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May 21, 2008 14:11:42 GMT
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I've not owned one before, but have always liked them. I've been carless for about 4 weeks now and need to get a car. Don't have unlimited funds, about £1400, so woud like a daily driver (70miles/day), that won't cost me a fortune in maintenance. Tatty is fine. I'm in Somerset, but will travel anywhere for the right car.
Thanks!
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Last Edit: May 21, 2008 14:22:09 GMT by twinbeech
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May 23, 2008 21:09:45 GMT
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Good news, my budget has risen to £2000. I'm hoping that should secure me a solid Amazon that will give me years of service...any leads?
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loon
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May 24, 2008 22:00:11 GMT
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you have a pm
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what the fcuk have you done lately
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May 24, 2008 22:04:56 GMT
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The 'zon that loon has is a goodun, I've seen it close up.
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loon
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May 24, 2008 22:07:47 GMT
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but I'm not selling that one
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what the fcuk have you done lately
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May 24, 2008 22:11:05 GMT
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 Typical. I'm sure the '66 is just as good! |
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I'm waiting with bated breath!
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May 25, 2008 16:44:07 GMT
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Darn, it's whereabouts is unknown!
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loon
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May 25, 2008 21:19:08 GMT
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can you be a bit more specific on which model you want or saloon, estate how many doors?
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what the fcuk have you done lately
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May 25, 2008 22:23:01 GMT
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I'll be honest with you, as long as it is solid and won't be likely to cost me lots of money on hidden nasties, then I'm not fussy. I'd like OD as it will be my only car, I do 70miles a day for work, and family don't live nearby. Twin carbs I think will help a little with fuel economy, and a later model will have the slightly better seats?? (According to Dredge's book anyway.) 2 or 4 door - don't mind. Interior and paint condition, don't mind as long as I'm not sitting directly onto the webbing and or inches of mold...although that of course would mean something a little more disastrous going on with the seals.
In terms of preferences, and these really have nothing to do with the practicality of the purchase, I like the bumbers without the uppy bits...see, I have all the lingo! I'm a sucker for period details, so like original wheels etc. Pretty much like all the colours it comes in, although red seems always to be a stunner, but I think the Amazon looks great in dark colours. Like the side mirrors on the front wings instead of doors too.
But these are all extras that don't really matter. Like I said, if it's solid with OD and been well maintained, I'll be a happy man...come to think of it, my wife will be happy as well as I'll stop bugging her about it all!
Dom
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May 26, 2008 20:43:37 GMT
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 Okay, I think I've got one! 122S 1963/4 with OD. Looking at it tomorrow - but sounds very very promising.
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May 28, 2008 17:14:10 GMT
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Bought! Am very happy - lots to do cosmetically, but it looks like a very solid car...chuffed!
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loon
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Jun 11, 2008 22:14:39 GMT
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can we have an update please and the obligatory photo dump ;D
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what the fcuk have you done lately
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Jun 14, 2008 11:24:04 GMT
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seconded, lets seeee!  |
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Last Edit: Jun 14, 2008 11:24:29 GMT by geschmack
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Typical. I'm sure the '66 is just as good! 
Okay, I think I've got one! 122S 1963/4 with OD. Looking at it tomorrow - but sounds very very promising. 
