Shitting in the shallow end. *scrap sadly*

[HMC]

I’m feeling nostalgia for those times where an aspirational purchase was a car with a rear wiper optioned.

[Skizzer]

That’s lovely, excellent purchase. The five door ones are much prettier than the three door ones (except the GTI) and it’s great to see a petrol one surviving. Even the dents are very characterful.

17 minutes ago, Jim Bell said:

It's pretty base. An XR but that doesn't mean anything. No PAS, keep fit windows, but it DOES have working central locking and a rear wiper.  

These went GL, GR, GT didn’t they? So mid-range. Or XL, XR, XT if differently doored, and not counting endless special editions in gaudy colours with an unwelcome sunroof and some tawdry stickers evoking package holiday destinations.

 

I seem to remember a Bulgin article in CAR in which he borrowed a 205 XRAD and had to go away and look up what such a bizarre model name meant. He translated it as ‘quite posh Diesel van.’

[Dick Cheeseburger]

That's lovely. Mega low previous owners too! Blatantly been loved over the years. Weird dents though - how can a car look so clean and tidy whilst looking like an elephant has given it a few gentle love nudges? 

[Jim Bell]

No idea. Clumsyness? Two genuine owners then @AlsoMike and me. It's mad tidy inside but I don't think anyone has ever wiped it over with a wet cloth.  

[Stinkwheel]

I do like a nice 205. And that’s a nice one.

[paulplom]

You'll have to get a matching caravan for that sexy towbar.


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[Jim Bell]

1 minute ago, paulplom said:

You'll have to get a matching caravan for that sexy towbar.


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What the fuck do you think that matches like!?

[paulplom]

It's the same colour ffs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[paulplom]

Nearly.

 

 

 

 

 

[somewhatfoolish]

What a lovely interior. Nice and safe* having the choonz mounted where you can adjust them without* taking your eyes off the road.

[anonymous user]

5 minutes ago, paulplom said:

Nearly.

 

 

 

 

 

If you keep your eyes shut

[Jim Bell]

9 minutes ago, paulplom said:

It's the same colour ffs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Think you might need to go for a drive to check your eyes are ok man. 

[BL Bloke]

Central locking, a radio cassette and trims, that's posh compared to mine. Plus 1.4 powah! Well bought.  

[paulplom]

Hard to believe it's 30 years old. 90's French all seemed to be well rust proofed. My mazda of the same vintage on the other hand..

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[loserone]

Yeah, as a one time multiple Mazda owner, I am a convert

[Jim Bell]

10 minutes ago, paulplom said:

Hard to believe it's 30 years old. 90's French all seemed to be well rust proofed. My mazda of the same vintage on the other hand..

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Yeah, I not long said to the missus "it's not bad for a 20 year old car". 

She said "it's 32 years old you fucking idiot."

When she's right, she's right. 

[bigstraight6]

Thanks for such an entertaining collection Jim, car looks a cracker though I fear that like Kenny I will be having nightmares about Harpy eagles now...

[outlaw118]

As usual, advanced levels of lunacy. 1578.35/10 WUD REED AGEN

[UltraWomble]

Your knob is cracked.

I suggest  some Novoglan

[paulplom]

I just googled that. Live and learn.

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[Skizzer]

We’re switching to South Africa now, to interview some more real people about what concerns them in these difficult times.

This is Ryan.

Ryan, you’re a Hammerkop Bird, am I right?

Yiss Skizz, thet’s correct, I em.  Howzit.

And tell us about what’s troubling you, Ryan.

Well Skizz, two things. I’m worried about all the prejudice and intolerance in the world. My friend Shona, who’s a Secretary Bird even though that name has connotations of sexist stereotypes, is getting trolled on Insta because of her ‘funny walk’ and people are saying she deserves to be eaten by a Harpy Eagle. That’s like, really wrong.

That must be very difficult for you and Shona, Ryan. What’s the second thing that’s troubling you?

Well, it’s this bloke.

I heard he’s bought a small French hatchback and I’m bloody terrified he’s going to bash out the dents with my head.

[Fumbler]

Ooo a GR. Very nice. There's one near me that's beige through and through.

1 hour ago, UltraWomble said:

Your knob is cracked.

I suggest  some Novoglan

I suggest this:

[AlsoMike]

First time this wee beastie has been out of Lincolnshire i think, it has led a sheltered life.  And deffo the furthest its been driven in one go in years, so i doff my cap. May it convey you in a suitably gallic fashion.

Good to meet you man, pleased it didnt expire on the A1.

[Jim Bell]

7 minutes ago, AlsoMike said:

First time this wee beastie has been out of Lincolnshire i think, it has led a sheltered life.  And deffo the furthest its been driven in one go in years, so i doff my cap. May it convey you in a suitably gallic fashion.

Good to meet you man, pleased it didnt expire on the A1.

If you're going to leave Lincolnshire, you might as well leave it properly. 

It was great dancing between the wagons on the big road. It's an unusually decent 5th gear cruiser given its a 32 year old hatchback. 

[Out Run]

8 hours ago, loserone said:

LOOK AT THAT HEADROOM!

A non-sunroof version of a car you like. Winner!

I’ll have a pedal down at some point and check it out, mate - and the Insight.

[Jim Bell]

Gavin. 

 

 

Is there anything bothering you perticularly Gavin?

 

"As a Shoebill Bird, I have been the target of hate and derision since I was but a chick. They call me clog-face, they call be boot-nose. That's not my name. Thats not my name. I hope that in the future, people can be better educated about the differences in life, so that we may all better co-exist in tolerance under a canopy of mutual respect."

 

 

 

Careful though. Because I WILL eat your fucking cat. 

[Twiggy]

Thank you J.B. - brightend up  the last two days no end !  10+/10

[BL Bloke]

14 hours ago, UltraWomble said:

Your knob is cracked.

It's in better condition than mine was.

DSCF0455 by timothy jones, on Flickr

Are cracked knobs a common problem?

[bramz7]

My first 205 had a cheap aftermarket knob that would rotate as you changed gear. Not irritating at all. 

Nice buy! I love the blue tinted dash. Dashboards don't have enough colour these days. 

[Jim Bell]

18 minutes ago, BL Bloke said:

It's in better condition than mine was.

DSCF0455 by timothy jones, on Flickr

Are cracked knobs a common problem?

 

Very common. So common in fact that a replica market emerged as they've been nla for a long time. You can get the replica replacements on eBay now at a reasonable rate but the fits not the best. I dunno why Peugeot didn't just fucking thread the lever like normal car companies. 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/293148949832

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254602073621

 

Etc