Hi All,
I am English living in southern France, the car a Black 1980 CS2, was in Wales. We just collected it and drove it 1000 miles to it's new home. Torrential rain, freak winds and, finally, a little bit of sun. Surprisingly no particular problems but we know each other pretty well now! Can't wait for Summer.
Peter Powell
Entente Cordiale
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mdrburchette
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- Location: Winston-Salem, NC
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1000 miles on your first date? You must have known it was a well sorted car. Congratulations! We'd love to see pics when you have a chance.
1972 124 Spider (Don)
1971 124 Spider (Juan)
1986 Bertone X19 (Blue)
1978 124 Spider Lemons racer
1974 X19 SCCA racer (Paul)
2012 500 Prima Edizione #19 (Mini Rossa)
Ever changing count of parts cars....It's a disease!
1971 124 Spider (Juan)
1986 Bertone X19 (Blue)
1978 124 Spider Lemons racer
1974 X19 SCCA racer (Paul)
2012 500 Prima Edizione #19 (Mini Rossa)
Ever changing count of parts cars....It's a disease!
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ga.spyder
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- Your car is a: 1982 Spider 2000
- Location: Blairsville ,Ga.
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Hello Peter ,and welcome to the forum.That was a ambitious first drive to say the least.It must be a well cared for car.Is the Spider a rare sight in France? Congratulations on the purchase,and do try to post some pix so we can all admire her!
Craig
Craig
Craig Nelson
1982 Spider 2000...pride and joy
1981 Fiat X1/9..gone but not forgotten
1976 124 Spider..the self-healer
2001 BMW 328ci daily driver and track car
Fling It Around Turns !
1982 Spider 2000...pride and joy
1981 Fiat X1/9..gone but not forgotten
1976 124 Spider..the self-healer
2001 BMW 328ci daily driver and track car
Fling It Around Turns !
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baltobernie
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- Your car is a: 1973 Spider [sold]
- Location: Baltimore, MD
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Hello Peter, and Welcome. Is your car a right-hooker?
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cedarleaf
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Thanks for the kind words of welcome.
The car is a left-hooker although I believe their are a few RHD conversions in UK.
They are a fairly rare sight in France although in my small wine village of around 200 people there are two, the other is Belgian registered.
If I knew how to post pics I would!
Peter Powell
The car is a left-hooker although I believe their are a few RHD conversions in UK.
They are a fairly rare sight in France although in my small wine village of around 200 people there are two, the other is Belgian registered.
If I knew how to post pics I would!
Peter Powell
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narfire
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- Your car is a: 1980 124 spider
- Location: Naramata B.C.
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Well done on your first outing. Sounds like a typical drive on the west coast of BC in November. You'll find a few members here that live there, Tappy in Belgum frequently pops up when not dealing with renos and babies.
I realize southern France is rather large, but if you ever run into(not with the car
) Jill and Matt Grahame,(KLM pilots) say hi for me. 
Have fun, lots of support here when needed
Chris Blann
I realize southern France is rather large, but if you ever run into(not with the car
) Jill and Matt Grahame,(KLM pilots) say hi for me. Have fun, lots of support here when needed
Chris Blann
80 FI spider
72 work in progress
2017 Golf R ( APR Stg. 1)
2018 F350 crew long box
72 work in progress
2017 Golf R ( APR Stg. 1)
2018 F350 crew long box
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kilrwail
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- Your car is a: 1978 Fiat 124 Sport Spider
- Location: Perth, Ontario
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Peter - Welcome to our growing family. Sounds like you live in an idyllic setting - with a great car to match. Here's how you can post pictures for us:
http://www.fiatspider.com/f08/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=686
Basically you need an online site like Photobucket to host your pictures. Then insert the Direct Link (not the page link) to the picture between two symbols labelled "img" from the Compose toolbar.
http://www.fiatspider.com/f08/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=686
Basically you need an online site like Photobucket to host your pictures. Then insert the Direct Link (not the page link) to the picture between two symbols labelled "img" from the Compose toolbar.
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Peter Brownhill
1978 Fiat 124 Sport Spider - original owner
1977 Porsche 911S - track car
2022 Ram 4 x 4 - hauler
PCA National Instructor and Motorsport Safety Foundation Level 2 Instructor
Peter Brownhill
1978 Fiat 124 Sport Spider - original owner
1977 Porsche 911S - track car
2022 Ram 4 x 4 - hauler
PCA National Instructor and Motorsport Safety Foundation Level 2 Instructor
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rlux4
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Hi Peter, welcome to the forum. It's interesting that you live in the south of France, did you retire there, or did work get you there?
I drove my car 100 miles from where I bought it, stressed the whole way. I'm not sure if I'd have made it 1000 miles! Congratulations on your new car.
Ron
I drove my car 100 miles from where I bought it, stressed the whole way. I'm not sure if I'd have made it 1000 miles! Congratulations on your new car.
Ron