Left to rot (Read 8,475 times)

[mrdamage]

So, on a non speedway related forum we have a thread, left to rot - cars that have been abandoned or forgotten.

Might be something to start here, abeit with speedway cars of all varieties;

In Auckland;

Flat chassis, independent front end & 245/265 Valiant..





Unknown now



Topolino with 202 and VW? front end?

[Devilracer]

Where in Auckland is the top car? What a waste!!!

[Deleted]

And wheres that bottom two - I can get those back up and running!

[porry41]

looks like a coupe in caravan .could add all these to my fleet .....

[Ben Biggs]

Such a shame to see that top car just left there to rot.

[startcar32n]

Sorry no coupe in caravan just bits of Stockcar body and other things.

[porry41]

arr haa you no where they are ...

[startcar32n]

Feb 16, 2017 12:57:06 GMT 12 porry41 said:

arr haa you no where they are ...

Only the Plymouth (3rd photo down)as it's mine. It was never raced and one day I may get it going.

[porry41]

you want want to sell her ?.....

[Deleted]

lol - you got two potential buyers here... be good to see it hit the track aye Laurie!

[startcar32n]

Feb 23, 2017 22:24:14 GMT 12 porry41 said:

you want want to sell her ?.....

Sorry no I am a collector not a seller.

[porry41]

BIG DIFFERENCE BETREEN A COLLECTOR AND A RESTORER HEY ROADSTAR THATS A W NOT A U IN LAWRIE..FEW PEOPLE GETTING ME MIXED UP WITH THE OTHER LAURIE......HIC

[Roger Ex 35A]

Feb 24, 2017 22:46:15 GMT 12 porry41 said:

BIG DIFFERENCE BETREEN A COLLECTOR AND A RESTORER HEY ROADSTAR THATS A W NOT A U IN LAWRIE..FEW PEOPLE GETTING ME MIXED UP WITH THE OTHER LAURIE......HIC

No shouting allowed on hear Mr Potts

[Deleted]

Feb 24, 2017 22:46:15 GMT 12 porry41 said:

BIG DIFFERENCE BETREEN A COLLECTOR AND A RESTORER HEY ROADSTAR THATS A W NOT A U IN LAWRIE..FEW PEOPLE GETTING ME MIXED UP WITH THE OTHER LAURIE......HIC

LOL - sorry mate, my spelling is usually pretty good apart from names etc.

[tank11]

Feb 25, 2017 8:14:04 GMT 12 Roger Ex 35A said:

Feb 24, 2017 22:46:15 GMT 12 porry41 said:

BIG DIFFERENCE BETREEN A COLLECTOR AND A RESTORER HEY ROADSTAR THATS A W NOT A U IN LAWRIE..FEW PEOPLE GETTING ME MIXED UP WITH THE OTHER LAURIE......HIC

No shouting allowed on hear Mr Potts

He can't hear you, deaf old bugger................

[startcar32n]

Feb 24, 2017 22:46:15 GMT 12 porry41 said:

BIG DIFFERENCE BETREEN A COLLECTOR AND A RESTORER HEY ROADSTAR THATS A W NOT A U IN LAWRIE..FEW PEOPLE GETTING ME MIXED UP WITH THE OTHER LAURIE......HIC

If it were not for collectors these things would have gone for scrap years ago. I have restored one Stockcar already.

[Deleted]

onl[y real problem with collectors is that sadly while they do preserve history - not many actually get to see it and a large number are not restorers so the cars rot away in these collections.

unfortunate really but if he doesnt want to sell we cant make him.

[porry41]

opps my bad.but when you get to the end an find bloody cap lock on ..you cant be bothered doing it all again ...ay..an tankard its called selective hearing ..lol..hic

[pinball]

Unfortunately I am in a similar position. I have had an old car for over 12 years and my circumstances don't allow covered storage or time/$ to work on it. I can't bring myself to sell it as I know I will never get the chance to race a stockcar again. The kids would love to see me race as they weren't around when I did back in the late 80's early 90's. It has sat in 2 guys places who said they'd get it going again but sadly that has never happened.
What suggestions do you guys have? ( Not just sell it!)

A partnership can end up in a nasty situation ( been there and done that with a stockcar) But am open to options.....

I really need to experience that buzz you get when you race.

This car would look great back on the track so if anyone has any suggestions or proposals please message me.

[clifford6]

Put up a photo of it back in the day so people can see what it is they might be up against & go from there.
Where in the country are you?