randall977 Jan 08, 2011 6:33 pm
Subject: Rapide

I recently aquired a Rapide with 35K miles, manual, in need of TLC.

TVJL Jan 10, 2011 7:10 pm
Subject: Re: Rapide 108

Great stuff! Plenty of scope. Cool

randall977 Jan 10, 2011 7:58 pm
Subject: Re: Rapide 108

Just as an update. The milage reads as 35K, which needs to be verified. The original colour was a light aquamarine blue... The boot had some useful spares - Original Solex refurb kit x 2, Girling servo service kit x 2, some paperwork, jack with AML paper tag and other stuff (including spare cabin carpet!).

TVJL Jan 11, 2011 12:54 pm
Subject: Re: Rapide 108

Super stuff. Hang on to that paperwork! Try never to use the standard jack in anger - it's really not up to it (though keep it safe for show, of course). The spare carpet may be a real boon. Great colour, btw!

Best,

Tim,

randall977 Jan 13, 2011 5:27 pm
Subject: Re: Rapide 108

8th Owner - Robin Hamilton (1973 - 79), any way of confirming this?

randall977 Dec 10, 2013 9:59 am
Subject: Re: Rapide

Just to let you know, I started and drove 108 this weekend and everything seems to work very well. I was initially worried that the car was sitting too high but it has now settled with 6" clearance, which is in line with the original spec. I think the suspension can get sloppy over time allowing it to sit low and be a bit bouncy - it's now pretty tight. Photos will follow...at some point!

David Dec 11, 2013 9:13 am
Subject: Re: Rapide

Many congratulations Christian, an outstanding result for yourself. Much looking forward to seeing the finished car!

David

SRD Dec 11, 2013 11:32 am
Subject: Re: Rapide

Christian,

Many congratulations and may you have many happy miles in 108 with the family !

Simon

randall977 Dec 11, 2013 2:29 pm
Subject: Re: Rapide

Thank you, all going well I hope to get it on the road just after Christmas. I think that at the end of this my greatest triumph will have been to get all the interior lights working properly. If you ever have to tinker with them you'll understand why!

yted Dec 17, 2013 6:43 am
Subject: Re: Rapide

A mighty achievement in three years Christian.
Having been there, I am glad you are aware of the task before you fixing the interior lighting.

Mark