I-Spy Classic Cars/Bikes-What have you spotted?

[CitroJim]

Spotted during my morning warmup run today

Honda Insight

I'm told a company is now able to refurbish their battery packs and make them more efficient and thus, prong their life..

One very cool car with a touch of Citroen about it. I'd love one!

[CitroJim]

I can't find the original thread or previous posts now but for several (many?) years I've been regularly running past a car well sheeted down under a heavy cover...

We spent some considerable forum time trying to identify it when the wind lifted the sheet a little and gave us a tantalising glimpse or two... One time I managed to decode the full registration but sadly there was no DVLA record.

It was thought it might be a Stag...

Last night it was really windy and...

The cover finally blew off to reveal...

Indeed, a it's a Stag and a superficially very tidy looking one too

I had to be a bit quick and sneaky when taking this picture as the owner was lurking... You can just see a hand on their back door!

[mickthemaverick]

Just for reference the original search began at:
viewtopic.php?p=679300#p679300

[NewcastleFalcon]

I can't find the original thread or previous posts now but for several (many?) years I've been regularly running past a car well sheeted down under a heavy cover... We spent some considerable forum time trying to identify it when the wind lifted the sheet a little and gave us a tantalising glimpse or two... One time I managed to decode the full registration but sadly there was no DVLA record.

It was thought it might be a Stag...Last night it was really windy and... The cover finally blew off to reveal...



Indeed, a it's a Stag and a superficially very tidy looking one too

A small bit of Falcon Trumpet (own) Blowing

We should really let this lie, until the definitive answer emerges, but......

Lets consider our greatest clue, yes normally the number plate, but its fair to say it is completely useless in this quest. So the next biggest clue, not the shape under the wrap, bonnet could be propped open, probably a good move if its spent years outside, wing mirrors taken off, grill removed and just a hole, headlights removed etc etc; ...but this the bumper.



If that shows overriders, they are very uncommon. Ubiquitous on little MG's though, Present on Rover p6's and Jensen Interceptors, but absent from the vast majority of cars.

Then there is the characteristic "flat rectangular bit" the number plate clags onto. Even less common.

Indeed there is only one bumper I have so far come across which has a flat rectangular bit for the number plate and overriders and that is....

A Triumph Stag.

Yes it looks nowt like a Triumph stag in the under the covers shot....but over riders and rectangular bit on a bumper for the numberplate....only one I have found so far.

Neil

[CitroJim]

Thanks both Good to see the original posts now in position and all nicely wrapped up...

[NewcastleFalcon]

Did you notice how the spitfire barely reached the height of the door handles of the thing next to it.



Regards Neil

The brown Spitfire returns. Spitfire the last decent name to be given to a car although wholly inappropriate.

Spitfire Shining in the Spring Sunshine

Neil

[NewcastleFalcon]

A pair of British Sports Cars.

The MGA has always been gorgeous in my eyes and was the transport for Richard Osman and his partner Ingrid Oliver in yesterdays Celebrity Antiques Road Trip.

The TR7 has tended to be a bit unloved but always catches my eye now when spotted in the wild, or coming up at auction, and comes in some interesting colours, and odd tartan interiors. Heading for quirky and interesting in my book now. The yellow one was the most interesting bit of a TV show which is quite probably an acquired taste but didnt capture my attention on a first viewing, "The Detectorists".

Sshh my prediction the detectorists TR7 will have a new owner by the end of April.

Neil

[CitroJim]

Also spotted during my recovery run yesterday afternoon...

Our local LHD TR6 is out of hibernation...

[myglaren]

They can't read though, it says "Patient Parking"! Not Pavement Parking.
Go to the bottom of the class.

[CitroJim]

They can't read though, it says "Patient Parking"! Not Pavement Parking.
Go to the bottom of the class.

[Gibbo2286]

A Morris 8 series E convertible but no chance to photo it.

[mickthemaverick]

The same colour as the one I used to own, (OK mine was a 2300SE later became a 2600SE!) but just look at the price!!!

BFTW

Details here

[Gibbo2286]

I sold low mileage blue one, a 2600 back in about 1984 for £850, the buyer came back later and said it made his wife violently travel sick and part exchanged it for a Renault Trafic camper.

[CitroJim]

Spotted this little Nissan 100NX during my (rainy) morning run today...

I posted to Facebook and got the distinct feeling it's not a very well loved little car...

I like it, I think it looks lovely...

[NewcastleFalcon]

Spotted this little Nissan 100NX during my (rainy) morning run today...
I posted to Facebook and got the distinct feeling it's not a very well loved little car...
I like it, I think it looks lovely...

Jim, its both an unusual and interesting spot, and what matters is it appeals to you, inspired a shutter click, and has caused a bit of interaction. I would have photographed it, will look it up and find out more, and I like a coupe. I did do a Hyundai Tuscani the other day!

Neil