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Here's my spots from September 2016, let's see what you make of them.

I'm told this is a Dodge of some sort.


These Civics are a rare sight now and much older than you might expect. This one is 24 years old. The styling is very of its time and they've aged well.




That 2CV again.


A massive old Rover 820. Dealer plates, headlight protectors, Rover branded mudflaps... it had it all bar the wheel trims.




Sierra Sapphire, I'm not sure if it's a proper Cosworth or not, I can never tell the difference.


A different Morris Minor to the one previously spotted and charmingly care worn.


In direct contrast is this absolutely pristine '89 Camaro.


Finally one of my all time favourite cars, a Riley RM(E or B, I don't know which) that appeared at a neighbour's on a glorious day.

vulgalour wrote: I'm told this is a Dodge of some sort.

Mid 80s Dodge D350 crewcab pickup. Probably Ex-military. Very big. I've got one like that, and a 4x4 version, and a couple of single cabs.....

It did have a USAF theme going on, I wasn't sure if it was genuinely ex military or just a theme.

Saw this at a recent show, all the restoration work was done by the owner outdoors and that included the paint, very impressive;



But what really caught my eye was this beauty, I think I could be on the turn

Ooh! the Field Marshall looks absolutely gorgeous, but why am I not seeing more agricultural traffic?

The Escort Estate looks OK too, but what is the fascination with old roof racks these days? They're wasteful, noisy and expensive to buy. Beats a mistress I suppose!

vulgalour wrote:Finally one of my all time favourite cars, a Riley RM(E or B, I don't know which) that appeared at a neighbour's on a glorious day.

I'm in love.

GHT said

I'm in love

Is that why you didn't turn up at Goodwood Revival then ?

Grumpy Northener wrote:GHT said

I'm in love

Is that why you didn't turn up at Goodwood Revival then ?

Did you miss me? On the day that my Goodwood Transport pack arrived, so too did an appointment for surgery that I had been waiting for. I phoned Cara, explaining my dilemma, she was so kind, wished me a speedy recovery and promised to keep my place open for 2017.

harvey wrote:

vulgalour wrote: I'm told this is a Dodge of some sort.

Mid 80s Dodge D350 crewcab pickup. Probably Ex-military. Very big. I've got one like that, and a 4x4 version, and a couple of single cabs.....

Not ex-military, there are a couple of differences between those and civilian versions.

Anyway, on my travels in foreign places,I spotted these...





Sadly, both are left permanently outside, and never garaged, despite their apparent condition.

Flatlander wrote:
Not ex-military, there are a couple of differences between those and civilian versions.

Care to elucidate?