The confirmed Survivors list [Archive]

jay ps

04-01-09, 11:29 PM

As there are so many people trying to find old rods and customs ,why dont we have a thread seeing how many survive and are confirmed to be around whether it being rebuilt or on the road

I will start with a couple that i know off

This Cortina was featured in SM in 83 and got me into the whole custom scene
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o241/vansdirect4u70/dec2008014.jpg
I saw this car at Guildford Cruise about four years ago and its was for sale ,sadly couldnt raise the funds to buy it and needed a makeover ,since then its been sold about three times on Ebay and is on you tube
see here
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=YnjyTbzlfDc
I believe its in scotland somewhere and looks like this now ,last time i saw it it looked like the rear o/s/ wing was bent (like its had been hit from behind )and been repaired badly ,the blue vinyal roof had been painted black .
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o241/vansdirect4u70/IMAG0079.jpg

Mr Torquer is still on the show circuit and looks great ,this was taken in 88
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o241/vansdirect4u70/dec2008013.jpg

Celestrial is still around after being a museum for a few years ,gather it was sold recently ,but whereabouts unknown

My own car " Street Dream " Mk1 Cortina is still around ,been stored since 89 and is undergoing restoration this year hopefully
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o241/vansdirect4u70/old%20stuff/sept070.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o241/vansdirect4u70/old%20stuff/scan0042.jpg

Also Rattle and hum (another Cortina mk1 ,the chopped lilac one ) is around the Morden area and has been advertised on ebay recently ,been off the road since 94

Now its your turn !

SJB

05-01-09, 12:53 AM

The black six wheel Mk2 Transit "3001"featured in one of the mags in the 80s is being put back together.Pics seen on a Transit Forum last year.

Dave'29Ford

05-01-09, 01:05 AM

Rattle & Hum is now in Teesside owned by young Kasey Grainger (KC prostreet cortina on here) . It will be on the street and Yorks strip around easter time.

Dave

Carl P

05-01-09, 04:53 PM

speed freak going back together

BIGJOB

05-01-09, 05:47 PM

speed freak going back together
Top man Carl ! there should be gov,grants avalable for getting these vehicles back on the scene,Bry

MisteR Tee

05-01-09, 06:30 PM

Brizey
Brian Webster
Kev Rooney

....oh, sorry, I thought you meant people!!!:D

Well, they are survivors. ain't they?

escyestate

05-01-09, 06:33 PM

speed freak going back together

are you the lucky owner of speed freak?

jay ps

06-01-09, 09:15 PM

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o241/vansdirect4u70/dec2008016.jpg
This is still taxed accord to dvla picture taken in 85 was called "brute force"

Captain Scarlet

06-01-09, 10:17 PM

speed freak going back together
Great can't wait,so i guess its going to be in the blue guise, and not the black guise ,guy's !!
Peter Sellers :rolleyes:

WagonMan

06-01-09, 10:21 PM

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o241/vansdirect4u70/dec2008016.jpg
This is still taxed accord to dvla picture taken in 85 was called "brute force"

Looks like Marc Lamude's GTO.

pikko

06-01-09, 11:06 PM

1976ish...........

http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/2844/2187300730103250188S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2187300730103250188oQcMgV)

And work in progress right now.........

http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/35821/2557838510103250188S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2557838510103250188lEuBMm)

http://inlinethumb53.webshots.com/43060/2279858350103250188S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2279858350103250188zHebDu)

import-racer

07-01-09, 01:42 AM

hi lee...the reflection in the last pic looks like you have repaired the hole in the middle of the "record"[1st pic]....:D

big al...:rolleyes:

Fordzon

13-01-09, 07:36 PM

http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc89/GasserZ/th_ebay011.jpg
Thought i'd add to this thread wiv the Plum.Body's off now awaiting some large repairs.Mel

