Brough Superior

[iansoady]

Indeed, and neither is it a rusty wreck (or "original and unrestored" as some would have it). Neglected heaps would be a better description for most of those.

[nickjtc]

Neglected heaps would be a better description for most of those.

Don't those in the know call it the "patina of age"? 

I agree with you; neglected heap is a better description of some of the old tat we see on the road.