1980 Mini Clubman Estate thread: Another small car!

[calebaaront]

Now with the Mondeo gone, I’ve managed to purchase another little project, this one should be a little easier then the Mondeo. I’ll be meeting my courier in Guildford at about 10am. Updates to follow 

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[tooSavvy]

May all your wheels be small ones, but more than 3.

Bonchance 🎉

🚙💨

[calebaaront]

First stop. Iced Maple Latte from Costa!

[calebaaront]

Sorry for not many updates, it’s now in my garage. Was lovely meeting you again @2110.

 

I’ve bought back my 1991 Peugeot 205! I always regretted selling this but luckily Tom has given me opportunity to buy it back and I couldn’t say no! It’s needs a bit of tinkering but I’m happy to have it back  

[2110]

I'm so happy it's made it's way back to you, I know you will enjoying this for a long time ahead now! Great to catch up with you today and you certainly seemed to enjoy a few of the "toys" parked up in my unit 😄 Looking forward to see it back on the road again soon 😁

[jon.k]

What a beauty.

 

[calebaaront]

Had a bit of time to work on it today, managed to get it to idle and run without any choke. Still a bit smokey but I reckon it should clear itself out with a good run. Just some MOT prep to do. 

[Lanciaman]

Posh gl as well! 

[calebaaront]

1 minute ago, Lanciaman said:

Posh gl as well! 

Autoshite spec* 😆

[Weird Car]

Glad it's back where it belongs,  keep it this time please 🙏 

[Marm Toastsmith]

3 minutes ago, Weird Car said:

Glad it's back where it belongs,  keep it this time please 🙏 

I was just about to say "dibs when you get bored" 😆

[N Dentressangle]

The perfect yin to the Merc tank yang.

Nice one!

[junkyarddog]

44 minutes ago, Lanciaman said:

Posh gl as well! 

GL means it's a 5 door,XL means 3!

[D.E]

25 minutes ago, junkyarddog said:

GL means it's a 5 door,XL means 3!

Yes, but iirc GL/XL is a tad higher spec than GR/XR.

I am a GR peasant...

[Lanciaman]

27 minutes ago, junkyarddog said:

GL means it's a 5 door,XL means 3!

That it?  No velour seats, added radio, passenger door mirror?  Disappointing... 

[calebaaront]

11 minutes ago, D.E said:

Yes, but iirc GL/XL is a tad higher spec than GR/XR.

I am a GR peasant...

I thought GR was higher spec? I’m not too clued up on these if I’m honest. @Weird Car used to own a GR, not sure what options it had though.

[D.E]

3 minutes ago, calebaaront said:

I thought GR was higher spec? I’m not too clued up on these if I’m honest. @Weird Car used to own a GR, not sure what options it had though.

Eh, really? I've got a clock, two mirrors, multiple ashtrays. Not exactly a bourgeoisie level of luxury...

[calebaaront]

9 minutes ago, D.E said:

Eh, really? I've got a clock, two mirrors, multiple ashtrays. Not exactly a bourgeoisie level of luxury...

My GL has a single ashtray, radio cassette. Passenger sun visor mirror, clock (no tachometer). I’m sure it’s got other options, if I’m honest I’m not sure what the option list was. I’ve got the brochure in my garage I’m sure that’ll have an option list in it 

[Joey spud]

From my days working at a Peugeot dealer in the late 80's GR was the top trim spec.

[Weird Car]

GR was indeed higher spec than GL 

It got such options as a 1.4 ltr engine

Removable and tilting sunroof

2 door mirrors

Dash clock 

Door protecting rubber trims

Rear ashtrays 

Full length centre console 

Glovebox lid with lock

Internal mirror adjusters 

Sweep option on the wipers 

And a 5 speed manual gearbox as standard 

At least this is what mine had which was a top spec phase 1 GR 

[GeordieInExile]

17 hours ago, calebaaront said:

Autoshite spec* 😆

XE would surely be Autoshite spec? 

Did they even do the 5 door in GE trim with the 1.0 engine?

[calebaaront]

2 hours ago, GeordieInExile said:

XE would surely be Autoshite spec? 

Did they even do the 5 door in GE trim with the 1.0 engine?

The XE is too sporty with it being a 3 door! 
I think they did but only in France. I could be wrong though

[mk2_craig]

Sid and Doris who used to live over the road from my parents both bought themselves a 205 shortly after they came out (I think one red and the other blue) - probably retirement presents to each other. I am almost certain that these were the GE model and according to the Jersey vehicle register extract that is released quarterly on the open data website, there is still one red 205 GE (954cc and registered April 1985) on the system. 

[Macscrooge]

My dad had two 205 XLD (not at the same time…) - as has already been said, X = 3 doors, G = 5

back in 1985, GT was an impossible dream, GR was posh velour etc, GL was tolerable. I did once drive a GE - bereft of the luxuries to which I was accustomed. You know, things like a second door mirror, a rear wiper etc. 

[adw1977]

[loserone]

Ooh interesting thanks.

 

My ex @PrinceRupert 90 XR does have central locking and a sunroof 

[castros_bro]

I've a 205 in Guildford - This isn't it. 

 

[calebaaront]

2 hours ago, castros_bro said:

I've a 205 in Guildford - This isn't it. 

 

Looks like someone’s cloned my plates!!! 😆

[GeordieInExile]

16 hours ago, loserone said:

Ooh interesting thanks.

 

My ex @PrinceRupert 90 XR does have central locking and a sunroof 

One random, please. 

[loserone]

2 minutes ago, GeordieInExile said:

One random, please. 

I deserve that.  @alcyonecorporation can have one for free.