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by vermillion » Thu Jun 13, 2013 5:05 pm
Driving back from Peterborough today and I decided to take the scenic route instead of the A1. Rather glad I did as I spotted this 1.8 coupe by the side of the road. It was parked outside a place called Popey's Cadillac Ranch and is not one that I've seen before. Looking over the gate, as I could in a nice high van, there were a number of classics of different types but also a, or what looked like, a Suntor needing a fair amount of work. Didn't like to pry to much as it's private property but does anyone know this car, anyone on here. If no-one knows it I may have to ring the bell the next time I go by.
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by tathoarder » Thu Jun 13, 2013 5:39 pm
Thats nice!
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by JoshWard » Thu Jun 13, 2013 5:54 pm
You must have missed it at BL Day in 2011
Mind you it was parked at the back of the field near all the non BL stuff! A mate of mine who lives near Peterborough said he sees it around a bit, think it's owned by an elderly couple. Lower part has been painted a very different shade of gold.
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1936 Ford Model Y- On loan from the CCLP
1971 1.3 DL Coupe (VRU362J)
1971 1.8 SDL Coupe (CAE419J)
1971 1.8 SDL Saloon (JHC999J)
1971 1.3 SDL Coupe (CHY79K)
1971 1.3 SDL Coupe (JGC240K)
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by vermillion » Thu Jun 13, 2013 11:13 pm
Might have known that you'd seen it Josh. The front of the front wings are painted in gold Hammerite from what I could see. Probably hoping he could make the wings last another 6 years before replacing them.
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by vermillion » Fri Jun 14, 2013 9:21 pm
Ok it seems like this is Gary's car spotting week. Spotted this one today and there is a definate possibility that it's for sale. It does need a lot of work though. The rear n/s wing is rotting from the top as are both front wings. Go on then Josh tell me you've seen this one before.
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by vermillion » Fri Jun 14, 2013 9:28 pm
Bye the way Josh I also spotted this. Have a drool mate.
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by JoshWard » Fri Jun 14, 2013 9:46 pm
Oooo yum!! Wolseley version too.
Don't think I have seen that one before

Nice colour!! Shame you can't buy it

Maybe if you buy it for me then we are all square
Can't believe they pay you to drive round taking pictures of old cars

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1936 Ford Model Y- On loan from the CCLP
1971 1.3 DL Coupe (VRU362J)
1971 1.8 SDL Coupe (CAE419J)
1971 1.8 SDL Saloon (JHC999J)
1971 1.3 SDL Coupe (CHY79K)
1971 1.3 SDL Coupe (JGC240K)
1971 1.3 SDL Saloon (OVW292K)
1971 1.8 SDL Coupe (MCU274K)
1980 Ital 1.3 HL (NPB34W)
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by ClaytonSpeed » Fri Jun 14, 2013 9:56 pm
Oooooh how much for the mk3!!!! Nice plate! Big brother is watching you.... :-)
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by JoshWard » Fri Jun 14, 2013 10:29 pm
If I get it then the asking price will be a swap for a TC saloon

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1936 Ford Model Y- On loan from the CCLP
1971 1.3 DL Coupe (VRU362J)
1971 1.8 SDL Coupe (CAE419J)
1971 1.8 SDL Saloon (JHC999J)
1971 1.3 SDL Coupe (CHY79K)
1971 1.3 SDL Coupe (JGC240K)
1971 1.3 SDL Saloon (OVW292K)
1971 1.8 SDL Coupe (MCU274K)
1980 Ital 1.3 HL (NPB34W)
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by ClaytonSpeed » Fri Jun 14, 2013 11:06 pm
JoshWard wrote:If I get it then the asking price will be a swap for a TC saloon

Cheeky !
'73 MG Marina Turbo Saloon - Back on the road with T16 turbo power
'72 TC Coupe' 'SLK' - 1950cc - Asleep - possible retirement project E.T.A 2049