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thirtysomething
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GROWING PAINS

Cars in the episode
Ford Capri 3ltr S MK2
Volvo estate
Ford Transit



The Ford Capri that drives out of control lasted until 1985, its plate was genuine 1265PP
The Volvo, which looks the same as Witching Time with its brown paintwork, light tan roof and full pull back sunroof,in is in fact another car GLE13T which a lasted until 1991

The Transit is seen clearly but I cannot get a full good view of the reg number

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The police car in Visitor from the Grave has a reg number SPU 444R, which can just about be made out when it passes the lake, and was registered as a blue Ford Escort, 1098cc, and first registered 4th March 1977.

Can anyone find out if it's still in use?

Also the TR7 used in Witching Time was a reddy/vermillion colour, but it is currently registered as being blue. It was first registered on 20th June 1980, so it was brand new at the time! The current 3528cc V8 is likely to be an upgraded engine, as only about 60 right hand drive TR8's were built - making them as rare as rocking horse poo! Oh, and it's currently on it's sixth owner.
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Thanks tinker, welcome by the way, I couldn't see the plate :oops: lol

Sadly not with us as far as I can tell, not been taxed since 1988, shame two door Mk2's pull good money these days.
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The vehicle details for SPU 444R are:

Date of Liability 01 09 1988
Date of First Registration 04 03 1977
Year of Manufacture 1977
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1098CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour BLUE
Vehicle Type Approval null

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I used to use this forum (registered as Jo), but I forgot my password and have since changed my ISP.

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thirtysomething wrote:The Transit is seen clearly but I cannot get a full good view of the reg number
The Luton Van in Growing Pains has the registration number: GLP 544N

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Tinker wrote:
thirtysomething wrote:The Transit is seen clearly but I cannot get a full good view of the reg number
The Luton Van in Growing Pains has the registration number: GLP 544N
Ah thanks again Tinker,...... Long gone, Tax ran out on this van in 1984, I wonder if these vans was part of the filming crew??