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Jun 23, 2013 16:35:21 GMT
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Back on the road again now after manually adjusting the cable to the correct setting  All seems well not too many teething problems, and we started on a classic petrol can today pictures to follow when complete Thanks oldspice As promised pictures of the painted petrol can, was looking for something a little different and this idea seemed to make sense. As painted by my lovely girlfriend  Matt |
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remmoc
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Jun 23, 2013 17:13:55 GMT
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You have one very special girlfriend there , id buy her flowers or chocolate or take her for a meal out as she is obviously one in a million .
Petrol can looks great
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Jun 25, 2013 19:27:23 GMT
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You have one very special girlfriend there , id buy her flowers or chocolate or take her for a meal out as she is obviously one in a million . Petrol can looks great Absolutely I will be |
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Jun 25, 2013 19:28:22 GMT
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Should be coming to RRG going to get myself on a stand hopefully |
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Final preparations have been made, a quick service and a 30 mile trip to ensure all is well Ready for Retro fundraising event this weekend, we will be arriving at Haynes motor museum around mid day, come along if your in the area |
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remmoc
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See you Sunday
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I look forward to it |
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That comes as a surprise, I hope it's nothing unpleasant that's prompted the sale.
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That comes as a surprise, I hope it's nothing unpleasant that's prompted the sale. Unfortunately it is just time for it to go, time to make room for other projects (dads fiestas) and something different for me that can be stored outside |
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The convention would be to wish you good luck with the sale. I'm not going to do that, I hope you have to keep it and cherish and enjoy it because nobody will buy it  |
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Jul 21, 2013 11:39:09 GMT
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Sold subject to payment, but don't worry its going to a rr member |
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Jul 22, 2013 15:37:47 GMT
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Back home!  Thanks Matt, for being such a gentleman, and your old man's a good sort too (who happens to bear an uncanny resemblance to James Taylor)... I wimped out of the motorway bit, paid a recovery company to take it half way home for me so that I could just drive it for the second bit (country lanes). It's a wonderful car; the challenge is going to be maintaining it, and keeping it running sweetly, without having to do "restoration" type work that would destroy its beautiful patina. I understand that it's RR practice when a car changes ownership to start a new thread, so when I have something to share with you I'll do just that |
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1958 Hillman Minx
1988 Saab 900 T16
1989 Renault Trafic camper van
2003 Mazda 323F diesel
1994 Volvo 850 T5
1988 Saab 900i 4-door auto: breaking - anyone need parts?
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Jul 22, 2013 16:59:18 GMT
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Be sure to post a link here so those of us following this thread don't miss out on the continued story of this little treasure.
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Jul 22, 2013 18:12:27 GMT
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Back home! Thanks Matt, for being such a gentleman, and your old man's a good sort too (who happens to bear an uncanny resemblance to James Taylor)... I wimped out of the motorway bit, paid a recovery company to take it half way home for me so that I could just drive it for the second bit (country lanes). It's a wonderful car; the challenge is going to be maintaining it, and keeping it running sweetly, without having to do "restoration" type work that would destroy its beautiful patina. I understand that it's RR practice when a car changes ownership to start a new thread, so when I have something to share with you I'll do just that Excellent, I must say it really has gone to an excellent home Haha love the resemblance... I always thought a little bit Peter Ebdon   Anyway, nice to see you made it back and thankyou once again, no doubt I will bump into the car again and hopefully a few SW meet ups in the area. All the best and please keep us informed Matt I will compile the image gallery and get that posted to you shortly. |
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Mar 23, 2014 23:49:56 GMT
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Seen a 1958 Minx for sale the other day, and thought nooooooooooooooooooooo... luckily it wasnt this one |
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May 16, 2016 16:56:20 GMT
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1958 Hillman Minx
1988 Saab 900 T16
1989 Renault Trafic camper van
2003 Mazda 323F diesel
1994 Volvo 850 T5
1988 Saab 900i 4-door auto: breaking - anyone need parts?
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Apr 15, 2017 19:39:48 GMT
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Does anyone know who currently owns this car? Would be great to get an update
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Had an update on this last week, I’ll post more details with pictures as soon as I can...
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Okay I said I would update this...
Last week as I was doing some final prep the day before our wedding and, I get an email from eBay that a new ad has been posted for a 1958 Hillman Minx...
So I left it a while to think things through, got married and had a great day, the following day I sent the deposit and booked my flights... the car made its way to Glasgow... I’m not anywhere near... around 400 miles!
So I’m sat in the airport now waiting for the flight then looking forward to the 400 miles of trouble feee motoring in a car that’s almost 60 !
Wish me luck! More pics when I can upload them!
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