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Old 14-03-2013, 07:56 PM
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Not really sure what spec this scooby is but it's been sitting on this drive way for quite a few years a few roads away from my house. It's an 03 plate I think and has a roof vent, maybe a spec C??.I have to look at each night as I come home and its such a shame. Me and a another chap on hear (krissy b) think its been sat there for around roughly 8 years with it never being moved.
We both really want to rescue it but its owner doesn't want to let it go which is madness! One day I might tip up on his door step with fresh notes and make a silly offer.

Pics not too good as I was on the move in the van. Ill do a dog walk mission one eve and get a clearer pic.


The green you can see is years of moss and grime, not sure if there is any chance of getting the shine back? Makes you wanna cry.
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Old 14-03-2013, 07:59 PM
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Looks like a spec c in those pics, roof vent and no STi side skirts
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Old 14-03-2013, 08:27 PM
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What's he want to keep it for, so he can appear on Car SOS in ten years or something? Won't be anything left of it soon! Terrible waste.
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Old 14-03-2013, 08:41 PM
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I think krissy and his dad went and knocked a good few years ago and from what i can remember an old lady answered the door and said it was her sons pride and joy?! Lol, yeah looks well looked after. They made an offer, not sure how much but no joy.
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Old 14-03-2013, 09:14 PM
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That is a travesty.

A White Blob Spec C is probably my favourite Impreza.

Would it not need a bit spent on it to get it going again?
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Old 14-03-2013, 09:41 PM
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mine was in almost that state when i picked it up believe it or not!!!! car was covered in mould thick sum and dust!! shame that not many in white would love to of had a white one!!
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Old 14-03-2013, 09:43 PM
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Very sad, give wheeler dealers a ring!
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Old 15-03-2013, 04:55 AM
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Very sad, give wheeler dealers a ring!
Lol, that has crossed my mind a few times tim.

The only thing with wheeler dealers is why does mike brewer sit his fat **** on the bonnet after he's sold it!!!!!
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Old 15-03-2013, 07:10 AM
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makes me want to rescue it aswell..cant understand some people..what awaste, will be even more light weight before long
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Old 15-03-2013, 07:30 AM
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That's proberly how hamster got his wagon cheap for top gear lol. I bet u can get for £150 or so he proberly don't know anythink about the valve and u be lucky if he got that from a scrap yard u tryed knocking on his door and see if he wants to sell it cos I would if it was near me. I bet the engine blown too
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Old 15-03-2013, 08:55 AM
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I keep meaning to either knock or post a letter through the door with my contact details on if he ever fancies selling it. I'd say the engine is in it because of the way it's sitting and arch gap looks normal. Wouldn't want to fire it up straight away even if it does run after a jump, internals would be blooming dry I reckon and the oil probably like tar!!
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Old 15-03-2013, 09:16 AM
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Terrible to see such a good car sit there, ok everyone get your wallets out and chip in £50 see if we can make an offer, group buy anyone?
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Old 15-03-2013, 11:45 AM
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I keep meaning to either knock or post a letter through the door with my contactdetails on if he ever fancies selling it. I'd say the engine is in it because of the way it's sitting and arch gap looks normal. Wouldn't want to fire it up straight away even if it does run after a jump, internals would be blooming dry I reckon and the oil probably like tar!!
Go for it don't ask don't get it be a great project thou the paint might be even protected with all that green stuff over it. I found something like that years ago a escort xr3 after a couple of washes and a polish good as new afterwards
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Old 15-03-2013, 12:27 PM
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It may be that it belonged to a relative who passed away and the family cant let it go. i know someone in that position, the lad died and his car is still sat in the drive 15 odd years later as the family just cant bring themselves to sell it.

Alternatively, they have money to burn and are nuts!!!
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Old 15-03-2013, 01:27 PM
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It may be that it belonged to a relative who passed away and the family cant let it go. i know someone in that position, the lad died and his car is still sat in the drive 15 odd years later as the family just cant bring themselves to sell it.

Alternatively, they have money to burn and are nuts!!!
I have wondered along the same sort of lines, got to thinking that it could be a son in the army who's out in Afghanistan or something?? The old man does drive a beaten up landy and looks a bit scary!
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Old 15-03-2013, 01:45 PM
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It does make it interesting to know or to find out or might come out with a bargain or not if u asked
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Old 15-03-2013, 02:00 PM
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The son might be indisposed or detained in one of her Majesties hotels!
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Old 15-03-2013, 05:09 PM
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Old 15-03-2013, 08:19 PM
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That is a travesty.

A White Blob Spec C is probably my favourite Impreza.
Agree with that. Wouldn't mind a project like that
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Old 15-03-2013, 08:25 PM
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That is just pure naglect of a nice scooby somebody needs to a grip of the person who owns it
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Old 15-03-2013, 08:47 PM
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the owner must be a minted hater givin us lot the wined up! id take mine round for a swap!!
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Old 15-03-2013, 10:11 PM
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It may be that it belonged to a relative who passed away and the family cant let it go. i know someone in that position, the lad died and his car is still sat in the drive 15 odd years later as the family just cant bring themselves to sell it.

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Old 16-03-2013, 07:39 AM
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Somes already pilferd the fogs..or covers if it had them.. do like the camopaint effect.
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Old 16-03-2013, 07:42 AM
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Somes already pilferd the fogs..or covers if it had them.. do like the camopaint effect.
its got fog covers as the other side is there.
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Old 16-03-2013, 08:37 AM
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its got fog covers as the other side is there.
get round there and rattle that door mate.
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Old 16-03-2013, 09:00 AM
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lol id love too but just havent the funds to offer.
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