>How many Renault R5's (LeCar) do you see on the road these days? or Fuegos?
> They imported a ton of these to the US in the late 70's to early 80's -
>and you don't see any on the road. There definately not being stored away
>or restored and driven like our LBCs.
>
>Rich
>
>1970 MGB roadster
As an owner of a French car, I have to interject. The LeCar, yes, I doubt
there are many if any road worthy cars left. The Fuego, on the other hand,
I would not be surprised at all if there are some nut cases out there that
are holding on to one with really low miles thinking it may be a great car.
They were billed as sporty cars.
As to my French car, (the '86 Peugeot 505 Turbo Gas), well I bought it cheap
and expect problems. When it starts (that is its key problem right now), it
is a wonderful car. Has a great stereo, very good acceleration (especially
for a heavy 4 door) once the turbo kicks in, has functioning climate
control. All this on a mediocre car from the mid '80s. I hope Peugeot does
come back to the U.S. someday.
Phil Bates
58 MGA
67 MGB
75 Jaguar XJ12C
52 MG TD replicar (VW)
86 Peugeot 505 Turbo Gle
86 Honda Accord LX-i
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