CLEMENT TIME! Clement is here: Introducing my 1975 Citroen D Super 5!

My new project (because I needed more, clearly): A 1975 Citroen D Super 5, finished in many different colours, including Iron-Oxide metallic (rare dealer option).
You saw the reveal, now it's time to look around and maybe even go for a little drive around the corner...
It is not a car; It is Clement.
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[@oxulucozcan4923]

I love the fact that there is a possiblity of your neighbours watching you talk to camera in that hat while in front of an OBVIOUSLY French car and thinkinng "he's going more and more French". thanks for the content Rich. can't wait to hear the depths of Clement's stories.

[@smhorse]

I think their CCTV recordings will be interesting....

[@thisiszaphod]

Spooky! A long-standing client of mine passed on last month, aged 94. He was a great Citroen enthusiast! In his garage was his trusty XM. Said client's name was Clement (Clem for short) ....

[@UPnDOWN]

Clement lives!

[@joemclaughlin995]

The reason why the word iconic was created! Best looking car ever. The work of a genius.

[@BanjoLuke1]

On both the DS/ID and the CX, the shape of some of the panels is just gorgeous. The DS bonnet and the madly deep front valence/under-tray are.jist pieces of insane art. I could go on.... Just a madly, aesthetically interesting car.... The crazy roof panel.... the frameless door windows.... the absence of what would normally be called sills (of course there are sills, but not in the usual place. Too many mad details to mention. You are going to have such a good time on this one.

[@davidconnolly292]

Class. Like your restoration plan. Can wait to see Clement with his clothes off ;-) Nerdy points: - Engine is 115bhp IIRC with twin choke weber. - Your hydraulics look to be in good shape if it's retaining pressure for the rack. Rack is the biggest source of internal leaks on a DS.I'd say your HP cycle time is much longer than mine. Ooh-er. - I think you'll be surprised with steering feel when pushing on BTW particularly compared with CX or SM. Mine is very chatty, and no issue knowing what's going on up front. - manual was an option on DS from '61 I think, standard from '73 or '74 I think, with the semi-auto moving to an option. DSuper5 is pretty much a manual DS21 in all but name. - Your car has been Pallasified. The doors have extra chrome on top and bottom. Dsuper5 had a different black rubber running strip on the door from the Pallas. Personally I prefer the look without any of those shiny bits and the doors last longer without lots of screw holes - Your interior is pretty much Pallas Spec except the roof - lights are correct on the pillar for DSuper5. Good news is the standard DS/DSuper interior is way cheapar to source. It has textured plastic linoleum type stuff over the sills, a flat cloth seat with a waffle print and painted door tops with a simpler door card. To my (completely biased) eye, its more elegant than the pallas. - You're right about the rearview mirror, it should be glued to the glass floating about 2" above the speaker grille on the dash otherwise you'll only get a view of the sloping roof. A key difference between the DS and other old citroens is parts availability. You can get pretty much any part from a variety of suppliers - even replacement fibreglass wings and doors! For example a new boot floor is about £60. Most of the SM bits are made of unobtainium by comparison.

[@peterriggall8409]

Yeah agreed. Re. parts, never had a bother. De frazozers (my spelling) very good. Agreed steering rack often cause of pressure leaks. Also a new main accumulator can fix a multitude of issues.

[@janvalasekcz]

I would generally agree on the availability of all parts with some exceptions. The color lenses in the 3 round dial dashboard are impossible to come by as all old ones are destroyed by the heat from the light bulbs. Also the original Jaeger temperature meter (which was an optional extra) for the dashboard is also not available.

[@stoneylonesome4062]

Used to work at Jerry Hathaway’s shop, SM World. Sometimes people would try and cut corners with SM parts availability by jury-rigging parts that were meant for the DS/CX, however that increases likelihood of problems. There’s already a degree of parts bin sharing between the three. Often times we’d have to use Jerry’s Leno connections to reach out to people with the tooling and machining expertise to fabricate parts for classic cars.

[@UPnDOWN]

Nice one, thanks for the info!

[@robinvanags912]

Clement is a survivor - his classic shape shines through his condition (the year he was made, 10 year-old me was writing to Citroen expressing sadness that the D Series was coming to an end - back came beautiful brochures from Slough).

[@nickwilliams1108]

Exactly what I would do. Mechanically spot on but body as it is. Fantastic patina. Love it!

