Les modèles «parked» sont équipés de roues avant tournées. The instructions for each are slightly different, as you can see from the above. This engine was shared with the 5TL, effectively making the GTL just a trim level. You know why it didn’t have door handles? https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftse3.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DOIP.qTgkHynPE6pwcyVJNtU3GwHaE8%26pid%3DApi&f=1. I always envied the later interiors over our GTL’s rather drab black cabin (with added smoke damage…). 3. Acepto cambio por C15 1.9d con gancho. The R30 would have been far too expensive for its own good in the U.S. in the mid/late ’70s. Mileage: 210,554km . Innocence once lost cannot be regained. I didn’t like the deeper front bumper on later models though, so when I caught sight of the lovely blue GTL at the top of the article I immediately thought ‘my perfect R5!’. Or, honestly, though I love a car with its native details, a LeCar is so camp, splashy and fun, I’d love one of them just as much. So they didn’t scrape when cornering! First generation (1972-1984) The Renault 5 was introduced in January 1972. مفهياش الضرب ومافيهاش الرشاوة 22 Millions Offert 24932529 ‘the gains really had to be offset against the higher purchase price and the fact that its greater swept volume would place it into a higher taxation band in several European markets.’. The dashboard mounted ‘umbrella handle’ gearshift was a characteristic feature of cheap cars. Whilst Citroen could rely on Michelin’s generous chequebook and give the 2CV engineers largely free reign, Renault’s engineers in the 50s were stuck to a tighter budget and after various experiments with flat twins and the like, they lifted the powertrain largely unchanged from the 4CV and moved it to the front of the car for cost reasons. At the end of the model run they were giving buyers of Lincoln Town Cars a free Le car, …but the car began to rust in less than 2 years being subjected to Buffalo winters…He ended up trading it in a a very conventional and reliable Mazda GLC…. It may cost several thousand per year in maintenance costs, but as long as it doesn’t flat stop running, it is an okay car. Are you not tempted to improve the Miura and Countach whilst you’re in a designing mood, Daniel? I just don’t recall seeing them at Firkins Motors in my teenage years, and I was in love with the small hatches. Your email address will not be published. IIRC, the print ads were as “entertaining” as those for the Civic and Rabbit. Renault 5 GTL 5-door. Soft, plush, typically French seats, compliant suspension, excellent ride quality that rivaled (or bettered) some larger cars. After struggling to get back its footing after the rise and fall of the Dauphine in the 50s and early 60s, Renault soldiered on through the 60s with it rear-engine R8 and R10, and then the very advanced R16, which was anything but a hit in the states. i have sold car and motorcycles across the border and will help you if you have any questions or facilitate the importation. Chances of finding a decent one… well, I’ve had an ebay search running for about 9 years and though they come up, they seldom look viable. Funny that had it been a few years different, it may have positively reshaped the history of both companies. Perhaps, perhaps not. Good morning, Eóin. Would your typical AMC buyer even consider a rebranded R5 as an option for replacing their Hornet or Gremlin? Keep calm and carry on. The original 5 really was a lovely looking car, even if it’s mechanical layout was sub-optimal for a supermini. Probably due to the emission control system and lacklustre lead-free petrol as mandated by the EPA. It´s the 2CV you see going about, if you see anything like this at all. The first R5 had the 850cc R4 engine complete with umbrella gear lever from the R4 and the more mature 1100 cc engine from the Renault 6 with 4 on the floor. LHD model imported from Spain this year the chassis is solid and straight with zero rust. By using this site, you agree to the use of cookies by Flickr and our partners as described in … Thanks, that is true. Tom MacCahill described it as “A little Frenchman under the floor.” Lucky you to run an R4 as a daily driver. Renault had high hopes for its R5 in the US. Paste that URL into your post. They liked the increased refinement from the larger engine and the higher gearing. Bigger on the inside than the outside, it kindled my love of hatchbacks. They would theoretically saved the costs associated with the changes made to create the Spirit, but would the American public warmed to the majority of the AMC line being French imports? Like the R4 the floors are clad with practical rubber mats and as with later 4s the interior functions equally well as a shelving unit as it does providing passenger space. Renault 5 GTL - 1984 by Filippo 4 Renault 5 GTL - 1984 by Filippo 6 2 This site uses cookies to improve your