Paul Breeze Roberts - citroenxm - Sleep well my friend

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Re: Paul Breeze Roberts - citroenxm - Sleep well my friend

Post by renault760 » Sun Apr 28, 2024 8:51 pm

Very sad news. I had the pleasure of meeting Paul at Ray Noon's place, which, of course, was a great weekend also tinged with sadness. At least they will be able to share their XM stories together. Two top members.

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Re: Paul Breeze Roberts - citroenxm - Sleep well my friend

Post by Southerneruk » Thu May 02, 2024 12:33 am

RIP Paul and condolence to family and friends, he will be miss by us all

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Re: Paul Breeze Roberts - citroenxm - Sleep well my friend

Post by Timcol » Tue Jun 04, 2024 11:15 am

Rest in Peace Paul, my love goes out too his family at this sad time, at least your pain has stopped and you are at rest. Will miss your help on these pages you helped me out on many times.

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Re: Paul Breeze Roberts - citroenxm - Sleep well my friend

Post by MTXM » Tue Jun 04, 2024 8:08 pm

I heard the extremely sad if not entirely unexpected news earlier this week via the UK Citroen Car Club magazine of Paul's passing and, although not often on the site these days, I knew there would be a commemorative thread and I just wanted add my sincere condolences and appreciation :( I can only echo other comments that Paul really was an exceptional individual in his knowledge of and unswerving commitment to the model, despite occasional dabbling in lesser Citroens! The generous sharing of expertise and parts have already been mentioned several times and he certainly helped me out on many occasions and left a great legacy of information here and will be very sorely missed :) Best wishes, Matthew T.
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Other previous XM sold and broken too many to mention!

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Post by MTXM » Tue Jun 04, 2024 8:19 pm

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1989 V6 Exclusive (Poland car) - Now living in a local Motor Museum!
1990 V6sei auto (grey auto)
1990 V6sei manual (gold car)
1990 V6.24 Pallas (Germany car)
1990 V6.24v (Scotland car)
Other previous XM sold and broken too many to mention!

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Re: Paul Breeze Roberts - citroenxm - Sleep well my friend

Post by MTXM » Tue Jun 04, 2024 8:20 pm

Above all Paul loved his 24v and I am sorry I do not have a photo of the platinum car but hopefully this will do :(
1989 V6 Exclusive (Poland car) - Now living in a local Motor Museum!
1990 V6sei auto (grey auto)
1990 V6sei manual (gold car)
1990 V6.24 Pallas (Germany car)
1990 V6.24v (Scotland car)
Other previous XM sold and broken too many to mention!

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Re: Paul Breeze Roberts - citroenxm - Sleep well my friend

Post by MTXM » Mon Oct 14, 2024 6:21 pm

Hi everyone and I hope all is well and I am posting this message on behalf of James Walshe of Practical Classics and a well known lover of all things Citroen and please reply direct :) Best wishes, Matthew T.
1989 V6 Exclusive (Poland car) - Now living in a local Motor Museum!
1990 V6sei auto (grey auto)
1990 V6sei manual (gold car)
1990 V6.24 Pallas (Germany car)
1990 V6.24v (Scotland car)
Other previous XM sold and broken too many to mention!

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Re: Paul Breeze Roberts - citroenxm - Sleep well my friend

Post by MTXM » Mon Oct 14, 2024 6:22 pm

''Sad news, everyone. Despite our best efforts, we have concluded that the XM of Paul Breeze-Roberts is beyond economical repair. Having now been thoroughly assessed, the corrosion goes deep into the structure and is beyond my capabilities and financial reach.

We paid £600 for the car and I’ve since spent another £380 on parts, thinking we could save it. We’re heartbroken but hoping that somebody out there would like to take it on or be able to use any of the spares. Paul would be happy to know the car helped to save others.

Sorry to disappoint everyone as we were hoping to return it to the road but weren’t expecting the rust to have been so serious.

It’s a 2.1 TD Exclusive (Series 2) with a really good interior. I’ve got both outer sills and lots of spare trim - but everything else is on the car. Feel free to call/message me: +44 7968 993826''
1989 V6 Exclusive (Poland car) - Now living in a local Motor Museum!
1990 V6sei auto (grey auto)
1990 V6sei manual (gold car)
1990 V6.24 Pallas (Germany car)
1990 V6.24v (Scotland car)
Other previous XM sold and broken too many to mention!

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Post by MTXM » Mon Oct 14, 2024 6:28 pm

Here are some photos :)
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1989 V6 Exclusive (Poland car) - Now living in a local Motor Museum!
1990 V6sei auto (grey auto)
1990 V6sei manual (gold car)
1990 V6.24 Pallas (Germany car)
1990 V6.24v (Scotland car)
Other previous XM sold and broken too many to mention!

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Re: Paul Breeze Roberts - citroenxm - Sleep well my friend

Post by Flegmaatikko » Fri Oct 18, 2024 3:21 pm

What a shame, it doesn't look half as bad to my eye. This would be a great project for someone to learn how to weld.
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