https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1582019
What is this all about? 700 special strengthened blocks.
Works engine?
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Exminiman
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Re: Works engine?
Quite a car description ……….. 
Do they mean a thick flange block ?
It’s also got “ New Mk 1 S type front only static seat belts” ………..
Do they mean a thick flange block ?
It’s also got “ New Mk 1 S type front only static seat belts” ………..
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hanlminiman
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Re: Works engine?
Does anyone else think it would look better with a black roof in keeping with customer cars?
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Re: Works engine?
Never have a set of Automec copper brake pipes been made to sound quite so desirable.
Only £82,000
Good luck!
Only £82,000
Good luck!
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111Robin
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Re: Works engine?
I always smell a rat when they choose to hide the registration number. No doubt completely innocent but it always makes me wonder.
Actually I see it mentioned in the text, EDS 665B.
Actually I see it mentioned in the text, EDS 665B.
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360gts
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Re: Works engine?
For that sort of money, You would think they could get the engine bay to look correct..
Re: Works engine?
Nah, sorry but mk1 cars had a different fresh air hose and not an Aldon dizzy. Not worth £82k, 40more like!
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Re: Works engine?
It does not float my boat all those out of the packet new bits, should be about 1/2 of the asking price. But some people love the bling.
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Exminiman
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Re: Works engine?
Actually (don’t call me Actually) when you really start looking there are lots of small details that are wrong.
Not big issues on their own, but not what you would expect even on a £40K car.
Not big issues on their own, but not what you would expect even on a £40K car.
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Re: Works engine?
Hah ha, another Flying High enthusiast.
Can't forget the memorable quote by Leslie Neilson.
"I am serious .... and don't call me Shirley"
For those who have no idea what I'm on about have a look at this clip from the movie. If you are not a Leslie Neilson fan I suggest you don't bother.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixljWVyPby0
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1ely
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Re: Works engine?
It did sell…. A couple of grand under the asking price! Classic cars never fail to surprise me!