The horror of the scrappage scheme (not for those of a nervous disposition)

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  1. 31st December 2009, 02:35 AM #1
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    This wee gem has just been traded in to my friend's garage, under the scrappage scheme.....




    It's got about a week to live
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  2. 31st December 2009, 03:07 AM #2
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    damn, looks a wee belter too
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  3. 31st December 2009, 01:48 PM #3
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    my eyes my eyes,,,,,

    such a shame...
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  4. 31st December 2009, 02:47 PM #4
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    Such a shame. Looks like it has been looked after as well.

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  5. 31st December 2009, 03:57 PM #5
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    My god the front end has no rust on it.

    Seems a bit silly as Im sure they would have got near to £2k for it anyway.

    There was an article in classic car magazine a couple months ago about the scrappage scheme and how its killing the future of classic cars.
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  6. 31st December 2009, 04:45 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by ianking View Post
    My god the front end has no rust on it.

    Seems a bit silly as Im sure they would have got near to £2k for it anyway.

    There was an article in classic car magazine a couple months ago about the scrappage scheme and how its killing the future of classic cars.

    There are a couple of spots of rot under one of the headlamps, if you look really closely





    If anyone fancies a trip to North London then some of the parts can be saved before it goes to the crusher, but unfortunately the majority of it will need to be scrapped...
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  7. 2nd January 2010, 04:17 PM #7
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    Absolutely everything could be removed, including the engine. Its just the main body that needs to be crushed, the doors and bonnet and tail can be removed as well.
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    All very valid points, but, sadly, i doubt anyone would pay £2k for it
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  9. 6th January 2010, 12:39 PM #9
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    Such a shame :(
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  10. 6th January 2010, 11:45 PM #10
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    Still alive, but not for long............

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