Dave'29Ford

21-01-09, 01:09 AM

Here's one, Ray Christophers center door T replica which debuted in 1978.
Its not mine but I'm doing some work on it for Bob Shell who now owns it. I'm lowering the rear by building a new higher crossmember for the jag irs, fitting just pair of carriage lamps to the rear in place of the mish mash thats on there now, making a hidden removable tow bar and load of tidying up type jobs ready for the season. Bobs long term plan is to fully rebuild it to show condition as Ray had it in Roman Bronze but with bigger diameter wires for a more modern twist. Oh and a small block chev instead of the stinky diesel which has found its way in there:eek:[:O]:mad:
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa238/Dave29Ford/My%20work/DSC00110.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa238/Dave29Ford/My%20work/DSC01866.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa238/Dave29Ford/My%20work/DSC01871.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa238/Dave29Ford/My%20work/DSC01870.jpg
Dave Mc

STEPSIDEBILL

21-01-09, 05:20 PM

lee i have that disc somewere,yours if you aint got one.as long as it aint worth a small fortune.

billabong

21-01-09, 06:15 PM

speed freak going back together

I have the ORIGINAL grille and surround from Speedfreak sitting in my garage:)

D COUPE

21-01-09, 08:49 PM

That has to be a piece of history Bob where did you get that from

DC

pikko

21-01-09, 10:32 PM

hi lee...the reflection in the last pic looks like you have repaired the hole in the middle of the "record"[1st pic]....:D

big al...:rolleyes:

Oh yeah so it does!!! LOL. I'd of been sooooooo happy if that was the ONLY hole in the goddamn thing! hahaha:o

pikko

21-01-09, 10:44 PM

lee i have that disc somewere,yours if you aint got one.as long as it aint worth a small fortune.

I've got two now. The first I already had in an old record collection long before I bought the Pop without realising what I had. The second was off ebay, for not a lot, after a tip off from somebody on here. The long term plan is to pass one on to the new owner, if I ever decide to sell that is, and keep one for myself. If you really want to give it up PM me and we can deal mate. Quite fancy a third copy with a clock mechanism in it.... That'd look cool eh!

ian.stewart

21-01-09, 10:54 PM

Im sure this one was on EBay within the last 6 months,
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u197/ianianstewart/IMAG0079.jpg

The Candy Man

22-01-09, 02:36 PM

I know alot of you already know this but I thought I'd add them to the list anyway. I have in my garage 'Vitamin T', '27 coupe and the 'XFB 9T '32 roadster.

'Vitamin T'
http://usera.ImageCave.com/TheCandyMan/untitled1-copy.jpg

XFB 9T
http://usera.ImageCave.com/TheCandyMan/billing3.jpg

Here's a couple of other's I've owned in the past...

Ray Christopher's '15 center dr T.
http://usera.ImageCave.com/TheCandyMan/Centerdoor.jpg

Bob Wellstead's '35 Hillman Minx - 'Moulin Rouge'
http://usera.ImageCave.com/TheCandyMan/Brunt857.jpg
http://usera.ImageCave.com/TheCandyMan/MoulinRouge.jpg

Mike/June Key's '40 Chevy sedan
http://usera.ImageCave.com/TheCandyMan/Myold40Chevy1.bmp.jpg
http://usera.ImageCave.com/TheCandyMan/40%20Chevy!.jpg

There's a few more 'Cars of Yesteryear' out there I'd like to own yet!

The Candy Man

22-01-09, 02:55 PM

Don't get to excited about seeing 'Speedfreak' on the road any time soon, I'm not a gambling man but I'd bet it never see's the road again. It's in limbo at the moment, the present owner has neither the inclination to finish it and will never sell it!
http://usera.ImageCave.com/TheCandyMan/speedfreak2.jpg

Others I think will stay a distant memory...
Bob B's old '27T roadster, now living abroad, parked next to my 'Moulin Rouge'.
http://usera.ImageCave.com/TheCandyMan/Bobs%20T.jpg

My mate Ron's 'Jam Roller' Austin 10/4
http://usera.ImageCave.com/TheCandyMan/Jam%202.jpg

billabong

22-01-09, 07:43 PM

That has to be a piece of history Bob where did you get that from

DC

When Rick Hughes stripped it down for a rebuild he threw the grille and surround into a skip, I called with Mick Tebbs to see how he was getting on with the build and saw the grille and stuck it in my boot:)

Cheers for posting the pic of my old T Mick:)

MOPAR

22-01-09, 10:13 PM

i've got two now. The first i already had in an old record collection long before i bought the pop without realising what i had. The second was off ebay, for not a lot, after a tip off from somebody on here. The long term plan is to pass one on to the new owner, if i ever decide to sell that is, and keep one for myself. If you really want to give it up pm me and we can deal mate. Quite fancy a third copy with a clock mechanism in it.... That'd look cool eh!

ive got all of em, nuh nuh nu nuh nurr!!

