I spy a 23

Unread post by **mickthemaverick** » 27 Mar 2023, 18:36

I just popped down to the corner shop and you won't believe what I saw!!! It is a 23 plate so is that a qualifier or just a spooky?

: Own work! Click twice to enlarge!

NewcastleFalcon · Unread post by **NewcastleFalcon** » 27 Mar 2023, 18:58

Classic Familiarity Phenomenon, bit of pre-priming to notice from the pages of the FCF

Neil

Unread post by **mickthemaverick** » 27 Mar 2023, 19:12

The truth is I really don't need to go looking for '23' plates because I have this:

: 1 My drive

: 2 My garage

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 28 Mar 2023, 16:12

Still not seen one!

NewcastleFalcon · Unread post by **NewcastleFalcon** » 29 Mar 2023, 22:02

Bit of visuals, only a couple of days left.

Definitely a 23, definitely a Nissan, no idea what model. I've taken better photos!

Neil

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 30 Mar 2023, 15:45

It went nearly to the wire but today... Jackpot!

It's a bloody hideous looking atrocity... Surprised my bike camera survived the experience

Unread post by **RichardW** » 30 Mar 2023, 16:43

A double header - a Merc based car transporter with a Discovery on board!

NewcastleFalcon · Unread post by **NewcastleFalcon** » 30 Mar 2023, 16:51

Amongst others probably around 5 23’s today, spotted a 23 reg Citroen C3 Air Cross in Blue.

Neil

Unread post by **myglaren** » 30 Mar 2023, 16:58

Still not seen one. May venture out tomorrow and have a look.

Unread post by **bobins** » 30 Mar 2023, 17:13

RichardW wrote: 30 Mar 2023, 16:43 A double header - a Merc based car transporter with a Discovery on board!

I presume the Discovery had already broken down and was being recovered ?

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 30 Mar 2023, 17:56

bobins wrote: 30 Mar 2023, 17:13
RichardW wrote: 30 Mar 2023, 16:43 A double header - a Merc based car transporter with a Discovery on board!
I presume the Discovery had already broken down and was being recovered ?

My thoughts exactly before I saw your reply Robin!

Unread post by **MattBLancs** » 30 Mar 2023, 18:00

Perhaps the most humdrum 23 reg? (No sexy electric thing or Merc "coupe" (cough, cough too many doors!))

Today I saw a light grey/ silver 23 plate Peugeot Partner van. Diesel I guess (no green stripe) and sort of sooo very ordinary I'd probably followed it for 5 miles before I took a look at the number plate!

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 31 Mar 2023, 05:31

I agree with the 'too many doors' bit Matt... I'm never keen on any car with more than two

Unread post by **myglaren** » 11 Apr 2023, 10:49

Found this from last week, had forgotten about it.
Only one I have seen though.

Unread post by **MattBLancs** » 19 Apr 2023, 07:54

CitroJim wrote: 31 Mar 2023, 05:31 I agree with the 'too many doors' bit Matt... I'm never keen on any car with more than two

Ha ha! Yes, agree most cars are better with two **

I meant the current *** fashion of calling any saloon with a swooping back end a Coupe doesn't sit right with me!

*** Current slightly tempered as first time I'm aware that the term Coupe was bastardised to mean "less boring saloon" was the 60's Rover P5B!

Spoiler: show

** my grandad had one if these, same dark blue but without the sexy wheels and in considerably unsexy 1.6 D plodder spec. I normally travelled in the back and don't think this was better for being 3 doors!

: Picture from https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1983_Ford_Escort_Tourer_1.6_L_Auto_3_door_estate_(9877729583).jpg

Points against, other than perpetually displacing a front seat passenger to get into the back, massive rear quarter windows than don't open - no fun on a hot day!

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