The Cars Spotted Appreciation Thread

[Cookson]

my favourite non limited numbers colour on the 172.

Pretty sure the number of monacos was quite low

 

[Matt Cup]

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Pretty sure the number of monacos was quite low

468 produced.

 

[Cookson]

468 produced.

Probably less than half that left on the roads now too.

 

[Matt Cup]

Probably less than half that left on the roads now too.

Yep most likely, however I’ve seen more monacos knocking about on my travels than any other colour 172.

Here are another two at the motorist a few weeks back.

That one that Will posted is a really late one though.

 

[mumpy]

 

[Nickw88]

Spotted a Trophy parked up outside the Six Ashes pub on my travels earlier, possibly someone on here? No. plate ended PUG, I think

 

[Cookson]

I spotted an Astra GSi yesterday, couldn't get my phone out in time because I was being dragged by the dog, but looked exactly like this

You never see them on the roads now, and it looked fresh out of the dealership

 

[TC.]

Seen this out and about a few times this week.

 

[CrippsCorner]

I spotted an Astra GSi yesterday, couldn't get my phone out in time because I was being dragged by the dog, but looked exactly like this

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You never see them on the roads now, and it looked fresh out of the dealership

My mate still has his SRi Turbo, must be 20 odd years he's had that now.

 

[thecrim22]

My mate still has his SRi Turbo, must be 20 odd years he's had that now.

Even rarer than a gsi

 

[cat171]

I spotted an Astra GSi yesterday, couldn't get my phone out in time because I was being dragged by the dog, but looked exactly like this

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You never see them on the roads now, and it looked fresh out of the dealership

I saw a blue turbo coupe on Friday. I used to love those things!

 

[CrippsCorner]

Was that the shape of the 888 thing? Those things have to claim the rarity claim I should think.

 

[thecrim22]

Was that the shape of the 888 thing? Those things have to claim the rarity claim I should think.

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Yeah no idea why people bought the 1.8 version though

 

[cat171]

Was that the shape of the 888 thing? Those things have to claim the rarity claim I should think.

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Yeah that's it. The one I saw was a normal Coupe Turbo in blue.

 

[YorkshireKyle]

Was that the shape of the 888 thing? Those things have to claim the rarity claim I should think.

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Someone round the corner from me had the 2.0 Turbo one. Genuinely growing up he was the coolest person alive to me because of that car

Seeing them makes me happier

 

[McGherkin]

Was that the shape of the 888 thing? Those things have to claim the rarity claim I should think.

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Seeing that shape Astra again, in that colour reminds me of one of the most infamous CS videos of all time.

PULL OUT ON YOU AT 140 BLUD ARE U STOOOPID

 

[mumpy]

I spotted an Astra GSi yesterday, couldn't get my phone out in time because I was being dragged by the dog, but looked exactly like this

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You never see them on the roads now, and it looked fresh out of the dealership

My father owns one of these back in Greece, awesome car. Interior quality is amazing for its age too.

 

[Willo40]

My mate had one a few years ago running 350ish bhp, only went in it once, it wasn't shy.

 

[Cookson]

Bet that's fast as f**k boi

 

[cat171]

I've seen a completely blacked out Polo around my work a few times.. he's got a f**king spoiler on the top of the boot that's bigger than that one!
I will try to get a picture.

 

[helpimonfire]

Trevor. Spotted the other day in Norwich.

 

[Nickw88]

Both on/leaving the same car park a couple hours apart. The driver of the Triumph looked like Hurley from Lost. He also stalled

 

[TC.]

Sign me up

 

[terryc101]

Bit battered but still a great shape.

 

[Waitey]

Fake stripes and fake wheels.

 

[Jamess182]

Stage 4 cuzzy brah ygm

 

[Steve1986]

Crap photo but haven't seen a TR7 in years

 

[Matt Cup]

Crap photo but haven't seen a TR7 in years
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Not surprised. Hideous things.

How they can go from this to that is shameful.

 

[Short Norman]

Not surprised. Hideous things.

How they can go from this to that is shameful. View attachment 1799639

I bought a vehicle from a dealership near Alfreton last week and they had one of those in that looked identical to that one. It looked showroom fresh and not a mark on it anywhere.

I've had a look on their website and it's not list so I assume it belongs to the owner of the company (he had plenty of his own very nice cars on site)

 

[Stuflac]

Not a lot kicking around where we are currently. This looked clean though.

 

[massivewangers]

Not surprised. Hideous things.

How they can go from this to that is shameful. View attachment 1799639

Nothing wrong with a TR7 if it's done right:

 

[Matt Cup]

Nothing wrong with a TR7 if it's done right:

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I was waiting for someone to chime in with this.

Ok the rally V8 gets a slight pass. Due to the phat arches, wider wheels and a bit of pedigree. Other than that they are utter dog s**t.

 

[Steve1986]

Noble M12 GTO waiting to go through passport control. f**king love those things

 

[massivewangers]

Spotted this at Snetterton this evening; genuine Mine's R34 GTR. Was chatting to the owner (he owns Appreciating Classics), was a nice guy. It's done 15,000 miles, has 600bhp, and a laundry list of parts from.NISMO, HKS etc. etc. Absolutely stunning.

 

[Steve1986]

Spotted this at Snetterton this evening; genuine Mine's R34 GTR. Was chatting to the owner (he owns Appreciating Classics), was a nice guy. It's done 15,000 miles, has 600bhp, and a laundry list of parts from.NISMO, HKS etc. etc. Absolutely stunning.

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Making me want to boot up Gran Turismo when I get home

 

[Matt Cup]

Utter p**n! Seeing that reminds me of this video.

 

[thecrim22]

Noble M12 GTO waiting to go through passport control. f**king love those things
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Sad thing is i bet its rough underneath

 

[Coby.]

Spotted this at Snetterton this evening; genuine Mine's R34 GTR. Was chatting to the owner (he owns Appreciating Classics), was a nice guy. It's done 15,000 miles, has 600bhp, and a laundry list of parts from.NISMO, HKS etc. etc. Absolutely stunning.

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Did you check out the new cafe that just opened?
No idea on its opening hours as guessing it was an evening event last night.

 

[JamesBryan]

Spotted this at Snetterton this evening; genuine Mine's R34 GTR. Was chatting to the owner (he owns Appreciating Classics), was a nice guy. It's done 15,000 miles, has 600bhp, and a laundry list of parts from.NISMO, HKS etc. etc. Absolutely stunning.

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That must be worth a lot!

 

[massivewangers]

Did you check out the new cafe that just opened?
No idea on its opening hours as guessing it was an evening event last night.

We drove past it, as you can see it when you drive into the circuit. I think it's only open from 8am to 3pm or something, so not ideal for a track evening. It's a shame they don't open later as, aside from a weekend cars and coffee type deal, I can't imagine they get much custom on weekdays.

That must be worth a lot!

He said they a few have changed hands for $1m or more in the US, which is nuts if true.