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@1:47 WOW!!! Believe it or not, I also saw a Megane Classic driving into the Matford Park & Ride site in Exeter earlier today, X22CHH, in that deep metallic Cherry Red (similar shade to the Camry), with the sunroof slid fully open. Last MOT was in January on an unbelievable 251000 miles.

ooh, a little harsh on the plates - given what some people drive around with!

I loved the little Citroen LN, I have such a crush on them (especially a bi-cylindre)

And if you look closely behind the phase 1 Xsara at 1:23 there's a Laguna lurking 😍

Thanks for the update Gavin. Sad to hear the Safrane won't make it to the ball. I'm sure those going to FOTU will welcome the Camry. Look forward to further updates on the fleet. How is your son getting on with his Landy?

Ooo will have to get my 1st gen cv10 camry next to this tommorow ❤

If you need spare parts I have a whole safrane for sale

The Camry is a noble stand in - agree entirely on the reasons for no exemption for older vehicles having an annual MOT test, and you need a tartan rug for the accessories set.

The Safrane will endure. How about a T shirt that syas A Tad Tatty Tat?

Gutted☹️ I know you will win and another Safrane will return to the road. Unfortunately I won't be going to FoTU, I have caught the wonderful cold/COVID/ flu virus 😡 keep all of informed on the progress. The Camry is still a beautiful car, it's age related patina and how a car should look after 20+ years 😁

As the former owner of the car I can provide some background of it’s history. I was the third owner, I bought it when it was 3 years old and had 30,000 miles on it, the car was my daily driver from 2003 to 2018 until I swapped it for a Jaguar F Type. The car was always looked after with no expense spared when I was using it daily, always had regular services firstly with the main dealer then I would do the services myself, but always using the best oils and fluids, the gearbox oil was changed every year along with the engine oil. I always put Michelin tyres on and the brakes were always serviced, even cleaning behind the stainless steel runners that the front brake pads slide on to stop them squealing. I did have a bump in the car when I had only had it for a year going in the back of a car that slammed on at a roundabout when no cars were coming (scammers 😢) the repair was done by the Peugeot main dealer along with a scuff on the rear bumper, both these areas are where the lacquer has failed. The various bumper cracks were done by other people dinging it in car parks. In the 15 years I was using it daily the car only broke down once with a clutch failure, this was replaced at about 80,000 miles. It had 3 new cam belts and idler pulley kits during my time but is probably due for a replacement now due to it having been sat for so long. Don’t want to be a snitch, but the gearnob was in one piece before Kenny got in the car 😅. All in all I loved owning that car and was very sad to see it go, it was just one job more than I need at the moment having a 1976 Jaguar XJ Coupe restoration project in the garage, hope you get it back to it’s best and the paint work looking like new.

Love the Xsara. Had a phase 1 brand new in 1998 then a phase 2 VTS (which didn’t look as nice at the phase 1). They replaced the BX 16 valve I had previous to that.

It’s a pity he doesn’t have the time for full time at this. His content is mega. Well done.

Nice goats. I hope that's an acceptable use of the word nice.

Sat in one of these at 1995 British motor show, waned one ever since.

oh, I've recently bought a XV30 2004 Camry XLE V6, and now dealing with the same small-ish issues of a car that was poorly maintained in the last years.. where I live they were also imported from Japan. he works fine, but small things piled up

Goats AND props - this channel gets better and better!

Just look at that Chamade. Be still my beating heart.

Now it looks almost as nice as your 406 coupe 😉😉

We’re crossing fingers and toes that the Safrane makes through the MOT… I hope to see it on Saturday, or at least you and the Camry!

Looks good with the wheel trims back on. The gas struts are aftermarket. Hope it gets an MOT and will be another one back on the road. I so badly want your gold Safrane.

You've been to France and didn't come back with a Renault 25 Turbo Baccara

After the clean "it looks better" - which is nice..

Always loved this channel, no one else has such a great collection of french tat, and i love it! Hopefully the Sefrane passes.

Safrane ❤❤❤❤❤from algeria best car

Had a quick skip through at work. Will sit and relax properly at home and watch the glorious Safrane.

114 / 115 cars where also good cars

define bravery: opening your sunroof on a 90's Renner.

Great video, I’ve always loved the style of the W123

Terbaik bos kita masih guna pakai proton iswara. Rakyat malaysia tak layan dah kereta iswara ni.❤😊

Very good. I'm from Brazil and here I have a 2002 xsara 1.6 16v, sold in Brazil as the GLX model.

I get back from Hong Kong and what's the first thing I watch?? Has to be Petrolblog and a new Safrane video😊 thank you for the unexpected shout-out. Safrane's are such a brilliant car. Good luck with this one look forward to the developments. If you go to FoTU I may see you there, I'm going to try and go myself.

That numberplate is using an earlier font but still official, don't think it'll be homemade some motor factors did it

the engine sounds healthy and everything seems to work.. quite an quirky configuration, with leather, sunroof, climate control and auto box, but steelies and crank rear windows. should be a lovely daily

It’s in full Parisian spec with scuffs, missing trim and hubcaps. Love it.

It’s in full Parisian spec with scuffs, missing trim and hubcaps. Love it.

Keep the steelies .They are a rare sight now.

I worked at a Renault dealership in the 90's. The Safrane did not sell very well .

Had two of these both 2.0ltrs The most comfortable car i have had and alot of room in the back

If it’s not the 3.0 Bi Turbo you are better off with a Laguna✅

Priest hole! Every car should have one.

I like the colour of this one. Does it have an air attack man checking stuff like the others?

Its beautiful even before you have fixed it up. Do put the side protection strip back on if you can.

That 5:57 hit hard, wasn't expecting that plot twist!

Keep the plastic wheel trims! Many moons ago I had an MG Montego EFi in white, which had matching white wheel trims. Picture available upon request. The thing cost £150, and came with a tax disc from a Volvo. Ah well… the policeman was understanding enough. How does one become a channel member? I looked for a link but didn’t see. (I am using an iPad, that may have something to do with it.)

Lovely car. Hope to see you at FOTU

Great purchase! Will you be at Rustival 2?

One thing that I find fascinating about cars you get in uk is how easy it is for you to get a sunroof :D I literally had to buy 3 safranes to finally stumble upon a manual converted V6 car thats beyond rotten, but has perfect condition sunroof :D So thats going into the T5 project eventually.

Always nice to see a Safrane. Strange the 2.5 Exec that I reviewed had AC that wasn't working at its best. It's hard to believe there was a time where a desirable luxury barge could get away with wheel trims and manual rear windows. Last year I was parked a row in front of you at FOTU with my Mega w but sadly didn't cross your path.

Press the Sunshine button on the climate control - it adjusts the settings to send more cold air through the centre vents to combat the heat of the sun through glass. It's the best system I've had in any car.