[@metalshop16]

All ID range and later Dspecial , Dsuper never had the brakes mushroom button 😮 . Are you sure Clement is not a real DS21 5 speed manual ?? Also , the seats and interior door panels are Pallas dressed in caramel color .........Regards from France .

[@unbalancedcrank]

My 1975 D Super 5 has always had a mushroom.

[@skjalgiversen8709]

My DSuper 5 didn’t have the mushroom. Unless someone has swapped all the doors earlier, this is a Pallas version.

[@UPnDOWN]

D Super 5 had the mushroom brakes in the UK. That said, it doesn't have a brake accumulator near the battery, so who knows?!

[@UPnDOWN]

It's not a Pallas.

[@unbalancedcrank]

Yes you are exactly correct in all your information about the different models and transmissions. The reference to the DS semi-auto being complicated, reminds me of the C4Grand Picasso that we bought at 3 years old, the EGS on which had completely stopped speaking to the gearbox. What a shed! Sold quickly at a loss.

[@hazzalandy]

Oi oi! Nice to see a fellow Cyclo5hiter here

[@UPnDOWN]

The EGS box is toss, sadly

[@stevekovacs6250]

Wonderful project. I restored a 1967 id21f some years ago here in the US and was foolish to sell it.

[@thegearknob7161]

I've driven Clement. I would have bought it, but the rust is much too far gone for my ability to fix. It needs a lot of work, but it deserves it. Probably my favourite of all the cars I've driven. So much character, and the ride quality is so good it makes you wonder why they still make cars with steel springs. It makes modern cars feel primitive.

[@tobymcnicol922]

Do we know any of Clement's glorious/sordid history? Splendid project - am approve

[@UPnDOWN]

Not much yeah, but hoping to unearth some.

[@andigerber7998]

I love these cars...I got mine in june 2022 .. Look at that outside condition ..very cool... nobody will think that it runs .. But prove them wrong

[@bazd]

Used to go to Aunt's boyfriends old garage on Saturdays they always had old Citroens of all kinds getting repaired it was great fun even got to drive one when I was 13 in the yard. Good luck with the project.

[@bryjan51]

Love the look of this car as it is, I could sit down with a cup of tea just to look at it and soak up it's presence . 👍.

[@UPnDOWN]

I have 😆

[@jmurray01]

A very nice surprise indeed, the DS is in a class of its own as far as I'm concerned.

[@BobM925]

What a wonderful looking thing, keeping the patina look is great idea. The dash is in one piece, more or less, so it's in better nick than in my AX, and its quieter. Win win

[@Mr2OOM]

I love it, and keeping the rust look is a good idea, Jonny smith's charger has the original rust level that it had when he imported it, and I think it looks great.. I'm using the same philosophy on the lacquer peel on my Chimaera :)

[@richardsedding8444]

What a beautiful car, even as it is!! It still looks better than many bland boxes you see around today!

[@johnlladron735]

Nice purchase, makes sense when you explain it like that. Looking forward to watching the progress. The patina is great, just don't ever call it "rat look" because that's a whole world of car idiocy. This is authentic cosmetic wear and tear that also stops you being utterly paranoid about using the car.

[@Ragnar8504]

I love the random embossed Dymo labels scattered throughout the car!

[@gazonatrike7005]

I don't want a DS I don't need a DS but I am still just a bit jealous, seeing someone so obviously happy with their latest old car is brilliant. I'm going out side to hug my Standard Ten

[@arco27]

Beautiful, easier to restore than a Morris Minor, so happy you will keep it's looks, good luck with the project😁

[@Nino500]

Absolutely love that! Allez Clément !

[@hestjensen3876]

I grew up on the backseet of a D Super 5. You will be very happy with the 5 speed box. Thanks for the video.

[@dandare1001]

I remember travelling in DS taxis on holiday in the former Yugoslvia as a child. They were old cars even then, but it was a revelation how comfortable they were compared to my dad's new cars (usually Granadas) of the time. It was a magic carpet ride. That was when I realised that Citroens were special (early 80s), and that's when I started to love the brand. It'll be interesting to see what you'll need to do to get it roadworthy, and I agree about keeping it looking as it is. Well done Rich. Great project.

