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Jonathan
Firing on two.
Joined: January 1st, 2009, 7:37 pm
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Location: Disunited Kingdom
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 Re: Leboncoin/eBay finds ken wrote: Must have been a 435, they're a hoot if the pedal's kept jammed to the floor.  Isn't that the case with any 2cv? 
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1988 built (1989 F-registered) Citroën 2CV-Six
2013 (63-Plate) VW Golf SE 1.4TSI BMT DSG7
1932 Morris Minor Open Two-Seater (The £100 car).
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| October 24th, 2010, 11:05 pm |
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twofifty AZU
Firing on two.
Joined: May 16th, 2010, 5:04 pm
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Re: Leboncoin/eBay finds Jonathan wrote: ken wrote: Must have been a 435, they're a hoot if the pedal's kept jammed to the floor. Isn't that the case with any 2cv? I scared the hell out of myself on a roundabout. There is one locally where the centre is built up with a cone, built from cobbles. I got into the habit of straight lining it flat out with the off side wheels high up the mount. I always did it in the same direction. One day I happened to be going in the opposite direction and did the same thing. The lousy British workman built the thing asymmetrically and unbeknown to me it is much steeper going the other way. I really thought I was going to land the car on its side
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| October 24th, 2010, 11:12 pm |
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ken
Agony Aunt - You have a car problem? Speak to Ken
Joined: March 6th, 2009, 1:40 am
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Re: Leboncoin/eBay finds True, but that extra 1,000 rpm of a 435 engine makes quite a difference to the sound effects. ken Jonathan wrote: ken wrote: Must have been a 435, they're a hoot if the pedal's kept jammed to the floor. Isn't that the case with any 2cv?
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Old-Nail
Firing on two.
Joined: October 7th, 2009, 12:10 pm
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Location: NWUK
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Re: Leboncoin/eBay finds Neil wrote: If it's who i think it is, he said the same to my local specialist when he came down from 'op North to collect a few shitters for 'restoration'...  I'm afraid I'll have to to quote Francis Urquhart: "You might think that, but I couldn't possibly comment." But doesn't he have a point? If the 2cv world will make do and mend as a matter of course then where's the profit in that? However, If newcomers are buying 'restored' cars as a whim or fashion accessory for five minutes then why not? I saw an absolutely lovely 2cv weighed in on the scrappage scheme, and it came from one of his customers, a genuine 2cv enthusiast wouldn't have done that.
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| October 24th, 2010, 11:23 pm |
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J-dub
Aircooled Idiot
Joined: April 24th, 2010, 10:01 am
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Re: Leboncoin/eBay finds i saved my car from the scrappage scheme, there was nothing wrong with my car, 36,000 miles when i bought it, and 1 owner from new, and the husband of the owner wanted to send it in the scheme for a lexus hybrid 
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1993 Toyota Hilux Surf 3000cc runs on Bio Diesel
2004 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4200cc runs on Bio Diesel
1998 Daihatsu Hijet 1300cc
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| October 24th, 2010, 11:24 pm |
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Old-Nail
Firing on two.
Joined: October 7th, 2009, 12:10 pm
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Re: Leboncoin/eBay finds Sounds like you got a good one then.
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| October 24th, 2010, 11:38 pm |
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beckymosaic
Goat lover
Joined: December 23rd, 2008, 12:12 am
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Location: Deep in the Fens...
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Re: Leboncoin/eBay finds Neil wrote: Old-Nail wrote: I was speaking to a 2cv specialist recently who told me that he was shifting every 2cv he could get his hands on, and quickly. I remarked that even in a recession the enthusiasts must keep him going then? His reply was that "Oh No, they're not 2cv folk that are buying, they're new people coming in.... I don't sell anything to existing 2cv-ers, they all tend to be tight bastards".
I wonder who that was... D'you know, Neil that was exactly what I was thinking! 
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| October 24th, 2010, 11:39 pm |
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J-dub
Aircooled Idiot
Joined: April 24th, 2010, 10:01 am
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Re: Leboncoin/eBay finds Old-Nail wrote: Sounds like you got a good one then. i hope!
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1988 2cv 652cc
1993 Toyota Hilux Surf 3000cc runs on Bio Diesel
2004 Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4200cc runs on Bio Diesel
1998 Daihatsu Hijet 1300cc
2005 Susuki Bandit 650cc
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| October 24th, 2010, 11:40 pm |
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Alkie
Firing on two.
Joined: August 9th, 2010, 7:54 pm
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Re: Leboncoin/eBay finds I wish I'd never found this site - I'm getting serious Car Acquisition Syndrome and I can't get any work done. I want this and a garage now please http://www.leboncoin.fr/voitures/58842735.htm?ca=4_sWill I ever be able to buy a 50s A-series? I want one so bad.
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Little Louis
Field Plougher
Joined: February 8th, 2009, 12:07 am
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Re: Leboncoin/eBay finds 5 grand for that D:
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