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Old 22-11-2009, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by tiny2white
found this a few months ago been on at the guy to let me buy it hes talked about 5k
and im obviously ready to do a deal but still waiting all ways wanted 1 and this is mint just needs a fuel pipe and service.
Good luck but I'm betting you will never buy that car for 5k
Old 22-11-2009, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by RS Specialist
its a minter only comes out for an MOT once a year
just like everyone elses cars then MOT's are only required once a year !
Old 22-11-2009, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by jameswrx
Am I the only one that thinks this is slightly out of order?

If I had something sitting in my garage I wouldn't be chuffed to see someone snooping around to see what's in there! It's their car, if they wanted to sell it then it'd be in the paper for sale!

no i think hes cool to have knocked no asnwer to had a peep, no intensions or stealing and was straight up

ive knocked up hundreds and bought most of them, they dont get sold cos the opportunity doesnt arrive or you get a load of fuckwits turn up with a quid

ive had 2 rst's in a warehouse for 5 years, sold em both this month, if i'd been asked before i'd have sold them then too
Old 22-11-2009, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Martin-Reyland
Good luck but I'm betting you will never buy that car for 5k
i would be straight round there with the 5k for that
Old 22-11-2009, 01:47 PM
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My brother sold a good example for Ł13k a few years ago...for Ł5k thats a steal.
Oh make sure it doesnt need a clutch as that can be very expensive.
Old 22-11-2009, 03:01 PM
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You have to knock and be cheeky, i did to a guy that had a Capri sat on his drive for about 7yrs, apparently had loads of people ask "you wanna sell that old Capri mate?" but in his words "they were just muppets with no idea!", i did a bit of research on the car (could see the front plate) and then knocked on the door. Cos of this and talking to the bloke in a polite and pleasant manner, i now have a genuine 280 Brooklands sat in my garage needing a full resto all for the grand sum of Ł800.
Old 22-11-2009, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by tiny2white
found this a few months ago been on at the guy to let me buy it hes talked about 5k
and im obviously ready to do a deal but still waiting all ways wanted 1 and this is mint just needs a fuel pipe and service.



That looks too clean and tidy to be a find thats been hidden away.
Old 22-11-2009, 03:15 PM
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I will be suprised if you get the Lotus Carlton for 5k

They must be worth double that at least

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Old 22-11-2009, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by tiny2white
found this a few months ago been on at the guy to let me buy it hes talked about 5k
and im obviously ready to do a deal but still waiting all ways wanted 1 and this is mint just needs a fuel pipe and service.
Pm me the detials PLEASE



Originally Posted by dojj
don't let matt baxter know where it is
Old 22-11-2009, 03:25 PM
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Matts creaming his pants now lol

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Old 22-11-2009, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by jameswrx
Am I the only one that thinks this is slightly out of order?

If I had something sitting in my garage I wouldn't be chuffed to see someone snooping around to see what's in there! It's their car, if they wanted to sell it then it'd be in the paper for sale!
not rely dont ask done get mate
Old 22-11-2009, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by marky_g
not rely dont ask done get mate
Ask, yes.. sticking a bore scope under someone elses garage door to see what's in there, no!

How is that ever acceptable?
Old 22-11-2009, 04:04 PM
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have you seen the prices that original lhd m3's are fetching??
same with lotus omegas they are doing big deutchmarks in germany,you used to be able to buy left hooker omegas in the ukfor about 8 grand gbp now they are more like 20k euros for a entry level one in europe.

and to prove my point heres 2 i found

http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/sh...&pageNumber=10

http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/sh...&pageNumber=10
Old 22-11-2009, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by jameswrx
Ask, yes.. sticking a bore scope under someone elses garage door to see what's in there, no!

How is that ever acceptable?
it would piss me off if a knew but he said its on a main road, truth of the matter is its happened and there are loads of people that do that sort of thing all the time
Old 22-11-2009, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by ally7th
here's my barn find s1

was last taxed in 88, done 55k, bought it off the second owner who never
had it on the road
he bought it as accident damaged and fixed it up
put it in barn and forgot about it

is there a resto thread on this being cleaned up?
Old 22-11-2009, 06:59 PM
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yes, on the s1 site

havent done a helluva lot to it yet

keep spending time and money on my cossie
Old 22-11-2009, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Rick Astley
They are all the same people!
Typical Manc reply
Old 22-11-2009, 07:43 PM
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It maybe that they got a bit spooked by you Jacko if you are as you say a rough looking fooker.

They may not have wanted you snooping about. I know if someone knocked my door and looked a bit rough, asking to buy stuff that was hidden away, I would want them gone asap.

Maybe write a nice letter explaining that you love your fords, and restore them, and would jump at the chance to bring another one to it's former glory rather than it be sat tucked away.

Explain that you think it must have been a bit of a shock for you to have just knocked the door and put them on the spot, then offer your details - workshop details for them to check you out and see you are legit.

Finally tell them that you would give them a fair price and would have the car removed with the minimum of fuss and if they wanted, see the car when finished.

Maybe end it by saying you will call round in a weeks time to see if they have changed their mind, but if they would prefer you not to, to just give you a quick call and you will not pester them any further.

This gives you a chance to show them your genuine, gives you a lead back in to speak to them again, and plants the seed of a sale in their mind.
Old 22-11-2009, 09:08 PM
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all i got told was it was an old escort and the garage doors where directly on the main road i just wanted to know cos i was curious iv lived 2 streets away from it for most of my life and didnt even know curiosity got the better of me to be fair i didnt even beleve it would be there
Old 22-11-2009, 09:13 PM
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been told the carlton is more sort after than omega seems to good to be true 5k but that was what was discussed should find out this weekend think i'll find what ever he wants for it as i know it is mint through and through last time it was driven was to move it to currant location by a friend and he says its spot on checked it over found small leak on petrol pipe and the leather needs a good clean!!!!
Old 23-11-2009, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by matts1
It maybe that they got a bit spooked by you Jacko if you are as you say a rough looking fooker.

They may not have wanted you snooping about. I know if someone knocked my door and looked a bit rough, asking to buy stuff that was hidden away, I would want them gone asap.

Maybe write a nice letter explaining that you love your fords, and restore them, and would jump at the chance to bring another one to it's former glory rather than it be sat tucked away.

Explain that you think it must have been a bit of a shock for you to have just knocked the door and put them on the spot, then offer your details - workshop details for them to check you out and see you are legit.

Finally tell them that you would give them a fair price and would have the car removed with the minimum of fuss and if they wanted, see the car when finished.

Maybe end it by saying you will call round in a weeks time to see if they have changed their mind, but if they would prefer you not to, to just give you a quick call and you will not pester them any further.

This gives you a chance to show them your genuine, gives you a lead back in to speak to them again, and plants the seed of a sale in their mind.
That' sounds like a nice idea
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