[@jwsoaresjones1560]

Yay for DS taxicabs!🛸🛸

[@purgostevejohal5771]

Love that you will keep Clement as is and mechanically sound. I have a D Super 5 which is in working order too. Great cars 💙😎

[@nick2203]

Fantastic cars so advanced for there time. Good to see that Clement runs and drives and the fact that it rides so well suggests that suspension spheres are good. Hopefully there isn’t too much rot behind the body panels.

[@iannunan7024]

I had a DS23 Safari, RTU209L, Beautiful car wafted along so nicely, unfortunately I didn't look after her well, oil light came on thought I could get her home a few miles but alas she seized. Under the bonnet looked like a Hieronymous Bosch painting just so much stuff going on, I was too scared to touch anything, had a couple of GS's much easier to work on, just wonderful cars.

[@torresalex]

Just the fact that you're saving this car is great. I'm very glad to think it will live on and I hope you get a chance to work on it frequently. It's going to make great content

[@duncanmil1]

Very nice, I owned 2 SMs that I put together to make one. I now have a 1970 DS project in similar shape a Clement. One of the nice things you'll find about welding up those doors is that the bottom edge doesn't have to line up with any thing! It can be off a quarter of an inch in any direction and no one can tell 😀

[@UPnDOWN]

This is a very good point!

[@ToddAndrewCole]

People can rationalize anything; I know from experience. I just took on a 1968 Starcraft Arrow boat, so I'm no help. A new project is always exciting! Good luck! Best regards.

[@ukzoinks]

I am not a petrolhead and drive a bland Golf 8. But I’ve really enjoyed your content and I’ve been hoping you would get a DS as it’s a car I have always admired. So much character and innovation. It intrigued me with its looks and the first time I saw it’s party trick with a wheel change.

[@UPnDOWN]

Thanks!

[@steveworth544]

I have one I have restored as a rolling restoration over a few years. It's my everyday car and I am currently on holiday in France with it. Your steering looks lovely and light at parking speeds. Mine is a bit stiff. Fabulous mile muncher, not quick but effortless. Love your stuff and looking forward to seeing progress. Steve

[@UPnDOWN]

I'm on holiday in France too, though sadly not with a DS...

[@anidiotinaracingcar4874]

With the state of that interior, the noise it makes and its already "superleggera" trim, you should turn it into a rally car

[@paulguymer8837]

This is my dream car, cannot wait for this project good luck

[@russcattell955i]

Clement has gained a sub from me. There are a lot of DS types in use here in France. They all come out to play on sunny weekends.

[@christopping5876]

Very lucky man! Had 3 DS's in our family in the 70's. Great car.

[@friedjohn]

My dad had a 1961 ID. It had a "normal" brakepedal with a "normal" feel to it (supposedly - I was too young to drive). On his last drive in that car he applied the brakes and the car slowed down, but as he explained "it pulled up it's legs like a turtle and came to rest on it's belly" (not quite true, but it lost suspension pressure and was almost touching the ground). So obviously the brake and hydraulics was connected even on this low spec model. The problem wasn't too serious, but he decided to buy a new car, a 1966 ID. It still had a "normal" brakepedal, but the pedal-travel was extremely short, akin to the mushroom button. It was probably the same type of valve connected to the hydraulic system, just positioned in a different place. I drove this car (a lot), and also a D Super5 from the early seventies (very like yours) that he unfortunately decided not to buy. That also a had a seemingly normal brake-pedal with the same feel as the 1966 car. So maybe the "mushroom" brake was an option that was considered too bold for some markets?

[@paultaylor9652]

A beautiful car that only Citroën could of produced, one of my favourite Citroën cars is still the Xantia.

[@UPnDOWN]

I still have some Xantias, come to think of it.

[@stoneylonesome4062]

I used to work for Jerry Hathaway at his shop (SM World) in California. I saw many Goddesses in rough shape like that which had been left exposed to the elements out in the desert in the Palm Springs area. Hydro pneumatic system is finicky and requires special tooling but once you understand it is fairly easy to work on. In-line four cylinder of the DS is bulletproof (and thus very tune-able), I’ve only seen maybe two of them fail and that’s because someone was a r-tard and messed around with the timing belt/chain. We had several customers who swapped them out for turbocharged air-cooled Porsche flat-6’s with Inter coolers in place of the radiator.

[@christianronn5301]

The reason the DS has an in-line four buried under the dashboard is that the flat-six it was supposed to have didn’t work out. They had designed a low bonnet for the flat engine and had to stuff the old four-pot way in the back. So a porsche six is actually a great swap.

