Once common cars that you don't see anymore

[Lee]

Glanzas.

When I was in upper sixth there were loads of them around Lisburn etc. Saw one at the weekend and couldn't think of the last time I saw one at home. I'd say there are a good few tucked away but there was a time when it seemed like every r-plater had a glanza (most likely insured in a parent name and as a 1.3 starlet ).

I had this only a couple of years ago. Possibly the only car I ever regret selling.

It could have done with a lick of paint to leave it right but zero rust anywhere and like brand new under the bonnet. Even the standard 130ish bhp felt nice in it. And it was sooo easy run!

 

[Lee A]

See plenty of diesels but maybe once have I seen another 2.4 petrol about apart from my own. Seem to be like hens teeth now

 

[svensktoppen]

Majority of these ended up in fields or on the track

Had just managed to forget about them

A Daf in drag they were pretty dire, lol. Belt driven CVT if memory serves? Or maybe that was just the 340, not the posh 360?

 

[Jamie-g]

The 363 CS looked class though.

Had just managed to forget about them

A Daf in drag they were pretty dire, lol. Belt driven CVT if memory serves? Or maybe that was just the 340, not the posh 360?

 

[Jamie-g]

Wonder how many of these Fiats are scrapped now?

 

[suckindiesel]

Also noticed if you drive something 25+ years old you get constant looks from people (and let out more). Just stand out so much in the sea of modernity! Honestly think people have gotten more precious about what they’re seen in and cars are becoming more and more throw away with lease deals.

 

[Coog]

Also noticed if you drive something 25+ years old you get constant looks from people (and let out more). Just stand out so much in the sea of modernity! Honestly think people have gotten more precious about what they’re seen in and cars are becoming more and more throw away with lease deals.

Tortured at the petrol pumps or parking at Tesco. Usually some auld fella with a red face and all day to burn danders over to talk about skinny tyres on modern cars / 4 star petrol / some obscure wash & wax from the 1970's / a 7 year old insignia he once owned, etc. Invariably has just hopped out of a 2019 lime green Hyundai Kona diesel.

I'm always amazed what you can get for your money in the UK, especially in the 15-20 year group. Not old enough to be classics yet, plenty of rough ones about dragging the value of the good ones down, no-one wants them but absolutely stacked with useable tech and for the most part still built to last. I'd fill sheds with them if I had space.

 

[Nicky Glanza]

@Lee @cauld1 @Jaystar77 still got a 99 one tucked away 81k only sees the road couple of times a year so don't even waste my time MOTing it, will be up for sale in the next month

 

[suckindiesel]

Tortured at the petrol pumps or parking at Tesco. Usually some auld fella with a red face and all day to burn danders over to talk about skinny tyres on modern cars / 4 star petrol / some obscure wash & wax from the 1970's / a 7 year old insignia he once owned, etc. Invariably has just hopped out of a 2019 lime green Hyundai Kona diesel.

I'm always amazed what you can get for your money in the UK, especially in the 15-20 year group. Not old enough to be classics yet, plenty of rough ones about dragging the value of the good ones down, no-one wants them but absolutely stacked with useable tech and for the most part still built to last. I'd fill sheds with them if I had space.

Haha true. preaching to converted. I'm currently waiting on a Carina e 1.8 auto with 39k

 

[Jaystar77]

I've a couple tucked away myself. Not a MOT in sight here either - all bloody garage ornaments.

 

[carmad.]

zafira a ( including gsi)

can’t remember the last time i saw a decent one

 

[Nicky Glanza]

I've a couple tucked away myself. Not a MOT in sight here either - all bloody garage ornaments.


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Is the 4wd one still there jay?

 

[Coog]

'95 Lexus LS400 still tending to daily duties spotted this morning. Not in bad shape considering almost a quarter century of use.

 

[Gambit]

'95 Lexus LS400 still tending to daily duties spotted this morning. Not in bad shape considering almost a quarter century of use.



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Billy Stevenson, owner of the Park Avenue, drove these all his life...i remember back in about 1992 he had one and used it to ferry the staff home at night - no joke he got about 10 wee waiters/waitresses squeezed into it each time! pretty sure he still has one which is always parked out front of PA

as for aul lad talking points.....ever get much chat about Duckhams oil? you know the one that was green back in the day

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even their google promo pics has one sitting outside lol

 

[Nicky Glanza]

'95 Lexus LS400 still tending to daily duties spotted this morning. Not in bad shape considering almost a quarter century of use.



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seriously comfy car

 

[Crow555]

I had to scrap this back in March this year due to rot had lots of character and it was a complete tank. I miss it!

it was certainly one of the last in the country

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A neighbour of my dad's (old essentric car collector sort, buys up anything) is selling this.

1991 Volkswagen Passat GL **ONLY 530 MILES!!!**

SOLD 1991 Volkswagen Passat GL The vendor has kindly advised that the car has been stored in their conservatory for the last 7 years! With extremely low mileage of just 530 , yes 530...

mathewsons.co.uk

 

[arosa]

There’s at least 4 mk2 Fiesta in York Road area see them all the time

Haha true. preaching to converted. I'm currently waiting on a Carina e 1.8 auto with 39k

I’ve a set of alloys for sale my dad had on his Carina e if there of any use give me a shout

 

[Nicky Glanza]

Rover 8 Series, very comfortable and good spec, my dad had a few, electric leather seats etc and it was a 827 so bit of poke as well

wouldn't want to fuel one nowadays

 

[Coog]

Billy Stevenson, owner of the Park Avenue, drove these all his life...i remember back in about 1992 he had one and used it to ferry the staff home at night - no joke he got about 10 wee waiters/waitresses squeezed into it each time! pretty sure he still has one which is always parked out front of PA

as for aul lad talking points.....ever get much chat about Duckhams oil? you know the one that was green back in the day

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even their google promo pics has one sitting outside lol
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The Halfords Classic mineral oil comes in a metal can and is still green. Used to use it in the metro lol

 

[Gambit]

seen a completely bog standard 200sx yesterday, in red, driven by some aul fella. didnt think standard ones existed anymore!

 

[Con]

Hard pushed to see one of these on the road these days

 

[Gambit]

@Con I seen one rusting in peace in Moville last year

 

[southsky sunrise]

'95 Lexus LS400 still tending to daily duties spotted this morning. Not in bad shape considering almost a quarter century of use.



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Should never had sold mine

For me it would have to be a Nova Van. So much so I’m currently bidding on this one on flea-bay

 

[veedubnoodle]

Old mk5/6 Escorts. They were everywhere when I was growing up, now they've all but vanished!

 

[Coog]

Old mk5/6 Escorts. They were everywhere when I was growing up, now they've all but vanished!

Saw one last week. Couldn't believe it. Even MK1 Focus' seem to have all but disappeared too.