Like any true petrolhead we all need something to tinker with, we constantly browse eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Autotrader and such other buy and selling groups at random cars we shouldn't really buy but strangely warm to. It's fair to say I've owned a fair share of Clios that have been projects or ongoing points of interest changing parts to make it my own. Owning the Mégane 280 and a Peugeot 407 estate I don't really need a 3rd vehicle.... But it doesn't stop me looking for something to mess about it.
Cue this, I spotted it on eBay a couple of days ago, noticed it was in Gloucester and sent the link to our very own @Adey who lives there. It's a friend of his and has owned it a few years and decided to sell up, he put me in touch with the owner and after a 20 minute phone call I agreed a deal.
So, all barring a death between now and Sunday I should be hopping on a train to pick this up, a Kangoo van converted with a Clio 172 or 182 engine. I say 172 or 182 as it has the 182 interior and running gear like the hubs but unsure whether it's a 182 engine.
Anyway, we'll see how this all pans out, whether I use it for work or just a toy. There's a small list of jobs that will need attending to but that's part of the fun of owning projects.
Cue this, I spotted it on eBay a couple of days ago, noticed it was in Gloucester and sent the link to our very own @Adey who lives there. It's a friend of his and has owned it a few years and decided to sell up, he put me in touch with the owner and after a 20 minute phone call I agreed a deal.
So, all barring a death between now and Sunday I should be hopping on a train to pick this up, a Kangoo van converted with a Clio 172 or 182 engine. I say 172 or 182 as it has the 182 interior and running gear like the hubs but unsure whether it's a 182 engine.
Anyway, we'll see how this all pans out, whether I use it for work or just a toy. There's a small list of jobs that will need attending to but that's part of the fun of owning projects.