[@stoneylonesome4062]

@@christianronn5301 Yes, turbo flat-6 air-cooled Porsches give it the power it deserved so it can keep up with modern traffic and cruise at higher speeds with taller gearing on the highway, and are themselves quite reliable, especially when rigged up with an in-line mechanical Bosch fuel injection pump driven by a timing chain/gear. It causes torque steer, however it can be rectified by retrofitting it with DIRAVI components from a CX or BX. It costs money and requires some rearranging but it makes an already modern classic drive like a brand new car.

[@UPnDOWN]

Good to have you here. Check out my SM videos if you really want to rip something to shreds 😆

[@stefankarlsson8215]

@@stoneylonesome4062 My DX2 engine (2175cc) and 5 speed box i sufficient. It cruises, first port fully open, on a flat stretch of the Auotobahn at around 140 km/h (89 mph). The gearing gives it 36,2 km/h at 1000 Rpm fifth gear. Not bad for an old car, I think.

[@fjalvam]

I’m fascinated by the flat 6 retro fit. Does anyone have more information / photos on this?

[@avit24]

Back in the day my Dad had a DS23 pallas, it was a semi automatic originally silver with burgundy cloth interior. To start this one you have the column shift on top of the column and you move it to the left. Where the clutch pedal is on this was the hand brake.. nice to see this one as it brings back memories!

[@Steve-Cross]

I agree. Clement looks his age, but has bags of character. Also. That does not distract from his beautiful Lines. I have subscribed and I look forward to seeing Clement brought back. I am sure he will get a lot of attention, when he is. Good luck with this project. Thank you.

[@UPnDOWN]

That's the downside...I hate attention! I have a feeling Clement will be as bad as Hilda in that regard...maybe even worse!

[@focusrssteve]

Love an old citroen

[@Hector8]

Brilliant! Looking forward to when Monsieur C is totally sick, complete with exterior (maybe minus the current-state doors) as is but with totally refurbished motor bay and interior. Establishment types are gonna be chocking on their Petrossian beluga and blinis!

[@aslandama]

Even in its current state it just looks so impressive. I agree with you, this is a car that will look great as a rat run or steam punk.

[@UPnDOWN]

Definitely

[@rolandlivings2370]

Ok Rich you have sold it to me, now with all your other commitments can you produce a spreadsheet on how you are going to allocate your non family and commercial time to all these cars that seem to gravitate to your garage (probably by some unseen hand of destiny) Intrigued to see how it pans out, Get Cracking Mate!!!

[@deanprosser5224]

Brilliant project I loo forward to following your progress.

[@roscius6204]

One of my all time favorites. Not some unobtainable boutique build but surely some of the best lines ever ever.

[@rimmersbryggeri]

Welcome Mr. Toad. These look so good in the "moss green".

[@Polecat54941]

One of the most beautiful cars ever made.

[@philbell5774]

Friends of mine have a 73 in silver and it always draws admiring glances.

[@HainjeDAF]

Love Clement. Totally your way. I'm eager to how you'll progress with him. Love the patina. I hope you get it done as you described. That would really be great. How often do you sit on the back seat of your own car? 🤣 Sensible decision to teach yourself before attacking the SM. Kudos. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@MrButtonpresser]

She’s absolutely gorgeous! Albeit in need of a refresh.

[@RevBillyG]

Fantastic project. Looking forward to updates :)

[@jonnyroberts5545]

that patina is amazing i totally agree you should keep that authentic look!!! I definitely think the ds is one of the best looking cars ever and clement looks ace

[@robinwells8879]

I am continually recognising the technology transfer from Citroen DS to Audi 100. I knew that they used Citroen hydraulic equipment and yes it all was inclined to leak, but it was excellent in its function. They also had the dumb irons coming from the firewall structure onto which all the bodywork attached. Hydraulic servo brakes were fantastic. Hydraulic self levelling rear suspension on the posh models was great for load lugging. Germans always liked the traction avant so it should be no surprise perhaps.

[@mikes747]

I'd keep as much of the patina as possible! It looks great!

[@Mancozeb100]

Magnifique, Monsieur Cuisine. This is a fabulous project - it all makes so much sense. Looking forward to following your journey, Richard 👍🏻👍🏻

[@docchevron1472]

Agree on the paint, it's a survivor, clear coat and enjoy

[@barsiktcarapkin2786]

Clement absolutely amazing, thanks for the wonderful video and good luck to you with Clement!

