Phil Mosscrop
@pmozzy.bsky.social
Car mad, constantly running and fixing old heaps that most would scrap. Owner of car audio company PH Auto Parts:
https://phautoparts.co.uk
https://phautoparts.co.uk
You may remember the 5 door lift back Mazda Lantis / 323F, but who recalls the even rarer 4 door saloon?
I borrowed one to drive my friend to Auckland Airport in about 2017 after my Alfa Romeo 156 V6 cracked its coolant reservoir and tried to overheat driving over the Kaimai ranges.
I borrowed one to drive my friend to Auckland Airport in about 2017 after my Alfa Romeo 156 V6 cracked its coolant reservoir and tried to overheat driving over the Kaimai ranges.
January 20, 2026 at 7:52 PM
You may remember the 5 door lift back Mazda Lantis / 323F, but who recalls the even rarer 4 door saloon?
I borrowed one to drive my friend to Auckland Airport in about 2017 after my Alfa Romeo 156 V6 cracked its coolant reservoir and tried to overheat driving over the Kaimai ranges.
I borrowed one to drive my friend to Auckland Airport in about 2017 after my Alfa Romeo 156 V6 cracked its coolant reservoir and tried to overheat driving over the Kaimai ranges.
It's always a good day for a Mazda 323F / Lantis
January 14, 2026 at 3:53 PM
It's always a good day for a Mazda 323F / Lantis
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If, like me, anybody has been wondering whether you can wear a Fiat Cinquecento as a coat, this lady confirms you can.
January 14, 2026 at 1:50 PM
If, like me, anybody has been wondering whether you can wear a Fiat Cinquecento as a coat, this lady confirms you can.
I spotted one of the rarest cars that I'd be amazed if anyone cared about. A Mk2 Ford Maverick V6. A thinly disguised Mazda Tribute which is also vanishingly rare here.
January 8, 2026 at 1:05 PM
I spotted one of the rarest cars that I'd be amazed if anyone cared about. A Mk2 Ford Maverick V6. A thinly disguised Mazda Tribute which is also vanishingly rare here.
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for anyone seeking just a spark of joy today anywhere on planet earth, Rocket Bunny just debuted an Choro-Q R32 kit for a Suzuki Twin for TAS 2026 and, well, it’s sort of incredible and literally perfect
www.instagram.com/p/DTO1z7rgXS...
www.instagram.com/p/DTO1z7rgXS...
January 8, 2026 at 2:05 AM
for anyone seeking just a spark of joy today anywhere on planet earth, Rocket Bunny just debuted an Choro-Q R32 kit for a Suzuki Twin for TAS 2026 and, well, it’s sort of incredible and literally perfect
www.instagram.com/p/DTO1z7rgXS...
www.instagram.com/p/DTO1z7rgXS...
One of those cars that I would really love to own but have no idea why.
Lancia's 21st century flagship, the Thesis, did not prove much of a sales success over its nine-year life but is remembered for its one-of-a-kind styling. This 2007 German leaflet features a special edition version of the car, called the Thesis Sportiva. #weirdcarbs
January 6, 2026 at 5:17 PM
One of those cars that I would really love to own but have no idea why.
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‘What’s the last car you stopped to take a picture of?’
January 3, 2026 at 8:22 PM
‘What’s the last car you stopped to take a picture of?’
Today has been taken up with this Mini that won't illuminate the speedo or indicator/headlamp tell tales. Endless tracing wiring has found no faults other than a blown bulb in the cigarette lighter illumination so far. All connectors with no corrosion, bcm and fusebox look perfect. A real puzzle.
January 1, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Today has been taken up with this Mini that won't illuminate the speedo or indicator/headlamp tell tales. Endless tracing wiring has found no faults other than a blown bulb in the cigarette lighter illumination so far. All connectors with no corrosion, bcm and fusebox look perfect. A real puzzle.
This is like seeing a beautiful, listed but ultimately useless building falling into disrepair. Extremely sad but you wouldn't want to be the one to take it on. And that's coming from someone who's owned one of these amazing, hopeless lumps.
January 1, 2026 at 5:47 PM
This is like seeing a beautiful, listed but ultimately useless building falling into disrepair. Extremely sad but you wouldn't want to be the one to take it on. And that's coming from someone who's owned one of these amazing, hopeless lumps.
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Spotted in Aotearoa New Zealand....🇳🇿
Mazda.
