Syphon

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The SEAT Leon is marking its 25th anniversary this year. Since it was originally launched in 1999, this car has been leading the way in the compact segment over the course of four generations, always determined to innovate in terms of design, technology, sportiness and equipment. The SEAT Leon has consistently been ahead of its time, and the following milestones are proof of this:



Leading the way from Barcelona.



 SEAT is honoured that one of its most successful cars is designed, developed and produced entirely in Barcelona, where more than 2.5 million units of the SEAT Leon have been manufactured to date.



MK1 SEAT Leon







Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, the first generation...

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tracktoy

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I have had my 2014 MK3 for 10 years and it will stay with me till it dies.

I have met many members on here with a range of motors from MK1 through to MK3 and just added a few pics below for a range of the great cars plus a couple great track monsters

Love these MK1's
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MK1 at the track with the MK3
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MK2

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MK2 Track Beast

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and then the MK3

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This great beast was spotted at Donnington Park Track.

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And the full family (including the Ibiza)

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Railwayman

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As per my sig I've been fortunate to own

As per my sig I've been fortunate to own

Great article, thank you.
 

Nathan penney

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Jul 8, 2017
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My Leon history starts way back so bear with me.
1.6s, 1.6sx, Cupra diesel and a Cupra.
All between 2002 and 2006! I was the dealer managers dream customer.:ROFLMAO:
‘Take that for a drive while you’re waiting for yours to be serviced’ dangling a set of keys in front of me.
Me on my return- “go on then I’ll have one!”
Aged between 22 and 26 with a decent income and still living at home, they were all bought outright and part exchanged for the next one. Those were the days!!
Looked at other cars in between but nothing came close in my opinion hence owning 4 within a few years.
I was invited to the launch of the mk2
but didn’t take well to it, banging my head getting in, also the looks were questionable at the time after the curves of the mk1.
I did get to meet Jason Plato and later on Darren turner as drivers of the two works SEAT BTCC cars at the time so I’m glad I kept in with the dealer.
I moved on to Skoda and bought a mk2 VRS Octavia in 2006. I owned that for 13 years but never lost my love for the mk1 Leon doing a double take whenever I saw one.
Fast forward to 2017 and buying a 2006 (55) plate platinum grey Cupra R.
Bought as a daily commute car whilst still owning the mk2 VRS, the Leon soon became another hobby car after picking up another cheap daily motor.
Picking up where I’d left off I joined this fantastic forum, attended a few meets and have met many fellow Leon fans (some of whom are on here)
The mk1 has become a bit of an obsession of mine, with new cars getting more advanced and fussy in design, the simplicity of the mk1 is still really appealing.
A steering wheel with no buttons on it. Simple controls for simple tasks, a cd (and cassette player) plus the engaging drive and well weighted steering still impress me to this day. And not forgetting the way it looks!
The VRS was sold and the Leon was kept much to my wife’s surprise after owning that from brand new and looking after it like a mother looks after a baby. :ROFLMAO:
A yellow Cupra R followed a couple of years ago to join my growing fleet cause I always wanted a yellow one and my plan was to keep both.
Unfortunately earlier this year something had to give to free up some funds so reluctantly I moved the grey one on.
I still have the yellow one to enjoy and hopefully will do for many years to come.
I have taken both the grey one and the yellow one on trips to the Le Mans 24 hour, and both have always grabbed lots of attention.
So Here’s to 25 years of the Leon
and my 23 years of door locks and door seals!
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BadBoy03

A Mk1 Is For Life, Not Just For Fun
Sep 6, 2016
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439
Somerset
My Leon history starts way back so bear with me.
1.6s, 1.6sx, Cupra diesel and a Cupra.
All between 2002 and 2006! I was the dealer managers dream customer.:ROFLMAO:
‘Take that for a drive while you’re waiting for yours to be serviced’ dangling a set of keys in front of me.
Me on my return- “go on then I’ll have one!”
Aged between 22 and 26 with a decent income and still living at home, they were all bought outright and part exchanged for the next one. Those were the days!!
Looked at other cars in between but nothing came close in my opinion hence owning 4 within a few years.
I was invited to the launch of the mk2
but didn’t take well to it, banging my head getting in, also the looks were questionable at the time after the curves of the mk1.
I did get to meet Jason Plato and later on Darren turner as drivers of the two works SEAT BTCC cars at the time so I’m glad I kept in with the dealer.
I moved on to Skoda and bought a mk2 VRS Octavia in 2006. I owned that for 13 years but never lost my love for the mk1 Leon doing a double take whenever I saw one.
Fast forward to 2017 and buying a 2006 (55) plate platinum grey Cupra R.
Bought as a daily commute car whilst still owning the mk2 VRS, the Leon soon became another hobby car after picking up another cheap daily motor.
Picking up where I’d left off I joined this fantastic forum, attended a few meets and have met many fellow Leon fans (some of whom are on here)
The mk1 has become a bit of an obsession of mine, with new cars getting more advanced and fussy in design, the simplicity of the mk1 is still really appealing.
A steering wheel with no buttons on it. Simple controls for simple tasks, a cd (and cassette player) plus the engaging drive and well weighted steering still impress me to this day. And not forgetting the way it looks!
The VRS was sold and the Leon was kept much to my wife’s surprise after owning that from brand new and looking after it like a mother looks after a baby. :ROFLMAO:
A yellow Cupra R followed a couple of years ago to join my growing fleet cause I always wanted a yellow one and my plan was to keep both.
Unfortunately earlier this year something had to give to free up some funds so reluctantly I moved the grey one on.
I still have the yellow one to enjoy and hopefully will do for many years to come.
I have taken both the grey one and the yellow one on trips to the Le Mans 24 hour, and both have always grabbed lots of attention.
So Here’s to 25 years of the Leon
and my 23 years of door locks and door seals! View attachment 45627
A true fan & spot on with the MK1 💪
 
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