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Yep I’d suppose the puma is not a build thread It will just be polished and loved But it will sit here with my Mercedes , well pleased with the puma Yesterday I swapped the CD player over to a spare the owner gave me as the original had a habit of switching itself off Also have a new headlight that came with it to fit As one has a small crack in it, the previous owner was very fastidious and I’m definitely in that camp when I find mint cars Go to go up to my parents place today and retrieve my W202 after leaving that whilst I collected the puma This afternoon will be a polish and hoover afternoon 👍
As for keeping these yes both will stay I regret selling many cars and now we are in our dream home and settled I’m spending my hard earned on the house So I have two great cars and no need or want to sell either for a good long while !
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Ford pumaMercdan68
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New arms and cambelt and water pump done at its last service three months ago ..result !
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Apr 17, 2022 20:16:00 GMT
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Thanks for sharing, that Humber sceptre looks superb
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Apr 17, 2022 13:05:46 GMT
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Apr 17, 2022 13:04:55 GMT
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So I asked for Advice in the buying section on here last night I was looking for another ford and hadn’t considered a ford puma One came up near to my parents house I was told by the owner it was absolutely mint, my interpretation of mint is normally way off what I find when I’m looking to buy But as soon as the owner opened his garage I’d bought this car It’s in absolutely first class condition under sealed and rust protected from new and unbelievably a very expensive respray last year due to lacquer peel and fade It’s a puma thunder so a bit of a rare limited edition Plans are to leave it exactly as it is and get to a few shows this summer, the ideal car alongside my W202
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Sierra 2.0 Ghia I EstateMercdan68
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Apr 17, 2022 12:45:50 GMT
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That’s between 3 and 5000 depending on condition There’s a huge following for these now
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Ford pumaMercdan68
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Apr 17, 2022 11:27:51 GMT
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Well I went off to view the car I’m always sceptical when someone describes a car a as mint But as The owner opened the garage I’d bought it Car is genuine and more or less like new Been under sealed and rustproofed since new It’s a puma thunder ltd edition Nice car and glad to have added it to my ownership
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Leather dyeMercdan68
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I bought some stuff from Amazon for one of my W210 mercs Ended up stripping it all off again, complete rubbish unfortunately I then bought decent stuff from woolies There based in Norfolk/cambs area advertise in most classic mags
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Ford pumaMercdan68
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Apr 16, 2022 22:01:46 GMT
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I’ve been offered the chance to buy one I’m going to view the car tomorrow I’ve been told it’s “mint” My mint is always very different to other peoples ! But my interest has been prodded by the owners description I’ll go have a nose
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Ford pumaMercdan68
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Apr 16, 2022 21:36:57 GMT
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Never owned one of these but tempting at sensible prices Basically a ford escort/fiesta ? Worth buying ? Any grot spots apart from the rear arches I need to check?
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Apr 16, 2022 21:21:25 GMT
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Grizz I have a couple of locking caps here with keys I’ll pop past tomorrow afternoon with them for you to try 👍
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Apr 16, 2022 13:44:58 GMT
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Ok thanks
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Apr 16, 2022 12:54:40 GMT
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Is this a saloon ?
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Apr 15, 2022 18:23:01 GMT
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Todays jobs on the new house meant precious little car time I did go out early this morning for quick run I can’t explain why I keep going back to these w202 mercs But whilst standing taking some pics I just thought the lines are just perfect, I’ve always had a thing for four door saloons And these are built far superior to all my 90s fords I’ve owned Slowly these seem to be getting a bit of a following Got the thumbs up from a group of racing cyclists this morning too😁
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Apr 14, 2022 14:34:30 GMT
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Thanks to those of you that took the time to comment and private message me about George's accident I’ve calmed down suitably to take it in better now As others have said he’s been a lucky boy, and he’s had to use his savings to buy a runaround which I claybarred and polished up for him, not retro but it’ll see him over a few months now Just a berlingo van bought cheaply from a pal And I couldn’t resist a dig by fitting the w202 hubcaps! Just to remind him he’s got a little bit of merc left Got a quick photo opportunity whilst passing a certain members on here’s house, didn’t stop just took a liberty and parked in his drive !
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Easter Weekend Plans?Mercdan68
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Apr 14, 2022 13:55:36 GMT
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Recently moved house so there’s plenty To keep me going here this weekend But I’ll get out for a few hours in the Mercedes and clean the seats up a bit more……oh And I’m looking for a ford of some sort to play with so might get out and view a few cars
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The RR Spotted ThreadMercdan68
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Apr 12, 2022 17:56:19 GMT
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^^^^ when I took that picture of the transit today I just thought to myself how I used to see old tatty motors all the time when I was a kid in the 70s and 80s Better times and far better cars/vans than todays look at me BMWs and Mercedes
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The RR Spotted ThreadMercdan68
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Apr 12, 2022 16:46:03 GMT
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South London today
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Goodwood 79MM [pics]Mercdan68
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Apr 11, 2022 17:55:56 GMT
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Great pics thanks for sharing
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Apr 11, 2022 17:45:15 GMT
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As long as Nora batty shows me her wrinkled stockings I’ll be quite happy!
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