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Re: Classic car Autumn/Winter collection-2017/18
The miracle Maestro....Driving is believing.......
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Love that advert Neil
I never saw it at the time as I was in Cyprus but a pal of mine there had one of the very first Maestros to be imported into Cyprus... A 1.3 with the A+ engine and I believe either a PSA or VW gearbox...
He was very pleased with it and it did him sterling service for the time he was there... He even had it shipped back to the UK - as I did an MG Metro at the end of my tour of duty

He was very pleased with it and it did him sterling service for the time he was there... He even had it shipped back to the UK - as I did an MG Metro at the end of my tour of duty

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Re: Classic car Autumn/Winter collection-2017/18
Most classics are no doubt in hibernation so not much activity but I have to report a Nissan Figaro has ventured out, a winter visitor resplendent in red, not one of the original four seasons colours but still easily takes the most interesting car in the hotel car park title for December 28th 2017!
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Coming back on the Torbay ringroad on Saturday, just beyond Tweenaway Cross, I came up behind a Saab 96 estate (hardly common when current), which judging by its overall condition, (possibly too old to be) roofrack & homemade trailer was very much still in regular use.
Alongside at a set of lights, caught the driver's eye accross the centre lane, gave him a thumbs -up, which was returned - with a huge grin! A meeting of kindred sprits maybe. Never seen it before, but will keep an eye out - as if you could miss it!
Alongside at a set of lights, caught the driver's eye accross the centre lane, gave him a thumbs -up, which was returned - with a huge grin! A meeting of kindred sprits maybe. Never seen it before, but will keep an eye out - as if you could miss it!
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A winter Classic Spot of any description is rare enough, but SAAB 96's are particularly scarce at the best of times.
Not sure if the Estate Version was known as a SAAB 95. Only 74 of those currently licenced in the UK.
Here is a nice pair..what colour was "yours" Van?

Saab 95 V4 1974 [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], by unknown, affiliated with Garage de l'Est, digitally modified and uploaded by User:328cia (http://www.delest.nl/autoarchief), from Wikimedia Commons

Saab 95 V4 Estate (1971) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], by SG2012, from Wikimedia Commons
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Not sure if the Estate Version was known as a SAAB 95. Only 74 of those currently licenced in the UK.
Here is a nice pair..what colour was "yours" Van?

Saab 95 V4 1974 [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], by unknown, affiliated with Garage de l'Est, digitally modified and uploaded by User:328cia (http://www.delest.nl/autoarchief), from Wikimedia Commons

Saab 95 V4 Estate (1971) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], by SG2012, from Wikimedia Commons
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Saab 95? Really? Well never knew that - but my knowledge of all things Saab is extermely limited - even though I did look after a 2-stroke job years ago.
It was dark blue - & no classic, just an old car still in use!
It was dark blue - & no classic, just an old car still in use!
Citroens:-
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'96 Cadillac Eldorado
'99 Cadillac STS
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'81 2CV Club

'05 C15

'97 Xantia Exclusive estate

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Jeep XJ Cherokees x 3

'96 Cadillac Eldorado
'99 Cadillac STS

& the numerous "abandoned projects"

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Well after a small amount of deliberation I'm shoving this one in here. Won the most interesting car in Morrison's car park prize for me, even took a photo of it.
Its an early Clio from 1994, and its yellow did stand out on a very dull Sunday, a prelude to a big snowfall a couple of hours later. Yes its pre-Thierry Henri and his Va-Va-Voom, and slap bang in the throws of Nicole-Papa.
Its an early Clio from 1994, and its yellow did stand out on a very dull Sunday, a prelude to a big snowfall a couple of hours later. Yes its pre-Thierry Henri and his Va-Va-Voom, and slap bang in the throws of Nicole-Papa.
from wiki Papa and Nicole-fascinating facts!
Surveys by Channel 4 and ITV revealed the series as the most popular car advertisements ever aired in Britain. In 1996, one survey found that Nicole was recognised by more Britons than Prime Minister John Major, Bob Hoskins or Chris Evans.[1] Renault was found to be the most persuasive advertiser in five European countries in 1994.
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Those early Clios were good, fun cars to drive - quite a hoot really... They did not last well and could rust so that's a rare survivor...
Colour is unusual... Is it the photo or is it a bit oxidised and in need of lots of good polish?
Colour is unusual... Is it the photo or is it a bit oxidised and in need of lots of good polish?
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It was in pretty good condition, but in the hands of a skilful poiisher I'm sure it would brush up nicely. The photographer was pretty cold at the time and was conscious of taking a quick photo before the owner came back so some camera shake may be evident!
This example from Wiki is an even earlier H-Reg one of the first I think. Lighter shade of yellow altogether.