Mazda.
December 27, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Spotted in Aotearoa New Zealand....🇳🇿
Mazda.
Mazda.
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Riding as a passenger in the Renault Espace F1 is like going through an MRI with your jewellery still on.
#weirdcarbs
#weirdcarbs
December 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Riding as a passenger in the Renault Espace F1 is like going through an MRI with your jewellery still on.
#weirdcarbs
#weirdcarbs
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now, even my non-homologation dork amigos might remember the DoA 926R De Tomaso concept - along with the FIA registration here, this is a heck of a What Could Have Been situation
historicdb.fia.com/model/charad...
historicdb.fia.com/model/charad...
December 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
now, even my non-homologation dork amigos might remember the DoA 926R De Tomaso concept - along with the FIA registration here, this is a heck of a What Could Have Been situation
historicdb.fia.com/model/charad...
historicdb.fia.com/model/charad...
Make sure you always protect those that are most precious to you. Even if those things are an incredibly battered Xsara Picasso.
December 24, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Make sure you always protect those that are most precious to you. Even if those things are an incredibly battered Xsara Picasso.
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S4 wheels on A2 = strong fitment
December 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM
S4 wheels on A2 = strong fitment
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funky C2 VTR had team dynamics wheels, a bit of lowering and a saddle tan leather seats, unsure of CD player status
December 23, 2025 at 1:33 PM
funky C2 VTR had team dynamics wheels, a bit of lowering and a saddle tan leather seats, unsure of CD player status
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😭
"Her name is cringe wagon and she was the best car to ever do it...I had the best two summers of my life in her, and the worst fall and winter, too.
PC: tinyurl.com/n5d2ydz8
"Her name is cringe wagon and she was the best car to ever do it...I had the best two summers of my life in her, and the worst fall and winter, too.
PC: tinyurl.com/n5d2ydz8
December 21, 2025 at 2:55 AM
😭
"Her name is cringe wagon and she was the best car to ever do it...I had the best two summers of my life in her, and the worst fall and winter, too.
PC: tinyurl.com/n5d2ydz8
"Her name is cringe wagon and she was the best car to ever do it...I had the best two summers of my life in her, and the worst fall and winter, too.
PC: tinyurl.com/n5d2ydz8
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More Autocar archive. Always liked this 2001 test of all the stuff you could get under £10k. Fairly diverse - city cars, superminis, MPVs, baby hot hatches, quite a spread of manufacturers.
Just went through price lists and lemme tell you, it's difficult to assemble that many cars today...
Just went through price lists and lemme tell you, it's difficult to assemble that many cars today...
December 18, 2025 at 7:04 AM
More Autocar archive. Always liked this 2001 test of all the stuff you could get under £10k. Fairly diverse - city cars, superminis, MPVs, baby hot hatches, quite a spread of manufacturers.
Just went through price lists and lemme tell you, it's difficult to assemble that many cars today...
Just went through price lists and lemme tell you, it's difficult to assemble that many cars today...
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Ski Doo Mirage II concept snowmobile (1974)
March 10, 2024 at 5:59 PM
Ski Doo Mirage II concept snowmobile (1974)
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RIP to Martin Parr, who photographed this classic
December 7, 2025 at 6:12 PM
RIP to Martin Parr, who photographed this classic
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I'm definitely not cool enough for Harajuku.
December 7, 2025 at 10:17 AM
I'm definitely not cool enough for Harajuku.
Pajero Junior alert!
December 7, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Pajero Junior alert!
youtu.be/lr_vl62JblQ?... reposted with one of the best 40 seconds of television ever broadcast.
December 7, 2025 at 9:03 AM
youtu.be/lr_vl62JblQ?... reposted with one of the best 40 seconds of television ever broadcast.
Anyone else remember when every scrap yard had one of these in this colour sat in it, only a few years after they were brand new? A rare survivor of a car you could drive out of the showroom for £1.
December 5, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Anyone else remember when every scrap yard had one of these in this colour sat in it, only a few years after they were brand new? A rare survivor of a car you could drive out of the showroom for £1.
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For sale in Auckland
December 4, 2025 at 9:18 PM
For sale in Auckland
Obscure group B car alert
folks we are just following account policy here: if there’s a BX 4TC that gets listed, I’m posting it
www.gt-vintage.com/stock-voitur...
www.gt-vintage.com/stock-voitur...
December 5, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Obscure group B car alert