Runar
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Apr 11, 2013 16:47:10 GMT
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I have spotted a mint 1987 Renault Espace mkI, but know absolutely nothing about french cars (VW and Audi being my norm).
What is there to know besides that it actually was a Simca/Chrysler in the first place?
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74-VW Passat 1.5 Automatic
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Clement
Europe
ambitious but rubbish
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Apr 11, 2013 18:19:38 GMT
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I'm pretty clueless about these apart from the following: - I grew up in one mk1 phase 2, TXE Injection, best car ever. - phase 1 cars have weak lower balljoints, phase 2 cars have Renault 25 items that are stronger They're made of fiberglass which means they are REALLY light, as in 1200kg for a 120hp car. Oh and they rock. Ours was exactly like this one:  |
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Runar
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Apr 11, 2013 18:51:40 GMT
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Fibreglass? Really? Interesting.. Would imagine some steel supports that rust like theres no tomorrow then ;D And for the record - they are butt ugly, but everything has potential right?  |
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74-VW Passat 1.5 Automatic
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Apr 11, 2013 19:36:42 GMT
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I grew up with one just like that as well same shape, same colour, same wheels and even the same oil spill by the looks of it.  |
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Apr 11, 2013 19:40:11 GMT
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Fibreglass? Really? Interesting.. Would imagine some steel supports that rust like theres no tomorrow then ;D And for the record - they are butt ugly, but everything has potential right? i think the steel bits are galvanised as well. |
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1977 datsun 810 180b estate |
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Apr 11, 2013 19:46:06 GMT
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Apr 11, 2013 19:57:24 GMT
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The only thing I can teach you: BUY IT!!
Or sell it to me. I'd happily drive one back from Norway if it's a minter....I'd happily live with LHD if it meant having a Mk1.
So many fond memories, such brilliant vehicles, so versatile, so quirky, so retro, so cool.
Need I say more?
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crazymonkey
Posted a lot
ummm....what was I doing again???
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Apr 11, 2013 20:05:28 GMT
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I didnt know there were any of these left. only one I knew of was parked in a hedge for god knows how long, that was replaced last year with a 1995 mk2 model (still parked in the hedge lol)
if its cheap and is really good I would get it as they are getting pretty rare now
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whoever said dogs were man's best friend....obviously never heard of cable ties
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Clement
Europe
ambitious but rubbish
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Apr 11, 2013 20:11:16 GMT
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There are PLENTY on leboncoin. Starting from about €500.
Frankly they're so good, if I were to find the one we had I'd buy it immediately. My parents had it form when I was 1 till when I was 11, and it's a bit of a dream car for me.
Incidentally, that 'shop is exactly how I was picturing one "done" in my head. This could lead to something someday.
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Runar
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 That`s exactly the colour of the one I found:) Plus it has some original vinyl text on the sides. "Espace" plus a number and some letters i don`t remember. Must get off my ass and contact the owner then! Here in Norway I cannot remember ever seeing one that old.. |
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Clement
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You also have to worry about lacquer peel, but I guess in Trondheim UV rays aren't much of a problem ;D
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kens
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You also have to worry about lacquer peel, but I guess in Trondheim UV rays aren't much of a problem ;D Yes, I remember seeing so many with the the top layer of paint missing ... just like an '80s metallic Vauxhall! |
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'85 900i 4dr
'88 900 Turbo8 3dr
'72 99 cm4
'83 99 gl 2dr
'93 900 lpturbo 5dr
so many doors
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Runar
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Apr 12, 2013 10:10:04 GMT
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You also have to worry about lacquer peel, but I guess in Trondheim UV rays aren't much of a problem ;D Nope  We only have to worry about salt.... |
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adam73bgt
Club Retro Rides Member
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Teach me: Renault Espace mkIadam73bgt
@adam73bgt
Club Retro Rides Member 58
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Apr 12, 2013 10:19:02 GMT
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Myself and a mate had a plan for an 'FDM' styled Espace last year at uni, but when we had a look we couldnt find any for sale :/  |
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olduns
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Apr 12, 2013 11:02:07 GMT
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be good to have a LHD over here...
.....we've all seen the French passengers on Mway's, shoes off, feet on dashboard.
Imagine the looks, UK reg, drive by, feet on dash
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Teach me: Renault Espace mkIfr€$h&m1nt¥
@freshandminty
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Apr 12, 2013 11:10:31 GMT
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I remember walking home from junior school in the late 80s and seeing a mk1 espace and thinking whoa that's different. Made me think of a spaceship. Probably one of the first cars I noticed. So yeah buy it. |
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Apr 12, 2013 12:54:49 GMT
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Yes to the Mk1 Espace, and then some...!!! They were designed by Matra in the late 1970's so that makes tehm cool by default...  |
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***GARAGE CURRENTLY EMPTY***
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mudpud
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Apr 12, 2013 14:49:20 GMT
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Yes all the paint falls off. BUT ,Brilliant concept comfortable mine went 250000kms no problems.
If it is half decsent buy it ,gettin very rare now.
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Apr 12, 2013 15:52:42 GMT
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Totaly garee on the 'space ship' thing, theyes always stood out to me as a child too I'd have one myself! |
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olduns
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Apr 12, 2013 16:07:57 GMT
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