Historic Day - 70+ Classic Minis going into storage

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Yesterday was a historic day for us @Minitechnique.

10 years in the planning, 5 years saving and we finally lifted our 1st classic mini into the new second floor of our building.

It was dramatic and we had few issues, butterflies in the stomach and a heart stopping moment as we pushed the 1st mini off the ramp on to the floor with only 2" to spare a trolley jack under the rear frame to spin in round then it was safe. Only another 69 to go. We managed to get 5 Minis up and lift a pick-up bodyshell.

Were having an open day on Sat 4th Feb and a massive scalextric event.

Would be nice to see some members of the forum.

After the event we will then begin filling the building we have 69 minis waiting to go up there. We should have over 200 in dry storage before 2013.

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You can see the pictures and few clips on my facebook add me:

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Is it my grumpy old man syndrome or is this coming across to anyone else like constant spamming for this company ? :?
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I would say you are suffering with grumpy old man. Sounds like these guys are trying to make a living and have bags of enthusiasm. Let em be I say
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I'm probably just too lazy to look but can you explain the point of it all? Why are you putting 70+ minis into storage? Is it going to be a museum or just a money making venture to get them out in 10 years to sell the lot?

I just don't get it. All I see is how fantastic its going to be getting all these minis in a building. PLease explain
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Have a look at the Facebook page and see for yourself a truly amazing feat!

And if you want to buy something surely just ask Mark for a stock list and see if there's anything you fancy? If however, it's just a dry storage facility at £15 per week for owners, then fair play. That's good business!
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What if you have NO facebook ? :geek:
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UHR850 wrote:What if you have NO facebook ? :geek:
Then bite the bullet. Get down with the kids and sign up. I'm only on it so I know what my boys are up to! :(
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What's a facebook :? .
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UHR850 wrote:What if you have NO facebook ? :geek:
Some background to this company on their website........at least we can look there without joining the dreaded Facebook!
http://www.minitechnique.com/#/home/4533913605
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SCALEXTRIC EVENT UPDATE:

Picked up some more track tonight for Scalextric Event on 4th Feb. Must thank MINIWORLD for publishing our event in this month issue. I am pleased to confirm that we will now having a drift sport track downstairs and an oval race way with bank curves with lap timer also.

The event must not be missed.

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More details on our website www.minitechnique.com

Were based in Pilling, Lancashire.

MINITECHNIQUE
WILLOW PARK
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PILLING
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We are about 20 mins from J32 M6 towards Garstang, near Lancaster.

Track opens from 1pm. Sat 4th Feb.
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