Pictures of old or rare vehicles

CompoSimmonite · Jan 10, 2023

Bobupndown said:
If only....
They had galvanised the chassis' at the factory, how much would it have cost? Think how much more long lasting a Series or Defender would be. Although they wouldn't have sold as many so maybe not a good business case.

I believe the very first 80" models, maybe pre production, had a galvanised chassis

Robotstar5 · Jan 10, 2023

octo0072000 said:
didn't Marshlands build the chassis then they transported in to load lane and left outside to rust as paint sticks better to rust than smooth metal

I can't remember which one of the factories that BL group had scattered round the midlands built it, they came into Lode lane by the trailer load.

Blobber · Jan 10, 2023

If were doing odd vehicles here one that was running around locally

stuvy · Jan 10, 2023

Blobber said:
If were doing odd vehicles here one that was running around locally
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Just because you can

Doesn’t mean you should

Olderisbetter · Jan 11, 2023

Not sure if i posted this Austin Atlantic, the owner has done an amazing job of making it a useable classic.

500e · Jan 11, 2023

Had a ride in one when they were new, all I remember is it was black and the centre head lamp

fixedfixer · Jan 11, 2023

Love the double flying A’s.

stuvy · Jan 11, 2023

Olderisbetter said:
Not sure if i posted this Austin Atlantic, the owner has done an amazing job of making it a useable classic.
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I know a lad with one of these that has made it into a hotrod

He has upset a lot of people and been offered silly money for it but won’t sell it

Olderisbetter · Jan 11, 2023

I recently found an old family picture album, i had a quick flick through spotted a few cars i will get on here and some of the pictures can go onto the old pictures forum it is very sad i know nothing of these people yet.

steve t · Jan 11, 2023

@Blobber what was that truck originally?

Blobber · Jan 11, 2023

steve t said:
@Blobber what was that truck originally?

Better looking? :dontknow:

sorry no idea I dont think myself and the owner would have had much in common for a conversation...

Tinbasherdan · Jan 11, 2023

RWD3M said:
Oh you had to go and do that didn't you!

My Mk1 Mex, pictured shortly before I sold it in a fit of temper after the wife complained 'there's no room in the boot'.

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She still hasn't been forgiven, and she knows it!

I sold a 110 as mrs Dan preferred the disco. Got the 110 for an absolute steal (750 quid) with test on. Did need a little tidying but was a good solid vehicle. 2 weeks later in Tesco see a tidy 110 overlander in the car park. Mrs Dan says “oh, that looks nice could we get one?”

Still not forgiven