Once common cars that you don't see anymore

[DJMCA]

@DasÖuterRing this is the A35

 

[vtec1]

There is an immaculate wee Alfa 145 sits in Ards, might be a cloverleaf (not entirely sure if thats a thing in that model but has the cloverleaf on the sill). Definitely a rare sight on the road

Found it

 

[Coog]

 

[DJMCA]

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Yeah, thats my neighbours

 

[collyirwin11]

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That is it. Good find. I thought it was in good condition when I was passing, but maybe not if @DJMCA is neighbours with the owner.
On a side note - You are literally everywhere. I feel we should start a game, naming cars for you to find on your travels.

 

[lightning]

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Class. c.a.r.s. of newly must have closed only recently? The sign is still visible from the warren point carriageway.

 

[svensktoppen]

@Coog, are you making your way through boxes of old magazines? Love classic adds, they really reflect the times

Yeah, thats my neighbours

That looks really clean too

 

[Coog]

Class. c.a.r.s. of newly must have closed only recently? The sign is still visible from the warren point carriageway.

Yeah few years at least. My old boss was the owners son too.

 

[DJMCA]

That is it. Good find. I thought it was in good condition when I was passing, but maybe not if @DJMCA is neighbours with the owner.
On a side note - You are literally everywhere. I feel we should start a game, naming cars for you to find on your travels.

Its in good enough nick but its used and abused every day, sits outside and never pampered.

 

[Pumesta]

I was tempted with this last week, probably for the best the TT hadn't sold! It had done some miles in the 10 years it was on the road, but I really don't need a second 90s Citroën View attachment 332501View attachment 332502

That;s just facing the North Road in Ards. I was just about to post it

 

[purplea4T]

That;s just facing the North Road in Ards. I was just about to post it

Yeah, been past a few times, looks like its away.

 

[Pumesta]

Yeah, been past a few times, looks like its away.

Have seen an XM parked in Donaghadee a fair few time too

 

[FM155]

Yeah few years at least. My old boss was the owners son too.

My dad's Cousin was (I think) head of sales or service in C.A.R.S. for most of his working life. He had started in a garage in Rathfriland and then moved to the bigtime in Newry. Not sure when he retired but it must have been in the late 80's or early 90's and only recently died. If you had cut him in two, he would have read 'Ford' like a stick of rock lol.

 

[Coog]

Not going to be too common but a local old advert and interesting nonetheless

 

[Lyons]

Agnew & Graham?

 

[Coog]

Was a couple of showrooms in and around Oxford street i believe. I remember seeing an advert for BMC or Austin for in round there.

 

[Lyons]

Same Agnew fame as today I assume?

TIL

 

[Coog]

I stand to be corrected but I don’t think so. As far as I know Agnews was always known as Isaac Agnews.

This is the other dealer I’m thinking of. This is a reproduction decal though.

 

[vtec1]

 

[vw1500]

I stand to be corrected but I don’t think so. As far as I know Agnews was always known as Isaac Agnews.

This is the other dealer I’m thinking of. This is a reproduction decal though.

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That is an awesome sticker!

 

[Coog]

That is an awesome sticker!
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Where’s the bottom picture? Would swear it’s where the BP station is on the knock dual carriageway

 

[FM155]

WH Alexanders were THE biggest BL dealership with 4 of the 36 or so in NI alone..

 

[vw1500]

Where’s the bottom picture? Would swear it’s where the BP station is on the knock dual carriageway

It's their Mallusk site, the other pics were their place off the Falls/Springfield Rd.

 

[vtec1]

 

[Paul.]

WH Alexanders were THE biggest BL dealership with 4 of the 36 or so in NI alone..

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Heading through Tobermore towards Maghera, the petrol station on the left has the BL Catherine wheel logo displayed. I’ve always wondered about the history, but it must be the remnant of a W. H. Alexander garage. Fascinating stuff.