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Great deduction Guy....thank you, that all makes sence. Any current info./ photos on EBL 55C would be of interest from anyone.
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spoon.450 wrote: Any current info./ photos on EBL 55C would be of interest from anyone.
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Perhaps I should have asked this is a different ( new ? ) thread, ' photos of Ex Works cars ', aimed at post Abingdon pics, so as not to divert this thread from the original topic ?
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We have just taken GRX 309D to Bingley, and have been given a prime spot by the BMC ( Thanks Dave H ). Looking forward to tomorrow, although Ron is quite ill at the moment and has an Hospital appointment early in the morning. He really wants to make the re-union tomorrow and is going to call me to update his situation asap. Regards to Ron and Tuula, and hope to see them both tomorrow.
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Bingley today.
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Unfortunately Ron was too ill to make today. He was obviously missed and we all hope he is well soon.
It was great to re-unite Paddy with the car and again meet and talk to some very interesting people. At one point we had a conversation going between five owners of ex-works minis ! Thanks for the pics. Keith, I didn't take any this time so if anyone has any to upload they would be appreciated.
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Paddy wonders why getting trousers in that colour seemed like a good idea at the time.
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Red trousers, black top, that's a BMC colour scheme. 8-) :lol: Shame the car was barely discussed, the interviewer didn't know anything about it and no mention of the 66 Monte whilst he had Paddy on the mic. Bit of a wasted opportunity! :?

Nice to see 'the boys' again today though and the car attracted a lot of attention, well done for getting it there and best wishes to Ron. :)
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It looks great in the picture with it plates on and the numbers now on the doors - I always have a look on this thread to see what the latest update is, ace photos :)
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spoon.450 wrote:Unfortunately Ron was too ill to make today. He was obviously missed and we all hope he is well soon.
It was great to re-unite Paddy with the car and again meet and talk to some very interesting people. At one point we had a conversation going between five owners of ex-works minis ! Thanks for the pics. Keith, I didn't take any this time so if anyone has any to upload they would be appreciated.
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Dave,

This is me and Ronnie White at the Slieve Donard Car Show yesterday. Ronnie owns 6 ex-works cars and was a top rallycross / sprint / hillclimb driver and won the Irish championship 7 times and is a true gentleman :D :D :D
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Dave you should have an email! Note it has been on ebay before NO bids so make an offer!!
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Thanks Ronnie
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spoon.450 wrote:Great deduction Guy....thank you, that all makes sence. Any current info./ photos on EBL 55C would be of interest from anyone.
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Recently found the article on EBL 55C with recent pics. in September 2013 Cooperworld.
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Pauls GRX 309D will be at Blyton for anyone wanting to see it for the last time before restoration work begins.

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Pauls GRX 309D will be at Blyton for anyone wanting to see it for the last time before restoration work begins.

Really worth seeing in it's as found state.
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I do hope that it will be a sympathetic restoration using original parts and finishes and not a high gloss/shiny nut and bolt one.
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surfblue63 wrote:I do hope that it will be a sympathetic restoration using original parts and finishes and not a high gloss/shiny nut and bolt one.
It is planned to be exactly that :)
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Very much looking forward to following the restoration progress on this car!
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