Older cars you have seen

[ThirteenArches]

A couple of days ago in Matlock, a Ford Consul Capri, beautifully restored in bright blue (similar to the picture in this link (Wikipedia)). Holding up traffic - stopped on a pedestrian crossing zigzag, half on the pavement. Protected by warning triangle, though, so not like the recent St Pancras incident, and no need for the bomb squad. The disconsolate owner, waiting for recovery nearby, told me his sad tale of clutch failure.

 

[KT550]

Seen today in Redhill

May 1989 (F prefix), VW Camping
Mar 1995 (M prefix), Honda Accord

 

[telstarbox]

1960 convertible Triumph TR3 at Bilbao port, left hand drive.

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Seen today in Redhill

May 1989 (F prefix), VW Camping
Mar 1995 (M prefix), Honda Accord

Those large saloons are an increasingly rare sight!

 

[Sun Chariot]

That TR3 is a beaut, @telstarbox

 

[biglads]

I didn't manage to grab a picture but I was following a Ford Sierra XR4i down the M6 for a bit last weekend. It gave me a big smile to see it.

 

[TheSel]

Gorgeous 1973 Triumph GT6 in Weymouth a few minutes ago.

 

[Mawkie]

Gorgeous 1973 Triumph GT6 in Weymouth a few minutes ago.

Weymouth, South Australia?

 

[TheSel]

Oops!

"I must learn how to orientate my photos properly"
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[Sun Chariot]

Weymouth, South Australia?

"Some say many of Weymouth's cars are on their roofs by the end of a Friday night."

 

[birchesgreen]

A well worn K reg Rover 400 (couldn't see the exact version) this morning. Sounded decent though could do with a repaint.

 

[KT550]

Seen on Friday along the south coast between Worthing and Lancing

Jan 1974, VW Camper
Nov 1991, Land Rover Defender
May 1992, Talbot Highlander
Jan 2000, Honda HR-V
Feb 2000, VW Transporter

 

[WesternLancer]

Not sure if it really counts because this was at a vintage transport show in a town centre, but this Cadillac coupe de ville was truly impressive and extremely well cared for.

 

[ExRes]

The dog and I have just been passed by a 1961 Ford Zephyr convertible, looked in excellent condition and a quick check shows that the owner puts it through an MOT every year with no advisories since 2020

 

[Henffordd]

Saw a DAF 44 this morning heading north up the A49. L registration - 1973. Former partner had one: I remember the belt drive....

 

[telstarbox]

The dog and I have just been passed by a 1961 Ford Zephyr convertible, looked in excellent condition and a quick check shows that the owner puts it through an MOT every year with no advisories since 2020

Class.

 

[Sun Chariot]

Sunday morning. 5:30am walk German Shepherd. 6:30am take glass recyling to Asda; and discover...

- 1960-model Chrysler Windsor, and Dodge Charger behind (chatty owner has a Caddy and Mustang Mach 1 too).

- A 1971 Datsun 521 pickup; the model was, I think, Datsun's first pickup into UK market.

- Ford Zodiac Mk3. In a better position, than when I photo'd it earlier this summer. Not in its original colour (DVLA states it is white).

And here's a 1955 Cadillac Fleetwood, at a car meet in our local town centre, a couple of years ago.

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Not sure if it really counts because this was at a vintage transport show in a town centre, but this Cadillac coupe de ville was truly impressive and extremely well cared for.

Utterly glorious, @WesternLancer I am a sucker for that mid-1950s to early-1960s over-the-top style.

 

[dcbwhaley]

!994 VW Golf Rtder

 

[Mawkie]

Mustang of some sort in London Colney retail park this morning. The red looked much better IRL than the picture.

 

[Bald Rick]

Mustang of some sort in London Colney retail park this morning. The red looked much better IRL than the picture.
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I’ve seen that on the road.

 

[OuterDistant]

Even without looking at the number plate, I had that Mustang down as a '69

 

[TheSel]

This Rover (P6) - 3500 automatic in Southport this afternoon.

 

[Mawkie]

This Rover (P6) - 3500 automatic in Southport this afternoon.

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Very handsome.

 

[Sun Chariot]

This Rover (P6) - 3500 automatic in Southport this afternoon.

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Super condition. As a former SD1 owner, I had a big soft-spot for the P6; and I would have had one in a heartbeat, if I'd had finances for a really good one and the skills to keep it in that way!

 

[GusB]

I wasn't quick enough to get the camera out, but I spotted a lovely old Morris Minor leaving Tesco yesterday. It wasn't in showroom condition, but it was in great shape nonetheless. The reg had three letters and three numbers and it was fairly local (AS - Inverness identifier), so pre-1965. Judging by the look of the driver, it could well be a case of "one careful lady driver" from new.

 

[Sun Chariot]

I wasn't quick enough to get the camera out, but I spotted a lovely old Morris Minor leaving Tesco yesterday. It wasn't in showroom condition, but it was in great shape nonetheless. The reg had three letters and three numbers and it was fairly local (AS - Inverness identifier), so pre-1965. Judging by the look of the driver, it could well be a case of "one careful lady driver" from new.

Much as I love the sight of an immaculate, chrome-sparkled, paint-glistened older car, I'm happiest when I see a cherished "daily driver", beihg used exactly what it was intended for.
Those seem to be ever-rarer, so well done for spotting one!

 

[telstarbox]

X-prefix Citroen Xantia saloon today, in a sort of cappucino / tan colour.

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1971 Fiat / Abarth 500 (or 595?) today