RayW:

I was not good at mechanics back then, but the only consistent problem I had was post ignition that was not cured even after the engine was "decarbonized".

I did lose reverse once, but as light as that car was, backing up manually was a breeze.

I remember it was the first car in the United States to have disc brakes on all four wheels, folding front seats that made a continuos flat area because they folded level with the back seats, a 4-way flasher, a crank for starting the engine by hand, a wet sleeve engine for easy rebuilding, and a huge trunk in front that you had to put something heavy into so that it would track in a crosswind.

They made an R10 for the American market after the R8 and then dumped a real headache on us with the "Le Car".

Ahh, sweet memories.

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