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Jul 29, 2021 10:02:51 GMT
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Does anyone know what the first and second cars are? First looks similar to an Autobianchi A112, while the second looks vaguely Jaguar XJ6-ish... Are you asking about my post above? If so, the first is a Hillman Imp and the bronzy coloured one a Sunbeam Rapier H120. cheers Cortinaman
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Old Fords never die they just go sideways
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Jul 29, 2021 10:25:28 GMT
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Imp Some great finds there!! Loving the wheels on the Imp... What make are they I wonder??!!
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***GARAGE CURRENTLY EMPTY***
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Jul 29, 2021 10:34:08 GMT
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Old Fords never die they just go sideways
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Jul 30, 2021 11:45:27 GMT
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How about a game of guess the vintage car? Well, it's not vintage, as it's 1930s
The body style with over the rear axle seating but combined with an enclosed boot (most likely actually for the spare wheel) is quite unusual for that era - most 'D' back saloons just had an external luggage rack, with close coupled saloon coachwork having an external boot in what became the three box style (as pioneered by Riley with their 9hp Monaco of 1926). Based on this feature, it can be identified as an Austin 12/4 (or possibly 12/6 - difference is the engine) Ascot, and dates from 1933-36. The larger Austins which also used that feature (it is a spare wheel compartment, with the hinge down lid becoming a luggage rack - note the hinges for the numberplate to swivel) whilst also visually similar, have different proportions to the one shown here.
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Jul 30, 2021 12:44:56 GMT
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How about a game of guess the vintage car? Well, it's not vintage, as it's 1930s The body style with over the rear axle seating but combined with an enclosed boot (most likely actually for the spare wheel) is quite unusual for that era - most 'D' back saloons just had an external luggage rack, with close coupled saloon coachwork having an external boot in what became the three box style (as pioneered by Riley with their 9hp Monaco of 1926). Based on this feature, it can be identified as an Austin 12/4 (or possibly 12/6 - difference is the engine) Ascot, and dates from 1933-36. The larger Austins which also used that feature (it is a spare wheel compartment, with the hinge down lid becoming a luggage rack - note the hinges for the numberplate to swivel) whilst also visually similar, have different proportions to the one shown here.
Good answer - it is an Austin 12/4 - it had sat inside for a good 30 years and only fairly recently been put outside - I had thought it had been sold but apparently not as its still there!
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Old Fords never die they just go sideways
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Jul 30, 2021 13:35:01 GMT
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Is it the earlier chrome plated radiator shell model, or the facelifted version with the painted one?
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Last Edit: Jul 30, 2021 13:35:20 GMT by Paul H
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Jul 30, 2021 13:37:07 GMT
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Is it the earlier chrome plated radiator shell model, or the facelifted version with the painted one? I'm pretty sure it is the painted one, but I didn't go round the front of it on this visit and it's been probably 10 years since I last saw it.
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Old Fords never die they just go sideways
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Jul 30, 2021 14:22:50 GMT
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Well, it's not vintage, as it's 1930s The body style with over the rear axle seating but combined with an enclosed boot (most likely actually for the spare wheel) is quite unusual for that era - most 'D' back saloons just had an external luggage rack, with close coupled saloon coachwork having an external boot in what became the three box style (as pioneered by Riley with their 9hp Monaco of 1926). Based on this feature, it can be identified as an Austin 12/4 (or possibly 12/6 - difference is the engine) Ascot, and dates from 1933-36. The larger Austins which also used that feature (it is a spare wheel compartment, with the hinge down lid becoming a luggage rack - note the hinges for the numberplate to swivel) whilst also visually similar, have different proportions to the one shown here.
Good answer - it is an Austin 12/4 - it had sat inside for a good 30 years and only fairly recently been put outside - I had thought it had been sold but apparently not as its still there! Shame if it’s been dragged outside after dry storage, not going to do it any favours
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Jul 30, 2021 14:35:46 GMT
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you're right, it is a shame - to have survived this long only to rot away - I am going to see if it can be saved.
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Old Fords never die they just go sideways
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Spotted this earlier while I was dropping a customers car back. It’s a Skoda Rapid and doesn’t look like it’s moved in a while. Same colour as the one a bloke in Fareham had that I bought some seats off a few years ago. he got it painted (black b4 that),previous owner put the K series in. He sold it (without letting me know ) looked tidy in the flesh.
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Unloved in south London
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Fraud owners club member 1999 Jaguar s type 1993 ford escort
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Aug 10, 2021 17:33:16 GMT
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Another couple local to me. Audi 80 and 3 door mk2 golf. Both been there years, owner won't sell either and they're dissapearing into the undergrowth.
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Aug 11, 2021 17:20:21 GMT
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Rare now ford probe needs saving
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Fraud owners club member 1999 Jaguar s type 1993 ford escort
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Aug 11, 2021 17:48:54 GMT
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Rare now ford probe needs saving You mean badge engineered Mazda
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There used to be a probe that lived near me when I was in school that I always fancied and never understood why. Still sort of like them and still don't know why!
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I did a 12 hour round trip in the back of a Ford Probe once, horrific stuff
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I did a 12 hour round trip in the back of a Ford Probe once, horrific stuff Had the same on a Passat CC, really uncomfortable and miles of leaning forward because no headroom Don't you just love form over function?🙁
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Aug 15, 2021 20:17:41 GMT
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this van has been in an abandonded garage for at least 25 years as i know to.not sure what it is though.
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Aug 15, 2021 20:36:36 GMT
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To be fair it's tricky to know from that photo, but for some reason I'm thinking Rustin Meastro
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Aug 15, 2021 21:44:24 GMT
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Wonder what lurks in the locked garage/shack next to it?
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