[@niallsommerville9941]

The hat's growing on me, just had a thought, a different hat depending on which make you're working on. Thanks for the masses of information, I was more cross eye'd than Clement by the end of it and a very appropriate name thanks to that young man.

[@huwdavies6650]

I do love a DS. An oily rag restoration would suit Clement. Matt Furious Driving would appreciate the horn.

[@oojimmyflip]

its beautiful, my 2xv was in much worse condition before I restored it, best of luck its a true classic.

[@CauliflowerMcPugg]

It does look awesome as is, what a great project. Always liked the DS. It's from an era when cars had style.

[@TassieLorenzo]

The DS had style, but there were definitely plenty of cars from the same or slightly later era that did not (ahem, Austin Maxi)!

[@dailyingxm]

As far as I know, someone has fitted Pallas interior in it. For example, those stitched leather upper parts on door cards, chrome surroundings on interior handles and stainless covers on sills are Pallas only items. I also believe that those seats are also from very late Pallas.

[@unbalancedcrank]

Yes, I have this exact model and mine came with metal door tops and that horrible 70s nylon seat fabric that catches your fingernails and makes sparks!

[@UPnDOWN]

Interesting to know, others have suggested similar. I wonder if the last of the line cars had odd trim specs or something? Or maybe someone has just fitted all that stuff themselves.

[@stefankarlsson8215]

Or someone has swapped the doors 'cause the original doors were to rusty and found these Pallas doors. A very common occurence since it's so easy to change body parts.

[@crumplecrink]

Love it! Can’t wait for you to dig in! I had a lovely dark grey Citroen ZX Volcane 1.9 single cam petrol back in the day. I freakin loved that too.

[@UPnDOWN]

Nice, I like a 5dr Volcane

[@unbalancedcrank]

You appear to have an earlier Pallas interior, mostly. My D Super 5 had bare metal top door sections and catchy nylon upholstery, until I upgraded.

[@Blind-Dave]

A SM, a DS, a C6.. your fleet of luxury Citroens will become the envy of many…. But don’t forget to add a Visa 1.7D before they all disappear!

[@H4lminator]

The car just looks fantastic! Absolutely brilliant!

[@waynetetley584]

Lovely DSuper5 👍

[@carltwidle9046]

It's worth restoring. I like these cars. They are known as goddesses. You will great in your beret traveling along the road when it's finished.

[@Gary_R]

Tidy underneath but keeping the patina is definitely the right way to go. The patina tells his story.

[@anthonyxuereb792]

These cars are truly impressive up close with beautiful attention to detail, really worth preserving. I've been driving a 'normal" car for the last few months and miss the ride. I like the one piece bonnet and the configuration of the panels. Just look at the condition of Clement, how do people let this happen? Look at the artistic door pull handle on the driver's door.

[@AlexF931]

It's painstakingly beautiful!! Every single bit on it!! I just love it and I can't wait to see more videos on Clement.

[@Tagora2664]

You can't buy that amount of downright coolness. Clement wears his life story perfectly and that doesn't want to be messed with. Nice onions by the way.

[@micheltebraake7915]

I totally get your idea for a RadRot Citroën DS. Technically 100%, exterior as if it came from the field or a barn. And congratulations on 7500 followers!

[@davidsharp9166]

I agree with the future artistic direction, keep the Patina as much as possible

[@alangroves5616]

Bon chance. It’s a legendary car and makes perfect sense what you intend on doing. I look forward to more vids and insight into the workings of this. A worthy addition and some may say about time. Best of…

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

The Iron-Oxide metallic is fantastic. (The beret actually suits you too) All hail the algorithm 💰

[@shedtime_au]

Looks like the English heatwave has ended. That weather is looking decidedly in-Clement. Nice old froggie there, I look forward to seeing what you do with him.

[@worldofrandometry6912]

Les gaps du panel sont énormes. 😀 Interesting project.

[@HeDzsz]

I hope you will be able to finish it! I own a 1975 DSpecial, in rougly the same shape. Restoring it at the moment. A lot of work, though quite doable

[@UPnDOWN]

Best of luck with it!

