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Andrew1967
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Posted: Saturday May 17th, 2008 11:09 pm |
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minorparts wrote: Isn't a "tuck roll" something you take to work to eat at lunchtime?
Maybe it is an edible interior - looks like they've already eaten the door panels 
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Norton
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Posted: Sunday May 18th, 2008 09:17 am |
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I think you'll find a "Tuck Roll" is a guitar amplifier
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kustom-Black-Tuck-Roll-TR12L-Guitar-Practice-Amplifier_W0QQitemZ260241289997QQihZ016QQcategoryZ10171QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD2VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em122
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Gray
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Posted: Sunday May 18th, 2008 09:25 am |
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Well if Andrew is buying the beer then I will see you all at Beaulieu ( just remembered I probably owe Andrew more than 1 beer)It will be interesting so see the brocade pants I nearly bought.
I wonder if the pick up floats looks more like a boat Gray
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Andrew1967
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Posted: Sunday May 18th, 2008 09:54 am |
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As you lot are driving it'll have to be diet Pepsi's all round, as I cannot condone drink driving. As I've got a chauffeur who does not drink (my Dad) I can have a beer
Hopefully the pick up would not float
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Andrew1967
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Posted: Monday May 19th, 2008 05:12 pm |
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Anyone want an original Clubman. Sellers words, not mine. 
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270236180118&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=017
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minorparts
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Posted: Monday May 19th, 2008 05:48 pm |
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Original ! I can never quite decide if I like the Clubman (Clubmen?) or not. They were quite a popular seller in their day. BL certainly never got around to offering 2tone paint jobs however and as for a "leather" interior as the seller claims.....Now the interior DOES look original to me. Hey- maybe it'll turn out to be a rare, original "wooden picket" Mini...."bespoke" or "coachbuilt" as they say. You might assume that at least the Teal Blue was the original colour but do I see traces of red or blaze under the bonnet/boot??? It IS certainly "dented" isn't it! Come on then, who's going to bid for it? Quick MOT and off to Beaulieu??
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minorparts
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Posted: Monday May 19th, 2008 05:55 pm |
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| I wonder what exactly "Has been MOT cleared" means? "...should pass" "but I haven't got time".....Oh yeh? Maybe £999 is a bit steep for an old Mini with no MOT? To be fair though, at the right price and if it isn't rotten, it could be an interesting project. It COULD be tax exempt too if build date is traced couldn't it?
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minorparts
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Posted: Monday May 19th, 2008 06:04 pm |
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| If you look at the current sellers feedback, he's only just bought it. The previous seller made no claims about it being "original" or special in any way. in fact his listing seemed to suggest he'd have let it go for next to nothing! I bet he was staggered it sold for so much! One to watch!
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Andrew1967
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Posted: Monday May 19th, 2008 06:05 pm |
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It's the 'original' sales pitch that amused me.
Looks like it's got a 1275 head on it going by the heater taps? Unusual dash/instruments.
To be fair though, it does not look a rot box and could be a good project at the right price. Pity it's an auto though 
Yes, I reckon it would be tax exempt as well.
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Andrew1967
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Posted: Monday May 19th, 2008 07:28 pm |
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minorparts wrote: If you look at the current sellers feedback, he's only just bought it. The previous seller made no claims about it being "original" or special in any way. in fact his listing seemed to suggest he'd have let it go for next to nothing! I bet he was staggered it sold for so much! One to watch!
Good work Holmes Didn't notice that - Not sure it's going to be a nice earner for him 
Anyway, here's an idea for the interior for your S, Norton
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1985-AUSTIN-MINI-MAYFAIR-BLUE_W0QQitemZ160242324358QQihZ006QQcategoryZ38708QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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minorparts
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Posted: Monday May 19th, 2008 09:13 pm |
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| "This is not a concours winning show car".......no kidding?? "must be sold this week"..... Well, who the s going to buy that!!
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Norton
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Posted: Monday May 19th, 2008 09:44 pm |
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That has to be the most revolting interior I've ever seen!
I think if Bagpuss wakes up on the rear parcel shelf, he wouldn't bother waking the mice up to put the car right..... it needs to be put out of its misery
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Andrew1967
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Posted: Monday May 19th, 2008 09:47 pm |
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I shouldn't think even Churchill would take up that challenge
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Gray
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Posted: Monday May 19th, 2008 09:52 pm |
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| Andrew, we have delicate dispositions on here, I'm now feeling quite ill W**res handbag is an expression I have heard before that would be fitting.
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Andrew1967
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Posted: Monday May 19th, 2008 10:07 pm |
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I've just had a thought. Do you think we'll see any of the cars showcased on here at Beaulieu 
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Norton
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Posted: Monday May 19th, 2008 10:13 pm |
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| Just as long as that nutter with the Harvest Gold Mk3 "Cooper" doesn't turn up!
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Andrew1967
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Posted: Monday May 19th, 2008 10:17 pm |
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Norton wrote: Just as long as that nutter with the Harvest Gold Mk3 "Cooper" doesn't turn up!
Your cards are marked mate
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Norton
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Posted: Monday May 19th, 2008 10:23 pm |
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Andrew1967 wrote: Norton wrote: Just as long as that nutter with the Harvest Gold Mk3 "Cooper" doesn't turn up!
Your cards are marked mate
I'm sure I'll be fine.... if I see him I'll say.... Norton......? oh yes.... he's the bloke at the bar...... You'll find his car over there.... the shiny yellow one!
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minorparts
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Posted: Tuesday May 20th, 2008 06:23 am |
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Oh yes, the unique Mk4 Cooper S wasn't it with famous motor racing history? I wonder what happened to that?? Simon'll know if its on the register.... Perhaps whoever is on the gate at Beaulieu will direct such cars to a special parking area.
If it IS there, it might be best not to wind the owner up TOO much! For myself, I enjoy seeing ALL the diverse styles and specifications of Minis at such events - Variety is the spice of life after all - It's just the owners of a few cars like that one who insist its something it isn't!!.....
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Andrew1967
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Posted: Tuesday May 20th, 2008 06:46 am |
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That's the one. If it's there it would be best not to mention the eBay auction.
I see the Clubman didn't sell and it's back on with 1 bid so far
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