Sophers
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1948 Citroen Light 15Sophers
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Yeah I know, another car  But for me this is different, this car was on my bucket list to own   I never imagined I'd have the chance to buy one but when the opportunity came I had to grab it. (Because of this I now have to sell one of my current cars to replenish my garage build fund) But this car is worth it.  So I went to view the said car and was pleasantly surprised at how solid it was. Even now, its sat on my drive I'm still finding out how solid it really is. With my XJS as I looked further into the nooks and crannies all I found was rust but this car is just awesome solid metal. I left there very happy, put down a deposit and the next day she was sat on my drive. All I could do was smile.     Excuse the mucky floor mats.
She was fully restored in the late 80's and last on the road 3yrs ago, so she only needs light recommissioning. I took her for a drive round the farm today. I really can't wait to take her on the road.  |
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Last Edit: Jan 24, 2015 18:49:34 GMT by Sophers
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now thats a bit different i like it
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Love it, a rare creature indeed, looking forward to seeing it on the road,
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That is gorgeous...!!!!
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***GARAGE CURRENTLY EMPTY***
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MK2VR6
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Hot damn, that's gorgeous. As for paintwork, the patina looks good to a certain extent, although it would be worth tidying up some the scabbier bits like the bottom of the drivers door a bit. Write to the DooVLA and slip them a £5 cheque to see how much previous owner info you can get hold of. Does it come with much history?
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As someone with a major soft spot for old French cars I have to say well done on scoring that one, one of the the Frenchest French cars ever.
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79cord
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Amazing. Wish I had a good photo of one I saw at a historic race meeting last year. Low & widened rims it looked terrific.
Comments of its solidity sound ironic when it looks so rusty superficially, where XJS looked so smart.
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Sophers
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Club RR Member Number: 80
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1948 Citroen Light 15Sophers
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Hot damn, that's gorgeous. As for paintwork, the patina looks good to a certain extent, although it would be worth tidying up some the scabbier bits like the bottom of the drivers door a bit. Write to the DooVLA and slip them a £5 cheque to see how much previous owner info you can get hold of. Does it come with much history? Paintwork will get some treatment in the future, possibly even a respray in satin maroon or black. But until my garage is built it'll have to rock some patina. Lots of history, two big folders to be exact. Plus the original owners manual which is handy. |
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Last Edit: Aug 4, 2014 17:14:07 GMT by Sophers
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Slough build?
Looks lovely, I always wondered how these would turned out with 'the treatment'
Should be pretty badass with lowering, banded steelies, pepped DS engine and a 4 box.
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uuugh, what the hell is that stuck on near the glove cubby-hole? i cant believe someone would go to such lengths and desecrate such a beautiful vintage interior. i mean, medium oak yacht varnish? come on, danish oil or clear varnish at most
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Last Edit: Aug 4, 2014 18:39:44 GMT by darrenh
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Sophers
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1948 Citroen Light 15Sophers
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Yep its Slough built uuugh, what the hell is that stuck on near the glove cubby-hole? i cant believe someone would go to such lengths and desecrate such a beautiful vintage interior. i mean, medium oak yacht varnish? come on, danish oil or clear varnish at most Yes that black box shall be sorted but at least they didn't hack at the dash for it. |
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tenman
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oooh, that looks proper nice...
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RWD Fanatic...
2003 BMW 320d Wagon (getting old and boring)
1996 Mini Kensington (SWMBO's)
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Sophers
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1948 Citroen Light 15Sophers
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Excuse the poor quality video it was taken on my mobile |
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Tazzy
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pron...
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Please ignore this post  |
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johnd
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Please ignore this post Agree it looks curse word |
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eternaloptimist
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Brilliant choice! I've always been drawn to these.
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XC70, VW split screen crew cab, Standard Ten
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Sophers
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Aug 11, 2014 18:08:41 GMT
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Got the brakes working yesterday, all four not just the one now  New tyres arrived this morning and I have the wheels off for painting. Not much of an update and sorry for the lack of pictures  |
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Rich
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1948 Citroen Light 15Rich
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Aug 11, 2014 18:21:22 GMT
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I'd be tempted to repair the paintwork panel-by-panel with Montana graffiti paint, flatting and buffing as you went. Cheap and old-school. Either way, gorgeous little thing. Love the old Citroens. |
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Aug 11, 2014 18:31:01 GMT
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nice little citroen turbo diesel fit in there nice
or you keeping the original engine
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But for me this is different, this car was on my bucket list to own 