experience and to help show ads that are more relevant to your interests. Renault were unbelievebly successfull with their R4, the world’s first mass produced 5-door hatchback. How you find the correct link depends on the device you’re using. Images and details of the Renault 5 were published on 10 December 1971, the car's formal launch following on 28 January 1972. Vintage R&T Road Test: 1976 Renault 5 GTL – “The Kind of Comfort Detroit Claims is Impossible (In a Small Car) By Paul Niedermeyer – May 14, 2018 . One thing I had to constantly repair was the flip out rear windows, whose hinges were oddly only glued on, and at least one of the four was unglued at any given time. Most people that know me and the typical cars I’ve owned, find it hard to believe I ever owned an R5. So my (probably wrong) conclusion is that the dealers and the reputation of French cars in general is what kept these cars from “taking off”. On the locks matter, security was bloody awful in the early cars. As a former owner, I can certainly say this was probably my least forgettable car. The ride was very supple but the car began to rust in less than 2 years ibeing subjected to Buffalo winters…He ended up trading it in a a very conventional and reliable Mazda GLC….I remember the local dealer franchise here in Buffalo sold Renault along with Lincoln Mercury. The formula was the same, with an oversized 1108cc engine throttled down to the same 34bhp as lesser models, but with a much healthier 55lb/ft of torque at 2,500rpm, allied to diesel-like gearing, grey side skirts and body addenda and partial cloth trim. I’ve heard all kinds of things about the R5, both good and bad. A friend of mine had a Super 5 Baccara, for instance: excellent seats with real leather, great hi-fi, electric windows, 1.4 litre engine… You could turn these into a mini Benz, if you could afford it. 4. Was it troublesome by design and specification? Nothing can go wrong. It’s a shame you didn’t have the 1979 model with its hypnotic dashboard, especially the passenger side, that curved 3-parts receptacle facing the passenger was, to me, so original but also soothing. That´s a beauty. Haha, to be fair “ruined” was maybe a little strong, but I prefer the original. 5. There are only 24 registered on the roads of this model! This is the instrument panel mine had. This brings back mostly happy memories of the 5TL had from 1979 to 1983. For a car which was something of an outlier in a broad range, the 5 GTL has appeared on several occasions on the pages of Driven to Write. The R5 is regarded as being the first of the Super Mini’s, it was available as a hotter 5LS, which became the 5TS and then the super cool 5 Alpine and Alpine Turbo. Preserved in good original condition. Prodejte snadno a rychle na Bazoši. They later came out with a vacuum/electric manual transmission that operated the clutch & shifted the gears. 3. 1. Renault took the “big” 1300 engine from the R12, fitted it with a small carburettor and a five speed gearbox, the whole car was based on the torque of the engine not revvs, these were nicknamed in Holland as little Cadillacs thanks to the relaxed engine and gave a fantastic MPG. The more exotic the car, the less it interests me. So I rather doubt that blue R5 met with her approval. Renault 5 Lauréate GTL. I always thought the best looking R5 was the GTL precisely because it had the side strakes! Pieces inside and out were just falling off or breaking off all the time…. Was that too far a reach for those buyers? For instance, the standard Renault 4s were by the late-70s in the 5CV bracket but the GTL managed to sneak into the 4CV bracket. Though it wasn’t very successful, AMC/Renault continued to market it with ongoing improvements and a new five-door model into the 1980s. Change ). I test drove a new one in 80 and another in 83. One curiosity of the GTL (and suggestive of its intended city role) was that the protective side strakes (which matched the bumpers) were more or less unique to the model, and not fitted to the more upmarket or performance variants. The R4 is an interesting design because it´s clearly not one of those knowing “designer led” cars of the more recent times. Basic transportation, cheap to buy and own. Upload the photo to Imgur. Through various specification rethinks, the GTL continued to be an oddity in the range, with those side shields and an assortment of unusual seats. Fun and very well built. What a very likeable car. 3. Vybírejte z 109 inzerátů. The first year in the US with rectangular headlights. 