Not many clues are to be found on this rotten Peugeot 204, but the registration plate and a window sticker help place the car as an arrival from the Balearic Islands, specifically Palma de Mallorca. The references to 91/92 strongly suggest that this petrol-powered example would have arrived here around that time. I’d like to […]
Spotted lurking in one of the avenues at Bicester Heritage, oddly inconspicuous among the handful of supercars that did surround it, I waited until the end of the day for all of the other modern cars to move on and I grabbed a rare opportunity to get close to this replica of the 1975 Safari
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The car-derived van was once a common sector and most of the main manufacturers produced a panel van in their range. Certain countries had tax-saving incentives for small commercials, but often instead of creature comforts, where radios and headrests were firmly on the options list. Peugeot had a rich tradition of producing small vans, which
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Car design in 1986 was notable for the use of technology for both manufacturing and product, but from a styling point of view, the development in aerodynamics had many advantages too. Along with improved fuel economy, the improved airflow suppressed noise, made cars more stable and therefore improve traction and speed. Handy points for the
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1988 saw the last of a handful of a diverse range of cars, but rather disproportionately of a coupe persuasion. The Alfa Romeo GTV was an exception, and it took the company several years to line up a successor. Imports actually ended in 1987, but could still be found lurking in dealerships well into 1988.
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A selection of early ‘90s estate cars, which were noted for their qualities beyond load-lugging. The era represented the extra development that had gone into the design, rather than an afterthought to the saloon versions. The Alfa Romeo 33 was aimed at the leisure market, rather than hauling grandfather clocks. It had a tuneful engine
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The ‘80s was a period where safety legislation which almost made the open-top car obsolete. Fortunately for those with an appreciation for the wind in the hair experience, a handful of cars were officially listed for sale. Lancia launched the spyder version of the Beta coupe in the UK in 1975 and retained for 7
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The ‘80s was a significant period for quick family cars, it’s not too hard to find a 4/5 door family car that reaches 0-60 in less than 8 seconds today. But in 1988, it was considered a benchmark. Many upper-level models from the prestigious European car companies were keen to get involved, as it was
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As things still look uncertain for overseas travel, how about a staycation in a suitably retro pick-up truck with a camper body? Conversions were enormously popular back in the day where you often buy one for the facilities and berth of the camper body rather than the mule hauling it. Options were varied, so we
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1975 was not a good year for buying a new car, the energy crisis still cast a gloomy outlook and inflation pushed prices up as demand slumped. But there was a prospect of improvement on the horizon, which was relayed by the confident choice of new cars announced for 1975. We’ve picked 10 middle to
