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Rob, never say never: It’s amazing how broad our tastes are in classic cars. Around a year ago I saw an ad from a fellow here in Denmark actively searching for a Polonez – a car that makes the Pony stand out in a […]

One of my old dream cars, the G15. Always had an affinity for the small, light and efficient way of making sports cars.

They’re rather rare here on the mainland, and I did not actually see one until at the […]

Oh, I didn’t get the tongue-in-cheek-part!

And I still think it is a very interesting question.

It’s just that now I can’t stop thinking whether you’re really double bluffing, Anders – like now you’re […]

Usually I am all for the underdogs, Dave – and sure it’s a car with a face: It’s just not a pretty one. If had that amount of money to splash out on a Citroën I’d go with an SM anytime. Shares some of the […]

Very interesting question, Anders. I regard the Hyundai Pony as a historically significant car for all the reasons you point out. However I do not see it as a significant car as such – and neither as one I would […]

Totally agree on the rarity aspect, the idea of an affordable entry ticket into the famed Group B, the engine sound and much more. However – it’s a Visa.

I never liked them in period and this car makes me […]

I don’t know, Anders – the wellies are hard to beat and I am really looking forward to my first proper handwash equipped with them :-)

Yup, there you have it, Anders: The Manta could very well be the answer! I actually think you would like the more “classic car” feel of a Manta over a 205. And it’s rear wheel drive – winter fun galore…

I feel the other way round,Tony Wawryk: I prefer the Monza over the Manta – especially now where it seems a good Monza is somewhat cheaper than a good Manta.

My experience with my Ritmo 100S of around similar vintage: The acronym really DID seem to mean Fix It Again Tony.

Draw your own conclusions…

Just to clarify: I am not slaying Peugeots of the era over other cars from other marques of the same era – just saying that compared to your post-millenium BMW they will all be pretty bad :-).

I always liked […]

I totally agree with you on the Carina as a nice subsitute – and in fact even rarer and yet still cheaper. IF you can find one!

My mistake then, Anders – I was sure I’d read it somewhere.

But a much bigger question: When does a car qualify as a “viable all-year daily”? I am not saying that an old (but modern!) Peugeot GTI would nok […]

Hmmm, an early Nineties Peugeot GTI as a commuter car? Well, it’s doesn’t meet your original rear wheel drive criteria, but otherwise – why not?

But then again: If you think the Peugeot will be reliable […]

But now I can’t stop thinking about the little Lexus! Never driven one but I recall their reputation regarding the mechanical side.

OK, Anders, now something that’s maybe just too obvious – but how about the […]

Am I the only one who’d like to see Anders “Herr Originalpolizei” do a LS-swap? On ANYTHING?

I have a confession, Anders: My 1978 Scimitar GTE is not my daily. I am absolutely sure I told you this before and clearly recall you were repelled by what I chose to use instead – so I think your brain may have […]