John Morrison Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 I couldn't get any closer to this car, so don't know what marque or model it is. Can anyone help?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Hogg Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Looks like a Mazda Mx5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Harrison Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Yes, the Miata apparently, "fun and affordable" https://casualcarguide.com/what-happened-to-the-mx5-miatas-pop-up-headlights/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morrison Posted July 22, 2023 Author Share Posted July 22, 2023 Thanks, guys. Caption amended... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 7 hours ago, John Morrison said: Thanks, guys. Caption amended... Interesting choice of parking space.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morrison Posted July 22, 2023 Author Share Posted July 22, 2023 1 hour ago, spacecadet said: Interesting choice of parking space.......... Might be another photo opportunity when the blackberries are ripe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilla Dave Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 I used to have one of those – in that colour and with the pop-up headlights! To be honest, didn’t like it much. Looked great but not very pleasant to drive. I’m a bit surprised to see one of those seemingly abandoned like that. It doesn’t look like a complete wreck – one of the staff at a nearby pub has one he uses daily in much worse condition. None of my business but I’d be tempted to go back and see if you can get the reg. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiskerke Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 It's not entirely British. In fact it could be argued that it's sort of completely... Japanese! clip wim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morrison Posted July 23, 2023 Author Share Posted July 23, 2023 Imaginative tags 'n' keywords welcome too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilla Dave Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Maybe it’s just me but I think it looks in too good a condition to be just dumped. You could try posting the pic on this MX5 owners’ forum… https://www.mx5nutz.com/forums/spotted.17/ …see if anyone recognises it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morrison Posted July 23, 2023 Author Share Posted July 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Gorilla Dave said: Maybe it’s just me but I think it looks in too good a condition to be just dumped. You could try posting the pic on this MX5 owners’ forum… https://www.mx5nutz.com/forums/spotted.17/ …see if anyone recognises it. Well, you have pix of the M62 in Yorkshire... and the car is just a few miles to the north... in the village of Midgeley... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca Ore Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 22 hours ago, Gorilla Dave said: It doesn’t look like a complete wreck – one of the staff at a nearby pub has one he uses daily in much worse condition. None of my business but I’d be tempted to go back and see if you can get the reg. I was wondering if it had been stolen for a joy ride and then dumped. Or stripped for some parts and dumped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilla Dave Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 On 23/07/2023 at 17:47, John Morrison said: Well, you have pix of the M62 in Yorkshire... and the car is just a few miles to the north... in the village of Midgeley... I'm down in South Yorks and without a motor at the moment. If you have any note of the location such as a nearby street name - I've spoken to a kind support person at WYP who may be able to send a regular officer just to check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Standfast Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Alamy measures locked in the boot perhaps???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gaffen Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Its an NA or first generation Miata with pop up headlights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morrison Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share Posted July 31, 2023 22 hours ago, Gorilla Dave said: I'm down in South Yorks and without a motor at the moment. If you have any note of the location such as a nearby street name - I've spoken to a kind support person at WYP who may be able to send a regular officer just to check it out. Just had a look at a map, and the car is on Thorney Lane, in Midgley, Calderdale, about 2-300 yards from the junction where old Sportsman pub still stands (though no longer serving customers). The car is easily visible from the road, along with a few other vehicles whose driving days may be over... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 2 hours ago, John Morrison said: Just had a look at a map, and the car is on Thorney Lane, in Midgley, Calderdale, about 2-300 yards from the junction where old Sportsman pub still stands (though no longer serving customers). The car is easily visible from the road, along with a few other vehicles whose driving days may be over... https://www.google.com/maps/@53.7366154,-1.9469563,3a,75y,272.69h,82.9t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sXgQMBhrZUrPgzMbUhRlWEQ!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morrison Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share Posted July 31, 2023 29 minutes ago, spacecadet said: https://www.google.com/maps/@53.7366154,-1.9469563,3a,75y,272.69h,82.9t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sXgQMBhrZUrPgzMbUhRlWEQ!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu Blimey... that's spooky. But where am I?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilla Dave Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 2 hours ago, spacecadet said: https://www.google.com/maps/@53.7366154,-1.9469563,3a,75y,272.69h,82.9t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sXgQMBhrZUrPgzMbUhRlWEQ!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu ‘allo, allo, allo ! …what’s all this then ? Some motor cars going rusty in a yard ? Move along now - Nothing to see here ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 I owned the RX7 in Dallas. Turned it over once but never parked it in the bushes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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