2. Wonderful driveability. But the timing of the R5 was propitious, coming on the heels of the first energy crisis, which really spurred interest in small FWD hatchbacks. Our aim is to have a distinctive voice and to publish a diversity of writing you won’t find anywhere else. Nice to hear that someone is still using and enjoying their R4. It even operated by push-button! Hello clever commenters: I would like to ask again about how to embed an image in a comment. It brought a slight reduction in effort with no obvious detriment to traction or roadholding. The high torque output relative to the weight means it’s easy to stay ahead of the general flow of traffic, or at least keep up with it, and the little Renault can climb hills tenaciously. France didn’t have either in the 1970s. Metallic beige Part service history and loads of reciepts. It never ceases to amaze how how so many French cars can perform so well in Europe…and perform so badly in the USA. ***if you are a buyer outside canada . What did it in was an alarming propensity to rust. The engineers eventually came up with this, which with a lot of finessing by the stylists became the Renault 4 we’re all familiar with. It modernised the design, to a small degree at least. renault 5 r5 gtl 1.1. All original content (words and images) hosted on this site remain the sole copyright of the authors and may not be reproduced or re-purposed in whole or in part without their written permission. Maintenance is key for this cars, and I guess that is what kept them unpopulair in the US……you can not drive a French cars without regulair tune-ups and oil changes, there is no 350 sb in there……. . Driveability with the R5 was vastly better than the always unhappy Escort. I understand you had the 1977 model. Do you like the Kangoo, by the way? It was the first car to be produced in large volumes at the company's then new plant at Douai, although small pilot runs of the Renault 5 had preceded the 14's production in the factory. The GTL was indeed a good fit for the car, although like its R5 equivalent, it made it a little more expensive to run here in Ireland. 4 familiar gtl kat (f407) sin plomo 91 caja de cambios 5 velocidades. The officially sanctioned answer to the heavy steering was to increase front tyre pressures from 24psi to 27psi. Back in ’85 I found a really nice, clean ’81 at the local Toyota dealer. 1. Paste that URL into your post. I still remember that car fondly. Thanks for your help and patience! We also have a Mk1 Berlingo on the fleet and it feels throroughly pretentious with its carpets and door cards. The bus like steering wheel angle, the vertical radio whose dial you couldn’t read, the rubbery shifter that wouldn’t be rushed, the fact that the whole seat lifted up and forward to get in the back. Only one owner since new, and it has always been kept in covered garage. LHD model imported from Spain this year the chassis is solid and straight with zero rust. The car became an instant hit thanks to the fuel crisis but we also found a car with the practicality of an R4 and the comfort of the larger R16. Wow, I haven’t thought about the LeCar, or seen one, in years. I would also like to see a photo of your 4GTL, if you might oblige. Fiesta, hands down for me. 1.4 petrol 5 speed manual. 5. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 1979-08-25 Photo size: Click on “Copy image address”. I suppose that overall in Europe there are more than enough survivors for there to be a good after-market supply of part and material. It was first shown in January 1976 with production beginning in June of that year. Seats were more comfortable too. Perhaps one reason for this was that despite their prescience, Michel Boué’s well-drawn flanks looked better unadorned. I was driving along one day and heard a clatter inside the car. Plus they would have had to graft 5mph bumpers on the poor thing, which would have made the car even uglier. Or was it just quirky in the French manner and to the French degree, thus making incompatibility with non-French owner/drivers? Driven To Write was founded by a group of writers frustrated with the one-dimensional nature of much of today’s motor journalism. H.E.L.P. A car that, in my (relative – early 30’s) youth, I really, really, really wanted. The R5 had a much more mature feel , the R4 was basically an improved 2CV. Jean Ragnotti vyhrál na Korsice v roce 1985. Hi John. All Rights Reserved. Over a 12 year production life, European 5s changed little externally from the Boué original: wheels, reversing lights, trim signifiers and door count apart, the only visible revisions were separation of the three door’s lock and push button, and for ’83MY a revised front bumper with a discreet (but not discrete) chin spoiler. The problem was that I had a small boat and would not have been able to tow it with an R5. Search results for 'renault 5'. It was an amazing car. Esta semana temos um projecto interessante, um Renault 5 GTL só que TURBO! The front indicators wrapping around the corners into the wings so they didn’t align with the edges of the headlamps always looked a little odd too. A lot to recommend it. Renault 5 GTL 1984 : 23.5 Millions | Renault 5 1984 : 1 Millions | Renault 5 1979 : 1 Millions | Renault R 5 GTL 1983 : 1 Millions | Renault