Modern 2CV Rip Off?

[trigger]

Whist browsing round my local Ford/Citroen rip off dealers this afternoon i spotted this Citroen C3 Pluriel Charleston, Never knew they was making this.

 

 

 

Based on the Early 80's 2CV Chareston with the matching colours, Not sure what to make of it though, Think it suited the 2cv but not this eurobox, Can't see as many people going for it as the 2CV.

 

[pogweasel]

Hideous. And while we are at it I have never 'got' the special edition 2CV's either - Charlston, Dolly etc (Sorry Ian) Always seemed a bit 'desperate'& marketed squarely at middle aged suburban guardian-reading women...In my opinion a 2CV should come only in 'peasant' colours, flat & faded blue or red or white with rust blebs. Tres bien!

[seth]

(Sorry Ian) Always seemed a bit 'desperate'& marketed squarely at middle aged suburban guardian-reading women...

Just as well he looks like one! If you squint. And he hasn't had a recent hair cut!

[pogweasel]

*despairs*You know full well what I meant. :pokestongue:

[Vin]

Does the bird shit on the back come as standard

[dollywobbler]

Why I oughta...

 

Daft thing is, I never liked Dollies myself until I got one. Then I realised that actually, driving a Dolly puts you on a higher plane to the dregs of humanity in their bland estates...

 

I do agree though. Like Land Rovers, 2CVs look at their best when a bit battered and hand painted. Much like my mate's 2CV!

 

 

Don't even get me started on the sodding Plureyuck...

[trigger]

Does the bird shit on the back come as standard

No that's an optional extra!, And I also like the half hanging of number plate for added effect!

[Mr_Bo11ox]

I like it! Sorry folks.

[pogweasel]

Faggot.

[dollywobbler]

Oh and I don't read the Guardian. My wife does though...

[Father Ted]

Its been done before...

 

Not showing the Charleston badging very well here

[FredTransit]

 

Sorry I am seeing a Ford Ka in a dolly paint job!

[Ratdat]

The paintlob is the least of it's problems. Being 100% FUGLY to start with is more of an issue.

[Guest]

Seconded, I reckon the C3 Pluriel is a dreadful-looking vehicle and the paintjob makes no difference. They're surprisingly pricey those Pluriels though, can imagine them being quite the shite contender in a few years.

[FredTransit]

Er, did I say I LIKED the Ka?

[Ratdat]

Er, did I say I LIKED the Ka?

Wasn't actually responding to your post just commenting in general

[Negative Creep]

Horrible things that go for the 'wacky' crowd but fail miserably. All the unreliability and bad dealer service of the c3, but with even more leaks - where do I sign?

[andrew e]

EXACTLY what I thought Fred

[gallondrunk]

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[mnde]

Not keen on the C3, but I'd go to great lengths to own that BX

 

I do think that in general special editions are awesome. A lot seem to have weird trim specs, really naff extras and questionable paintjobs/interior designs. What isn't there to like?

Hmm! I'm thinking:

 

 

 

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Mark.

[Station]

The 2CV's stripes down the side followed on from the lines of the roof/doors. The modern one has just lines down the side that don't follow any shape. It looks shit, but then so does every new car today.

[AXrescuer]

I like that C3, it works for me I'm afraid.

[gallondrunk]

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[Guest]

That was less a special edition and more a desperate last throw of the dice to try and wring a few more months out of the Rover 25 bodyshell... although I suppose production probably totalled less than the average Ford special edition run...

[Father Ted]

I so want to own a Streetwise....Nurse, more pils please.

[Aerodeck]

 

205 Roland Garros FTW!

[trigger]

I so want to own a Streetwise....Nurse, more pils please.

I always liked the Rover 200 BRM for its utter pointlessness

I always wondered who on earth thought a tacky orange grill on a British Racing Green Rover would make it look sporty, just looks shite!

[VWPowered]

they did a 309 and 205 Cab Roland Garros

 

i've found one comes with the original nasty cream and green leather

 

 

did some searching 2CV Prince Charley came in other colour variants too..

 

 

front pâge news for some

 

[Louise2cv]

 

did some searching 2CV Prince Charley came in other colour variants too..

 

 

Sorry everyone, geek time: Ian (or anyone) does that look like a sidewinder to you?? Do we know it?

[dollywobbler]

Doesn't look like a sidewinder to me Louise - are you squinting?