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Thought I'd died and gone to heaven earlier..
- Ducklakeview
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Went to do a roof job about 15 miles away for a dealer tonight, have done a few for him so don't mind travelling.
Anyway, he went home in the zed so I met him at his house. We then walked around the back where I could see the zed backed into the small barn, which I was expecting.
What I didn't expect was what was inside the barn...
Not one, but two immaculate lotus cortinas, a 1000 mile very early and original car, and one he bought to race last year. One of the VERY early mustangs, the initial launch 6 cyl, a 1500 mile early cortina (interior shots) and an unused C5!
They were all in amazing condition...
Mike
Anyway, he went home in the zed so I met him at his house. We then walked around the back where I could see the zed backed into the small barn, which I was expecting.
What I didn't expect was what was inside the barn...
Not one, but two immaculate lotus cortinas, a 1000 mile very early and original car, and one he bought to race last year. One of the VERY early mustangs, the initial launch 6 cyl, a 1500 mile early cortina (interior shots) and an unused C5!
They were all in amazing condition...
Mike
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Some lovely toys in there for sure - the only problem is they are too good to use!
Coupes because stunning!
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Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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It's funny how Sinclair C5s have almost a cult status nowadays.
As Mr Tidy has stated,what can you do with that low mileage Cortina other than continuing to store it. Use it and it and you've lost it's uniqueness and most of the value.
As Mr Tidy has stated,what can you do with that low mileage Cortina other than continuing to store it. Use it and it and you've lost it's uniqueness and most of the value.
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He reckons he turned down £75k for it last year, after seeing it, I have no reason to doubt him!
Mike
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Funny, but we had 4 cortinas, my dads 1967GT, my 1967GT, another 67GT for parts and my mums 70(?) lotus cortina. All well driven Not the same value as the find you made
All at the same time.....
All at the same time.....
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great cars there but have to agree such a shame to see them in a bubble not out on the road being enjoyed but that's life would love to take anyone of them out for a spin maybe not so the c5 but could be fun
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Very fine things. Keep the photo's and create many happy memories by driving them until they are no more. Things are not meant to last forever, they are made for a purpose. Those fine thing were made for
Except for the C5. That should get a viking stile cremation, as soon as it can be arranged.
Except for the C5. That should get a viking stile cremation, as soon as it can be arranged.
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Exactly, but you don't buy one that pristine if you plan on using it (unless you like throwing cash away)!
If you want to use it, buy a cheaper one in the first place!
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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That's why he bought one to race and one to keep lol..Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Sat Sep 02, 2017 12:26 amExactly, but you don't buy one that pristine if you plan on using it (unless you like throwing cash away)!
If you want to use it, buy a cheaper one in the first place!
Jealous much I am!
Mike
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Ducklakeview wrote: ↑Sat Sep 02, 2017 12:33 amThat's why he bought one to race and one to keep lol..
Jealous much I am!
Yes, must be a happy place he lives in! (G*t).
Mike
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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Some lovely cars there, as others have said it's a shame it's done such little miles but people enjoy things in different ways I guess.
Has the owned them from new OP?
Has the owned them from new OP?
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He's had the low mileage Lotus for about 15 years, the other I think he said about 3.
Mike
Mike
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Does he ever take them on the road?Ducklakeview wrote: ↑Sat Sep 02, 2017 10:22 am He's had the low mileage Lotus for about 15 years, the other I think he said about 3.
Mike
2004 BMW E46 M3 Coupe - Manual - Silver Grey
2017 BMW F31 318d M-Sport - Auto - Glacier Silver
2007 Porsche Cayman 2.7 - Manual - Arctic Silver
2003 Renault Clio 172 Cup - Blue
2003 BMW E85 Z4 3.0i - Gone
2008 BMW E90 330i SE - Gone
2017 BMW F31 318d M-Sport - Auto - Glacier Silver
2007 Porsche Cayman 2.7 - Manual - Arctic Silver
2003 Renault Clio 172 Cup - Blue
2003 BMW E85 Z4 3.0i - Gone
2008 BMW E90 330i SE - Gone
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He races one of the Cortinas.
Mike
Mike