Another one

Brock05 · Apr 3rd, 2011, 20:31

Having resurrected a 164 last year I've decided she needs some company. This 142S will be the next addition. I'm thinking a few mods to this one, lowered, bright paint (works rally orange?), Minilite or Compomotive alloys, GT instrument pack if i can find one!! nothing that couldn't be put back to standard, but hopefully a bit different.

stevo48 · Apr 3rd, 2011, 20:50

That looks like a solid base for your new project, keep us updated with lots of pics please.

Audrey Old · Apr 3rd, 2011, 22:48

What a splendid, nostalgic photo! I had thought of putting my 164s and 142S in a row surrounding my spares-use 164 for a photo-shoot, but not as atmospheric as yours as even the incomplete spares car is shiney!

It was only a few years ago when sights like yours were fairly common, but with the value of scrap steel currently being around £150 per ton, there are now lots of unscrupulous people touring around seeking out just such caches of - they think - unwanted old cars. If the owners are found (a big IF!) the offer of £50 for the removal of what the owner innocently considers scrap, is a super incentive to make their grounds look tidy again.

If only we could switch back time...... I should have made enquiries about the abandoned 142 near Gainsborough when camping near there, not to scrap it but make it fit to live next to my current one.

Good luck with this project - I should be getting an abandoned 164 soon, if only to ensure it doesn't fall into the wrong hands.

Paul

Brock05 · Apr 4th, 2011, 19:01

Would it be wrong to wish you had enough space to save all of the abandoned cars you've seen, if only to keep them to pass on to someone who wanted to restore it.

Do you think we could register some kind of charity?

Borderzac · Apr 5th, 2011, 09:19

Thats wonderful news, another 142S, look forward to seeing it some time.

What year is it, you can't read the number plate in the picture?

Keep in touch.

Best of luck

Regards

John

Brock05 · Apr 5th, 2011, 17:54

It's a 1969 John, hopefully catch you on the 8th May at the Amazon BKV in Wythall.

Borderzac · Apr 6th, 2011, 09:05

I plan to go, you can't miss mine its two tone grey with yellow wheels!!!

See you there.

Regards

John

minesa240x3 · Apr 8th, 2011, 22:18

Hi there I love the photo!Just wondered what are the other two cars in the frame?
Regards Brian.

Brock05 · Apr 11th, 2011, 19:49

The other cars you can see are a couple of 164's

Borderzac · Apr 14th, 2011, 08:53

If you need anything for the 142, I have lots of "bits"

Including a bonnet!
Couple of gearbox's
4 Grills
NS door skin.

Etc etc!

Several box's of smaller bits.

Regards

John

Apr 3rd, 2011, 20:31	#1
Brock05 Member Last Online: Sep 26th, 2019 11:39 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Worcestershire	Another one Having resurrected a 164 last year I've decided she needs some company. This 142S will be the next addition. I'm thinking a few mods to this one, lowered, bright paint (works rally orange?), Minilite or Compomotive alloys, GT instrument pack if i can find one!! nothing that couldn't be put back to standard, but hopefully a bit different.

Apr 3rd, 2011, 20:50	#2
stevo48 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 9th, 2020 20:08 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Halifax West yorkshire	That looks like a solid base for your new project, keep us updated with lots of pics please.

Apr 3rd, 2011, 22:48	#3
Audrey Old VOC Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2023 12:19 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancing	What a splendid, nostalgic photo! I had thought of putting my 164s and 142S in a row surrounding my spares-use 164 for a photo-shoot, but not as atmospheric as yours as even the incomplete spares car is shiney! It was only a few years ago when sights like yours were fairly common, but with the value of scrap steel currently being around £150 per ton, there are now lots of unscrupulous people touring around seeking out just such caches of - they think - unwanted old cars. If the owners are found (a big IF!) the offer of £50 for the removal of what the owner innocently considers scrap, is a super incentive to make their grounds look tidy again. If only we could switch back time...... I should have made enquiries about the abandoned 142 near Gainsborough when camping near there, not to scrap it but make it fit to live next to my current one. Good luck with this project - I should be getting an abandoned 164 soon, if only to ensure it doesn't fall into the wrong hands. Paul

Apr 4th, 2011, 19:01	#4
Brock05 Member Last Online: Sep 26th, 2019 11:39 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Worcestershire	Would it be wrong to wish you had enough space to save all of the abandoned cars you've seen, if only to keep them to pass on to someone who wanted to restore it. Do you think we could register some kind of charity?

Apr 5th, 2011, 09:19	#5
Borderzac Junior Member Last Online: Sep 28th, 2012 15:36 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stourbridge View Photos By: Borderzac	Thats wonderful news, another 142S, look forward to seeing it some time. What year is it, you can't read the number plate in the picture? Keep in touch. Best of luck Regards John

Apr 5th, 2011, 17:54	#6
Brock05 Member Last Online: Sep 26th, 2019 11:39 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Worcestershire	It's a 1969 John, hopefully catch you on the 8th May at the Amazon BKV in Wythall.

Apr 6th, 2011, 09:05	#7
Borderzac Junior Member Last Online: Sep 28th, 2012 15:36 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stourbridge View Photos By: Borderzac	I plan to go, you can't miss mine its two tone grey with yellow wheels!!! See you there. Regards John

Apr 8th, 2011, 22:18	#8
minesa240x3 loyalty Last Online: Jul 28th, 2022 19:16 Join Date: May 2006 Location: faraway View Photos By: minesa240x3	Hi there I love the photo!Just wondered what are the other two cars in the frame? Regards Brian.

Apr 11th, 2011, 19:49	#9
Brock05 Member Last Online: Sep 26th, 2019 11:39 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Worcestershire	The other cars you can see are a couple of 164's

Apr 14th, 2011, 08:53	#10
Borderzac Junior Member Last Online: Sep 28th, 2012 15:36 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stourbridge View Photos By: Borderzac	If you need anything for the 142, I have lots of "bits" Including a bonnet! Couple of gearbox's 4 Grills NS door skin. Etc etc! Several box's of smaller bits. Regards John

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