Whatsthisthen?
-
mickthemaverick
- (Donor 2025)
- Posts: 15850
- Joined: 11 May 2019, 17:56
- x 6745
Re: Whatsthisthen?
A pair of shoe dryers?
I used to be indecisive, now I'm not so sure!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
-
CitroJim
- A very naughty boy
- Posts: 52707
- Joined: 30 Apr 2005, 23:33
- x 7229
Re: Whatsthisthen?
Yes, and coming in very useful at the moment!
Jim
Runner, cyclist, duathlete, Citroen AX fan and the CCC Citroenian 'From A to Z' Columnist...
Runner, cyclist, duathlete, Citroen AX fan and the CCC Citroenian 'From A to Z' Columnist...
-
bobins
- (Donor 2025)
- Posts: 6379
- Joined: 05 Jul 2012, 18:07
- x 3293
Re: Whatsthisthen?
This is a bit of a leftfield one. 
Whilst browsing a collection of photos at the Metric Imperial War Museum (https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/brixmis- ... e-cold-war), I came across an unusual photo.
The photo archive in question is almost exclusively to do with military related stuff in 1990 in East Germany, and most of the photos fit the bill. Occasioanlly there are photos from towns and cities and you see the ever present drab and wheezing Trabants and Wartburgs, with the occasional Lada thrown in for those in charge. This photo is unusual as I don't think that's either a Trabby, Wartburg, or Lada
So what is it ? Bear in mind that 'western' cars where very much a rarity and most people wouldn't want to stand out even if they could manage to own one.
Is it a Vauxhall Nova ?
https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item ... /206278909
Whilst browsing a collection of photos at the Metric Imperial War Museum (https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/brixmis- ... e-cold-war), I came across an unusual photo.
The photo archive in question is almost exclusively to do with military related stuff in 1990 in East Germany, and most of the photos fit the bill. Occasioanlly there are photos from towns and cities and you see the ever present drab and wheezing Trabants and Wartburgs, with the occasional Lada thrown in for those in charge. This photo is unusual as I don't think that's either a Trabby, Wartburg, or Lada
So what is it ? Bear in mind that 'western' cars where very much a rarity and most people wouldn't want to stand out even if they could manage to own one.Is it a Vauxhall Nova ?
- Unknown car - IWM / Crown Copyright
-
mickthemaverick
- (Donor 2025)
- Posts: 15850
- Joined: 11 May 2019, 17:56
- x 6745
Re: Whatsthisthen?
My initial thought on first view, prompted by the white blocks either side of the number plate, is Renault 5?
This sort of thing:
This sort of thing:
- BFTW
I used to be indecisive, now I'm not so sure!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
-
Rp0thejester
- Donor 2024
- Posts: 2773
- Joined: 11 May 2022, 19:54
- x 893
Re: Whatsthisthen?
https://www.renault4.co.uk/r5-debug.htm I reckon Mick's right but he went for the 'super groovy' version.
Ryan
'99 Xsara 1.6 X (Red) with Sunkissed bonnet. T59 SBX
'54 Astra Estate 1.7DTI (Artic White)
'06 C8 2.2Hdi Exclusive (Aster Grey)
Champion of Where's CitroJim
Yes I ask the stupid questions, because normally it is that simple.
'99 Xsara 1.6 X (Red) with Sunkissed bonnet. T59 SBX
'54 Astra Estate 1.7DTI (Artic White)
'06 C8 2.2Hdi Exclusive (Aster Grey)
Champion of Where's CitroJim
Yes I ask the stupid questions, because normally it is that simple.
-
bobins
- (Donor 2025)
- Posts: 6379
- Joined: 05 Jul 2012, 18:07
- x 3293
Re: Whatsthisthen?
I don't think the gap between the number plate and bumper is right for an R5 ??
