Xsara - with a surprise!

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Xsara - with a surprise!

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While looking up some information regarding Matt's 1997 Xsara 1.9TD, I was staggered to find this listed among the model's "miscellaneous" factory fittings . . .
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Xsara Weapon Mounting Points.JPG
The same wording appears on the original French page.
What on earth . . . ? :eh:

We're not talking Toyota pickup here, which would be another matter altogether.
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For French police vehicles.
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That was going to be my next post "where do I mount a FAMAS bullpup assault rifle on a 1997 Xsara TD".
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Maybe Citroen were looking to make a real James Bond vehicle after the success of the 2CV in "For Your Eyes Only"?
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Or just a standard anti theft option all dealers offer in Johannesburg?
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