R 5 1984 : | Re Right-click on the image. At one point he had it to the dealer, and one item to be taken care of was that a rear window latch had come unglued from the glass. We hope you agree. She seems to be interested in cars, but appears to be a staunch supporter of the British car industry, having formerly owned an S1 XJ6 and being presently seen behind the wheel of a Bentley Continental GT. Se vende renault 5 gtl 1.1 año 1982, se vende con mucha pena por no poder mantener tantos vehiculos. Three miles from the showroom, THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE! R&T later had an R5 as a long-term test car. Hi Richard, yes, Imgur is available as an Android (and, I assume, Apple) app and in a browser version at http://www.imgur.com. I crave an R5. The Renault 5 is definitely worthy of attention, but I’m transfixed by the photo above. Rather than design a new windshield header trim for the US market, Renault just left the existing header in place, with a big plastic plug screwed into the hole that would have provided access to the antenna. this french built car is currently registered in the province quebec (canada). It used to be the address of the flagship store of Jil Sander, the ‘queen of cashmere’, one of the very few German fashion designers of international renown. As Found. Pieza nº 8464. caja cambios renault rapid/express (f40) 1. Najděte co potřebujete ve Vaší kategorii. The original photographs were by Douglas Land-Windermere. But that would have come at the cost of sales of the post-Gremlin Spirit. Hello Hex: thanks for that. With a headwind, it would top out at 55. Whilst the GTL idea started with the R5 it reached its peak when applied to the R4. Anyone know? It is a car I once knew rather well, a 1977 example becoming our family’s second car during the early 1980s. Screwed the plug back in place and went on my way. I barely remember the marketing for these. Its status was restored in December 1982 when it was upgraded with a five speed gearbox, the TL had to wait until the run-out ’84MY for this. The article makes a passing reference to scorn for the earlier Dauphine’s “electric clutch”. Were I in Renault’s shoes in the mid 70s, I would have been looking at the R30 for the US, both for it’s size and the availability of the V6 and automatic trans. Content Provider. Due to the effects of xylophagic fungi, the original images could not be used. It was small; some 14″ shorter than the Rabbit, meaning more directly in the Civic’s ball park. I only just got it that Imgur is a picture sharing website. Rootes also used a similar system on the “Easi-Drive”. Such a fun car. only Gawd knows how sizzling hot these cars ran. ( Log Out /  Editor. at the same time the fiat produced the 127. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Learn how your comment data is processed. Someday I’ll get the coolest little car ever. In Europe, the R5 had the usual roof mounted radio antenna. Which, with great disappointment, I realized that this was God telling me that I didn’t want to own a Renault (I’d always liked, nay loved, them, even the Dauphines). It was, if memory serves, a decently reliable car too, although age, mileage (and misuse) did lead to a few running repairs, including to the gear linkage (a rather convoluted device). And R&T found it to be a good performer, and economical (33mpg). Finance available in all major banks, delivering can be done to many countries, For view and test drive, call or whats app shalom on 0670042096/0604834419. A window will pop up giving you s number of different “Share to” options. A Vega I had before it and an S-10 I suffered after it were in the same league, reliability-wise. I remember seeing a cartoon (probably from “Road & Track”) from about the same time as this article showing a drawing of a Renault 5 with “Le Car” written on the side alongside an AMC Pacer that had “The Voiture” written on the side. Energie : Essence Moteur : 1.1 Boite : Manuelle Couleur : Blanc Carte Grise (safia) Renault 5 r5 energie : essence moteur : gtl ess couleur : blond papiers : carte grise (safia) slm 3likom renault 5 (r5) gtl محرك مرفيزي مافيهش حتى مشكل. An 85, with the humungus sunroof. Aye, there’s the rub. Hopefully I can get the hang of posting photos here. Most folks who owned them (in Europe) were happy with them – 5.5 million sold is no coincidence. I’m not proud of myself I must add, and despite being convinced I had done irreparable damage, the Cinq seemed to have taken the abuse in its long-travel stride. A great example of a First Generation R5 in original white paint and original side decals. As part of the 1979 specification review 5TL tyre width was reduced from 145 to 135 to reduce steering effort. Required fields are marked *. The straps that hold the front bow down when the roof is open and prevent the sunroof fabric from catching the wind and becoming a speed brake, are missing on this