Barrett's South Coast Spottage

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In place of any actual new content, here's some very old content. A sort of 'best of' my last few years worth of spottings.

Starting back in 2009, after hanging out on a certain Brown Forum for a while I realised that other people might be interested in some of the old tat that I walked past on a regular basis, so for the first time ever I stuck my camera in my pocket and went for a stroll with the sole intent of photographing old motors. That initial trip gave me some finds that I probably haven't outdone to this day. And also a brown Montego.


1985 Austin Montego by barrogance, on Flickr


1968 Bedford CA by barrogance, on Flickr


1959 Austin A35 by barrogance, on Flickr

The Skoda is probably still my all-time favourite find

Skoda 1000MB by barrogance, on Flickr


Honda Civic by barrogance, on Flickr

Happily, apart from the Montego, which has vanished from the DVLA database, the others are all still taxed and on the road.

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Still in 2009, this Viva was a fixture on this street for years, covered in little giffer touches, but it's no longer around anymore. Luckily it's still (just) taxed so presumably it lives on in another part of the country

1979 Vauxhall Viva HC by barrogance, on Flickr


1977 Ford Capri Mk2 by barrogance, on Flickr

Fab The Gaffer-spec pre-UGGERS P6 is one of my favourite local cars, again still with us

1970 Rover P6 2000 TC by barrogance, on Flickr

I'm not sure how this cooking oil collection business works, somebody drives this old heap around all day collection oil, then filters it and pours it back into the fuel tank of the truck, so it can carry on driving about collecting more oil

1977 Bedford TK by barrogance, on Flickr

Tatty Fiesta Ghia was a great survivor but was recently spotted on ebay as an 'unfinished' resto project, stripped and unloved.

Ford Fiesta Ghia Mk1 by barrogance, on Flickr

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Into 2010 now with this impeccably clean early facelift 240. Still hanging about down here and looking just as nice.

1981 Volvo 244DL by barrogance, on Flickr


1978 Toyota Hiace by barrogance, on Flickr


1971 Morris 1100 Mk2 by barrogance, on Flickr


1961 Singer Vogue by barrogance, on Flickr


Volvo Amazon by barrogance, on Flickr

Incredibly crummy Pony 'diplomat' special edition has unsurprisingly now been scrapped

1994 Hyundai Pony Diplomat by barrogance, on Flickr

More coming tomorrow!

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Well, in 2011 I left this stinking hole behind and headed off to the land of opportunity, Americaland. Naturally I spent about 85% of my time walking around looking for cars to take photos of, which wasn't exactly hard seeing as the streets of San Francisco are lined with wall-to-wall tat. Here are a few highlights.


Toyota Corona Wagon by SanFranBarrett, on Flickr


Alfa Romeo Giulietta Berlinas by SanFranBarrett, on Flickr


Toyota Corona by SanFranBarrett, on Flickr


Mercury Montclair by SanFranBarrett, on Flickr


Datsun 510 by SanFranBarrett, on Flickr


DSCN1153 by SanFranBarrett, on Flickr


Opel Kadett wagon by SanFranBarrett, on Flickr


Mercury Marquis by SanFranBarrett, on Flickr


Subaru coupe by SanFranBarrett, on Flickr


Dodge Challenger by SanFranBarrett, on Flickr


Ford LTD? by SanFranBarrett, on Flickr


Stanza! by SanFranBarrett, on Flickr

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Back on home turf again, and after being exposed to such high levels of Scat for so long, it was a little disappointing coming back to such seemingly meagre offerings over here. Fortunately the quality, if not quantity, was high


1982 Honda Accord by barrogance, on Flickr


1979 Datsun Laurel by barrogance, on Flickr

PRE-68 hasn't yet come for this, it's still just about taxed! Ironically it has a very low score on the BMO (Barrett Measure of Obscurity)

1964 MG Magnette by barrogance, on Flickr


1985 Daihatsu Charade by barrogance, on Flickr


1976 Fiat 900 camper by barrogance, on Flickr


1969 Datsun 1600 Roadster by barrogance, on Flickr

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Around this time I started making a more concerted effort to go out and find stuff, mainly inspired by Brammy's incredible finds, I realised that they weren't going to come to me so I'd have to go to them - Acquiring a barely usable bike along the way helped get to some previously unexplored areas around Brighton.