BIGJOB

22-01-09, 10:41 PM

Mick ....lets go and steal Speedfreak.......but dont tell anyone,B

WagonMan

23-01-09, 11:10 AM

I think Nitemares Racing has the old John Baldachino(sp) HA van in his workshop awaiting a rebuild someday...

And I believe the Satisfaction MK3 Cortina is in a lock-up Nottingham somewhere

I'd love to see both of these icons revived.
:D

Keep up Steve :) ....... The Baldy van has been back out for a year or two now and is often seen at shows.
Satisfaction is also on the road again, albeit without the flames.

pikko

23-01-09, 07:10 PM

ive got all of em, nuh nuh nu nuh nurr!!

pmslll. I've got about 4 different ones.... What I meant was is that I've got 2 with my Pop on it and hopefully a third if I can get hold of it??....... Anyway, besides that you are a lucky get to have em all!!!!

bigbadbaldlee

23-01-09, 08:35 PM

Satisfaction is also on the road again, albeit without the flames.

It's not on the road, it's been on a 4 post ramp for the last three years.
The flames have gone though (for now!).

Gavin

26-01-09, 07:26 PM

My mate Ron's 'Jam Roller' Austin 10/4
http://usera.ImageCave.com/TheCandyMan/Jam%202.jpg

Remember seeing Jam Roller at Billing years ago. It was for sale, stripped on the back of a low loader.
Shame to see it like this. Are there any plans for it?
We were commenting on how the chop looks very similar to the one on my Aunt's Austin 10/4.
This is a survivor too, having been rodded in the 70's and called Amber Gambler. Been daily driven by my Aunt for over 20 years now.
http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/7571/334lf4.jpg

SJB

27-01-09, 01:29 AM

As far as i no this is Steve Dodds old Mk2 from the late 70s and was on the cover of Street Machinein 79,or though its got differant reg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n246/tyrefryer/100_0084.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n246/tyrefryer/100_0085.jpg

even had a Eastern Cruisers decal still in the windscreen

SJB

27-01-09, 01:39 PM

Wow! I really am behind the times. Not had chance to get to any shows over the past couple of years [:(!]
Excellent news on both cars :)
heres the van you mentioned,pics taken May 08

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n246/tyrefryer/425.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n246/tyrefryer/325.jpg

And also heres the old Ray C "biuld a hot rod for £800s" that was in Street Machine early 80s.Back then it was light blue and had a Morris oxford lump.
I think? the origenal wheels may still be on there

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n246/tyrefryer/525.jpg

40Stude

27-01-09, 02:19 PM

Remember seeing Jam Roller at Billing years ago. It was for sale, stripped on the back of a low loader.
Shame to see it like this. Are there any plans for it?
We were commenting on how the chop looks very similar to the one on my Aunt's Austin 10/4.
This is a survivor too, having been rodded in the 70's and called Amber Gambler. Been daily driven by my Aunt for over 20 years now.
http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/7571/334lf4.jpg

Is that the most recent paint on Sue's Austin Gavin? It was straight red last time I saw it I think, but it's had loads of different paint jobs over the years. Any idea how many?
I remember when Wayne Saunders painted it candy red and back when his ex Leila had it. Come to that I remember it when it was first built and painted burnt orange candy, with the plate AGW5, hence "Amber Gamble Wagon".

yellacar

27-01-09, 03:04 PM

AL i think you may find the late Mick cook painted it candy red and black.

