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Thanks for the pointers, the second one on Autotrader I've been in touch with, seems very genuine but unfortunately personal circumstances meant the car is no longer for sale. The eBay one does sound well looked after like you say. Will find out more.Not 172 Cups but some decent looking examples below. One on eBay looks well cared for, does have a decat though. One on Autotrader seems ok and is in Glasgow. The advert is rubbish though, something to be wary of.
Great to hear you've tracked one down, bought a 172 Cup myself last weekend and collecting it on Saturday. I had one new back in 2003, so it will be fun to revisit!
That's awesome you must be excited!
Ah, is it unique to the 172 Cup model?
Would a replacement headliner fit in the car I wonder?.. I've found a replacement that in theory I could collect enroute. I imagine that would be a awkward fit while maintaining visibility
No chance. You'll need a van.
Yep. Can't wait, it's in the Lake District so hoping it's not too snowy tomorrow, could make things interesting on the drive home. It will be great to have a Cup & Trophy again. 😁👍
Agreed, I'm on my 2nd 182 Trophy and now 2nd 172 Cup. There's something a bit special about them.
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Wow that’s a mega photo. Car looks great 👍
Cheers! I know what you're saying about the Cup's, they're my pick of the bunch too. I see you have a 200 Cup in AG, I've also got a 200 Cup, in Storm Grey. Just something about the cars is addictive!
👍Yes awesome pic, just talks to you that image, of the roads the little car has just driven and those it's about to devour.
Cheers! It was an enjoyable re-introduction to a 172 Cup.
Brilliant, glad I’m not the only Cup nutter out there! Some folk don’t get it but they are special little cars.Cheers! I know what you're saying about the Cup's, they're my pick of the bunch too. I see you have a 200 Cup in AG, I've also got a 200 Cup, in Storm Grey. Just something about the cars is addictive!
Haha great to hear this, I feel exactly the same. Sounds like a well sorted car. Also ditto the slightly scary bit, think mine could do with some new rubber. Roll on the summer ☀️
Ah the joys of older car purchases, can be a bit of lottery I guess. The dilemma of going for lower mile cars versus something that's been used and well maintained.
Great post on the Trophy forum, enjoyed reading that. Nice to see another early Cup has survived too (double door locks are kinda rare I think, went to single passenger door lock on the later models). Car looks mint and sounds like it drives like a honey too. Mine is on stilts till I fix a few bits but can’t wait to get it on all four wheels again.Enjoying hearing other folks 172 Cup experiences.
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My apologies, another gratuitous snap of my 'new' Cup.
For those interested and don't mind wading through a lengthy ramble, I've started a thread over on the Trophy forum about the Cup, I'll pop the link here:
Lightness Revisited - A 172 Cup Adventure.
Let’s start at the Beginning… February 2026. A pause at the Hause for the 'new' 172 Cup. Back in the heady and optimistic early 2000’s I was running around in a couple of old minis and a hot Peugeot 205 GTi which I’d tuned to within an inch of it’s life and indeed when the Pug expired with a...cliotrophy.co.uk
Cheers guys..
Great cars them. Owner of the Trophy must be a cool guy
Meh I guess so, knows how to build a nice Clio. I waited till he was out at work to sneak in and take the photos - I know he’s mad that the car wasn’t dry in those pics 😂
@photo_ed do you have a recommendation for a garage in Glasgow area that are knowledgeable for belt service?Enjoying hearing other folks 172 Cup experiences.
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My apologies, another gratuitous snap of my 'new' Cup.
For those interested and don't mind wading through a lengthy ramble, I've started a thread over on the Trophy forum about the Cup, I'll pop the link here:
Lightness Revisited - A 172 Cup Adventure.
Let’s start at the Beginning… February 2026. A pause at the Hause for the 'new' 172 Cup. Back in the heady and optimistic early 2000’s I was running around in a couple of old minis and a hot Peugeot 205 GTi which I’d tuned to within an inch of it’s life and indeed when the Pug expired with a...
Cheers guys..
I'm afraid I'm not sure, my Renaultsports go to Mick Pittman at Diamond Motors near Nottingham for belt services. There's a guy I know with a Trophy near Glasgow, I'll ask him for you.