example. Below are the instructions for posting photos via Imgur, if you want to eliminate the “frame” that appears in your photo above. Renual 5 body f In 1976, Renault introduced the 5 GTL, a version of France’s best seller which was intended to appeal to more economy-conscious customers. WHEN it started and ran…. Choose from 1 427 used Renault 5 in Gauteng from R 10 000 on South Africa's biggest used cars site. Hello, Hexagon, and welcome. Buy your next car now!. My main experience with Renault was Dad’s ’72 R-10. Probably, worse, in different ways, on core mechanical systems. I’m irrationally fascinated by the mundane and everyday. In this part of the country, it got to be the a-number one car for salvage yards to put up on a pole, so their sign could be seen from the freeway. 1.1K likes. Renault had offered first the Ferlic clutch, a vacuum-operated clutch much like the later VW Automatic Stick Shift. It’s the magnetic-particle clutch I’m familiar with the theory of—and still unfamiliar with its practical rectitude or lack thereof. Here’s the Supercinq with a light facelift: I’m not doing well today…Ingvar doesn’t like my Renault 11 facelift either! If you would care to post a photo I for one would love to see it. 2017 Renault Megan 1,6,auto, petrol,got full service history,Abs and airbags, usb, mp3 radio and cd player,sunroof,leather interior. Lets go for a ride! More than likely, I am just suffering from CRS. For sale is my Renault 5 GTL. With a tailwind, it would hit 80. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Isn’t it funny how we all differ. Imgur offers you different links to your uploaded photo, but only one option works to embed the photo directly in your post. 4. They thought it was a bit pricey, though. It seems they built this one to last. Obligatory alternative design proposals pictures. He showed me the invoice, and it said, “Glue window latch. The main competition were the new VW Rabbit and the Honda Civic. “Touch and hold” on the image for a couple of seconds. Quatre versions différentes de la Renault 5 sont disponibles. The R30 is almost exactly the same size as the Chevy Citation and AMC would have beaten the Citation to market by 4 years. I still am. The emission control and lead-free petrol didn’t arrive in Europe until 1983 when Germans, aghast at the dying forests caused by the acid rain, required them. But the R5 had one are of unique superiority: the supple French ride, which would seem to be a perfect fit with Americans, who were known to appreciate that commodity, although without the F-word as a prefix. A window will pop up giving you s number of different “Share to” options. Learn how your comment data is processed. Renault MAXI 5 Turbo. AMC took over the marketing of the R5 in the USA for 1977 and pushed it hard as the “Le Car”. I’m not sure an AMC connection would have helped sales of the 5 in the US. The tragedy is that Boué died from cancer before the R5 was released. 2. ( Log Out /  The DTW Bumper Holiday Quiz – Answers (Part One). A roommate of mine in the early ‘80s had a ’78 R5. I like that one. الكهرباء معاودة الباتري جديدة. The 80s had a revised, more conventional looking, instrument panel, as well as a larger 1.4 litre engine and a catalytic converter. I’m sure there’s a correct technical term for “Touch and hold” on a touch-screen device. Without a water temperature gauge on the dashboard (but an ammeter???) It wasn’t without typical French quirks, but that was part of its charm. Released at a time when several decades of economic stagnation were giving way to growing prosperity and surging car ownership in France – 1 million units were produced in the first 4.5 years and over 8 million were produced across the entire production run. Several of my college friends had this car. Consequently, I’m not sure I wouldn’t buy a French car before I bought another GM car. That’s what I recall. This Renault 5 TX has been knocking about in the barn for a couple of years. 1984 Renault 5 GTL . Take care of one another… and please, wash your hands. History shows that the Reliance/Encore was not a hot seller, but certainly within the parameters of the old AMC based models. Vůz byl velmi podobný předchozímu typu, ale měl pohon všech kol a výkon 402 koní. This is the reason for the R4’s (and thus the R5’s) peculiar engine layout, which apes the Traction Avant and DS. The Renault 14 is a compact car produced by the French manufacturer Renault between 1976 and 1983. Renault 5 GTL from 1976 in good original condition. The dealer add on air conditioning system was a fabricated, rigged out POS that over taxed the engine and failed to properly cool off the ample window interior. Touch the “Copy URL” icon. