New family member...

[noddy]

Well....almost and it ain't a Land Rover 8O

After much searching (this has been going on for a number of years) we have finally found it....

1994 Peugeot 205GTi Classic https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (to be named 'Ari')

85,000kms, one 'lady' owner and in mint condition (always garaged). It is owned by a mature lady who believes it is now time to move onto something more becoming of her age (whatever that means :? ).

We are heading south to check 'Ari' out and hopefully bring him into the family.

Will post some pics when possible.

Cannot wait....I think I am getting younger, not older!!! :wink:

[DionM]

Good stuff.

Always had a soft spot for the sporty Pugs.

Nearly bought myself a 405 Mi-16 a few years ago.

[Phoenix]

I've got a mate who loved his pugs, that one would be a nice addition to the family https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[LRHybrid100]

so when is the Dimma body bit being installed?

LRH

[LRHybrid100]

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[noddy]

Originally posted by LRHybrid100
so when is the Dimma body bit being installed?

LRH

Nah...behave, I am not that young.

This one is collectable....one of only 30 in the country.

Back off with your angle-grinder! :evil: That is what Land Rovers are for!!! :wink:

[noddy]

This ain't 'Ari', but another 'Classic'.

There were only 30 brought out to Australia and all in the same colour https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ By the way, it is NOT British Racing Green.....they are French :wink:

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[Ace]

I wouldnt dream describing the colour of a french car as "british racing green" it just wouldnt be right. Its frog green. https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Good work noddy, when are we taking to Wakefield park for a track day? https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[gruntfuttock]

They are a great car, and there are still many on the roads in France. Hope you haves lots of fun

[noddy]

Thanks Grunt.

We cannot wait to pick him up, we think he will complement the Landy nicely. Similar design principles....very uncompromised. https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

After driving a couple of 205s recently, you forget how overweight and 'numb' new cars have become. :?

[gruntfuttock]

How do you know it is a male?? Most French cars are female so maybe a nice French girls name would be in order. I put forward one VERY French girls name and that is Fanni (Fanny) https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Yep it is true that is a common French girls name

[noddy]

Originally posted by gruntfuttock
How do you know it is a male?? Most French cars are female so maybe a nice French girls name would be in order. I put forward one VERY French girls name and that is Fanni (Fanny) https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Yep it is true that is a common French girls name

There have not been too many successful female rally drivers.... :? 8O :?

Anyway the exploits of one Ari Vatanen in the Group B 205s and 405s remain too well imprinted on my brain...he was always going to be an 'Ari'!

[noddy]

For those who have not seen Mr Vatanen at work.....essential viewing:

http://www.poetv.com/video.php?vid=767