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Old 04-28-2017, 10:37 AM
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Really? That could be fun! They don't have an IMSB right?
Old 04-28-2017, 10:56 AM
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fvcking stalker!



I pulled a Slakker there. I know I shouldn't have and now I'm kinda hoping I get outbid, but what the hell right?
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I pulled a Slakker there. I know I shouldn't have and now I'm kinda hoping I get outbid, but what the hell right?
Remember you're not safe anywhere these days!

Right! That would be fun! They were quite the deal back in the day, as you know. Like driving a go-kart with a body.
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Last time I bought a British car without ettil knowing first we ended up with the 996 as compensation.

You'd think I would have learned... At least this time I didn't just get done telling her that we couldn't afford a piece of beach property that cost the same as the Jag (which we found was later sub-divided and sold for 250k for each section in the same time I lost 50k in depreciation on the Jag...)
Old 04-28-2017, 11:21 AM
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Dang! Best sight is hindsight!

I keep looking at BAT hoping to find a nice Sunbeam Tiger that wouldn't break the bank. Had a 1965 way back and should have kept it...hindsight
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Fun if you're twelve, maybe.

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Old 04-28-2017, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by gnat


fvcking stalker!



I pulled a Slakker there. I know I shouldn't have and now I'm kinda hoping I get outbid, but what the hell right?
Which one are you bidding on?


I just bought one last week. Still waiting to take delivery! I'm so excited!!
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The 80 MkII. It's not perfect and has some modifications, but it appears the major stuff has been sorted and it hopefully won't be a money pit out of the gate.
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Originally Posted by Gulliver
Fun if you're twelve, maybe.
Because 911s are ever so practical

It's all about having some fun and enjoying what you drive.
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Ever since I watched Project Binky on youtube....I've wanted a classic mini.
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wife drives an '11 MINI Clubman but I get to drive it more because we carpool. Fun lil go kart that gives 35+ mpg...2 thumbs up from me
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Originally Posted by gnat
The 80 MkII. It's not perfect and has some modifications, but it appears the major stuff has been sorted and it hopefully won't be a money pit out of the gate.
I assume the black one I found on BAT with your name as the top bidder, haha. I'm reading about it now. It looks like a really nice car. Rebuilt 1275 and little or no rust at all.

I think this one is going to go for upwards of $15k. I would pay about 13 but that site brings a premium. I don't see it selling for 10. Hell I would buy it if it were going to settle at 10...if I hadn't just bought one.
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Originally Posted by sweet victory
Ever since I watched Project Binky on youtube....I've wanted a classic mini.
You should buy one! You might find yourself driving it more than your 911 though.
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Originally Posted by sweet victory
Ever since I watched Project Binky on youtube....I've wanted a classic mini.
Bastard!

I watched a bit of #15 first and was all "that's fvcking awesome!". Now I'm watching #1 and REALLY hoping I get outbid
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Originally Posted by Drew M
I think this one is going to go for upwards of $15k. I would pay about 13 but that site brings a premium. I don't see it selling for 10. Hell I would buy it if it were going to settle at 10...if I hadn't just bought one.
Yeah I'm a bit surprised that it's stayed so low for so long. Especially with the 68 jumping so quickly after it was posted.

I get that the 68 is a bit more desirable, but this 80 is cleaner and appears to be more ready to go out of the gate.

I agree I probably won't get it for 10, but figured it was worth a shot (and my marriage ).


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