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SL's French hol's 2015

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SL's French hol's 2015

Postby Spottedlaurel » Wed Aug 19, 2015 10:59 pm

So we battled our way through the OMGIMMIGRANTCHAOS in Calais (actually saw very little evidence of this) and spent just over week there this year but I still found a lot of stuff. Here's a selection (might be more installments later):

ImageCorvette and Avanti by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

ImagePontiac Firebird and Chevrolet Truck by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

ImageRenault Alpine x3 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

ImageRenault Alpines by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

ImageRenault 25 V6 and Renault 30 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

I knew about both of the above places beforehand. I assume the 25 and 30 donated their gubbins to an Alpine (hopefully one of the brown ones).

ImagePeugeot 104 GLS by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

A very good haul of Peugeots this year, though this was the only 104 I saw.

ImageRover 213 SE by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

I had to go for a bit of a jog to get a shot of this one, but worth it?

ImageRenault 19 Phase 1 (and sleeping dog) by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Basic.

ImageChrysler + Renault 25 + BMW collection by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Had I not stopped for the 19 above I wouldn't have seen this lot.

ImageSimca 1501 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Apparently Barrett saw this one earlier in the year.

ImageRenault 19 Europa and Alfa Romeo 33 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Compare and contrast hatchbacks.

ImageRenault 25 Phase 1 (x2) by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Apparently this is a V6 Turbo.

ImageLancia Thema #1 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

ImageFord Taunus 1300 L Estate by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Not the first Taunus I would see.

ImageLada 110 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Frightening.

ImageKia Besta by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

I had to endure barking dogs to get this shot.

ImageVW Beetle by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Large yellow woman sitting on C3 bonnet.

ImagePeugeot 405 GRD by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Patina.

ImagePeugeot 202 Camionnette by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

ImageFord Fiesta 1.1 C and VW Scirocco Mk2 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Both the above taken at just another rural garage. Frequent stops like this mean our journeys do take a while....

ImageFiat 500 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

It would have nice to say the large bald gentleman had just got out of the 500, but sadly not.

ImageHonda Concerto EX and Renault 4 Savane by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Another hatchback comparison.

ImageFord Escort XR3i Mk4 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Only Escort I saw this year.

Image1968 Peugeot 404 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

See, yet another Peugeot.

ImageMazda 626 2.0D Comprex Estate by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Supercharged!

ImageRenault 18 GTD Type 2 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Went to a boot sale, which was very productive for me.

ImageRenault Avantime by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

I wonder if this use was on Renault's original design brief for the Avantime?

ImageTalbot Matra Rancho toy by Joustra by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Not sure why I didn't buy this. Saw a couple of real ones later in the day.

ImagePeugeot J9 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Saw a few J9s.

Image1980/81 Range Rover V8 2dr by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

This is for sale on the yard's website at 1200 Euros.

ImageRenault 5 GTL by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

ImageRenault Elf Formula 1 sticker by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Sticker still on the 5.

ImageSuzuki Maruti 800 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Didn't know France got these. This was seen several times during the week.

ImageMercedes CE W123 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Odd-coloured doors on both sides of this.

ImageRover 2600 SD1 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

By chance, MrLobster photographed this just over a week beforehand.

ImageJonckheere bus by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Odd lorry/bus thing.

ImageRenault 9 GTL by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Didn't see too many 9s or 11s.

ImageCitroen 2CV6 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

ImageRenault 4 F4 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Tres French.

ImageFord Taunus 17M by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

ImageFord Taunus 17M by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Blimey!

I'll just pause there for the moment.
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Re: SL's French hol's 2015

Postby Spottedlaurel » Wed Aug 19, 2015 11:30 pm

More:

ImageCitroen BX 16 TRS Phase 1 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

ImageInnocenti 990SE San Remo by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

ImageRenault 11 GTL by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

The above all at another garage.

ImageCitroen Mehari by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Grim determination.

ImageVW Golf Mk2 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Stretched/banded/Dubscene etc.

Image1973 Renault Estafette R2136 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Woof!

ImageRenault 25 TX Phase 2 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

I do like this scene. Saw quite a few Phase 2 25s.

ImageRenault 9 GTL Phase 2 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Terrible facelift on these.

ImageFord Scorpio saloon by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

ImageRenault Trafic Eriba Motorhome by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Overbodied.

ImagePeugeot 403 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Perhaps he'd nipped in here to pick up a fresh pineapple?

ImageAixam microcar by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Still a few of these puttering around.

ImagePorsche 911 and 356 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Classy pair.

ImageSimca Aronde by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

An Aronde was probably my first French spot, I took a photo of an abandoned one back in 1986. This had come all the way from Austria.

ImageToyota Camry V6 LE by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Swiss tourists would have had a comfy journey in this.

ImageAudi 80 CL Diesel by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Third World taxi look.

ImagePeugeot 304 Cabriolet and Citroen BX by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

ImageRenault/Saviem SG2 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

ImageMazda 323 LX 1.3 saloon by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Above three shots all at a Citroen dealership out in the countryside.

ImageLada Niva 1.7i by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Always a few of these to be seen. Most of them have wheels though.

ImageCitroen 2CV by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Lightweight model, but I can't help thinking the wheels are a touch small.

ImagePeugeot 305 GR by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

A splendid old thing.

ImagePeugeot 504 Pickup by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Owner of this seemed to have a nice life, pottering around a village doing odd jobs.

ImageAixam Coupe by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Sporty.

Image1981 Mercedes 200D W123 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Ex-pat English owner of this one, apparently it's done nearly 300k miles and he was heading back to the UK for a few days with it.

ImageRover 825SD by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Another dead Rover.

ImageCitroen Acadiane by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

A seemingly closed-up Citroen garage had to be worth investigating didn't it? Yes, it would seem.

ImageRenault Estafette by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Promo-van.

ImageFord Sierra 1.8L by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Quite tidy.

ImageValencay Motor Museum - Panhards by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

ImageMatra Motor Museum by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

We went to a couple of museums, I'll upload more photos one day. Both well worth a visit.

ImageRover 213S by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Another 213?!

ImageCitroen CX 2400 GTi by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Barn-find.

ImagePeugeot 504 SR by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

High speed chase action.

ImagePeugeot 204 Estate by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

ImagePeugeot 204 Estate by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

Fantastique!

Image1980-84 Datsun 280C Diesel (430) by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

You can imagine how pleased I was to find this, another one at the boot sale.

Image1989 Ford Escort 1.4 GL 5spd Estate by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

ImageCitroen H Canvas Top by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

And finally a couple seen on the way home. Au revoir!
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Re: SL's French hol's 2015

Postby tone_depear » Thu Aug 20, 2015 10:22 am

Hells bells!

I thought you might have peaked a bit early with that Avanti, but then it just continued to be excellent. Kudos!
http://mingebagcitroens.blogspot.co.uk/ - my shit cars, 1998-present.

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