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Abandoned 340 spotted in Reading

Posted: 17 Feb 2011 12:16 pm
by Alanovich
Just this morning I noticed a white 340 GL sitting gathering moss all over its bodywork in a driveway in Reading. Obviously the car hasn't been used for some time and the grass is growing under its wheels. God knows how I've never spotted it before, I drive down that road every weekday morning.

It is parked in the driveway of a largeish detached house in one of Reading's most expensive areas - evidently it's owned by a pensioner who can no longer afford its keep. I suspect that, beneath the moss, is a car with a really good history.

It's one of the latest models with the last generation rear lights and badges, so probably a G to J reg.

If anyone's interested in seeing some pics, I'll try to get some - or if you're interested in enquiring after purchasing the car then I can PM you with its location and I'd happily drop a note through the letterbox for you.

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Re: Abandoned 340 spotted in Reading

Posted: 18 Feb 2011 11:47 am
by Alanovich
No interest then?

Had a bit of a better look today - it's a 5-door E-reg.

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Re: Abandoned 340 spotted in Reading

Posted: 18 Feb 2011 11:53 am
by theo2468
Get a pic up mate

Re: Abandoned 340 spotted in Reading

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 10:22 am
by Alanovich
Finally took a picture of it this morning.

Looks a right shed clsoe up to be honest. Might be some good mechanicals underneath but the body looks pretty shot. It's rusted through around the windows for a start, must be rotten underneath.

Image

BTW - how do I post the picture itself directly in to a message? Can't work it out, dullard that I am.

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Re: Abandoned 340 spotted in Reading

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 10:49 am
by volvosneverdie
Alanovich wrote:Finally took a picture of it this morning.

Looks a right shed clsoe up to be honest. Might be some good mechanicals underneath but the body looks pretty shot. It's rusted through around the windows for a start, must be rotten underneath.

http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa3 ... ned340.jpg

BTW - how do I post the picture itself directly in to a message? Can't work it out, dullard that I am.

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Bottom link on photobucket.
Paste direct into thread.

I like that car!

Re: Abandoned 340 spotted in Reading

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 10:56 am
by Alanovich
Cheers, VND. It works. :mrgreen:

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Re: Abandoned 340 spotted in Reading

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 11:10 am
by volvosneverdie
Alanovich wrote:Cheers, VND. It works. :mrgreen:

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Awesome work fella.

If that car was solid, id run it how it is.

Pattina ftw. 8)

Re: Abandoned 340 spotted in Reading

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 12:17 pm
by theo2468
new exhaust?

Re: Abandoned 340 spotted in Reading

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 12:29 pm
by Alanovich
Does look like it!! Well spotted.

Wonder what that hole in the tailgate is all about?