- IWM vehicle
-
mickthemaverick
- (Donor 2025)
- Posts: 15850
- Joined: 11 May 2019, 17:56
- x 6745
Re: Whatsthisthen?
Yes I'm inclined to agree there Robin, it looks more like a Nova but it must be an Opel version as the rear wiper is parked the wrong way for a RHD version. The other possibility that struck me was a MK1 Fiesta but I think I favour the Nova over that!
I used to be indecisive, now I'm not so sure!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
-
Rp0thejester
- Donor 2024
- Posts: 2773
- Joined: 11 May 2022, 19:54
- x 893
Re: Whatsthisthen?
Good point, the wiper blade looks like it's fitted higher on the boot as well.
Ryan
'99 Xsara 1.6 X (Red) with Sunkissed bonnet. T59 SBX
'54 Astra Estate 1.7DTI (Artic White)
'06 C8 2.2Hdi Exclusive (Aster Grey)
Champion of Where's CitroJim
Yes I ask the stupid questions, because normally it is that simple.
'99 Xsara 1.6 X (Red) with Sunkissed bonnet. T59 SBX
'54 Astra Estate 1.7DTI (Artic White)
'06 C8 2.2Hdi Exclusive (Aster Grey)
Champion of Where's CitroJim
Yes I ask the stupid questions, because normally it is that simple.
-
NewcastleFalcon
- Posts: 26252
- Joined: 25 Feb 2009, 11:40
- x 7084
Re: Whatsthisthen?
Just did my own enhancement , pretty much the same.
Small
Neil
Small
Neil
Only One AA Box left
687 Trinity, Jersey
687 Trinity, Jersey
-
Rp0thejester
- Donor 2024
- Posts: 2773
- Joined: 11 May 2022, 19:54
- x 893
Re: Whatsthisthen?
No vents on the rear pillars so not a Renault 5
Ryan
'99 Xsara 1.6 X (Red) with Sunkissed bonnet. T59 SBX
'54 Astra Estate 1.7DTI (Artic White)
'06 C8 2.2Hdi Exclusive (Aster Grey)
Champion of Where's CitroJim
Yes I ask the stupid questions, because normally it is that simple.
'99 Xsara 1.6 X (Red) with Sunkissed bonnet. T59 SBX
'54 Astra Estate 1.7DTI (Artic White)
'06 C8 2.2Hdi Exclusive (Aster Grey)
Champion of Where's CitroJim
Yes I ask the stupid questions, because normally it is that simple.
-
mickthemaverick
- (Donor 2025)
- Posts: 15850
- Joined: 11 May 2019, 17:56
- x 6745
Re: Whatsthisthen?
After Neil's pic I'm sticking with the Nova approach!
I used to be indecisive, now I'm not so sure!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
-
bobins
- (Donor 2025)
- Posts: 6379
- Joined: 05 Jul 2012, 18:07
- x 3293
Re: Whatsthisthen?
It does seem just a teensy-weensy bit too squat for a Nova though 
-
NewcastleFalcon
- Posts: 26252
- Joined: 25 Feb 2009, 11:40
- x 7084
Re: Whatsthisthen?
What western company would be most active there, possibly FIAT.
How about a first generation Fiat Panda, worth considering.
Neil
How about a first generation Fiat Panda, worth considering.
Neil
Only One AA Box left
687 Trinity, Jersey
687 Trinity, Jersey
-
mickthemaverick
- (Donor 2025)
- Posts: 15850
- Joined: 11 May 2019, 17:56
- x 6745
Re: Whatsthisthen?
That's interesting Neil, I thought about an early Panda but the picture that I found had the number plate in the bumper so I discounted it!
- Bftw
I used to be indecisive, now I'm not so sure!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
-
bobins
- (Donor 2025)
- Posts: 6379
- Joined: 05 Jul 2012, 18:07
- x 3293
Re: Whatsthisthen?
Aha ! Something like a Yugo 45 possibly ? Basically a non-Fiat Panda.