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Name - Andrew
Location - UK
Interesting/retro cars owned - '91 Renault Clio '96 Peugeot 306 Xsi '96 Vauxhall Astra (Euro '96 Edition) '00 Chrysler PT Cruiser
In all honesty my car history has been a bit boring, and sadly never owned a true 'retro', although I really hope to some time if I can. I love cars, mainly been into the VW scene lately but if it has four wheels and an engine, I'll like it! I'm fortunate to have been around cars most of my life with a few taxi drivers in my family, and quite a lot of them were quite interesting (couple of Mk.2 and 3 Granadas, Montegos, Maestros, E21 BMW 3 series and so many Cavaliers!). Only stumbled on this forum fairly recently, and it's been great, very cool place to be.
Best wishes guys,
Andrew
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2001 Mk4 Golf - Not retro yet but getting there
Some cars I've owned: '91 Renault Clio 1.4 RT '96 Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi (the one that got away) '96 Vauxhall Astra Euro'96 Gold edition '97 Renault Laguna 2.0 RT '98 Mk3 Golf GTI Colour Concept '00 PT Cruiser
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... I only hope that one day I can experience something like the things you have on your travels. ... I hope so, too, but tbh I am NOT sure if, by the end of the week, the US are still the same. The current "Hobson´s election" (between pestilence and cholera, as we say in germany) will leave a deeply split US-american population, which could change a lot. I feel veryveryvery uncomfortable about this ATM, TBH, and I live farfaraway from the states. I have to say I feel very much the same, really quite nervous about it. I sincerely hope it doesn't mean that experiences like grizz has had will be a thing of the past. Cheers, Andrew
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2001 Mk4 Golf - Not retro yet but getting there
Some cars I've owned: '91 Renault Clio 1.4 RT '96 Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi (the one that got away) '96 Vauxhall Astra Euro'96 Gold edition '97 Renault Laguna 2.0 RT '98 Mk3 Golf GTI Colour Concept '00 PT Cruiser
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One of the things I love the most about following your journey is that not only were most of the places you visited genuinely fascinating, the people were really nice and friendly, and always ready to go the extra mile (a majority of them at least). I think for me that's what takes it from being just pictures and words to being really engaging and genuinely interesting to follow (I really wouldn't mind a trip to Ethyls' either) I only hope that one day I can experience something like the things you have on your travels. Thank you again for taking the time to write everything up for us, we definitely appreciate it All the best, Andrew
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2001 Mk4 Golf - Not retro yet but getting there
Some cars I've owned: '91 Renault Clio 1.4 RT '96 Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi (the one that got away) '96 Vauxhall Astra Euro'96 Gold edition '97 Renault Laguna 2.0 RT '98 Mk3 Golf GTI Colour Concept '00 PT Cruiser
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stevietuck just caught up on your thread over the last couple of nights, car is looking really good, always fancied a 205. Also love the wheels, you did a great job on them Looking forward to seeing what's next for the Smurf! All the best, Andrew
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2001 Mk4 Golf - Not retro yet but getting there
Some cars I've owned: '91 Renault Clio 1.4 RT '96 Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi (the one that got away) '96 Vauxhall Astra Euro'96 Gold edition '97 Renault Laguna 2.0 RT '98 Mk3 Golf GTI Colour Concept '00 PT Cruiser
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Oct 30, 2016 19:29:17 GMT
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Hi Jan,
Very much enjoyed reading your thread, Some of the stuff you've been doing is way over my head, but very informative! Also been a nice trip down memory lane, as a kid my grandfather had a small taxi company so I was in and around them a lot. Looking forward to the next chapter,
All the best, Andrew
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Last Edit: Oct 30, 2016 19:29:55 GMT by Tired Drew: rubbish spelling
2001 Mk4 Golf - Not retro yet but getting there
Some cars I've owned: '91 Renault Clio 1.4 RT '96 Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi (the one that got away) '96 Vauxhall Astra Euro'96 Gold edition '97 Renault Laguna 2.0 RT '98 Mk3 Golf GTI Colour Concept '00 PT Cruiser
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Oct 25, 2016 19:58:51 GMT
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Very very cool wagon, I love that! The dash looks awesome too. Bookmarked!
