Which french car would you love to nut and bolt restore?
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I'm with Homer on this one! Now here's a car that would be fabulous after
a thorough bit of TLC and I bet there's not much rust - it's complete and
look how straight the chromework and panelwork is!!
'77 1222 Pallas
http://www.leboncoin.fr/vi/92482534.htm?ca=7_s
250 € FFS - what can you buy for that kind of cash that's worth
doing a full resto!! It's even sporting the pukka period rear mudflaps...
Andrew
a thorough bit of TLC and I bet there's not much rust - it's complete and
look how straight the chromework and panelwork is!!
'77 1222 Pallas
http://www.leboncoin.fr/vi/92482534.htm?ca=7_s
250 € FFS - what can you buy for that kind of cash that's worth
doing a full resto!! It's even sporting the pukka period rear mudflaps...
Andrew
Or how about one of the rarest of rare barring a Birotor:
http://www.leboncoin.fr/vi/70190441.htm?ca=7_s
A Basalte!!
http://www.leboncoin.fr/vi/70190441.htm?ca=7_s
Wow, a Gs that not only isn't a pile of rusted debris, but one with a sunroof!!
OK, this one's 1 000 € though!
Andrew
http://www.leboncoin.fr/vi/70190441.htm?ca=7_s
A Basalte!!
http://www.leboncoin.fr/vi/70190441.htm?ca=7_s
Wow, a Gs that not only isn't a pile of rusted debris, but one with a sunroof!!
OK, this one's 1 000 € though!
Andrew
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Andrew
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http://www.leboncoin.fr/vi/90750553.htm?ca=7_s
http://www.leboncoin.fr/vi/94517407.htm?ca=7_s
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http://www.leboncoin.fr/vi/94232130.htm?ca=7_s
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http://www.leboncoin.fr/vi/91488820.htm?ca=7_s
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Andrew
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You have obviously done a bit of thiking itno this topic, Andrew?
Id like a S2 CX, preferably a Prestige, but certainly a saloon, in the blue/silver or the nice red/maroon colour.
Renault 4 would be nice and reasonably easy to do. Would have been nice to do our maroon one.
When you look back and think about all the cars you wish you still had, the three id like to have kept: 89 TRS CX, 95 Activa, 72 R4 TL.
Id like an early Xantia to do, a sinker with the early front and steering wheel. I was following a lovely maroon one the other day, Kreg, though it was somewhat lacking in the suspension department.
Id like a S2 CX, preferably a Prestige, but certainly a saloon, in the blue/silver or the nice red/maroon colour.
Renault 4 would be nice and reasonably easy to do. Would have been nice to do our maroon one.
When you look back and think about all the cars you wish you still had, the three id like to have kept: 89 TRS CX, 95 Activa, 72 R4 TL.
Id like an early Xantia to do, a sinker with the early front and steering wheel. I was following a lovely maroon one the other day, Kreg, though it was somewhat lacking in the suspension department.
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In "Classic Car" magazine I saw (a week or so back so probably renewed
it now) a two sider spread about the GS where they said that out of
3 million examples manufactured in it's lifespan, only 30 still live in the
UK today!!? That's criminal. If you've never driven a G on a demanding
road you've seriously missed something - sure hydropneumatic cits
body roll but these cling on with astonishing sharp light steering and
handling yet smother bumps in a fabulous looking svelte body that
boasts a minimal road footprint! The packaging design is amazing too,
virtually everything a Cx does bar powered steering in less space!
I probably wouldn't be a Citroen addict now had I not been smitten
driving my first ever car purchased - yes, a GSpecial 1222!
Andrew
it now) a two sider spread about the GS where they said that out of
3 million examples manufactured in it's lifespan, only 30 still live in the
UK today!!? That's criminal. If you've never driven a G on a demanding
road you've seriously missed something - sure hydropneumatic cits
body roll but these cling on with astonishing sharp light steering and
handling yet smother bumps in a fabulous looking svelte body that
boasts a minimal road footprint! The packaging design is amazing too,
virtually everything a Cx does bar powered steering in less space!
I probably wouldn't be a Citroen addict now had I not been smitten
driving my first ever car purchased - yes, a GSpecial 1222!
Andrew
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Not surprising considering the first GS my dad bought at 2yr old and it was already rusting through the rear arches.andmcit wrote:In "Classic Car" magazine I saw (a week or so back so probably replaced now) a two sider spread about the GS where they said that out of
3 million examples manufactured in it's lifespan, only 30 still live in the
UK today!!?
The couple I worked on weren't so bad though, and they would have been knocking on for 10 years old by then, so there must have been some improvements in the bodyshell.
They had a reputation for being difficult to work on but compared to some of today's cars where you can't get a spanner between components in the engine bay they were a dream.
My 2nd choice would be a BX 16valve.
