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

[NewcastleFalcon]

Its a 1989 Model VW Golf GTI Cabriolet. 1989 is bank in the MK 2 Golf Range and so that should be a MK2 but it isnt.

Thats because "There was no Mk2-based cabriolet model; instead, the Mk1 Cabriolet was continued over the Mk2's entire production run. "

So there is a modicum of interestingness in it, so I would call that a decent spot James, and I would have photographed it myself and lobbed it up here.

I did take a picture of a MK1 Clio which made it to the thread so yes its classic enough for me!

REgards Neil

[NewcastleFalcon]

and from the archives here it is.....

Well after a small amount of deliberation I'm shoving this one in here. Won the most interesting car in Morrison's car park prize for me, even took a photo of it.

Its an early Clio from 1994, and its yellow did stand out on a very dull Sunday, a prelude to a big snowfall a couple of hours later. Yes its pre-Thierry Henry and his Va-Va-Voom, and slap bang in the throes of Nicole-Papa.

from wiki Papa and Nicole-fascinating facts!

Surveys by Channel 4 and ITV revealed the series as the most popular car advertisements ever aired in Britain. In 1996, one survey found that Nicole was recognised by more Britons than Prime Minister John Major, Bob Hoskins or Chris Evans.[1] Renault was found to be the most persuasive advertiser in five European countries in 1994.

[Gibbo2286]

So where is Nicole now then Neil?

[NewcastleFalcon]

So where is Nicole now then Neil?

Well Gibbo the timing is impeccable for that question....did you know? In one of those unlikely coincidences I mentioned her yesterday, digging up an old photo of a Clio Mk1 in response to James' VW Golf Cabriolet photo and today July 4th 2020 is Nicole's 49th Birthday.

So I presume at some time today she will be blowing out 49 candles on a large gâteau d'anniversaire

Regards Neil

[NewcastleFalcon]

In 2016 she did this



Regards Neil

[myglaren]

So where is Nicole now then Neil?

Estelle Skornik (Nocole)

[mickthemaverick]

Came up behind this little beauty on my way out this morning:

Own work

[NewcastleFalcon]

Not often I will be moved to photograph a Mercedes, but as well as the unusual colour the numberplate caught my eye.

CU6. the reg CU was used between January 1904 and November 1957. CU 6 must have been one of the first Cars in the borough in 1904. (obviously not that Mercedes! which is a 1975 Mercedes 220.). The CU stands for Caer Urfa which is an ancient name for the first settlement in the area.

Interesting colour!

REgards Neil

[Hell Razor5543]

I know I have posted it up before, but I saw this classic again recently. Good to see it still in usage.

[mickthemaverick]

I passed an apple green Comma J2 van today unloading used tyres at the recycling yard.! Not seen one of those for a long time!!

[Hell Razor5543]

I was doing a call on Bordon a few days ago when I spotted a Moggy Minor;

[NewcastleFalcon]

The pursuit vehicle of choice in the 1960's in Edinburgh and the Lothians!

http://british-police-history.uk/f/lothian-borders

Regards Neil

[myglaren]

A couple of weeks ago wandering around our estate - there was another one half a mile away too.

[NewcastleFalcon]

Spotted one of these today for 50 points for an unusual spot....without camera so here's one from wiki
Car number 4 ish in a convoy of 6 older minis on a day out.


Innocenti Mini prefacelift
Charles01 / Public domain

REgards Neil

[white exec]

A couple of weeks ago wandering around our estate - there was another one half a mile away too.

These can be had for quite small sums these days, if the auction sites are anything to go by.
Save up for the brake pads, though.