Citroen Classic Challenge - 1st-11th June 2017!

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Citroen Classic Challenge - 1st-11th June 2017!

Post by MTXM » Tue Jan 03, 2017 8:17 pm

I have signed up for this event after the amazing trip in 2015 and some of you may recall my blog! viewtopic.php?f=2&t=7240&hilit=challenge" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The route this year is through the north-east of France to the Alps and touching the Mediterranean at either Nice or Biarritz, with around 3,000 miles to be covered. As for 2015, the organizer is the very excellent Phil Chidlow, who does a fantastic job on planning the routes, which includes the location of suitable campsites and hotels. There will also be an opportunity to visit a couple of brilliant looking museums and hopefully to call in at the Lyon Expo where the XM was launched on 23rd May 1989.

On this occasion I plan to take my 1989 lhd S1 V6 Exclusive, the 'Poland car', which seems an appropriate choice, given this XM's early service history in France and possible attendance at the 1989 launch event. I attach some recent photos of the car and I am now actively looking for a travel companion willing to share the experience with the driving and petrol and ferry costs, while I expect the overall expenditure might be around £1,200. My intention is to economize by camping and self-catering, rather than hotellling and eating out, although the latter choices are obviously also available.

I would be very pleased to receive any enquiries and further details can be supplied, including a really impressive and seductive itinerary prepared by Phil. A firm commitment will be required in the relatively near future before ferry charges increase.

With regards,

Matthew T.
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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: Citroen Classic Challenge - 1st-11th June 2017!

Post by MTXM » Wed Jan 04, 2017 9:59 am

Well so far I have not been overwhelmed with offers!! It seems to me the trip of a lifetime, an early XM V6 (in fact one of the oldest in existence) complete with Diravi steering, lovely open French roads and scenery including the Alps and Med, never mind the cuisine! In the absence of interest I shall advertise more widely through the CCC, Facebook and French Car Forum and please feel free to spread the word. Regards, 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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Post by MTXM » Thu Jan 05, 2017 11:10 am

Sadly still no response, although a similar post has now been made on the FCF with details submitted to the CCC! Regards, Matthew T.
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1990 V6sei auto (grey auto)
1990 V6sei manual (gold car)
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Other previous XM sold and broken too many to mention!

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Post by MTXM » Fri Jan 06, 2017 1:04 pm

I have at last received one tentative expression of interest via the Forum so here's hoping! With regards, Matthew T.
1989 V6 Exclusive (Poland car) - Now living in a local Motor Museum!
1990 V6sei auto (grey auto)
1990 V6sei manual (gold car)
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Other previous XM sold and broken too many to mention!

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Re: Citroen Classic Challenge - 1st-11th June 2017!

Post by White Exec » Fri Jan 06, 2017 4:04 pm

Good news, Matt. Knew someoneone would find it too good to miss! What better way to travel?
Was tempted myself, but I've already signed up to the North Coast 500 Scotland run in September, which is a considerable trek for me from here!
A Citroen waft through France or Scotland are both pretty unforgettable experiences!
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Post by MTXM » Thu Jan 12, 2017 12:35 pm

I am now very pleased to report that Steve (sdelasal) has agreed to join me on the trip and I will push ahead with ferry bookings etc.! For anyone else who was tempted there is the 2019 Citroen 100th anniversary event in France, which is obviously also the XM 30th! Regards, 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: Citroen Classic Challenge - 1st-11th June 2017!

Post by russ92xmsed » Thu Jan 12, 2017 1:33 pm

Well done Matthew, that's great news. Sorry I couldn't do it this year.
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Post by MTXM » Thu Jan 12, 2017 4:06 pm

Thank you Russ and I am also sorry that you could not attend and especially after the experience of 2015! Hopefully the 2019 celebrations might be an option, including a return via the factory at Rennes! With regards, Matthew T.
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1990 V6sei manual (gold car)
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Other previous XM sold and broken too many to mention!

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Re: Citroen Classic Challenge - 1st-11th June 2017!

Post by White Exec » Thu Jan 12, 2017 4:52 pm

Experience Totale.jpg
Glad it's all coming together.
Goggles and scarves at the ready!
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Re: Citroen Classic Challenge - 1st-11th June 2017!

Post by sdelasal » Thu Jan 12, 2017 5:34 pm

yep, plus phrase book but definitely no flex plates :-) Looking forward to it.

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