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by newbryford
Fri Oct 08, 2010 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Inspecting a potential purchase?
Replies: 9
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Re: Inspecting a potential purchase?

bmcecosse wrote:Well done - but what's happening to the 20 year storage Minor ? Is the 'someone else' going to get on with the restoration now - or will it just be scrapped ?
Sorry, don't know about that one. It's about 35 miles away, so can't easily check.

Mick
by newbryford
Fri Oct 08, 2010 6:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Inspecting a potential purchase?
Replies: 9
Views: 1535

Re: Inspecting a potential purchase?

I've gone and done it. 1966 2 door Minor. It's a runner, but needs work on the clutch. The brakes are non-existant and it needs a bit of welding on the rear of the inner wings. Just taken it for a quick spin on my in-laws land and it's a million miles removed from my 2009 hatchback, but I love it. C...
by newbryford
Thu Sep 16, 2010 12:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Inspecting a potential purchase?
Replies: 9
Views: 1535

Re: Inspecting a potential purchase?

Unfortunately, the deal didn't come off. It turned out that the Minor belonged to someone else and my friend's uncle was only storing it :(

However, I think I've got the bug and am still looking for a suitable vehicle.

Thanks again for the advice.
Cheers,
Mick
by newbryford
Sat Sep 11, 2010 12:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Inspecting a potential purchase?
Replies: 9
Views: 1535

Re: Inspecting a potential purchase?

Thanks for all the info so far - the links to checking out a Minor look like an invaluable bit of info for me when it comes to the real business of parting with cash.
I'll keep you posted.

Cheers,
Mick
by newbryford
Fri Sep 10, 2010 11:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Inspecting a potential purchase?
Replies: 9
Views: 1535

Inspecting a potential purchase?

Hi, New to the forum. Time for one of those "how long is a piece of string" questions I've been on a lookout for a classic car to own and I have the chance to buy a Minor next week and I've no real idea what to look out for in terms of faults. I'm hoping to inspect it early next week. As y...