Amazons in a breakers yard

Brian M · Sep 6th, 2007, 22:29

I recently bought this Amazon on ebay

and when I took the bare shell to a local breakers I was astonished to find two early Amazons had just arrived in the yard. They are local cars and must have been standing outside for at least ten years.

The yard is Kirby's, Brickfield Road, Purdeys Industrial Estate, Rochford, Essex. It is owned by a classic car driver who has assured me that the cars will not be crushed for quite sometime to give enthusiasts a chance to pick them clean.

48pop · Sep 7th, 2007, 09:10

If only I was 400 miles closer.......

JIM C · Sep 7th, 2007, 09:20

Its always amazing that there are still Amazons in scrap dealer yards. Great for finding odd parts. Not aware of any in scrapyards up in Scotland.

Triple-S · Sep 7th, 2007, 10:10

Nice to meet you at Gaydon, Brian - its always good to put a face to a name. Great pics, but is that a twin-carb B16 engine in the older car? Such manifolds are as rare as chickens teeth. Also the rear bumper of the newer car looks ripe for re-chroming, and is that boot packed with spares?

It never ceases to surprise me what people throw away. I can feel a long drive to Rochford on the cards......

jakobandhismakarov · Sep 7th, 2007, 18:29

Brian, does this yard have a phone number?

Cheers.

Brian M · Sep 7th, 2007, 21:47

The yard is only two miles from my home so if anybody wants anything they can see in the pics, send me a pm with a clear description of the parts wanted and an idea of what you are prepared to pay and and I'll go there next Tuesday to do my best to take the bits off, then we will need to sort out postage/delivery/collection.

Paul

Yes it is a twin SU manifold - I get it off. Who wants it?

Jacob

I'll get the bits for a much better price than if you call them for them to remove and post to you. It is one of those traditional yards where you can wander round and find your own bits.

Derek UK · Sep 7th, 2007, 23:45

I "think" Paul is after a B16 manifold but I "think", looking at the pics, that this is a B18 engine. The rocker cover on a B16 is much squarer with a ribbed pattern on it.

devilishdesigner · Sep 8th, 2007, 02:37

wow that white one is SHAGGED! wouldnt happen to be a lockign petrol cap on the blue one would there?

Brian M · Sep 8th, 2007, 07:39

Paul

Can an expert with the model number help with the engine identification on the white one?

According to the model number 12234H the third digit says it should have a B16B, but I think the chassis number 101913 should have a B18. (August 61 - July 62). This date fits with the Reg no that was issued in Southend in 61-62.

DD

Yes there is but surprise surprise I couldn't find a key! Can it be got off without a key and without destroying it?

loon · Sep 8th, 2007, 07:41

how bad was the shell you run in as it was the one i wanted ,
after talking to Lance i missed it on ebay .
i wanted the 1/4 ers

Sep 6th, 2007, 22:29	#1
Brian M Member Last Online: Jun 28th, 2021 20:58 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Leigh-0n-Sea, Essex	Amazons in a breakers yard I recently bought this Amazon on ebay and when I took the bare shell to a local breakers I was astonished to find two early Amazons had just arrived in the yard. They are local cars and must have been standing outside for at least ten years. The yard is Kirby's, Brickfield Road, Purdeys Industrial Estate, Rochford, Essex. It is owned by a classic car driver who has assured me that the cars will not be crushed for quite sometime to give enthusiasts a chance to pick them clean. __________________ Brian M 1970 Volvo Amazon and 1978 Safari 14/2

Sep 7th, 2007, 09:10	#2
48pop Senior Member Last Online: Feb 13th, 2019 21:41 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Near Glasgow	If only I was 400 miles closer....... __________________ ________________________________________ Gerry (nr Glasgow)

Sep 7th, 2007, 09:20	#3
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	Its always amazing that there are still Amazons in scrap dealer yards. Great for finding odd parts. Not aware of any in scrapyards up in Scotland. __________________

Sep 7th, 2007, 18:29	#5
jakobandhismakarov Master Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 21:35 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough	Brian, does this yard have a phone number? Cheers. __________________ Sinderland Road through Dunham Town - The interesting way home.

Sep 7th, 2007, 21:47	#6
Brian M Member Last Online: Jun 28th, 2021 20:58 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Leigh-0n-Sea, Essex	The yard is only two miles from my home so if anybody wants anything they can see in the pics, send me a pm with a clear description of the parts wanted and an idea of what you are prepared to pay and and I'll go there next Tuesday to do my best to take the bits off, then we will need to sort out postage/delivery/collection. Paul Yes it is a twin SU manifold - I get it off. Who wants it? Jacob I'll get the bits for a much better price than if you call them for them to remove and post to you. It is one of those traditional yards where you can wander round and find your own bits. __________________ Brian M 1970 Volvo Amazon and 1978 Safari 14/2

Sep 7th, 2007, 10:10	#4
Triple-S How Old? Last Online: May 31st, 2021 12:28 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: redhill	Nice to meet you at Gaydon, Brian - its always good to put a face to a name. Great pics, but is that a twin-carb B16 engine in the older car? Such manifolds are as rare as chickens teeth. Also the rear bumper of the newer car looks ripe for re-chroming, and is that boot packed with spares? It never ceases to surprise me what people throw away. I can feel a long drive to Rochford on the cards......

Sep 7th, 2007, 23:45	#7
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 14:29 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	I "think" Paul is after a B16 manifold but I "think", looking at the pics, that this is a B18 engine. The rocker cover on a B16 is much squarer with a ribbed pattern on it.

Sep 8th, 2007, 02:37	#8
devilishdesigner Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2011 01:16 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Melbourne	wow that white one is SHAGGED! wouldnt happen to be a lockign petrol cap on the blue one would there?

Sep 8th, 2007, 07:39	#9
Brian M Member Last Online: Jun 28th, 2021 20:58 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Leigh-0n-Sea, Essex	Paul Can an expert with the model number help with the engine identification on the white one? According to the model number 12234H the third digit says it should have a B16B, but I think the chassis number 101913 should have a B18. (August 61 - July 62). This date fits with the Reg no that was issued in Southend in 61-62. DD Yes there is but surprise surprise I couldn't find a key! Can it be got off without a key and without destroying it? __________________ Brian M 1970 Volvo Amazon and 1978 Safari 14/2

Sep 8th, 2007, 07:41	#10
loon Senior Member Last Online: Nov 14th, 2016 01:07 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: essex	how bad was the shell you run in as it was the one i wanted , after talking to Lance i missed it on ebay . i wanted the 1/4 ers

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