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by maph2
Thu Aug 04, 2011 12:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: alternatives to MGB GT's?
Replies: 52
Views: 10969

Re: alternatives to MGB GT's?

its actually £798 for 4 cars fully comp, unlimited mileage for me and missus everything agreed value - top of the range 09 plate mondeo estate fully loaded, top of the range 99 yaris (ex toyota show car so loaded), saab turbo and a heavily modified mini that outruns stuff like E36 M3's. its all on o...
by maph2
Thu Aug 04, 2011 10:27 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: alternatives to MGB GT's?
Replies: 52
Views: 10969

Re: alternatives to MGB GT's?

I think you've missed requirement "B" Rich. oops!! its worth paying a bit of tax to have a much better car 8-) suppose its what people define as "better", particularly when it breaks down into performance, aesthetics, experience, reliability, spares back up ? thing is, i'm not going to get an 50's-...
by maph2
Thu Aug 04, 2011 7:45 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: alternatives to MGB GT's?
Replies: 52
Views: 10969

Re: alternatives to MGB GT's?

ok, here is some background. i have 4 cars - a modern diesel estate mondeo, a 99 yaris, a saab 99 turbo and my 72 mini clubman, the mini has a vauxhall redtop 2L 16v engine running hayabusa throttle bodies, coilover suspension, rear beam conversion, bucket seats 5pt harness, 6pt cage etc etc. its pr...
by maph2
Wed Aug 03, 2011 1:52 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: alternatives to MGB GT's?
Replies: 52
Views: 10969

Re: alternatives to MGB GT's?

having had a mk2 spit, i can only guess the back seat must be pretty small
by maph2
Wed Aug 03, 2011 1:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: alternatives to MGB GT's?
Replies: 52
Views: 10969

alternatives to MGB GT's?

Its been suggested that I don't get a MGBGT if and when i sell my 99 turbo. How about some suggestions for possible alternatives. requirements must be:- a) minimum 2+2 seating b) tax free c) no bigger than a saab 99 d) easily available within a £3-3.5k budget 3) rwd wouldn't mind a sunbeam alpine (p...
by maph2
Mon Aug 01, 2011 11:22 am
Forum: Events / meets / local clubs
Topic: RetroWarwick Sunday 14th August 2011
Replies: 58
Views: 12802

Re: RetroWarwick Sunday 14th August 2011

Folks don't have to pre-book or pre pay etc so if the weather is tipping it down on the day, its fair to assume that most people won't come along. light showers etc and it'll still go ahead.

Matt
by maph2
Tue Jul 26, 2011 7:21 am
Forum: Events / meets / local clubs
Topic: RetroWarwick Sunday 14th August 2011
Replies: 58
Views: 12802

Re: RetroWarwick Sunday 14th August 2011

Yes, please do come along. no need to prebook, should be plenty of space. Most folk start rolling up about 10am. if the weather is wet, then obviously I'll be at home :D

cheers
Matt
by maph2
Thu Jun 30, 2011 8:22 am
Forum: Events / meets / local clubs
Topic: RetroWarwick Sunday 14th August 2011
Replies: 58
Views: 12802

Re: RetroWarwick Sunday 14th August 2011

Also, a blog about last years event, done by a local classic car hire company called The Open Road. Kinda sums up the day ;)

http://www.theopenroadblog.com/2010/09/ ... rwick.html

cheers
Matt
by maph2
Wed Jun 29, 2011 11:52 am
Forum: Events / meets / local clubs
Topic: RetroWarwick Sunday 14th August 2011
Replies: 58
Views: 12802

Re: RetroWarwick Sunday 14th August 2011

Do let me know if you are planning on coming, so I get feel for possible numbers.

cheers
matt
by maph2
Tue Jun 21, 2011 11:11 am
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: saab 99 & mini clubman
Replies: 3
Views: 1585

Re: saab 99 & mini clubman

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