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There is one I see regularly with the crusty front wings. Thankfully this particular example was in excellent condition.

@@markonmotoring Exactly , they go on the arches all around and the trouble is , it’s not just limited to this model. Newer ones are blighted as well . I saw a much newer blue efficiency SLK being advertised recently and when I zoomed the pics I could see low level corrosion on the arches

They must be one of the best looking modern cars currently in sale

Thanks.

Thank You, great to hear you are enjoying the car. I don't think that this example had the cup holder but a small draw that pulls out instead. The R170 had something similar, perhaps the cup holder was an optional extra or something that was added to the standard spec at a later date? Mercedes along with some other German car manufacturers often charges extra for items you may expect as standard.

It was my pleasure, thanks for taking the time out of your day to have a chat on camera.

Hey Mark, another great car show review. I love the fact that it's only yourself, lot 76 and Steph that actually stop and chat to the owners to get a more in-depth view of the cars and their stories. I do love a RR. I was acquainted with the Bonham's auctions in house Rolls mechanic for a while and it gave me a new found respect for those elegant cars.. nice video🦖👌

Thanks Ross, I adopted the interview format about six months into my CZcams Journey to try to move my videos away from the generic format we often see. I know a few others have also since integrated interviews into videos. I feel you can get a much deeper understanding if these vehicles by talking with the people who cherish them and keep them going. I like Simon's videos too, he doesn't include as many interviews as I do but with many years of experience in the Automotive industry he is extremely knowledgeable and it really shows true in his videos. The RR and Bentley models on display were really fascinating cars with great attention to detail.

Thanks Davy, I think I recall your friends Micra from.your previous videos and photos. Great memories surrounding your father's escort, we really were content with a lot less in terms of special features back then and I personally loved a good special edition. I look forward to learning more about your travels and the new fleet member.

@@markonmotoring to my dad a car is a car to him, we never had anything really fancy growing up, Bonus would have been cheap. Even today by dad will just buy the entry level version of a car and I think that's rubbed off me in a way, there is always something about a base spec over a sporty model. One example my dad had was a a Almera Sporting (dealer special edition) they took base Almera, stuck a tacky spoiler on and a alloys from a higher spec and a fiat sporting badge.

@@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain We had mostly base model cars too. Back then any car represented freedom which has become lost over the years.

They are great fun. These cars always did have a good reputation for how they drive. You could easily spend far more on a car that is less satisfying.

Thank you. I'm.not sure about New Zealand but cars did find their way out east. Australia still has a vibrant Renault community, even though the brand was pulled out of that market for a few years in the 1990's. Some countries such as the Philippines had importers who sold limited numbers but I don't think.European cars were ever as popular as those from Japan, Korea, Malaysia or homegrown models. It's interesting to hear about the history of some of these vehicles in other parts of the world.

@markonmotoring Thanks for your reply. I lived and worked in Sydney Australia in the 1990s. European cars are scarce there. Renault are still sold hear today. I like the Renault 16. It's my favorite.

Thank you, As you can see I rather enjoyed this car myself and went on to crown it my car of the year I'm my 2023 roundup video. czcams.com/video/IXxQlhdpLEI/video.htmlsi=IILCgUa-gNmGC4fo

Thanks, there's a few more like it in the channel and I'm.due to film another tomorrow.

That 930 SC really looked the business. The CX was remarkably, a big family car of that age and it looked so good with only the fabric on the driver's seat having ever been repaired. A rare sight and such a time warp.

This was one of the first videos I ever filmed. It became apparent pretty early on that there were issues with the opening address in this video. The in car audio was a little better but since then I have invested in some dedicated audio equipment.

It's certainly got presence be it standing still or on the move. Even at a slow crawl it sounded great when I followed the car in that morning. The accelerator times are seriously impressive, it's quicker to 60 mph than many super cars.

It’s an amazing car. I was on a cruise with him a few years ago at Santa Pod. He followed us back in to the venue

The CRX is the one I featured in more detail last year in my video from another event. The two replicas really were very good and I think the key is in the Replica part, it's a kit but it's not built in a donor chassis, it's all bespoke so the dimensions of the vehicle are accurate compared to the real thing. Many of the finer details are also genuine parts as used in the original cars. Oh and I completely agree about the generic appearance of modern SUV's.

It's a great looking car.

Thanks. My footage was a bit compromised in this one but I tried to make the best of what I have.

We don't have the 500 any more but they are not at all bad for noise. A friend went from a Citroen C1 to a 500 and did comment on how he found the fiat to feel more premium despite all of the hard plastic. The 500 seemed to sit In a gap between cars like the 107/C1 and the more costly Mini. We had two Fiat 500's and only lost the red one after 11 years of ownership after someone rear ended it and wrote the car off due to its low value by that point.