Cheers Ian

Gavin

27-01-09, 03:21 PM

Hi Al. I believe it was Mick who painted it candy red with black wings and running boards.
Clive and Sue still have the AGW 5 plates in the garage. This is the latest paint job. Also underwent a bit of an update. Wisbech stainless front. Rear wings narrowed.
God knows how many paint jobs it has has! eeerrrrr...
Burnt orange candy, candy red and black, black with big pink drips, blue with purple blue flames, straight red, now black and flamed.
That may not be all of em!
Couple more pics
http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/418/haroldspics1978037cw4.jpg
http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/8901/332800x641ay3.jpg
http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/2830/333800x532wr5.jpg

40Stude

27-01-09, 03:35 PM

Sorry guys, I did know Mick Cook painted it, what I meant was when Wayne had it. One thing's for sure, it's been round the block a few times and still looks great.

Gavin

27-01-09, 04:17 PM

Sorry guys, I did know Mick Cook painted it, what I meant was when Wayne had it. One thing's for sure, it's been round the block a few times and still looks great.

Certainly has. Can't be many out there that have been used so regularly.
Wayne is a pretty decent painter too though. For a butcher! ;):D

yellacar

27-01-09, 04:26 PM

Violent Veg

27-01-09, 04:50 PM

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n246/tyrefryer/525.jpg[/QUOTE]

This one was for sale last year, I posted the link on the forum. It looked exactly as this...

Gavin

27-01-09, 04:54 PM

Ha Ha its nice to get one on you Al, dont happen very often !! gavin I thought the reg No went when Wayne had the car ? I know I had the 1500 pre x flow that was in it as wayne couldnt get it to run cool though it was ok when I put it in my classic.

Cheers

Think you might be right about the reg mate. Think they just kept the plates as a momento.
Sounds about right with the engine. It was partially stripped when they bought it and I don't think a motor was with it. My uncle slotted a 1600 crossflow in and built it back up.

MOPAR

28-01-09, 01:44 AM

as far as i no this is steve dodds old mk2 from the late 70s and was on the cover of street machinein 79,or though its got differant reg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n246/tyrefryer/100_0084.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n246/tyrefryer/100_0085.jpg

even had a eastern cruisers decal still in the windscreen

heres as it was, ally pally 79 & 2nd essex clubs run 79.

SJB

28-01-09, 04:50 PM

Mark where in Essex was the club run.Was that just the "Streeters"
I remember in old CC there was a line up of Steves Mk2,a 55 Chevy conv,Chopped mk1 Consul,a black mk2 which must be that one in the picture and a chopper.

evil57

28-01-09, 06:45 PM

MOPAR

29-01-09, 12:55 AM

mark where in essex was the club run.was that just the "streeters"
i remember in old cc there was a line up of steves mk2,a 55 chevy conv,chopped mk1 consul,a black mk2 which must be that one in the picture and a chopper.

it was at the essex showground where the nats was held which now has a road thru and a horse racing track with no horseys racing on it!! Check out the pics............the yellow hemi t was i think tim horsefalls?, the red vauxhall behind the t was gary wilsons, it became the what a commotion gull winged multicoloured one, (dont confuse it with the other one which was all black one time & all red another, that one was recently on e bay, in a state the owner was threatening to turn it into a hill climber if it didnt sell!!), love to know what happened to garys one, loved it awesome for its time. i think the 57s were roger butterworths & charlie potters, but im sure ken will put me right!!, cant remember who had the flathead t, but i think that was marty babbs 100e squire? behind it, marty was connected with the chelmsford club & the eastern cruisers.

MOPAR

29-01-09, 01:07 AM

it was at the essex showground where the nats was held which now has a road thru and a horse racing track with no horseys racing on it!! Check out the pics............the yellow hemi t was i think tim horsefalls?, the red vauxhall behind the t was gary wilsons, it became the what a commotion gull winged multicoloured one, (dont confuse it with the other one which was all black one time & all red another, that one was recently on e bay, in a state the owner was threatening to turn it into a hill climber if it didnt sell!!), love to know what happened to garys one, loved it awesome for its time. i think the 57s were roger butterworths & charlie potters, but im sure ken will put me right!!, cant remember who had the flathead t, but i think that was marty babbs 100e squire? behind it, marty was connected with the chelmsford club & the eastern cruisers.

heres garys vauxhall.

MOPAR

29-01-09, 01:14 AM

heres garys vauxhall.

