Now THATS how to do an advert!

Post by **theminorsite** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:57 pm

D'ya know, he's written that up so well I'm almost tempted meself!
http://tinyurl.com/2lehtc

Post by **bigginger** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:59 pm

Trouble is that in my view one of the things he stresses is a real off putter - and I'm not allowed to say which thing here

Post by **theminorsite** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:09 pm

bigginger wrote:Trouble is that in my view one of the things he stresses is a real off putter - and I'm not allowed to say which thing here

Eh? Now I'm confused LOL. What on earth could be off-limits to mention?!?

Post by **theminorsite** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:10 pm

Oh, hang on, I think I got it now! Wouldn't mind but it wasn't exactly hard to spot - its in bold text!!!

Post by **les** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:55 pm

Say it for my benefit Andrew, then immediately delete your non pc comments!!!

Post by **leafie** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:10 pm

bigginger wrote:Trouble is that in my view one of the things he stresses is a real off putter - and I'm not allowed to say which thing here

Funny, I thought that too.

Leafie

Post by **theminorsite** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:14 pm

but did you see that floorpan? It looks better than my bodywork

Post by **leafie** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:22 pm

theminorsite wrote:D'ya know, he's written that up so well I'm almost tempted meself!
http://tinyurl.com/2lehtc

Currently at £5600.00 reserve not met. How much is a pickup like this valued at?

Leafie

Post by **theminorsite** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:39 pm

leafie wrote:
theminorsite wrote:D'ya know, he's written that up so well I'm almost tempted meself!
http://tinyurl.com/2lehtc
Currently at £5600.00 reserve not met. How much is a pickup like this valued at?

Leafie

I wondered that too, but then in fairness it looks pretty much minted (obviously looks can deceive) and many peeps are turned off by commercials. That's a pretty rare colour too, presuming he isn't telling porkies and it is original. I'd hazard that Russ would have a figure in mind because he's about as expert as it gets on them, but I'd say that £6k'ish isn't totally out of the question.
Put it this way, I'd see it as a fair thousands worth more than this one http://www.theminorsite.co.uk/ads_item.php?id=469 (no offence to that owner intended, some cars are worth more than others!), which is currently being offered on my site.

Post by **rayofleamington** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:46 pm

I read the ad, but didn't manage to spot a single bit of info - maybe I'm missing something!

So they don't actually know where the resto was done, or when, or any history of the vehicle before the last handful of years - or whether the colour is original, or whether the chassis is original - or even if it is rotten (although it 'looks' ok...). No mention of whether the CAB body number matches, and no production trace details to verify their claims either.
It's a good job it's not patched up underneath... oh apart from the few patches.

oooh - found it on the second read - the bonnet actually IS an LCV version (unlike all other items which 'appear' to be correct)

No offence intended to the seller (or the LCV - which could well be great) but such an extensive use of maybes in an advert leads me to raise my eyebrows and shake my head.

Once bitten, twice shy.

Post by **bigginger** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:51 pm

theminorsite wrote:Eh? Now I'm confused LOL. What on earth could be off-limits to mention?!?

les wrote:Say it for my benefit Andrew, then immediately delete your non pc comments!!!

PMs sent to both, btw

Post by **leyther8008** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 3:08 pm

Send it to me as well as I cant spot anything!! and its annoying me.

Post by **bigginger** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 3:16 pm

Post by **leyther8008** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 3:36 pm

Thanks!
Bern

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 3:40 pm

I would imagine a quick phone call to the 'thought to be the work of' restorers would confirm if it was their work - or not. Can't imagine why the paperwork isn't with the car - after all, the cost of the resto must have been eye-watering! And reserve at 'under £7000' !!
Is this indeed an 'original' colour ?

Post by **theminorsite** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 3:45 pm

If so, I've *never* seen another one in all my years Minoring. Not that I'm by any means an expert, but I'm pretty flippin' sure that by now I'd have come across at least one!

Post by **coogee** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 5:40 pm

theminorsite wrote:If so, I've *never* seen another one in all my years Minoring. Not that I'm by any means an expert, but I'm pretty flippin' sure that by now I'd have come across at least one!

I’m pretty sure it is a original colour.

Phil

Post by **theminorsite** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 5:51 pm

Reserve's gone and we're officially now on sale. £6400 and still 4 hours left!

Post by **theminorsite** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 6:42 pm

WOAH! Okay, thassit, now I'm suspicious. Now back down to £5,700.

Post by **rayofleamington** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:51 pm

coogee,
I'm pretty sure your pic shos a slightly dark shade of Old English White, not beige. (maybe the museum in Bedfordshire?)

The Trabi next to that Minor is certainly a genuine production colour

Morris Minor Owners Club

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