"A FOI (Freedom of Information Act) request to TfL (Transport for London) which has revealed the devastating truth about the classic and cherished cars lost to the latest London ULEZ scrappage scheme since 2023. To qualify, vehicles had to be owned for at least a year, be roadworthy, and have a valid MOT and insurance, meaning these weren’t old wrecks ready for the scrapyard – they were still being driven, with life left in them.
Thousands of classic and collectible vehicles have been scrapped, including Alfa Romeos, Porsche 924, Ford Mustangs, Fiat 126 and even a rare Mitsubishi 3000GT 4WD 4WS as well as 70 VW Golf GTI hot hatches! The scheme also saw the end of several classic Minis, including a special edition Mini Thirty from 1989. High-performance vehicles weren't spared either, with 91 Mazda MX5s scrapped, among them a rare Jasper Conran Platinum Edition. Jaguar lovers might wince knowing that two XJ-Ss, two XK8s, and eight XJ6 saloons were exchanged for £2,000 each. Even 10 Subaru Imprezas met their demise, including the coveted Turbo 2000 Prodrive.
This is evidence of a tragic loss to our automotive heritage, with as many as 54,000 vehicles potentially still roadworthy, needlessly destroyed for grant compensation to the owners. What makes this even more shocking is that some of these cars had the potential to become cherished future classics.
In this video, the most heartbreaking cars scrapped in the latest ULEZ scheme are revealed, based on an official FOI request. Did your favourite car make the list of casualties? These cars have been removed from London’s streets, crushed under the guise of creating a cleaner environment – but at what cost to car culture? And what impact will it have on the used car market?"
In response to the FOI request, TfL confirmed that 54,000 vehicles were processed through the scrappage scheme, with £186 million handed out in grants. That’s 54,000 cars off the road, many of which were not only usable but potentially future classics. The full list of vehicles is given in link below (scroll down) :-
https://browncarguy....rappage-scheme/
Edited by mab01uk, 15 October 2024 - 08:28 PM.
