I recently came across a car that had very dubious registration. It was suggested it was used by the police, or some other dubious government organisation!

Mass manufacturers like Vauxhall often build more cars than they can sell and they end up stockpiled on old airfields or other storage parks. It’s not as common these days but in the 80’s and 90’s it was a bit of a scandal with cars (particularly Austin/Rover) often rusting before they even reached their first owner. It could also have been sitting in a dealers yard/showroom/warehouse for ages particularly if it’s an unpopular model, spec or colour.

Ain't that the truth, Slo...I used to work for a Rover dealer and generally checked in "new" cars..was often amazed at the actual build date of some of them...you won't be surprised that it was usually the 800 models.!

"Here's your new car, Sir...only 2 years old and straight from an airfield near you"..!

Edited by nellyjak on 10/01/2018 at 10:33