[@malcolmherbert5127]

Clement is cool!!, and I don’t blame you at all for giving him a home, however, I think that the reason you gave for taking him on as a sort of learning curve to help you with understanding your SM is not quite the right one. The real twin of the SM is surely a CX, especially considering it would come with the Diravi steering and most probably a 5 speed gearbox as well. I can see that the ability to remove the body panels so easily will assist you mightily in restoring Clement’s running gear, but as you pointed out in the posting, the SM has a monocoque construction similar to the CX. I’ll definitely be following your further articles on all your Citroen models, but I eagerly await the day when you finally succumb and get the real pinnacle of Citroen achievement, a series 1 CX in either Pallas or Prestige trim.

[@UPnDOWN]

The SM is effectively a DS on steroids. The CX has some similar components, but it's quite different.

[@AnssiRauhala]

Brilliant! It also brings back memories à la française: an uncle drove a DS (after his Peugeot 405 and a Renault R4), my late father had a GS for years (after a Renault R6), and I still have my first car from 1984, a 2CV4, stored away for further work.

[@garywillcox9684]

First Hilda, now Clement. You like a challenge Rich🤣🤣

[@markpoynter1152]

Hi Richard, great car. I had a white DSuper5 (see what Citroen did there) back in the early eighties, GKF 207 L. It had the button brake, the mirror mounted on the dash and black vinyl seats. It could spin the wheels accelerating in third. Remove the rear wings (using the wheel brace) and check the hydraulic pipes - mine were really rusty. The gear pattern is a normal 5-speed just mounted sideways on the column. Oh, and to change the starter I had to dismantle half the engine as it's located under the exhaust manifold. Patinated with mint mechanicals is the way to go. Good luck!

[@stefankarlsson8215]

I've changed the starter with everything in place. It's a tight fit and you have to know where the screw heads are. But i IS possible. "Two hour job, as i recall.

[@ih5687]

Brilliant! ..I think this will be a great watch! Well done and thank you

[@PaddyWV]

The parents of a girl I went to Primary school with owned a Safari (In the Seventies). Apparently she was hanging from a door one day and it fell off, as did the rear hatch. It was lovely to travel in on a school trip. My other trip in a DS was an Ambulance in SW France in the late 70's (My fingertip got cut off in the boot hinge of a Renault 5. Either way. They make me weak at the knees. Love em. (The girl from Primary School went on to become a high flying architect.) Citroens breed Citroens really. It's not your fault. 👍

[@MarkSmith-io3qd]

No doubt you’ll have it roadworthy ready for the Chevrons Rally next month. 😄😉

[@UPnDOWN]

Oh yeah, easy!

[@matthieumeewis]

I'm completely with you on keeping the paint like this, in my opinion, a car of this age is allowed to show it a little.

[@UPnDOWN]

...or a lot?!

[@GordonWishart]

Now you look the part with beret onions and moustache. Clement has potential though. I look forward to future videos of her progress!

[@maxinlux6570]

When my family and a 5 y/o me moved to Luxembourg, waaaaay back in 1973, my father's first car, replacing the Humber Hawk that moved with us, was a D Super 5 (1973 brown), followed, over the years, by a CX GTI (blue, obvs), CX GTI Turbo, and XM. Boy, am I old... Fix it, enjoy it and cherish it! Reading through the comments, I'm pretty sure that my Dad's had a "proper" brake pedal as well, no button.

[@UPnDOWN]

Was it LHD? I think it's only the RHD Supers that had the button.

[@colinblick4903]

Looks great when it’s slammed😎👌🏼 Wish I had the cash to get one of these…… the magic carpet ride💪🏼

[@joopjansen9102]

Membered up - your work on Clement deserves full support!

[@UPnDOWN]

Thank you!

[@isaaccan3155]

I’m fascinated about these cars because I know so little about them. I’ve learned so much from you and Big Car.

[@peterriggall8409]

Everything is available part wise for these…..everything, which is good. Love Clement. You have done well. 👍

[@JonHammond81]

I saw that beauty come up for sale when I was in the market for a classic a short while back! I chose a ready-to-go spitfire instead as I wanted something immediately drivable, but was still gutted when the DS sold! Glad to see it went to a good home and that you’re planning on doing exactly what I would have done to it 😊

[@lauriecooper8194]

You have now got me totally hooked on your channel.

[@jackrussel853]

That is lovely, i wish i had the skill/money to own/repair such a car, i wouldn't be painting it either, i hope to see it on the road once its useable again 👍