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Another new car for John

Post by filthyjohn » 01 Feb 2009 11:03 pm

Here we go again, already got far too many, but this one is a bit different so I couldn't say no.
It's an MGB GT which belonged to my uncle who sadly passed away some 2 years ago. I've been given the car for free, on condition that I return it to the road. Lucky or what?
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It's stood a while and needs some weldzingz, a water pump and a good tune, possibly some more stuff. But hey, it's easily the best free car I've ever been given. It even beats the ST202 Celica GT-R that my mate got for nowt last week.

Comes with a garage full of spares including panels and a full set of glass:
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Resulto.
'87 Nissan Sunny
'95 945 LPT
'90 340 3dr
'87 360 GLT
'87 765 TIC
'75 Manta A
'70 Rover P5 V8
'67 MGB GT
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Re: Another new car for John

Post by volvosneverdie » 01 Feb 2009 11:09 pm

yes!
was expecting it to be a bit rougher man.
looks like its WANTS wide arches dude.
im a proffesional automotive psychiatrist and its displaying all the classic symptoms of hooligan neglect.
it needs silly carbs, and long suicidal runs up hills, stat!
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Re: Another new car for John

Post by filthyjohn » 01 Feb 2009 11:10 pm

You're bang on with your diagnosis Dr. VND.
However I haven't shown the rough bits...
'87 Nissan Sunny
'95 945 LPT
'90 340 3dr
'87 360 GLT
'87 765 TIC
'75 Manta A
'70 Rover P5 V8
'67 MGB GT
'62 amazon 2dr
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Re: Another new car for John

Post by germ » 01 Feb 2009 11:12 pm

oww cool john.. i want one of them! can i fit in it??? 6ft 2 or more lol
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Re: Another new car for John

Post by sven360 » 01 Feb 2009 11:13 pm

Not a big fan of the Sharpa engines or MG's persay-but hey for nowt,party on.
Sorry to hear about your Uncle.
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Re: Another new car for John

Post by volvosneverdie » 01 Feb 2009 11:13 pm

nah nah nah, im not listening.
Stop ruining my buzz by proxy man.

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Re: Another new car for John

Post by filthyjohn » 01 Feb 2009 11:19 pm

germ wrote:oww cool john.. i want one of them! can i fit in it??? 6ft 2 or more lol
I'm 6ft 1.8" and I could drive it wearing a trilby. WHICH I INTEND TO DO, REALLY QUICKLY.
'87 Nissan Sunny
'95 945 LPT
'90 340 3dr
'87 360 GLT
'87 765 TIC
'75 Manta A
'70 Rover P5 V8
'67 MGB GT
'62 amazon 2dr
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Re: Another new car for John

Post by volvosneverdie » 01 Feb 2009 11:22 pm

filthyjohn wrote:
germ wrote:oww cool john.. i want one of them! can i fit in it??? 6ft 2 or more lol
I'm 6ft 1.8" and I could drive it wearing a trilby. WHICH I INTEND TO DO, REALLY QUICKLY.
What do you write when you actually did laugh out loud at something?

beacause, that.
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Re: Another new car for John

Post by MJ » 01 Feb 2009 11:49 pm

Nice. I have a soft spot for those MG's. Thank goodness it has chrome bumpers - can't stand the later plastic ones :)
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Re: Another new car for John

Post by OapEM » 02 Feb 2009 12:02 am

Awesome mate 8) Will be very cool to get it back on the road especially as it means so much to you :D

Very cool cars, love the wires!
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Re: Another new car for John

Post by filthyjohn » 02 Feb 2009 12:21 am

The plan is to do a sympathetic resto, to keep the family happy. Will look into lowering though, and I was at some historic rallying at Croft today, which gave me really naughty ideas once I got home and got the phone call offering the car. :twisted:
'87 Nissan Sunny
'95 945 LPT
'90 340 3dr
'87 360 GLT
'87 765 TIC
'75 Manta A
'70 Rover P5 V8
'67 MGB GT
'62 amazon 2dr
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Re: Another new car for John

Post by sven360 » 02 Feb 2009 12:39 am

Bet the white Midget won.

He did the 06 Ecosse I did.
Gave wer a right kickin :lol:

Didn't come out to play in the dark tho',wuss :shock:
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Re: Another new car for John

Post by filthyjohn » 02 Feb 2009 12:42 am

Didn't catch the results, think they all went to Darlo's posh new stadium for that. Light blue escort mex seemed the quickest by far though.
'87 Nissan Sunny
'95 945 LPT
'90 340 3dr
'87 360 GLT
'87 765 TIC
'75 Manta A
'70 Rover P5 V8
'67 MGB GT
'62 amazon 2dr
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Re: Another new car for John

Post by sven360 » 02 Feb 2009 12:59 am

http://www.rallies.info/res.php?e=69&o= ... 9999&i=300

Ha ha Ali came second-have to give him some lip when I see him next.

Johnny,get the cheque book out if you're gonna compete with some of them 340pw

Oh, and don't drive in the dark I've seen the results :lol:
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Re: Another new car for John

Post by V6 Man » 02 Feb 2009 09:26 am

Needs a V8, some minilites, widened lowered suspension and the Sebring bodykit.......... :wink:
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