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Easily mastered, mechanically simple, and ideally positioned for those who drive with both hands on the steering wheel. See how many cars of any make and model are left on Britain's roads. We never really got the hang of carmaking over here. Compared to the three-door versions, the five-door model is 6 cm longer on the outside and inside: more space for the legs and knees of the rear passengers. The R5 was a huge success for Renault in Europe, which was one of the reasons it didn’t appear here sooner: a lack of capacity. But in the popular memory of Americans, it was just another weird little French car that showed certain weaknesses as it aged. In high school, around 1987 or so, a friend had a LeCar and it seemed so fragile. Boas pessoal do aço! El coche está muy bien de chapa y al dia de mecanica y se usa a diario en Losar de la Vera (Cáceres). I always wanted one of these. Always thought the thing rode way better than a car that size should, much softer than the Ford. He bought it brand new when the Lima, OH dealer was going out of business. It was sold in the U.S. branded Le Car in the 1970s and 1980s. Thanks for stopping by. The soft ride had only a relatively minor negative affect on handling, as anyone familiar with French cars will confirm: they may look like they’re about to tip over, but don’t let that fool you. observaciones: comprobado. Still, it was a very clean design overall: Well spotted details Daniel and also for me, especially wearing its white suit, the new 5 has always been a flawless design. I do, especially in its early more jolly form. Having a “true” economy model may have brought some relief to the company, and the dealer network would have been better than Renault ever had under their own umbrella. Cannot guarantee to hold.” I wasn’t impressed. Mine had the antenna bracketed on the side of the C pillar. When I stopped and looked around, I found that approximately 2″ plastic plug had come unscrewed and fallen to the floor. These are still relatively common across the pond, though rust has claimed many, as is common for cars of that era, especially Renaults. Mine also benefits in the useability stakes by having the later R5-based dashboard and front disc brakes. My thought is that while AMC did help with the Le Car marketing, were they offered in AMC dealerships? The Super 5 model is a Hatchback car manufactured by Renault, with 3 doors and 5 seats, sold new from year 1985 to 1993, and available after that as a used car. We got back to the shop, and he didn’t even try to steer me to a used Corolla. The long gearing (at 20mph/1,000rpm fourth is the same as most modern small cars’ fifth) means long distance cruising is a relative breeze. What on earth is going on? Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Stay safe everybody. Statement “you shouldn’t give up safety for miles per gallon”. 4 and 6 drivers were well used to the dash change. The Kangoo doesn’t ride as well as the older car but on the debit side it needs to be pushed quite hard through corners to generate R4 levels of body roll. referencia equivalente: jb1023 c051439 / jb1023c051439. No, I’m highly unlikely to devote any effort to the Miura or Countach. I always liked the way that Renault sprayed the formerly chromed bumpers on the 4 and changed the colour of the grille to match the side cladding. The design process of the Renault 4 was much like that of the 2CV. Renault 5 (Epoque IV) La Renault 5 (1972-1985) était la voiture la plus populaire de la France pendant dix ans. ( Log Out /  A lot of fun to drive around town. Your email address will not be published. The research says so, but my memory says “not”. The most impressive model is probably the 5 GTL, to conquer the market a fuel efficient mode was needed , gas prices were sky-high in Europe, the GTL had a total different philosophy: We ought to be told. And we can´t go back. A window will pop up giving you a number of different options. Copyright 2011 - 2020 Curbside Classics. As a friend of mine used to joke, we could just drive it around to watch the screws back out of their holes. I showed up, told the (amazed that I didn’t want a Corolla) salesman I’m interested, he got a plate, took my license information, and off we went. It’s a neat piece of work isn’t it. Part of the floor has been restored. As a friend of mine used to joke, we could just drive it around to watch the screws back out of their holes. How much does a Renault 5 GTL - TL weighs? I know rather more than probably most about the origin of that clutch—it was Jack Rabinow’s invention—but I know very little about its application by Renault. For stopping power, the Super 5 1.1 L/TL/GTL braking system includes Discs at the front and Drums at the rear. V témže roce ale tým Renault Sport opustil Mistrovství světa, protože vozy nedokázaly konkurovat ostatním speciálům na nezpevněném povrchu. Firstly in 2015 in a piece by former scribe, Sean Patrick, then latterly in 2018 in a transcription of the original from the inimitable Archie Vicar. 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