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Turbo Tel

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It gives me a laugh..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1974-Classi...tem250223788684

They nearly all "mature" in the long voyage to the States, most people are accordingly vague but I think this guy may not actually realise....

"This Mini is in FLAWLESS condition for being made in 1974"

Its a bloody 94 Automatic, still has the M reg plates on it!!!

Edited by Turbo Tel on 11th Mar, 2008.

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Hi,
I think it's got the "M" at the wrong end of the number plate for '74! Lol
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Gavin :)

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Force Racing ICT Dept Manager Miglia Turbo Am frum Yokshyer tha noes!

What a cleff!

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Jay#2

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Someone bought be a mini calendar ages ago that had nothing but Coopers and '60 somthings with side repeaters, Rover wing mirrors and 8.4" discs.

On 7th Nov, 2008 Nic said:
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I like the quality ice installation under the rear seats that is worthy of a picture in the auction.

Truly a gem.

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MikeRace

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Force Racing ICT Dept Manager Miglia Turbo Am frum Yokshyer tha noes!

Someone email him and tell him hes taking the pi$$!

1/4 Mile 14.3secs 96Mph Terminal 10psi of boost.


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Split Rims? - http://www.force-racing.co.uk/


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Hmmm, A+ engine....Servo.....mk4/5 bulkhead....

"Turbo's make torque, and torque makes fun"

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Well - given that it takes circa 1500 quid to have a vehicle collected in UK, shipped, then delivered to home (on east half of country) including import duty, and the base vehicle was probably 1500 quid in the UK, the price is not a million miles off the mark - it is 'going' in many places but is still pretty presentable and clean (for a 10yr approx - old mini) after all.
The wrong thing, is the description. wrong wrong wrong.

Edited by turbodave16v on 11th Mar, 2008.

On 17th Nov, 2014 Tom Fenton said:
Sorry to say My Herpes are no better


Ready to feel Ancient ??? This is 26 years old as of 2022 https://youtu.be/YQQokcoOzeY



Mini_Andy

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good use of his old chest of draws there!! (for the rear speakers)


Jason G

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Someones got to tell him. :)

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Been neglecting Turbo'd 'A' series..............


Turbo Tel

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I sent him a message, nothing nasty, just asking him if he realises that its a 94... Lets see if he does anything..

Terry

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redwing

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You guys are horrible - surely it was just a typo... no-one could be that stupid... could they? I feel sorry for the guy, really sorry *laughing*


It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt... Then it's hilarious!


Turbo Tel

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Well I got an answer, Yes it appears he is that stupid.

I gently reminded him that he is lying and it may come back on him. Plus many potential buyers, seeing the obvious (M reg plates!) may be put off.

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Its not even a Cooper its a Sprite

On 26th Oct, 2004 TurboDave16v said:
Is it A-Series only? I think it should be...
So when some joey comes on here about how his 16v turbo vauxhall is great compared to ours, he can be given the 'bird'...


On 26th Oct, 2004 Tom Fenton said:
Yep I agree with TD........


Turbo Tel

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On 11th Mar, 2008 Sprocket said:
Its not even a Cooper its a Sprite


Over here all Minis are "Minicoopers" - its a single word. I gave up a long time ago trying to explain...

Edited by Turbo Tel on 11th Mar, 2008.

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Lol ok

On 26th Oct, 2004 TurboDave16v said:
Is it A-Series only? I think it should be...
So when some joey comes on here about how his 16v turbo vauxhall is great compared to ours, he can be given the 'bird'...


On 26th Oct, 2004 Tom Fenton said:
Yep I agree with TD........


Lance Link

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Most people in the US don't even know what a classic Mini is when they see one. So you can assume they would not know the difference between an early 60's vintage car that only few were ever sold here vs a 90's car that was never sold here.

As a result, there are a number of folks who own 'classic' Mini's who have no idea their cars are only 10 years old. I met a guy a few weeks ago with a late 90's sportspack who thought he bought a Mini made in the early 70's....because that is the year associated with the vin tag attached to his car.

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Informed him a bit about his car and got the following responce:

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Dear motorlands,

Hello; Thanks the coments,I but the car from a respecfull Dealer on Miami,Iam shure the the car is fully legal. thanks


- borrero759
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then straight after:

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Dear motorlands,

Hello; Im sorry but I have no time to answer stupet questions .I bout the car with them.


- borrero759
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"Turbo's make torque, and torque makes fun"

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Mini_Andy

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question sent lol, a convincing story lol


theoneeyedlizard

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I'm not stupet.


In the 13's at last!.. Just


Mini_Andy

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It would appear he has been taken for a ride by the person he bought it from, maybe even false documents??

heres his reply


ebay seller said:


Hello;Iam sorry but Iam not expert on minis,this is way they put it on the title,I but the car from a car dealer from Miami and is legaly register on Florida. Thanks


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On 13th Mar, 2008 theoneeyedlizard said:
I'm not stupet.






*laughing**laughing**laughing*


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On 14th Mar, 2008 miniturboman said:
It would appear he has been taken for a ride by the person he bought it from, maybe even false documents??

heres his reply


ebay seller said:


Hello;Iam sorry but Iam not expert on minis,this is way they put it on the title,I but the car from a car dealer from Miami and is legaly register on Florida. Thanks



non to great on the old spelling is he? maybe said borta style (wonder how many people will try now :p)

David.


Turbo Tel

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No bids.. Go figure!!

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Even the disclosed VIN is for a 1990s model!

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