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| Author: | Jono [ September 12th, 2009, 8:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Happy 200K |
It's celebration time for my Dad's 1985 blue Special, which today went over 200,000 miles - all on its original engine and gearbox. It lives outside and is used daily, all year round. Proof, as if it were needed, that 2cvs are still perfectly sensible and capable year-round first cars! Happy 200K! 
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| Author: | Tom Duckpower [ September 12th, 2009, 8:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Happy 200K |
Thats nice! I have a friend who has owned a 2cv with 360k KM (225K miles) on the counter, with also original gearbox and engine.. I have a long way to go before that milage, it's now at 151000 KM... With original engine, but other gearbox... |
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| Author: | oolong [ September 12th, 2009, 11:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Happy 200K |
Looks great - old Cits always last and go so much better when used. Has she had much replaced? |
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| Author: | grifftravel [ September 13th, 2009, 1:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Happy 200K |
Jono wrote: It's celebration time for my Dad's 1985 blue Special, which today went over 200,000 miles - all on its original engine and gearbox. It lives outside and is used daily, all year round. Proof, as if it were needed, that 2cvs are still perfectly sensible and capable year-round first cars! Happy 200K! And it still looks good, say hello to Tony for me. |
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| Author: | Jono [ September 13th, 2009, 9:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Happy 200K |
oolong wrote: Looks great - old Cits always last and go so much better when used. Has she had much replaced? The usual - chassis/bulkhead/floors etc. about 10 years ago. Bits around the rear end, and bonnet hinge. Some panels have been replaced with 2nd hand ones - apart from the front wings, which were new a couple of years ago. So a fair chunk of it's been replaced! But in essence it's the same car as it was in 1985, and mechanically it virtually entirely is. |
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| Author: | Jono [ September 13th, 2009, 9:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Happy 200K |
grifftravel wrote: Jono wrote: It's celebration time for my Dad's 1985 blue Special, which today went over 200,000 miles - all on its original engine and gearbox. It lives outside and is used daily, all year round. Proof, as if it were needed, that 2cvs are still perfectly sensible and capable year-round first cars! Happy 200K! say hello to Tony for me. Will do! |
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| Author: | Limes [ September 15th, 2009, 3:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Happy 200K |
Jono wrote: The usual - chassis/bulkhead/floors etc. about 10 years ago. Bits around the rear end, and bonnet hinge. Some panels have been replaced with 2nd hand ones - apart from the front wings, which were new a couple of years ago. So a fair chunk of it's been replaced! But in essence it's the same car as it was in 1985, and mechanically it virtually entirely is. Well done! What you say there made me think of Trigger getting an award for his 20-year old road sweeper's broom that's had 17 new heads and 14 new handles.  But still, same motor so good show. 
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| Author: | Max [ September 15th, 2009, 3:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Happy 200K |
Where is tony? He has an account on here... he should be posting this. haha |
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| Author: | Jono [ September 15th, 2009, 7:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Happy 200K |
Max wrote: Where is tony? He has an account on here... he should be posting this. haha I think he needs another reminder email |
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| Author: | grifftravel [ September 15th, 2009, 7:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Happy 200K |
He is retired now so probably doesn't have the time 
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