1958 Standard 10 by barrogance, on Flickr


1985 Rover 213 by barrogance, on Flickr


1991 Nissan Sunny estate by barrogance, on Flickr


Toyota Corolla by barrogance, on Flickr


1976 Commer PB Camper by barrogance, on Flickr


Hillman Minx 1600 by barrogance, on Flickr


1984 Datsun Bluebird 910 by barrogance, on Flickr


1978 Vauxhall Cavalier coupe by barrogance, on Flickr


1988 Nissan Laurel by barrogance, on Flickr


1983 Vauxhall Astra 1600 GL by barrogance, on Flickr


1985 Leyland Sherpa by barrogance, on Flickr

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A trip to Eastbourne with G.Cox last September netted these


Dead MG and Bedford CF luton by barrogance, on Flickr


1972 Saab 96 V4 by barrogance, on Flickr


1985 Renault 11TC by barrogance, on Flickr

Back in Brighton, I'm constantly surprised by what is lurking in the relatively central bits of town. This Samara was untaxed when I spotted it but it's still parked up in the same place as of two weeks ago

1991 Lada Samara 1100 by barrogance, on Flickr


1986 Bedford CF Mk2 by barrogance, on Flickr


1985 Toyota Camry by barrogance, on Flickr

Probably my favourite example of the Council Estate-look Capri that I've seen

1986 Ford Capri Laser by barrogance, on Flickr


1978 Leyland Boxer by barrogance, on Flickr


Garden of Fiats by barrogance, on Flickr

The only Acclaim I've managed to find since I actively started spotting

1983 Triumph Acclaim by barrogance, on Flickr

This beige Kadett is now owned by a lad on RR who has swapped the engine over for something much bigger and 'stanced' it to within an inch of its life. Turns out I managed to capture the actual transaction taking place, as that's him sat in the passenger seat

1978 Opel Kadett C by barrogance, on Flickr


1965 Vauxhall Viva HA by barrogance, on Flickr

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Into 2012 with a bang (well, nearly), this lovely old GSA was spotted on an early-morning bike ride on Christmas day

1983 Citroen GSA Special by barrogance, on Flickr

A trip to the wilds of Essex to collect a certain beige Maestro turned up a couple of gems

1985 Renault 11 Turbo by barrogance, on Flickr


Austin Allegro Estate by barrogance, on Flickr

whilst a stroll around London with Seth netted this pair

1987 Honda Integra by barrogance, on Flickr


1988 Fiat Croma by barrogance, on Flickr

Back, once again, to Brighton and the surrounding areas and the best use for my days seems to have been a bout of intensive spottage

1972 Vauxhall Viva 1300 by barrogance, on Flickr


1988 Ford Escort van by barrogance, on Flickr


Morris Marina by barrogance, on Flickr


1961 Wolseley 1500 by barrogance, on Flickr


1978 Rover 3500 by barrogance, on Flickr


1970 Ford Transit Mk1 box van by barrogance, on Flickr


1971 Austin Mini Clubman by barrogance, on Flickr


1994 Rover Montego Td Countryman by barrogance, on Flickr


1973 Saab 96 by barrogance, on Flickr


1987 Starcraft camper by barrogance, on Flickr


1980 Ford Escort 1.6 Ghia by barrogance, on Flickr

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All that brings us more or less where I left off on the old forum, so here are the last few weeks worth of rubbish old motors

Portslade again, and yet more epically rusty metal

c.1960s Morris Minor by barrogance, on Flickr

pink Mini with expensive reg

1960 Mini 850 by barrogance, on Flickr

And yet more iron oxide

Morris Ital van by barrogance, on Flickr

Morris Ital van by barrogance, on Flickr


1986 Vauxhall Carlton 2000L by barrogance, on Flickr


1976 British Leyland Mini Clubman 1100 by barrogance, on Flickr

This ancient Saab was laid up in Seaford, seems a real shame to me that it's just sitting here rotting as it looked quite solid really. It's been here since 2006 apparently

1966 Saab 96 V4 by barrogance, on Flickr

Confusingly badged Italian rust magnet

1983 Magirus Deutz by barrogance, on Flickr

And here are a few from today, and a very wet wander around. This Transit looked great and had a few period-style add-ons, including a wood-rim steering wheel. Class!

