Fatchance Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Despite having the use (because he bought it) of this amazing machine my brother-in-law has returned home abroad and has left it for me to sell.... And even though it's coming up for its 18th birthday it's only got 59,200 or so miles on the clock, which, looking back over the MOT record on-line, seems to be genuine and is backed up by general condition. MOT runs all the way until January 2018, oil has been changed (I've just thrown out a big, empty Castrol container out of the boot) and a rear tyre was replaced last week. The original service book and owner's handbook are both present and it still rides like a biggish, softish French thing should. Less good points are one or two scrapes on the bumpers and doors, as you'd expect as it's been around since the 20th century, plus while both front wings are getting a nice bubbly texture lower down close to the front bumper. Available on Autotrader and Scumtree at only £495......but AS discount offered.....plus FREE bulb set......plus FREE Magic Tree.... in its original wrapping!! Lacquer Peel, DVee8, Craig the Princess and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Aren't these gr8 4 export? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatchance Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 Indeed they are, and who knows, it could still be crawling around Africa in 50 years time, displaying cockroach-like indestructibility, like its ancestors. In fact, I would sell it to an exporter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mally Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 It's a bargain.If I had the need I would buy it at the drop of a hat, but my 75s still going yet. Fatchance 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverageous Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Where abouts is this located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Presumably Edin-burger. Would. Swap for XBOX MegaDrive and a Pashley Unicycle? Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatchance Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 Where abouts is this located? Edinburgh, as loserone correctly surmised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seacow Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Shit I was hoping this was miles away! Do you have any pics of the bubbly wings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatchance Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 Shit I was hoping this was miles away! Do you have any pics of the bubbly wings? Less than 20 miles away....I don't have photos of the bubbly wings as i was trying to forget about them - but as you've reminded me, I'll take photos tomorrow and post them up. (Slightly bubbly, more champagne bubbles rather than newly-opened bottle of Asda own-brand sparkling mineral water massive bubbles). purplebargeken and CGSB 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 £495?? Find another car with that mileage for twice that. Really good car these, interior a bit fragile but as a car these were the last good Peugeots. I'd be all over this like a bad rash if the Mondeo packed in. Fatchance 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Bargain - love these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlo Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Probably still of interest in the African continent as it was the last Peugeot to feature a working suspension. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatchance Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 Probably still of interest in the African continent as it was the last Peugeot to feature a working suspension. Indeed - City of Edinburgh Council has been running an admittedly very successful experiment for the past decade or so trying to recreate the standards of African roads: the 406 seems to cope very well with these variable surfaces.Something called the "silver top" engine in these seems to be favoured in Africa, although I don't really know what that means. (Top of it might be silver?). An African gentleman did call about enquiring about the car, but thought Edinburgh was a bit too far to come and view it from London. aldo135, DodgyBastard, gordonbennet and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Jimmy Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Body by Pininfarina seats by Torquemada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Partridge Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 They are indeed Gr12 for export. The chap who lived over the road from my parents (I think I've mentioned him on here before, he had a succession of X300s and X308s) had some connections to Africa and used to export these so they could use them as taxis. It was these, and weirdly, B&Q kitchens they couldn't get enough of... alcyonecorporation 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiperCub Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Like these, my two were great cars, really got my money's worth out of both. Looks alot tidier than the one I just bridged of a similar era. The last of the good looking, properly designed (& decent handling) Peugeots (205, 106, 306, 406) before it all went to shit. BTW - shouldn't you put this on a white background, detailed to fuck for the photos with lots of 'OMG Timewarp/Survivor car/Barn-find/Ultra low miles' -type descriptions? Oh, and add a zero to the price too. Fatchance, gordonbennet and Lacquer Peel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 I'll let my brother know about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatchance Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 Thanks Supernaut The paint shade would blend in quite well with fields and foliage at festivals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatchance Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 OH NO! Potential buyer was coming round at 6.30, so thought i'd better check it was going to start, go, stop and..... THE HANDBRAKE IS SEIZED ON!! Now it's just a large novelty paperweight until sorted, assuming that's financially viable. Oh look, Scrappers is on in 20 minutes, is that an omen?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 It'll be one of those newfangled pound coins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatchance Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 NOW SOLD - at a price reflecting its handbrake issue. A young Polish gentleman, who initially had difficulty with the concept of a seized handbrake and its consequences for how a car drives, used a large amount of right foot, soon followed by a loud cracking sound and some acrid smoke, to drive off, following the exchange of paperwork for a small wedge of cash. Plan C was The Scrapman, so at least what was otherwise a nice old car will still be driven, and no doubt left in gear with a brick behind a wheel when parked.... Finally, thanks to everyone on here who commented and enquired.....it's been fun..... Lacquer Peel, Tamworthbay and Cavcraft 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlethumper Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 I dunno. Car was taken in p/x got just green sleep new owner need applay for v5. Fatchance 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatchance Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 Yes, there it is again.... If I hadn't seen it here in Edinburgh about 10 days ago I would have thought the force with which it left the kerbside here had blasted it all the way to Aviemore in one go. Not sure what it was part exchanged for, though? Distinctly recall just getting handed some cash. He must have the full V5C by now, though, so no need to applay for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatchance Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 And he was called David or Dawid before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Probably just put fake details on the V5 - common with cheap cars being bought by wannabe pikeys (real pikeys put fake details on the trade section instead) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatchance Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 Having led a very sheltered life, I'm not sure what he's up to. He filled in the New Keeper section on the V5C with his girlfriend's details, and I had spoken to her originally, she having a far better command of English, when arranging the viewing. Petrolize - if you are still interested in it I can vouch for its genuine-ness (is that a word?) up to the point it left my possession! I still have the handbook and service book as he left minus these and would reiterate the handbrake issue as mentioned above, this being potentially expensive to fix. Petrolize 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Partridge Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 NOW SOLD - at a price reflecting its handbrake issue. A young Polish gentleman, who initially had difficulty with the concept of a seized handbrake and its consequences for how a car drives, used a large amount of right foot, soon followed by a loud cracking sound and some acrid smoke, to drive off, following the exchange of paperwork for a small wedge of cash. Plan C was The Scrapman, so at least what was otherwise a nice old car will still be driven, and no doubt left in gear with a brick behind a wheel when parked.... Finally, thanks to everyone on here who commented and enquired.....it's been fun.....Sure wasn't just a 20p stuck in the handbrake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatchance Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 Sure wasn't just a 20p stuck in the handbrake? Not a 20p, just some dull old penny dated 1933. It was lying on the ground after he managed to drive away so I just binned it. Partridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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