dollywobbler Posted June 18, 2018 Author Share Posted June 18, 2018 I've shown the Romainan and Polish guys and gals in the office at work this and they think you're a sandwich short, "he DROVE it back??" Well, no. I didn't. Two of us drove it back! Junkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 This is FFFfffing brilliant ! what an amazing Fred, as I have had 15 (yes, FIFTEEN) R12 Estates,and the only one that never ran in my hands I abandoned in Antigua, W.I. I can't get enuff of this,I do hope Mr Bikkle is/has enjoyed it too, he has a wealth of R12 parts and knowledge. Keep up the good work Wolly Dobbler dollywobbler, catsinthewelder, egg and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 Thanks! That reminds me, final part. catsinthewelder, The Moog, Squirrel2 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 I remember when these were sold in the UK and I saw a single example in Loughborough once. To my twenty something eyes it was a very disappointingly cheapened version of an obsolete Renault and that was the end of my interest. It's curious that you say it's unlikely to withstand a single Welsh winter. I presume that their total lack of rustproofing was the reason for their (almost instant) demise over here.In other vaguely related news, I passed a T plate Renault 12 (going the other way) on my way to Southwold the other week. My eyes nearly popped, I'd forgotten how oddly proportioned they are in the flesh! dollywobbler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Are there any UK sold examples knocking about still? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisItalSLX Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Are there any UK sold examples knocking about still? Denems? I think the only Denem about is a saloon in the hands of Sam Glover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrel2 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Fantastic thread, DW, and the videos are excellent. You chaps really have been living the dream. Squirrel2 dollywobbler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Thanks! That reminds me, final part. Woohoo! Fame* at last! dollywobbler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisItalSLX Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I just had a brain wave in regards to the rear seat belts, are lap belts an option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 I just had a brain wave in regards to the rear seat belts, are lap belts an option? Yes. I think so. That's what Cats is planning to fit anyway. My tester still reckons belts aren't needed because they weren't fitted, but Cats has children, and they're worth protecting, at least slightly. 2CV only had rear lap belts up until 1990, so I don't think there's a requirement for three-points to be fitted. I can, quietly, confirm that this car now has a UK registration! More once I have the plates. MorrisItalSLX, wuvvum, Sigmund Fraud and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 My Innocenti only has lap belts in the back and that's a '93. Never had owt said at MOT time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian_pt Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 My Denem press pack says that the headlights used for UK models were the same as those fitted to the RS2000. Hope that helps. There's one Denem left, ex-Sam Glover. I've managed to track down another one which though destined for the UK never left Romania - though most of the Denem's modifications were made in the UK so there's not a lot distinguishing it as a Denem except for the speedo in mph and a few additional minor details. Braddon81, Parky, Datsuncog and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisItalSLX Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 My Denem press pack says that the headlights used for UK models were the same as those fitted to the RS2000. Hope that helps. There's one Denem left, ex-Sam Glover. I've managed to track down another one which though destined for the UK never left Romania - though most of the Denem's modifications were made in the UK so there's not a lot distinguishing it as a Denem except for the speedo in mph and a few additional minor details. Good luck getting anything that fits an RS2000 for anything that resembles a reasonable price! Also,No rear seatbelts. Sigmund Fraud 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 RTF611Y tax ran out in April 1990. Not long lived! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 Rear seatbelts weren't a requirement when Denems were sold here. Anyway, exciting news! Mighty Dacia is now a UK resident! danthecapriman, Aston Martin, vulgalour and 21 others 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 No V5c number. Must be fake documents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 Well done Ian and well done Mighty Dacia! Just need plates now Well, I'm not sure about that. While no MOT was needed for registration, it still technically doesn't have one. The Vehicle Enquiry website helpfully states that the DVLA does not hold records of any MOT details. As the Romanian IPT was attached to the logbook, I now have no proof that it has a Romanian MOT equivalent. I think we're going to need to get it tested. egg and Joloke 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 A autojumbler was selling a denim brochure at a show a couple of weeks ago for £4, had the dealer list with it as well, o was half tempted to buy it but £4 felt a lot of money for what it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pshome Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 No V5c number. Must be fake documents. yep, it's for a model car...good try! HillmanImp, drivewaymyway, BorniteIdentity and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicksilver Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Anyone else noticed that the Dacia is so mighty it's managed to get itself registered in the future? DVLA site says the date of first registration is July 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 No 2 digit plate. I iz disappoint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Anyone else noticed that the Dacia is so mighty it's managed to get itself registered in the future? DVLA site says the date of first registration is July 2018 That's correct! It was the date of first registration ... On the DVLA systems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Such a shame wrong buttons weren't pressed and it came out on an 18 plate! LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 That's correct! It was the date of first registration ... On the DVLA systems. We're still in JUNE. SiC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticvandan Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 shall i break the news that there is a white with black tide Dacia saloon running around the Evesham area? uk plates but lhd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 We're still in JUNE.This is true... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted June 27, 2018 Author Share Posted June 27, 2018 shall i break the news that there is a white with black tide Dacia saloon running around the Evesham area? uk plates but lhd. There's at least two estates in the UK as well. This one has some very special friends. capsuleboy, Junkman, Shep Shepherd and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 My Denem press pack says that the headlights used for UK models were the same as those fitted to the RS2000. Hope that helps. Scene tax to the max Wingz123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted June 27, 2018 Author Share Posted June 27, 2018 They aren't a straight fit, which suggests they must have changed the mounting clips specially for those lamps. I'll keep exploring options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 I'll keep exploring options. ??? drivewaymyway, captain_70s, Junkman and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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