Cheers, Andrew
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2001 Mk4 Golf - Not retro yet but getting there
Some cars I've owned: '91 Renault Clio 1.4 RT '96 Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi (the one that got away) '96 Vauxhall Astra Euro'96 Gold edition '97 Renault Laguna 2.0 RT '98 Mk3 Golf GTI Colour Concept '00 PT Cruiser
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Oct 23, 2016 20:30:19 GMT
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Jim is an awesome car,I do like Maestros, don't see them very often nowadays. It looks great at that ride height too. Hopefully no more issues though!
P.S congratulations on the wedding, Jim makes a cool wedding car too!
Cheers, Andrew
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Last Edit: Oct 23, 2016 20:30:52 GMT by Tired Drew: Rubbish spelling
2001 Mk4 Golf - Not retro yet but getting there
Some cars I've owned: '91 Renault Clio 1.4 RT '96 Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi (the one that got away) '96 Vauxhall Astra Euro'96 Gold edition '97 Renault Laguna 2.0 RT '98 Mk3 Golf GTI Colour Concept '00 PT Cruiser
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Oct 23, 2016 19:30:50 GMT
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Such a cool little van,love the colour. The 80's builders van theme with the newspaper on the dash is great too!
Cheers, Andrew
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2001 Mk4 Golf - Not retro yet but getting there
Some cars I've owned: '91 Renault Clio 1.4 RT '96 Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi (the one that got away) '96 Vauxhall Astra Euro'96 Gold edition '97 Renault Laguna 2.0 RT '98 Mk3 Golf GTI Colour Concept '00 PT Cruiser
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Oct 20, 2016 20:40:09 GMT
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Always liked these cars, it looks great in white, the Venoms take me back a bit!
Best of luck getting her back on the road, look forward to seeing it
Cheers, Andrew
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2001 Mk4 Golf - Not retro yet but getting there
Some cars I've owned: '91 Renault Clio 1.4 RT '96 Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi (the one that got away) '96 Vauxhall Astra Euro'96 Gold edition '97 Renault Laguna 2.0 RT '98 Mk3 Golf GTI Colour Concept '00 PT Cruiser
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Oct 19, 2016 19:36:59 GMT
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That looks awesome! I love PTs, had one myself several years ago now. I think I saw a panelvan concept picture online around then(my memory is rubbish) and liked it at the time, but it's so cool to see one being done, I especially love the signwriting and the wheels, love them!
Cheers, Andrew
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2001 Mk4 Golf - Not retro yet but getting there
Some cars I've owned: '91 Renault Clio 1.4 RT '96 Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi (the one that got away) '96 Vauxhall Astra Euro'96 Gold edition '97 Renault Laguna 2.0 RT '98 Mk3 Golf GTI Colour Concept '00 PT Cruiser
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Oct 19, 2016 18:58:27 GMT
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Hi Grizz,
I've just caught up with your thread over the past week or so, and it's been a really amazing write up and I've loved reading it. The truck build and your road trip diary have both been amazing, but I love all the little projects in between too, I've found it all really interesting and am looking forward to seeing what's next!
All the best, Andrew
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2001 Mk4 Golf - Not retro yet but getting there
Some cars I've owned: '91 Renault Clio 1.4 RT '96 Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi (the one that got away) '96 Vauxhall Astra Euro'96 Gold edition '97 Renault Laguna 2.0 RT '98 Mk3 Golf GTI Colour Concept '00 PT Cruiser
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Oct 19, 2016 18:49:40 GMT
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Hi Sweetpea,
I've sat over the past few evenings and read your whole thread, I just wanted to say I've thoroughly enjoyed it, and had a good few laughs too! It's a very cool little car and I'm looking forward to seeing where things go in the future, though if it's anything like the progress so far, it will be great!
Cheers, Andrew
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2001 Mk4 Golf - Not retro yet but getting there
Some cars I've owned: '91 Renault Clio 1.4 RT '96 Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi (the one that got away) '96 Vauxhall Astra Euro'96 Gold edition '97 Renault Laguna 2.0 RT '98 Mk3 Golf GTI Colour Concept '00 PT Cruiser
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