uncle silvia
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I was just doing some B&Q shopping (for modding my Datsun... which TBH looked out of place in the car park as well ;D) and on the way out I spotted this and had to stop for some pics..........    Not sure whats going on with the rear number plates though?? Maybe a spare for towing??  I thought it was a Citroen DS Safari but have been told its an even rarer ID?? (I have noticed the difference in Headlights but just thought it was an age difference!) |
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hamps
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Wow  Thats hidiously cool |
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Seth
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The dual rear number plates are so that there is one showing backwards when the tailgate is open when carrying a long load.  ID/DS is a spec difference I think, rather than necessarily age related. |
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uncle silvia
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And now looking at some pics Ive worked out the rear number plate thing ;D  Clever!!  |
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1981 KE70 Corolla - 1978 B310 Sunny Coupe - 1977 Pink Clubman Mini Shorty
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ID/DS is a spec difference I think, rather than necessarily age related. Yes, the ID was a cheaper variant; initially it shared the DS body but with less power from the same-sized engine (69bhp vs. 75bhp), and the gap widened between the two over the years, with the ID offering a more basic spec list - conventional clutch/gearbox, no power steering etc - making it around 25% cheaper. Both names are almost puns, incidentally - DS is pronounced 'Déesse', meaning 'goddess', while ID is pronounced 'Idée', meaning 'idea'.  |
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Last Edit: Mar 29, 2012 9:20:27 GMT by DarrenW
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Clement
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I must say I'm not too keen on the sedan version but the estate is lovely, it looks so huge inside ! I admire that rear plate trick, I get why you guys think french cars are quirky |
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Minis used to have hinged number plates on the boot lid so they swung down for load carrying, as did my old Marina pickup truck.
Nice find by the way, I love it when you spot these things out and about at random.
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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hamps
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Ahhh I see, very clever no plate idea bit like the early mini with its hinged no plate?
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Minis used to have hinged number plates on the boot lid so they swung down for load carrying, as did my old Marina pickup truck. And the early Range Rovers Paul H |
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Mar 29, 2012 11:19:13 GMT
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So did Ford Pops ;D
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Last Edit: Mar 29, 2012 11:19:36 GMT by Deleted
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Seth
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Mar 29, 2012 11:21:35 GMT
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Was it even cleverer of Rootes to mount the rear plate below the bumper on the estates like mine so that they avoided this problem all together?  |
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chaseracer
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Mar 29, 2012 17:49:06 GMT
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Was it even cleverer of Rootes to mount the rear plate below the bumper on the estates like mine so that they avoided this problem all together? Depends on whether you want to fit a towbar, Seth... ;D |
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mfrv1
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Mar 29, 2012 23:27:58 GMT
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Was it even cleverer of Rootes to mount the rear plate below the bumper on the estates like mine so that the avoided this problem all together? Not as cool though, is it? |
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Seth
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a towbar, Seth... ;D I'll have my cake and eat it then The read end 'styling' of these Safaris does bother me a bit because its as though they just gave up. That bumper is just a chrome plated girder with open ends. The rear wings leave that awkward shape that is filled by the black (rubber) overider thing that doesn't really 'fit' with the taillights which themselves are really rather cool. |
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skinnylew
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my dad was ferried about in a DS estate across europe and england when he was a lad. Got destroyed in an incident with a lorry carrying bricks, a shifting load, and a tight corner I believe  |
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I saw one of these the other day, looked rough as hell but only 1 month out of ticket so wouldn't take much to get back on the road. For sale I think..
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Mar 30, 2012 10:01:46 GMT
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only 1 month out of ticket so wouldn't take much to get back on the road. You are assuming that a) it didn't just scrape through it's last test and b) the last test was legit. Not to mention the fact that these hide rust really rather well. |
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Mar 30, 2012 13:16:30 GMT
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And you're assuming I know nothing about the car. Brilliant eh.
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Mar 30, 2012 14:07:23 GMT
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Well go to it then. ;D
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Thats hidiously cool 
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