run, the roads, the scenery and of course the group of lads and gals that make it so enjoyable. Tom has said he has another one up his sleeve and looking forward to it soon !!!

Spity looking good TRNIALL.

bostoncommon

the lads dont appear to be looking at the car in the top picture

The Aussie

They must prefer the curves on the younger model, what type of car was in front???

Hifive

kikel wrote: »

Classic car €50 ?

Yeah, Cartel has it as a 78'
Looks like a 512 BB

So why was it at the VRT office?

Wishbone Ash

Hifive wrote: »

Yeah, Cartel has it as a 78'
Looks like a 512 BB

So why was it at the VRT office?

Presumably to declare it it, pay the €50 fee and be assigned a new registration.

TRNIALL

bostoncommon wrote: »

the lads dont appear to be looking at the car in the top picture

It was the scenery we were looking at??????:cool::P:cool:

TRNIALL

The Aussie wrote: »

They must prefer the curves on the younger model, what type of car was in front???

SHORTENED MINI:D:eek::D

Do-more

Sorry no pic, but in case someone is interested there's a Morris Minor Woody on original Irish plates for sale on the side of the road between Wexford and Rosslare harbour.

unkel

Hifive wrote: »

Looks like a 512 BB

Oh yeah! One of the few Ferraris I absolutely love!

Hermy

I spotted these outside DWM in Sussex Terrace last week.

Wishbone Ash

Spotted this unfortunate 280 in Ballyboughal, Co Dublin yesterday! :eek:

MercMad

Hermy wrote: »

I spotted these outside DWM in Sussex Terrace last week.

Aha !

So somone finally spotted it. I have heard of this car but never saw it yet two people spoke of it this week. It must be ouyt of hibernation and being used for the summer.

Lovely car and very rare over hjere on original Irish reg ! :cool:

carchaeologist

Do-more wrote: »

Sorry no pic, but in case someone is interested there's a Morris Minor Woody on original Irish plates for sale on the side of the road between Wexford and Rosslare harbour.

It is,but its on an NZG*** plate,which is an 80s Dublin number,so its not originally irish.