I can't say that I've noticed many in the US when I last visited but I suppose European imports will be comparatively expensive next to US models or even the many Japanese cars in sale there. The 350 isn't all.that common a choice in the UK with many going for the four cylinder super charged model. You typically find manufacturers offer smaller engines here that may not be available stateside.

Thanks. It's certainly worth a look around. Probably not as big as the British Motorshow Museum or Haynes Museum but still a lot crammed in so an enthusiast like yourself will enjoy it. You can also book to drive some of the exhibits which is something I haven't seen anywhere else. This place is a little over an hour from me too so if you drop me a message closer to the time if you want any help planning your itinerary.

Thank you. That particular model is the Renault 17 but the 15 looks very similar. The most obvious change is the design of the rear side glazing which is a larger window on the 15.

@@markonmotoring Here is Aus we don't get to see to many French vehicles very unique design's cheers

Wow, you must have some interesting tales to tell about your time selling them? I'm hoping to do a bit of more in depth filming at some point with Mick from the Simca Club but I'm a bit behind with filming projects at the moment.

I feel your pain. They are a pug of a job to do and in some ways it's Probably easier to remove the arch liner. About 20 years ago I was changing a headlight bulb in a MK2 Mégane which was accessed through the wheel arch and the bulb holder came off in my hand, in a car park at night.

Thank you.

Thanks. This one was possibly one of the closest to the Midlands that I'm.aware of. Later this year is Brooklands French Day and Simply French at Beaulieu. In October it Autos De France at Oulton Park. All a bit of a drive but within reach of the Midlands.

@@markonmotoring yeah Great British Car Journey isn't so far, it's just a bit more of a commitment in terms of time! I'll be at Autos de France this year, not sure what I'll take yet though (my french fleet is a bit poorly across the board)! This one looked like a really good event to shame I didn't make it. I'm at Coventry Motofest this weekend.

The driving position is central with a small passenger seat behind the driver.

@@markonmotoring I was joking...

Well you never know, it's not the strangest question I've had asked. 😂 Joking aside it does look like fun though.

Thanks Davy. It's not every day that you get the chance to feature a Twizzy, let alone speak with someone who owns one. The BX was really interesting and must be one of the earliest surviving examples. You may have seen the 205's at The Motorist. I saw a good selection of 205's when I went to Simply French last year and one of the guys from the Peugeot Sport Club I had a chat with off camera knew a few of the cars I've previously covered.

Thanks Simon. At FOTU last year I was driven down the Field in a BX and they really do float over the bumps giving a snotty ride on most surfaces.

It was great fun, you should go along next year as I'm sure you will enjoy it. I think I've put links to the group who organise the event in the video description.

Thank you.

The 1.2 FIRE engines I believe have a camera belt but the TwinAir are chain drivers. I asked a mechanic the same question and was told that it should last the life of the engine. I'm not entirely convinced though as a chain can stretch over time.

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Thank you.

I'm stoll hoping to drive a 405 on the channel at some point. Having featured more classic car shows than mixed vehicles it's been a while since I've featured so many Japanese cars.

The supra did look good, I always liked that era of Toyota sports and GT cars. The 405 Mi16 was fantastic and a design that had really aged very well. You will enjoy the Citroen Northern Rally, last year was great.

I used to go regularly as I'm only about ten miles away. When I have called in this year I've not been filming.

Thanks. It was great to be able to get behind the wheel of one of these. I remember seeing these incredible cars in the range brochure and being amazed by the sumptuous interior photographs.

They certainly are.

Sadly I've not yet driven the Mazda but they have a reputation for being one of the best handling small roadsters. I've driven both the R170 and R171 generation of SLK now and to be honest rather than a sports car I think of them more as a shrunk down SL.The R171 is definitely a much more rigid body construction than it's predecessor though. It's a very satisfying car to cruise around in but not as sharp as say a hot hatch or my MK1 Renault Mégane Coupe. I strongly suspect the Miata or something with its engine mid mounted will be a sportier drive.

Maybe next time they have a reunion we could meet there? It's probably closer to you than it is me actually. My channel has a mix of car event videos and car reviews but there are also a few videos mixed in featuring my coupe which may be to your liking.

@@markonmotoring Keep me posted. I'll be there. That would be 2027. Saw a few videos. Right up my Ally. Keep them comming.

Thank you. It's always good to hear people are enjoying the videos.

Thanks Janet. The format is continuously evolving but some events allow for something a little different.