WTH??!?! Have you seen this item on ebay.

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A Siva Mule yesterday.

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By the way, it looks like a cross between a Citroen Merhari and a Beach Buggy to me.


PS There was also an IMP based version called the Llama

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rich@minispares.com wrote:
steve1071 wrote:
Come on Rich, you know you want it

:lol:
I blooming don't, they are horrid


I am starting to suspect that yellow gel coat must have been miles cheaper than any other colour in the 1970's as nearly all mini based kit cars where that colour!
I think there must have been a surplus of grit bins that needed using up.
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surfblue63 wrote:
I think there must have been a surplus of grit bins that needed using up.
:lol: :lol:


the amount of oil that wils (yellow) nimbus leaks out, it should have a built in grit dispenser

:lol: :lol:
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rich@minispares.com wrote:
nick@dunsdale wrote:http://www.ebay.com/itm/331560825396

Numbskull

rings like a bell!!!!!
Auction ended as 'There was an error in the listing'

No sh*t Sherlock :lol:
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Andrew1967 wrote:
rich@minispares.com wrote:
nick@dunsdale wrote:http://www.ebay.com/itm/331560825396

Numbskull

rings like a bell!!!!!
Auction ended as 'There was an error in the listing'

No sh*t Sherlock :lol:
Eyesore in the listing more like!
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little bit sad....i'd quite like this except for the postage......

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1968-Riley-El ... t_88wt_958

....and a chook shed here.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1962-Morris-M ... t_86wt_958
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i think advertisers need to look up the word original when posting pics of their 'original' car in a bare shell resprayed state....

still, a nice looking GT.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-1275-GT- ... _534wt_958
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For anyone who doesn't know SIVA cars was none other than my good mate Nevillle Tricket.

He produced a whole range of GRP based cars in the 70's some of which being prettier than others :)
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mk1 wrote:For anyone who doesn't know SIVA cars was none other than my good mate Nevillle Tricket.

He produced a whole range of GRP based cars in the 70's some of which being prettier than others :)
reading this Doctor Who site ,it looks like only 12 mules were sold....if its as rare as this I
hope some one takes pity on it!
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mk1coopers wrote:Anyone got a spare £20K? :lol:

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C617108
Even still got a W reg plate on it.

There are some fools about, that's for sure.
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DOWNTON Mini is what I like a lot.
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Now here is an amazing timewarp item, and it has all the rare correct early parts 8-) 8-) 8-)



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1970-Mini-Clu ... 27ffb5969e
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These remains still contain a usefull & rare item, only found on early cars 8-)
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JC T ONE wrote:Now here is an amazing timewarp item, and it has all the rare correct early parts 8-) 8-) 8-)



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1970-Mini-Clu ... 27ffb5969e
I've been watching that one, price has jumped today, but beware it is a private listing ;)
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surfblue63 wrote:
JC T ONE wrote:Now here is an amazing timewarp item, and it has all the rare correct early parts 8-) 8-) 8-)



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1970-Mini-Clu ... 27ffb5969e
I've been watching that one, price has jumped today, but beware it is a private listing ;)
It has been shared around fb today, hence how i saw it.

Looks amazing 8-) I think its a 69 (built year)
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JC T ONE wrote:
surfblue63 wrote:
JC T ONE wrote:Now here is an amazing timewarp item, and it has all the rare correct early parts 8-) 8-) 8-)



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1970-Mini-Clu ... 27ffb5969e
I've been watching that one, price has jumped today, but beware it is a private listing ;)
It has been shared around fb today, hence how i saw it.

Looks amazing 8-) I think its a 69 (built year)
I cant see a picture of the bonnet hinges properly as they are unique to the 69's
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It is first one that i see that have the same "inner wing" than mine. Mine is from 72, portuguese build in 71...

Which rare correct early parts are you talking about?
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