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Just to inform members of a nos pick up shell making its way to Mathewsons for auction. Been in storage for many years. Complete with doors,tailgate and bonnet. Would be nice if it went to a forum member so we could follow its progress to completion.

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Nice rarity and yep, be good to know what it saves ;-)
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I got told about one somewhere in Yorkshire a few years back, chased it up but all leads went cold. Possibly the same one, can’t be many about?
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Is it round tunnel / magic wand or square tunnel / rod change ?

Can you share any pictures. It would be great to see some.
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Sorry no pictures but I think it is around 1978/1981. Been in Scotland for many many years. Loaded into trailer last night. Doors bonnet and tailgate come with the shell but not fitted.

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Any clue to its estimated value ?
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I was offered one a few months back for 15k..probably the same one I'd have thought
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About the same as getting Paul Wiginton to restore a rotter with a stack of m machine panels then.
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There was a new pick up shell on Facebook a few months ago for about £20,000.
Paul would probably charge less to build a new shell than restore one.
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No reply yet Jim. ???
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woodypup59 wrote: Mon Nov 04, 2024 8:54 pm No reply yet Jim. ???
It's a later 80's shell, rod change
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Dan Fallon wrote: Tue Nov 05, 2024 9:01 am
woodypup59 wrote: Mon Nov 04, 2024 8:54 pm No reply yet Jim. ???
It's a later 80's shell, rod change
I asked Jim a question via this sites personal message system, and had an email through my email provider quoting Jim asking if I'd had his message answering my question.

And I have not had that answer message via this sites personal message system.

I wonder if that message got lost. My inbox is not full.

I am curious as to whether the forum messaging system is working properly.
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I think this shell might have been from my neck of the woods ( scottish borders )
Heard a story awhile back there was one localy i know who apprarently owned it.
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I have been trying to reply to members who got in touch. My computer skills are terrible as it appears a pm I thought I sent failed !! so sorry. Anyway the shell from Fife is at Mathewsons and will be auctioned late November. I have no info on any reserve price.

Cheers Jim
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Good luck with the sale Jim.
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YORKY wrote: Tue Nov 05, 2024 7:42 pm I have been trying to reply to members who got in touch. My computer skills are terrible as it appears a pm I thought I sent failed !! so sorry. Anyway the shell from Fife is at Mathewsons and will be auctioned late November. I have no info on any reserve price.

Cheers Jim
Fife not the one i was thinking of
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Image

More photos now up on the auction entry page
https://www.mathewsons.co.uk/auction/lo ... ?lot=38595
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Is there a V5 with it. The listing and video didn't say.
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woodypup59 wrote: Sat Nov 09, 2024 7:41 am Is there a V5 with it. The listing and video didn't say.
“ NOT REGISTERED - NEW OWNER TO APPLY. No paperwork.” ………..maybe it has an ID that could be registered ?

That would be a fun conversation with DVLA :lol:

I wouldn’t be surprised if it dosent sell, if the guide price reflects the reserve…..there is not much profit in it for a dealer/ restorer and the shell maybe too late for lots of enthusiasts
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