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| Barneyboy Member Since: 19 Nov 2014 Location: Exmoor Posts: 1621   
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Hi, back in December got chatting to the driver of a MK 1 Astra GTE he said it was one of only 6 on the road, also the local garage owner drives a Lotus Elan as a daily most of the year, although probably not super rare I doubt many are used as a daily, he drives from High Wycombe to Thame, it’s in lovely condition as well, he has owned it for a long time.
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5th Jul 2023 4:18pm |
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| LR Nuts Member Since: 10 Aug 2022 Location: UK Posts: 1122 
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Rare cars ........... Rusty Cars, you just don't see them anymore
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5th Jul 2023 4:23pm |
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| Ianh Member Since: 17 Sep 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 2005 
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Mass produced cars, well variance of such, I’ve not seen on the road for many a year
Ford Escort RS2000 Ford Escort Mexico Lotus Carlton Vauxhall senator 3.0 24v ( used to have one ) Opel manta GTE Ford Capri, of any type, not just the RS 3.1 which was pretty rare to start with. Last month on the M11 I passed, a DMC DeLorean , first I have ever seen on the road ! On Saturday I followed 2 Early E type soft top jags on a country road, that was lovely to see and hear. |
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5th Jul 2023 5:32pm |
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| Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3414  
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Just a few weeks ago, driving on the German authobhan I got the first ever real life sight of a DMC DeLorean too. After keeping his speed for a while, I overtook him, and pulled into a petrol station. Getting out of the petrol station, there is was, parked in the rest area. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black |
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5th Jul 2023 5:43pm |
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| ibexman Member Since: 13 Dec 2008 Location: Essex Posts: 2945
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A classic mini looks super tiny from back in the day 😳
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5th Jul 2023 6:29pm |
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| Mini Landie Member Since: 23 Sep 2015 Location: Basingstoke Massiff Posts: 159 
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From the side as well!
 Click image to enlarge Edit: This photo may give a clue as to where my username came from! 2003 90 TD5 Hardtop |
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5th Jul 2023 6:33pm |
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| seriesonenut Member Since: 19 Nov 2014 Location: Essex Posts: 1211
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I was followed by a Rover SD1 today, I cant remember the last time I saw one before. 2010 XS USW
1957 Series One 88 diesel 1958 Series One 88 4x2 |
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5th Jul 2023 6:40pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5172
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funny enough, i saw one of those today, looks like the owner did a canvas sunroof conversion to it. yeah i do agree those are getting a very rare sight to see on the road, even as a little weekend car now, My auntie had two, one she had from new, and the laugh was, my very 1st car the rover metro, was the same colour and the reg was very, very close too. So a very strong chance they were on the same forecourt new together. Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it! |
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5th Jul 2023 6:49pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5172
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One bloke down the road from me used to own those, he always had the Rover 800s and the Jags. 10 years ago he had bought another SD1, He had it for a couple of years, until i saw him in a red MGB roaster with wire wheels and chrome bumpers. Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it! |
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5th Jul 2023 6:52pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5172
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Laugh is the landy shares a few parts from the mini too, Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back
Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it! |
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5th Jul 2023 6:52pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5172
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Paul, if i am right in thinking, any Vauxhall from that era backwards is practically extinct. i got a bit of a shock when i saw a mk2 cav hatchback, a couple of years ago. That was the 1st time i saw one since the mid 90s  Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back
Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it! |
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5th Jul 2023 6:55pm |
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| DSC-off Member Since: 16 Oct 2014 Location: North East Posts: 1408 
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A little bit more 'on topic' for this forum,
A 200 TDi Discovery or a pre facelift Freelander 1. Both were the best selling 4x4s of their era. Now 25 or 30 have passed and rust has taken it's toll, I can't actually remember seeing either one for a while. I had a trip to the Hebrides and North West Coast of Scotland recently, one vehicle that did stand out was a beautiful Range Rover classic, circa 1990, either Belgian or Dutch registered, on a holiday trip. They just look so 'right' and I still miss mine. 'Off topic', older Toyota coupes, Celica, Supra, AE86. I've still not seen a new GR86 on the road either...  |
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5th Jul 2023 8:34pm |
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| kenzle8a Member Since: 12 Feb 2020 Location: None Posts: 1074
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Any pre 2010 Alfa Romeo, i was surprised to see one of the older Spyders today, reminds you that cars used to be more interesting.
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5th Jul 2023 8:46pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5707 
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An Alfasud. Noticed one a few months ago.
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5th Jul 2023 8:53pm |
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