1971 Ford Transit Custom by barrogance, on Flickr

Ratty Viva right in the middle of Brighton

1972 Vauxhall Viva 1300 GLS by barrogance, on Flickr

which was carrying some excellent period stickerage

BBC Radio Sheffield by barrogance, on Flickr

A local Mazda with original Hove dealer plates and sticker. Those trims don't look too 'Executive' to me

1989 Mazda 323 Executive saloon by barrogance, on Flickr

This was MEGA. Really tatty old beast with bent bumpers, scabby paint and rust creeping through all over the place.

1971 Jensen Interceptor by barrogance, on Flickr


1977 Opel Manta coupe by barrogance, on Flickr

As has already been pointed out on Flickr, this scruffy Toldeo would look miles better* with a rattlecan paint job and some inappropriate wheels

1972 Triumph Toledo 1300 by barrogance, on Flickr

Best BX trims:

1993 Citroen BX estate by barrogance, on Flickr

And finally, a very dead Merc

Mercedes 280C by barrogance, on Flickr

Right, that's everything up to date. Normal service will resume next time....

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Right, time for a little update.
This is the first really early Dyane I've ever seen I think. I'm not even sure if we got these ones with the solid c-pillar over here new?

1967 Citroen Dyane 4 by barrogance, on Flickr

Especially for IKB

1990 Rover Metro Clubman L by barrogance, on Flickr

RHD UK-market 500 is quite a rare sight outside of London these days. Nice to see one that hasn't been over-restored or turned into a half-assed Abarth rep

1972 Fiat 500 by barrogance, on Flickr

1964*

1964 Land-Rover by barrogance, on Flickr

This is mega cool. Looked like it's been really carefully looked after in the past, either very original or sympathetically restored, down to the dealer plates and alarm stickers in the windows. Let's see how it fares parked outside on a busy coast road...

1987 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.8 Cabriolet by barrogance, on Flickr

I should probably have poked my head into this garage, it's not outside a house or anything. Probably just full of broken perambulators, lawn mowers, kids' BMXs and off-cuts of MDF like every other boring garage in the world

1985 Ford Capri Laser by barrogance, on Flickr

A golden sky as the sun sets over Brighton station, and yet another crappy old Amazon. Nice number plate for less than fastidious James Bond fans

1970 Volvo Amazon by barrogance, on Flickr

I used to walk passed this thing on my way to school, I think it was a daily driver back then but it's been laid up for a few years now. Looks pretty solid though and no doubt worth something to the right person

1988 Ford Escort XR3i by barrogance, on Flickr

Camo paint best for blending in to city streets

1986 Bedford CF by barrogance, on Flickr

Tidy Orion was parked outside a very posh house on a very posh road, which is always nice to see. Hopefully it wasn't just their gardener's car or whatever

1990 Ford Orion 1.4 GL by barrogance, on Flickr

This pair have been untaxed since 2007, but still look miraculously solid for all that time left sitting. I think the owner was a real enthusiast who has had to give up driving, as they looked like they were really well-loved before being laid up.

1966 Singer Gazelle Automatic by barrogance, on Flickr


Jaguar Mk2 by barrogance, on Flickr

Previously spotted Datsun seen 'at rest'. Lovely.

1979 Datsun Laurel by barrogance, on Flickr


1975 BMW 2002 by barrogance, on Flickr

Neglected Midget made my photo criteria even though I totally ignored a nice tidy blue example I saw about an hour later

1978 MG Midget 1500 by barrogance, on Flickr

This pair were parked nose-to-nose in a crowded street of terraced houses. Herald looks absolutely knackered, and the K-G isn't far behind

1964 Triumph Herald 1200 by barrogance, on Flickr


1967 VW Karman-Ghia by barrogance, on Flickr

Managed to find this again, so got a slightly better picture. It's mega rough, I love it (and I really don't like Interceptors normally)

1971 Jensen Interceptor by barrogance, on Flickr


1970 Land Rover by barrogance, on Flickr

Trendy roofrack...

1989 Dodge / Renault 50 by barrogance, on Flickr

This thing looked BRAND SPANKING NEW, I couldn't believe it. No sign of the typical paint-fade, or in fact that it has ever been used at all

1987 Renault Espace by barrogance, on Flickr

And finally, what is this thing? A petrol pump?

Petrol pump? by barrogance, on Flickr