I have noticed a quiet revolution.....

MGBJM · 9th February 2016, 17:57

.... On the streets around here....
It started with an A registered Orion. Soon I saw a Mk 1 escort- scruffy but useable. Then an allegro appeared, deep brown and replete with 1970's extras like go faster stripes, square front plate and big front spots. Now someone is driving around in an old Austin, and the other day I spotted what looked like a mint Humber Sceptre hiding in a garage. There are 3 Mercedes 190's I know if in a 2 mile radius, and someone nearby has a Marina... Are people getting bored of their moderns?

Here's a pic of the Marina by the way- at a local car show last year... Can't take pics of the others as it seems a bit rude outside peoples homes!

barney bear · 9th February 2016, 18:05

That looks quite nice, not sure some of the others will like it but I do

jonno12 · 9th February 2016, 18:29

perhaps ur area is going thru a time warp. wish i was there

SideValve · 9th February 2016, 19:22

Guy next door to me commutes every day on a 64 Vespa. Next chap down has a Singer Gazelle and a Singer 9
Weekends often involve pottering between garages in search of the right size hammer for the job in hand.

charlie 22 · 9th February 2016, 20:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGBJM

.... On the streets around here....
It started with an A registered Orion. Soon I saw a Mk 1 escort- scruffy but useable. Then an allegro appeared, deep brown and replete with 1970's extras like go faster stripes, square front plate and big front spots. Now someone is driving around in an old Austin, and the other day I spotted what looked like a mint Humber Sceptre hiding in a garage. There are 3 Mercedes 190's I know if in a 2 mile radius, and someone nearby has a Marina... Are people getting bored of their moderns?

Here's a pic of the Marina by the way- at a local car show last year... Can't take pics of the others as it seems a bit rude outside peoples homes!

Hi any more info on the Marina?

The Rovering Member · 9th February 2016, 22:44

It looks good, l reckon.

Darcydog · 10th February 2016, 07:32

It clearly has an owner who has treasured it. And that I respect - whatever type of vehicle it is.

It looks fantastic.

mininuts · 10th February 2016, 09:41

I too have noticed a lot more 'retro' cars about. I see a lot of old Jap stuff with young drivers in them, lowered, fat wheels, big exhaust etc.
These things seem to be cool nowadays and rightly so

It seemed to start with a love of 70/80s VWs and has filtered through to some other marques.
I'd sooner see a slammed Allegro with Minilites than a Corsa any day

Metros are appearing again too. There's a lovely Mk2 City X near to me, slightly lowered with fat Superlight alloys, the rest is totally standard including the tasty brown interior

That Marina is superb, love it!

Dubya · 10th February 2016, 12:09

I have seen Minis with special sub frames and are fitted with K series or Honda engines. How about an Allegro with Civic Type R running gear with sorted suspension and brakes. Keep it completely standard looking, steel wheels, even that lovely 70's beige colour. Ultimate sleeper!

Neil1 · 10th February 2016, 12:23

I was in Lidl's on Saturday and when I came out there was Mk I Nissan Skyline in bright yellow, it looked in fabulous condition.
I watched it drive away with a young woman at the wheel, sounded nice as well.

9th February 2016, 17:57	#1
MGBJM Loves to post MG ZT+ CDTi Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 328 Thanks: 118 Thanked 105 Times in 66 Posts	I have noticed a quiet revolution..... .... On the streets around here.... It started with an A registered Orion. Soon I saw a Mk 1 escort- scruffy but useable. Then an allegro appeared, deep brown and replete with 1970's extras like go faster stripes, square front plate and big front spots. Now someone is driving around in an old Austin, and the other day I spotted what looked like a mint Humber Sceptre hiding in a garage. There are 3 Mercedes 190's I know if in a 2 mile radius, and someone nearby has a Marina... Are people getting bored of their moderns? Here's a pic of the Marina by the way- at a local car show last year... Can't take pics of the others as it seems a bit rude outside peoples homes! __________________ You never miss it 'till its gone

9th February 2016, 18:05	#2
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9th February 2016, 19:22	#4
SideValve Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oxford Posts: 767 Thanks: 141 Thanked 204 Times in 141 Posts	Guy next door to me commutes every day on a 64 Vespa. Next chap down has a Singer Gazelle and a Singer 9 Weekends often involve pottering between garages in search of the right size hammer for the job in hand. __________________ The Story So Far: Austin A35, Morris Oxford, Triumph Herald, Mini 850, Mini 1000, Austin Allegro, MG Midget, MGB GT, Rover SD1 2600, Austin Maxi, Rover 200, Rover 825, Rover 800, Bedford TK, Range Rover 3.9 efi, Rover 400, Rover 100, MGF, Rover 25, Rover 75 1.8, Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.0 V6, MGF 1.8i, Rover 75 Connoisseur 2.0 V6 Auto, Morris Eight Series E, Morris Minor 1275.

9th February 2016, 22:44	#6
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,952 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	It looks good, l reckon. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

10th February 2016, 09:41	#8
mininuts This is my second home Cooper S 210 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Port William Posts: 5,309 Thanks: 5,098 Thanked 2,406 Times in 1,631 Posts	I too have noticed a lot more 'retro' cars about. I see a lot of old Jap stuff with young drivers in them, lowered, fat wheels, big exhaust etc. These things seem to be cool nowadays and rightly so It seemed to start with a love of 70/80s VWs and has filtered through to some other marques. I'd sooner see a slammed Allegro with Minilites than a Corsa any day Metros are appearing again too. There's a lovely Mk2 City X near to me, slightly lowered with fat Superlight alloys, the rest is totally standard including the tasty brown interior That Marina is superb, love it! __________________ *Paul* 2016 MINI Cooper S 210 : 2000 Rover 75 CDT Classic SE : 2009 Freelander 2 GS : 2000 Mini Cooper Sport : 1986 Mini Mayfair : 1980 Mini Pickup : 1971 Mini Cooper S

9th February 2016, 18:29	#3
jonno12 Posted a thing or two rover75 saloon connie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Solihull Posts: 1,003 Thanks: 78 Thanked 74 Times in 66 Posts	perhaps ur area is going thru a time warp. wish i was there

10th February 2016, 07:32	#7
Darcydog This is my second home Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5,428 Thanks: 3,123 Thanked 3,170 Times in 2,096 Posts	It clearly has an owner who has treasured it. And that I respect - whatever type of vehicle it is. It looks fantastic.

10th February 2016, 12:09	#9
Dubya Loves to post 2005 MG ZT-T+ V6 190 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Hereford Posts: 474 Thanks: 126 Thanked 139 Times in 103 Posts	I have seen Minis with special sub frames and are fitted with K series or Honda engines. How about an Allegro with Civic Type R running gear with sorted suspension and brakes. Keep it completely standard looking, steel wheels, even that lovely 70's beige colour. Ultimate sleeper! __________________ 7,925th ZT-T to run off the production line, out of 8,249 The 1,709th ZT-T 190 + to be made out of 1,756 The 103rd ZT-T in Mica Blue (Ignition) (code: JGY) to be made out of 160 Mica Blue (Ignition) ZT-Ts

10th February 2016, 12:23	#10
Neil1 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T CDTI Auto Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Newton Abbot Posts: 2,624 Thanks: 1,342 Thanked 518 Times in 425 Posts	I was in Lidl's on Saturday and when I came out there was Mk I Nissan Skyline in bright yellow, it looked in fabulous condition. I watched it drive away with a young woman at the wheel, sounded nice as well. __________________ Rover 75 and MG ZT: The Complete Story

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