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I'm asking on behalf of a friend if anyone knows of any of these in the country? He has one and has been told it's the only one in the country. It is open to offers too...
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is this an advert?
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thebaron
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Over the river, heading out of town
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MrSpeedy
East Midlands
www.vintagediesels.co.uk
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Dec 13, 2011 13:08:44 GMT
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Sounds like a half arsed attempt at one to me |
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Dec 13, 2011 13:16:24 GMT
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I haven't got one.
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Dec 13, 2011 13:24:46 GMT
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I would really like one.
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Dec 13, 2011 13:39:33 GMT
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No, it's not an advert, sorry, I was in a rush last night. The story behind the car is that it was used and maintained by a diplomat on the continent for most of it's life before being brought back to the UK when he retired. The car was registered in this country but because it's a grey import it doesn't show up on sites like HowManyLeft etc at all. When the previous owner passed away the car was aquired by it's current owner who has stored it for the last few years with the intention of turning it into a rally car. However, he was told recently that it was the only one in the country and an extremely rare car. As of yet nothing has been found to dispell this idea. He is looking to sell but, due to the nature of the car it is very difficult to even start to value so the more infomation that can be picked up the better! Hense asking if anyone knew of any others in the country? I mentioned that the car was up for offers because from past experiance people always ask!  Thanks James |
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Dec 13, 2011 13:50:07 GMT
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very rare as they weren't UK cars, not sure how common they were in Europe either but were sold in Scandinavia and the US.
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Brian Damaged
West Midlands
Club Retro Rides Member
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Club RR Member Number: 33
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Dec 13, 2011 18:21:43 GMT
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The Simca engine in the 505 Turbo was a big-bore development of the old Chrysler 180 engine from the 1970's. Also used in 2.2 non-turbo form in the Matra Murena/Talbot Tagora and in the ill-fated Citroen BX-4TC Group B rally car.
It's certainly rare over here, but even if it's RHD I can't see it being worth that much unless you find some one who really wants one. 505's were never that popular in the UK (except with my old man who has had five of them and still runs an '86 505STDT as a daily), most of them have been deported (by fair means or foul) to Africa where they LOVE 'em.
Coxy had a VERY tidy '89 2.2 Douvrin (Renault-designed) engined 505GTi for sale a few months back, even at under a grand he had no takers.
Bosh some pics up, you never know.....
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rtlkyuubi
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Low and Slow
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Dec 13, 2011 18:26:45 GMT
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ill give you £500 for it ;D (if its not rusty and has mot)  |
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Last Edit: Dec 13, 2011 18:27:06 GMT by rtlkyuubi
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Dec 13, 2011 18:39:05 GMT
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These are rare even in france, I bet they are absolutley class. don't think they were ever built in RHD.
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1974 Lancia Beta Saloon
1975 Mazda 929 Coupé
1986 Mazda 929 Wagon
1979 Mazda 929 Hardtop
1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica
1977 Toyota Carina TA14
1989 Subaru 1800 Wagon
1982 Hyundai Pony 1200TL 2-dr
1985 Hyundai Pony 1200 GL
1986 Maserati 425 Biturbo
1992 Rover 214 SEi 5-dr
2000 Rover 45 V6 Club
1994 Peugeot 205 'Junior' Diesel
1988 Volvo 760 Turbodiesel Saloon
1992 Talbot Express Autosleeper Rambler
2003 Renault Laguna SPEARS OR REAPERS
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RobinJI
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"Driven by the irony that only being shackled to the road could ever I be free"
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Dec 13, 2011 19:28:13 GMT
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I think I know where this is/whos this is. Didn't think anything of it at the time other than 'oh, that's cool', but I've definitely seen a 505 turbo tucked up out of sight in the Oxford area. If it's not the one you're talking about, then I know where there's another. Silver saloon?
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bortaf
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Dec 13, 2011 19:39:18 GMT
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No, it's not an advert, sorry, I was in a rush last night. The story behind the car is that it was used and maintained by a diplomat on the continent for most of it's life before being brought back to the UK when he retired. The car was registered in this country but because it's a grey import it doesn't show up on sites like HowManyLeft etc at all. When the previous owner passed away the car was aquired by it's current owner who has stored it for the last few years with the intention of turning it into a rally car. However, he was told recently that it was the only one in the country and an extremely rare car. As of yet nothing has been found to dispell this idea. He is looking to sell but, due to the nature of the car it is very difficult to even start to value so the more infomation that can be picked up the better! Hense asking if anyone knew of any others in the country? I mentioned that the car was up for offers because from past experiance people always ask! Thanks James tosh! if it's registerd here it's on the DVLA database and will show up  it's just howmanyleft is curse word is all  You could try listing it on french abay, if nothing else the bablefish translation you use will give them a laugh ;D |
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Dec 13, 2011 20:28:10 GMT
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Swap for a lime green 535 with 350k on the clock and a packet of mint imperials?
Ryan we'd do bad things to this car! FDM skids FTW!
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Sierra - here we go again! He has an illness, it's not his fault.
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RobinJI
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"Driven by the irony that only being shackled to the road could ever I be free"
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Dec 13, 2011 21:14:53 GMT
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[Off topic] Just noticed your metro, do you go to Oxford Brookes at the Weatley campus and often park on the road outside the uni on the village side? I'm sure I've walked past your car a few times. [/off topic]
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Last Edit: Dec 13, 2011 21:15:21 GMT by RobinJI
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rtlkyuubi
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Swap for a lime green 535 with 350k on the clock and a packet of mint imperials? Ryan we'd do bad things to this car! FDM skids FTW! Would be so fun ;D wonder if it would be able to do 3rd gear at buxton |
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i have one slowly becoming a 2.5 td.... and when i say slowly i mean slooooooooowllllllllyyyyy!! hahaha |
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Dec 14, 2011 10:07:06 GMT
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I have one slowly becoming a 2.5 td.... and when I say slowly I mean slooooooooowllllllllyyyyy!! I would really like that^^^ one. |
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Dec 14, 2011 10:09:33 GMT
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you shouldnt its looking mega sorry for its self... and I'm not really doing it justice.... it looks no were near as good as it did two years ago. and this makes me very sad....
very sad indeed.
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Dec 14, 2011 14:32:22 GMT
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Thanks for all the replies . I'm surprised at how unpopular they are really, the ride and performance are remarkable. [Off topic] Just noticed your metro, do you go to Oxford Brookes at the Weatley campus and often park on the road outside the uni on the village side? I'm sure I've walked past your car a few times. [/off topic] "The Barn". Yeah, that's my Metro. The Pug is in very good condition LHD in silver with blue velvet interior. So the likelihood of it being one of, if not the only 505 turbo petrol in the country is pretty high then? |
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