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chimp911

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Ok first of all I have all the beard growing potential of Gail Porter so apologies if I've incorrectly identified this old girl :dont know:

When I took my car in for her nice and warm winter boots I stumbled upon this rare beauty. In desperate need of some love and attention, but look beyond the obvious neglect (and over zealous audio fetish :oops:), and the old dame could still turn a few heads... :thumb:
 

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Couple more shots...
 

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as the bonnet is up, did you get a shot of the build/options sticker?

I suppose it might have been ordered in Pearlescent white :wack:
 
I may have to apologise - it looks like a UK registration, but it could be german too!
 
Bu99er - I did take a shot of the boot but never thought to look at/for the sticker :frustrated:

Note the tow rope in the plastic bag (and oil leak at the back in one of my earlier shots) suggesting there may be trouble ahead...
 

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It is a German registered car, these pics were taken at OPC Mainz...
 
Cool - I'm going to get that plate made up german stylee, and pretend to be german if I get stopped by the rozzers :hand:

The moustache will make it all seem plausible.
 
[quoteThe moustache will make it all seem plausible.[/quote]

I think your moustache would be obligatory with those seat covers, they are absolutely fabulous!

Aside from the rear spoiler the exterior seems OK, liking the colour a lot. The inside could do with a bit of a nip and tuck and shampoo and set...but wow.. those seat covers.
I've gone all misty eyed for a bygone era.
 
Good plan :thumb:
 

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orangecurry said:
...just spotted the fake german plates as well.... oh dear...

I also did a double-take on seeing the extraneous "H" at the end of the number, but it's a special symbol given to cars over 30 years old, which then get to pay lower taxes and have lower Insurance premiums.
 
Red993C4 said:
orangecurry said:
...just spotted the fake german plates as well.... oh dear...

I also did a double-take on seeing the extraneous "H" at the end of the number, but it's a special symbol given to cars over 30 years old, which then get to pay lower taxes and have lower Insurance premiums.

PS: I believe that the fact the car is over 30 years old also means that it pre-dates pearlescent paints, so it wouldn't have had that paint job from the factory.
 
Wow those seats are something or what. :eek:
 

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