Classic cars are our passion. Driving our classic cars is an even bigger passion.
But the internet is our addiction ... Just as we can drive for hours, we can surf the internet for hours on end. Always trying to find that special car for sale in some obscure little corner.
Back in August we wrote about a special rallycar coming up for sale. It was the car on the left, a Citroen BX 4TC Evo. Well, surprise surprise, now the car on the right has also made its way onto Ebay. And the offers being made are probably still a bit off the reserve.
1986 Citroen BX 4TC
It is in hindsight quite remarkable that this car was fitted with a 1400cc engine. It was after all a direct competitor to the mighty Range Rover. Saloon comfort but capable of conquering rough ground, you could say the Talbot Rancho became very popular as one of the first SUV/MPVs and at quite a discount to the Range Rover actually. Less than half the money.
The Ford Transit is a very versatile car. It comes in loads of shapes and sizes. Well, … meet the French Transit 4×4 of the fifties, the Renault R2087. Used by civilians and government departments in loads of countries around the world and as a plain van, ambulance, pick-up, soldier transporter, … you name it.
Matra is a French car manufacturer that found its origin in aeronautic research. They applied their research and especially their aerodynamics knowledge onto motorsports. Matra Sports started with the purchase of René-Bonnet, and its first production model was a continuation of the René-Bonnet Djet line.
Update 20/8: Just as we are writing the finishing touches, the auction is pulled. The car must be sold!
Citroen finally entered Group B rallying in 1986 with a developed BX. It was an absolute disaster as the car proved totally uncontrollable on the track. It participated in 15 events (of which 3 FISA WRC rallies: Monte Carlo, Sweden and the Acropolis) before Citroen pulled the plug and Group B rallying got banned altogether after the death of Henri Toivonen in his Lancia Delta S4 in the Tour de Corse rally.
Update 11/8: The seller has removed the ad. We hope he changed his mind about selling his R5.
Another homologation series has come up for sale, this time a Renault 5 Turbo. Only 1500 cars were ever produced of the first series and this is car #1059. It has been laid up for a while and will need a bit of work. It looks nice and a bit understated in black.
