>> It was a ZS. The so called 'short cut' version on which the Talbot Samba
>> was based. it was only about a foot longer than a Mini, though it was
>> built of solid stuff so was heavier. There's a link to a picture of it
>> somewhere in here.
>>
>> The 1124cc engine with twin choke carb produced (IIRC) 66bhp. It was an early warm
>> hatch, alongside it Renault compatriot the 5TS. It was pretty nippy and could fly through
>> bends like it was on rails.
>>
My uncle had a red 104ZS, and my brother later had a lime green 104ZL (complete with 'Captial Radio 194' tinted sun-band like yours!)
As you say, the 104ZS was an early warm hatch, and highly regarded by the likes of Motor magazine at the time.
|