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Isn't that what's called a 'challenging resto"? Up until December I did
have a DTR 2 Safari that I was about to scrap as it's bodyshell was rotten
through. I say did as it was removed against my wishes by parties
unknown from outside my barn from a private field where I store and
work on my cars. The running gear was all perfect too - rare for a DTR2
so I'm gutted. If I'd known it would be spirited away I'd have happily given
it to a fellow enthusiast. Unfortunately, anything not bolted down to the
floor seems to be filched by an increasing underclass of scumbags
who prey on other straight honest folk...
to say I'm apoplectic would be an understatement.
Least yours appears to have the important brightwork and glass; specific
to the Prestige - DO NOT let anyone damage your rear side door windows
- IIRC, only around 500 Prestiges made it into the UK in RHD
- IT'S NOT SOMETHING YOU'LL EVER SEE!!
Incidentally, whilst it's difficult to make out from the picture and the peeling
vinyl roof, but that looks like a low roof Prestige - rare of the already very
rare - I'd consider restoring that over Robert's. In duress you can rebuild
using Safari rear doors and wings.
Andrew
have a DTR 2 Safari that I was about to scrap as it's bodyshell was rotten
through. I say did as it was removed against my wishes by parties
unknown from outside my barn from a private field where I store and
work on my cars. The running gear was all perfect too - rare for a DTR2
so I'm gutted. If I'd known it would be spirited away I'd have happily given
it to a fellow enthusiast. Unfortunately, anything not bolted down to the
floor seems to be filched by an increasing underclass of scumbags
who prey on other straight honest folk...
to say I'm apoplectic would be an understatement.
Least yours appears to have the important brightwork and glass; specific
to the Prestige - DO NOT let anyone damage your rear side door windows
- IIRC, only around 500 Prestiges made it into the UK in RHD
- IT'S NOT SOMETHING YOU'LL EVER SEE!!
Incidentally, whilst it's difficult to make out from the picture and the peeling
vinyl roof, but that looks like a low roof Prestige - rare of the already very
rare - I'd consider restoring that over Robert's. In duress you can rebuild
using Safari rear doors and wings.
Andrew
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Fully agree on all points Andrew, 'specially the last one - same hereandmcit wrote:In "Classic Car" magazine I saw (a week or so back so probably renewed
it now) a two sider spread about the GS where they said that out of
3 million examples manufactured in it's lifespan, only 30 still live in the
UK today!!? That's criminal. If you've never driven a G on a demanding
road you've seriously missed something - sure hydropneumatic cits
body roll but these cling on with astonishing sharp light steering and
handling yet smother bumps in a fabulous looking svelte body that
boasts a minimal road footprint! The packaging design is amazing too,
virtually everything a Cx does bar powered steering in less space!
I probably wouldn't be a Citroen addict now had I not been smitten
driving my first ever car purchased - yes, a GSpecial 1222!
Andrew
Steering on that car was absolutely unique, no need for power steering it was so light an precise. Gearchange too, so slick and positive, the stick was only about three inches long and you only needed an inch to shove around with a finger and a thumb.
Again, couldn't agree more. Had to do my own work as garages all said they were too complicated to work on but I found the complete opposite, dead easy once you got the hang of the French engineering, much simpler than the home grown stuff.homer wrote:They had a reputation for being difficult to work on but compared to some of today's cars where you can't get a spanner between components in the engine bay they were a dream.
As for which one to put at the top of a list for full restoration, there are too many vying for that honour but all of them have Citroen badges on them. I'm currently drawn to a CX Prestige after seeing one in particular at the CXM rally, cleverly avoided getting a decent photo of it or the owner/restorers name
Always been drawn to CXs but never had the wherewithall to snag one. Not sure I'm up to the challenge of owning/maintaining one now.
Thing is guys as cars become ever more complicated it makes old Cits look simpler now. Better info and guides on net plus cheaper and more extensive tools help too. All these factors and rust prevention all came too late for GS I think.
Car of the year too and yet the residuals made them throwaway from first five years. The Xantia has suffered the same but it has not been rust but the overall fall in S/H prices due to money and Credit being abundant those previous years. As a result fixes outweighd value of car.
GS is lovely.......first diesel car I ever had a shot of.
Car of the year too and yet the residuals made them throwaway from first five years. The Xantia has suffered the same but it has not been rust but the overall fall in S/H prices due to money and Credit being abundant those previous years. As a result fixes outweighd value of car.
GS is lovely.......first diesel car I ever had a shot of.
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Well i may end up restoring both of themthat looks like a low roof Prestige - rare of the already very
rare
Id like to make roberts Cx how i want it..., then perhaps do a more purists restoration on the low roof one.
We shall see!
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(87) Cx 2.5 DTR T1 undergoing major cosmetic surgery.
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(87) Cx 2.5 DTR T1 undergoing major cosmetic surgery.
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think if i had the money it would definately be a DS even though i work on them everyday id love to fully restore one for myself .... think i might have to sweet talk my boss
http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r124 ... %20xantia/
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Teresa
1996 Citroen Xantia 1.9 TDLX silver
2004 Honda cg125 red