The Rat look? A collection of interesting/awful Rats...

This is the place for posts that don't fit into any other category.
User avatar
NewcastleFalcon
Posts: 26252
Joined: 25 Feb 2009, 10:40
x 7084

The Rat look? A collection of interesting/awful Rats...

Unread post by NewcastleFalcon »

Thanks to Addo for his contribution to the Awful/Interesting Camper vans thread identifying this as a rat camper, and previously describing a VW Camper as a "Roughie". This added to my nephew's VW Golf which he has purposely prepared in a rusty stickerised distressed manner, has led me to being more educated than I was to the phenomenon of the "Rat-look". Added to this I discover that citrojim no less embraces the concept of rat style.
citrojim wrote:I love the 'Rat Look' to bits... Hence why in the past I've owned 'Rattiva' and 'Rattiva II' 8-) My current Activa is not far off being 'Rattiva III' :roll:
What does everyone think, feel free to lob in pictures, the rat-look can go from a very mild ratting like the xantia below to pretty extreme stuff. There is even a division classified as OAP ratting, with national trust stickers picnic rugs and walking sticks contributing to "The look".

Image

Image

Image

Regards Neil
Only One AA Box left
687 Trinity, Jersey
User avatar
Stickyfinger
(Donor 2016)
Posts: 11417
Joined: 28 Mar 2013, 21:05
x 1777

Re: The Rat look? A collection of interesting/awful Rats...

Unread post by Stickyfinger »

Does this count as a Rat or a Mouse car ?
Image
Image
http://olivier-karine.chez-alice.fr/041.jpg
Alasdair
Activa, the Moose Dodger
User avatar
NewcastleFalcon
Posts: 26252
Joined: 25 Feb 2009, 10:40
x 7084

Re: The Rat look? A collection of interesting/awful Rats...

Unread post by NewcastleFalcon »

Heres some pictures of a French OAP rat,

Before
Image

Regards Neil
Only One AA Box left
687 Trinity, Jersey
User avatar
NewcastleFalcon
Posts: 26252
Joined: 25 Feb 2009, 10:40
x 7084

Re: The Rat look? A collection of interesting/awful Rats...

Unread post by NewcastleFalcon »

after lowered suspension and national trust sticker

Image

after walking stick and picnic rug

Image

after tat on the roof rack

Image

regards Neil
Only One AA Box left
687 Trinity, Jersey
User avatar
daviemck2006
Donor 2024
Posts: 5010
Joined: 04 Dec 2010, 18:45
x 494

Re: The Rat look? A collection of interesting/awful Rats...

Unread post by daviemck2006 »

Mmmmm I wonder if I should lower the 205, strip all the paint off the bonnet, get 15" rusty steel wheels, lower it and get a tartan rug to go with the walking stick I do need lolol
Skoda Karoq 1.6tdi 2018
Citroen dispatch 2014
In the family
Seat Leon 1.5tsi tourer 2019 daughter 1
C1 vtr+ 2010 daughter 2
User avatar
daviemck2006
Donor 2024
Posts: 5010
Joined: 04 Dec 2010, 18:45
x 494

Re: The Rat look? A collection of interesting/awful Rats...

Unread post by daviemck2006 »

That renault 5 is a Pain in The Arsse !!!!!!!
Skoda Karoq 1.6tdi 2018
Citroen dispatch 2014
In the family
Seat Leon 1.5tsi tourer 2019 daughter 1
C1 vtr+ 2010 daughter 2
User avatar
NewcastleFalcon
Posts: 26252
Joined: 25 Feb 2009, 10:40
x 7084

Re: The Rat look? A collection of interesting/awful Rats...

Unread post by NewcastleFalcon »

The DS isn't immune from the "Rat" treatment

Image

Regards Neil
Only One AA Box left
687 Trinity, Jersey
User avatar
myglaren
Forum Admin Team
Posts: 27376
Joined: 02 Mar 2008, 13:30
x 5305

Re: The Rat look? A collection of interesting/awful Rats...

Unread post by myglaren »

That's just criminal!
"We All Face The Raven In The End"
User avatar
CitroJim
A very naughty boy
Posts: 53231
Joined: 30 Apr 2005, 23:33
x 7400

Re: The Rat look? A collection of interesting/awful Rats...

Unread post by CitroJim »

myglaren wrote:That's just criminal!
As a dedicated lover of the rat look I must agree :evil:
Jim

Runner, cyclist, duathlete, Citroen AX fan and the CCC Citroenian 'From A to Z' Columnist...
Hell Razor5543
Donor 2023
Posts: 14099
Joined: 01 Apr 2012, 09:47
x 3187

Re: The Rat look? A collection of interesting/awful Rats...

Unread post by Hell Razor5543 »

They deserve hanging to within an inch of their lives daily for the rest of eternity (and then repeated an infinite number of times)! However, the only exception to this is if the DS would have been scrapped, and this was the only way to save it.
James
ex BX 1.9
ex Xantia 2.0HDi SX
ex Xantia 2.0HDi LX
ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
ex C5 2.2HDi VTX+

Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
Out amongst the stars, looking for a world of my own!
User avatar
NewcastleFalcon
Posts: 26252
Joined: 25 Feb 2009, 10:40
x 7084

Re: The Rat look? A collection of interesting/awful Rats...

Unread post by NewcastleFalcon »

Even RollsRoyce gets the treatment

Image

Regards Neil
Only One AA Box left
687 Trinity, Jersey
Hell Razor5543
Donor 2023
Posts: 14099
Joined: 01 Apr 2012, 09:47
x 3187

Re: The Rat look? A collection of interesting/awful Rats...

Unread post by Hell Razor5543 »

:puke: :wtf: :missile:
James
ex BX 1.9
ex Xantia 2.0HDi SX
ex Xantia 2.0HDi LX
ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
ex C5 2.2HDi VTX+

Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
Out amongst the stars, looking for a world of my own!
User avatar
NewcastleFalcon
Posts: 26252
Joined: 25 Feb 2009, 10:40
x 7084

Re: The Rat look? A collection of interesting/awful Rats...

Unread post by NewcastleFalcon »

There's more another motoring icon bites the dust

Image

regards Neil
Only One AA Box left
687 Trinity, Jersey
Hell Razor5543
Donor 2023
Posts: 14099
Joined: 01 Apr 2012, 09:47
x 3187

Re: The Rat look? A collection of interesting/awful Rats...

Unread post by Hell Razor5543 »

AAARRRGGGHHH!!!
James
ex BX 1.9
ex Xantia 2.0HDi SX
ex Xantia 2.0HDi LX
ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
ex C5 2.2HDi VTX+

Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
Out amongst the stars, looking for a world of my own!
User avatar
NewcastleFalcon
Posts: 26252
Joined: 25 Feb 2009, 10:40
x 7084

Re: The Rat look? A collection of interesting/awful Rats...

Unread post by NewcastleFalcon »

Then again probably not ratting in the purest form but you can do a lot to create an "individual" look with a vinyl wrap

Image

There will obviously be much worse/more interesting examples than this...

Regards Neil
Only One AA Box left
687 Trinity, Jersey