& heres the one it isnt!!!, wonder how it did end up, anyone know?

WagonMan

29-01-09, 01:19 AM

& heres the one it isnt!!!, wonder how it did end up, anyone know?

I think Terry sold it back to a member of the original builder family, son or nephew or something..

MOPAR

29-01-09, 01:26 AM

Steve Dodd's old mk2 was in the classifieds not too many years ago. Either CC or SM. About £900 I think the guy was after. The pic showed the car in a less than sparkling state than it was years ago, but still blue and white with the rake and the five spokes ..
Wasn't the streeters Romford based with a ragtop 55 and Lemon squash part of the line-up. One of the 79 CC's had a black and white feature on them. Think they may of been a cruisin the clubs feature too in Hot Car

yes streeters were romford based remember the artcle in cc i think there was also a chopper in the pics & a i think mk1 consul?, i think this was the only event i saw the streeters at, perhaps they didnt last long?, heres more pics, & yes there was a full moon at the top of that pile!.

MOPAR

29-01-09, 01:28 AM

I think Terry sold it back to a member of the original builder family, son or nephew or something..

ah theres possible hope then, good, these cars love em or hate em are works of art, unique & should be saved for posterity (whatever that means!.

MOPAR

29-01-09, 08:03 AM

it was at the essex showground where the nats was held which now has a road thru and a horse racing track with no horseys racing on it!! Check out the pics............the yellow hemi t was i think tim horsefalls?, the red vauxhall behind the t was gary wilsons, it became the what a commotion gull winged multicoloured one, (dont confuse it with the other one which was all black one time & all red another, that one was recently on e bay, in a state the owner was threatening to turn it into a hill climber if it didnt sell!!), love to know what happened to garys one, loved it awesome for its time. I think the 57s were roger butterworths & charlie potters, but im sure ken will put me right!!, cant remember who had the flathead t, but i think that was marty babbs 100e squire? Behind it, marty was connected with the chelmsford club & the eastern cruisers.

mark where in essex was the club run.was that just the "streeters"
i remember in old cc there was a line up of steves mk2,a 55 chevy conv,chopped mk1 consul,a black mk2 which must be that one in the picture and a chopper.

by the way it was quite a huge show & it was for all the clubs.

SG57

29-01-09, 12:51 PM

[Quote MOPAR] i think the 57s were roger butterworths & charlie potters, but im sure ken will put me right!!,

You are right that's my old '57 (sigh) with Mr. Potter parked next to me (where's Bob Holland?). It is 1979 but I cannot remember going to Great Leighs until the Nats were held there.

SJB

29-01-09, 03:31 PM

SJB

29-01-09, 04:02 PM

gone abit of topic here! perhaps a new thread should b started!
john davis owned the corsair just seen it on the list.I see Rogers Vettes on there Mark,has he still got it?

my53anglia

29-01-09, 04:50 PM

Not really enough confirmation of survival here now............

Back to on topic please.

B-520

29-01-09, 04:57 PM

The first Westbourne Model Y is being restored.:D

Feature car 1982

SPECIAL WHEN LIT

29-01-09, 05:42 PM

& heres the one it isnt!!!, wonder how it did end up, anyone know?

Got stripped & the shell scrapped 'cos the owner couldn't shift it.

MOPAR

29-01-09, 06:53 PM

gone abit of topic here! Perhaps a new thread should b started!
John davis owned the corsair just seen it on the list.i see rogers vettes on there mark,has he still got it?

yes the vette has survived, it has been resprayed now, but still looks goood, shame that gullwing vauxhall didnt but how about the other one!!, someone must know?? Can someone confirm it is a survivor!

jay ps

29-01-09, 10:08 PM

Ok what happend to the other one ,the one that got scrapped is hell of a shame ,remember that was at skewjack in about 83 in red!!!

SJB

16-02-09, 07:36 PM

This Consul was mentioned somewhere on another thread somewhere?

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n246/tyrefryer/200000.jpg

When featured in Custom car back in 79-the same issue that "henrie Highrise"was in this red Consul had a blown V6 with off set pro stock scoop and pin stiping on the boot lid and the bonnet scoop-by Edd W?