1991 Renault Clio RL (12620142134) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], by Charlie from United Kingdom (1991 Renault Clio RL), from Wikimedia Commons
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This example from Wiki is an even earlier H-Reg one of the first I think. Lighter shade of yellow altogether.

1991 Renault Clio RL (12620142134) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], by Charlie from United Kingdom (1991 Renault Clio RL), from Wikimedia Commons
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Just remembered, last Saturday, outside the garage I'd taken the Cherokee for its M0T, an M-reg Montego estate that looked like it had just been hauled out of a field, grey tyres, moss in the rain channels, rubbish strewn around the interior, a few rusty wheels in the back . . . In for an MoT, presumably to see if it had any potential for a quick profit, tester reckoned owner had only paid scrap value for it BUT, even with an MoT, can't see how it could be worth more than scrap + £50 - max!
Citroens:-
'81 2CV Club
'05 C15
'97 Xantia Exclusive estate
others:-
Jeep XJ Cherokees x 3
'96 Cadillac Eldorado
'99 Cadillac STS
& the numerous "abandoned projects"
'81 2CV Club

'05 C15

'97 Xantia Exclusive estate

others:-
Jeep XJ Cherokees x 3

'96 Cadillac Eldorado
'99 Cadillac STS

& the numerous "abandoned projects"

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On the Totnes-Newton Abbot road, heading towards Newton - a "real" Jeep!
Citroens:-
'81 2CV Club
'05 C15
'97 Xantia Exclusive estate
others:-
Jeep XJ Cherokees x 3
'96 Cadillac Eldorado
'99 Cadillac STS
& the numerous "abandoned projects"
'81 2CV Club

'05 C15

'97 Xantia Exclusive estate

others:-
Jeep XJ Cherokees x 3

'96 Cadillac Eldorado
'99 Cadillac STS

& the numerous "abandoned projects"

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Re: Classic car Autumn/Winter collection-2017/18
Another interesting one spotted in the Aldi car park 
Robyn was with me and she gave me quite a funny look when I screeched to a halt and announced I must get a picture of it...
Apologies it has my shadow in it...
So, what is it?
It's for sale too... £1995. It looks in lovely nick

Robyn was with me and she gave me quite a funny look when I screeched to a halt and announced I must get a picture of it...
Apologies it has my shadow in it...
So, what is it?
It's for sale too... £1995. It looks in lovely nick

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CitroJim wrote: 30 Jan 2018, 15:40 Another interesting one spotted in the Aldi car park
Robyn was with me and she gave me quite a funny look when I screeched to a halt and announced I must get a picture of it...
Apologies it has my shadow in it...
So, what is it?
It's for sale too... £1995. It looks in lovely nick![]()
I take a small amount of pleasure when our shenanigans on here result in "real-life" smatterings of odd behaviour!Robyn was with me and she gave me quite a funny look when I screeched to a halt and announced I must get a picture of it...
As for the car.....
Well I'm going to fall into the Volvo 740 trap! Looks pretty similar!

Volvo 700 series 01-13-2010 [Public domain], by IFCAR (Own work), from Wikimedia Commons
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I was surprised at Robyn being surprised at my behaviour - I've been spotting cars most of her life and she's done a fair bit of H Van spotting for me in the past... Maybe she was surprised because it was not French...
Nope, not a Volvo Neil... Way, way out!
About the only similarity is the colour...
Robyn was amazed that cars came in brown in those days... She thinks brown cars are revolting - especially when they have a brown velour interior
Nope, not a Volvo Neil... Way, way out!
About the only similarity is the colour...
Robyn was amazed that cars came in brown in those days... She thinks brown cars are revolting - especially when they have a brown velour interior

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Yes thought the Volvo would be wrong...heading to the far east now, I;ll waste another guess with a Toyota Cressida to get a few more hints out of you, Does have V6 on the grill!
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Looks a bit like a Datsun 280c as well
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Looks a bit like a Datsun 280c as well
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