Whofan 2,289 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 It's been my week, I think. Spotted a Hillman Imp this morning, black paintwork, looked quite tidy, and it was in motion! 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Mr T 4,395 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 On way back from Scotland on the A1 near Darlington a 'W' prefix Lada Riva, being overtaken by just about everything. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Max Headroom 7,527 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 One of those original style VW minibus with th split front windscreen on a E plate (1967). RHD too and not a grey import. Trevor 2 Link to post Share on other sites
bentwaters81tfw 7,222 Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 Trevor, a couple of my neighbours have them. Both fully restored, one is a 21 window model on a 65 plate. Hate to think what it's worth! 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Black Knight 6,466 Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Today, 1. A red with black roof A40, three letter english reg so I don't know what year. Driver was a grey-head [owner too?], he'd tried to make it a 'rally car' look. It was on minilites but the suspension looked knackered and the engine was running rich as well as burning oil 2. An immaculate looking Mercedes 190E, the old type, three boxy saloon 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Spiny 2,110 Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Today in London, probably one of the most '70s cars I've seen in a long while - a brown over gold two-tone Silver Shadow. The only thing it was lacking for the full '70s effect was a vinyl roof! Looked absolutely mint though, far too nice for London traffic. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
keefr22 13,810 Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Black Knight said: Driver was a grey-head [owner too?], he'd tried to make it a 'rally car' look. It was on minilites but the suspension looked knackered and the engine was running rich as well as burning oil Sounds just like our rally Mini....!!! (same colours too!) Keith 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Vince1159 4,592 Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 A mint red Triumph Acclaim parked on the bridge,exactly the same as i learnt to drive in..... 2 Link to post Share on other sites
keefr22 13,810 Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 8 minutes ago, Vince1159 said: A mint red D'oh - I just spent 30 seconds trying to work out what colour 'mint red' was....think I need more sleep!! Keith 7 Link to post Share on other sites
bentwaters81tfw 7,222 Posted March 29, 2019 Author Share Posted March 29, 2019 A very fruitful day today in the brilliant sunshine. In no particular order, A Garratt steam road locomotive, pulling a Discovery with a rigid link, with a trailer loaded with water carboys attached to that. A 10 h.p. Clyno saloon with a maroon fabric body. A white MGA with wire wheels, a white Morris 1000 with a red ragtop, a maroon Morris 1000 pickup, a blue Lotus Elan +2, a yellow Mk5 Escort ragtop, and a white MkV Sunbeam Rapier fastback. All on the A12 north or around Lowestoft. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
keefr22 13,810 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Yesterday on the M4 eastbound on the way up to Hampshire, a stunning maroon Dolomite 1500 HL. Friend of mine used to have a Dolly Sprint which I used to think looked huge parked next to my Mk1 Escort, couldn't believe how small the one we overtook yesterday looked! Then later on a lovely dark red MGB roadster parked outside an equally lovely house! 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Max Headroom 7,527 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 A Sierra Sapphire - didn’t clock the registration. And to think, they used to be everywhere! Trevor 3 Link to post Share on other sites
bentwaters81tfw 7,222 Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 White Triumph TR4 just off the A12 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Windy37 1,058 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 23 hours ago, keefr22 said: Yesterday on the M4 eastbound on the way up to Hampshire, a stunning maroon Dolomite 1500 HL. Friend of mine used to have a Dolly Sprint which I used to think looked huge parked next to my Mk1 Escort, couldn't believe how small the one we overtook yesterday looked! Then later on a lovely dark red MGB roadster parked outside an equally lovely house! A bright yellow Triumph Dolimite , N reg in Halfords car park , Scunthorpe yesterday morning. It was immaculate, and looked small as it sat there next to a Fiesta. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
JeroenS 6,519 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 This rare beauty, a Volvo N88, parked in a small village, this morning 5 Link to post Share on other sites
keefr22 13,810 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 That's a lovely truck! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Vince1159 4,592 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Seconded keef... Link to post Share on other sites
bentwaters81tfw 7,222 Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 Can't beat a vintage Volvo. Link to post Share on other sites
keefr22 13,810 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 This morning on the M4, an absolutely gorgeous 'Sebring look' MGB GT - bumperless and with bubble arches covering wide alloys, painted in gleaming brilliant white - really stunning little machine! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
keefr22 13,810 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Also forgot, on the M4 westbound on the way home from Hampshre on Sunday, a pair of old Morgan 3 wheelers in convoy, one with unpainted aluminium bodywork and aeroscreens, the other in BRG with a 'proper' windscreen. Both with two very well wrapped up occupants!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Max Headroom 7,527 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 A 1958 vintage Ford Zephyr in black ‘progressing’ along Wirral’s B roads. Nice. Trevor 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Pete in Lincs 15,582 Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Mixed in with Lincoln traffic this morning, An American car from about the mid 60's, a Chrysler I think. Pale gold, mid sized, four doors and designed just using straight edged rulers but it looked glorious compared to all the modern stuff around it. Later this afternoon I saw a Mk 2 Jaguar in nice condition in Lincoln. Again, it looked good against the boring stuff. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
richellis 1,401 Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Saw this today, very very jealous of the driver.... 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Vanroon 164 Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Canning Highway, Victoria Park. Western Australia today, Scads of beautifully restored/preserved Austin Healeys making their way through 11:00am traffic. Adhesive badges on doors, so a rally of enthusiasts. G 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Bonhoff 3,132 Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 1987 Renault 11 spotted at Thornton Reservoir near Leicester on Sunday. Honestly can't think when I last saw one. IanJ 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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