Early Lowlight on ebay

Post by **chickenjohn** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:49 pm

Thank you Jonathon, you have answered by question! ;-)

As he said, all buyers will now have to bid in the auction. I guess its called keeping your options open. If I was the seller and had my fingers burnt before I would do the same thing, keep the auction open till I got my money.

Sounds like its a very early car if 1948 and deserves restoring, whoever gets it. Just glad to see one saved rather than crushed.

Post by **plastic_orange** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 4:16 pm

Well, you know what they say about a 'bird in the hand'.
He may well end up with less than Jonathon offered - and it would be just desserts.
There is really little integrity out there now - had experience of several similar situations recently, both as buyer and seller.
As my late mother in law used to say - 'what's meant for you, won't go past you' - never a truer word.
Something else will turn up Jonathon.

Pete

Post by **chickenjohn** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 4:20 pm

There is still 3 days 2 hours to go. No need to lose a car over a misunderstanding! ;-)

Post by **Judge** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 4:26 pm

I will watch this one with interest. Might even put a bid in myself at the last second

Might even do this for all early Minor parts

Post by **chickenjohn** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:11 pm

I'll bid 1/2 second after you and put a Zetec in there! ;-)

Post by **motherofgod** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:21 pm

So now we know the chassis no how early is it?

James

Post by **Judge** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:30 pm

chickenjohn wrote:I'll bid 1/2 second after you and put a Zetec in there! ;-)

It's going to be split second timing then

Other than replacing the engine with the original (if possible) repairing only what is absolutely necessary, and gaining an MOT, I would be preseving it in its full original glory

Post by **DAVIDMCCULLOUGH** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:27 pm

2117 is listed as January 49 and 3871 is March 49 so must be nearer March.

I contacted the last couple of owners of my lowlight and one of them said he has a complete sidevalve engine gearbox and radiator that he had heard running before it was taken out. He lives around Southhampton area.

Post by **jonathon** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:51 pm

Out of range for me now anyway. Will have to follow up a lead on one in OZ now. Happy bidding

Post by **aupickup** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 8:46 pm

WELL A VERBAL CONTRACT IS STILL A CONTRACT

any way john, like judge said next time keep it under your hat

just a shame
the mmoc were quick to jump in on that car and yet not so quick to tackle issues within the club that members have asked about

Post by **chickenjohn** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 8:49 pm

£655 now and rising!

Post by **sii803** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:19 am

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/MORRIS-MINOR-LOW ... ViewItem

Post by **chickenjohn** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:19 am

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Post by **chickenjohn** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:23 am

£720 and still two days to go!!! Not a bargain anymore.

Post by **jonathon** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:03 am

I think Bill aimed the comment at me CJ and I will certainly heed his advice. I caught a whole load of flack from some on here when I purchased the splitty van. It would seem that some here view an enthusiast who is a trader differently to just an enthusiast.
In my book if I make an agreement with someone I honor it. He was happy to accept my money and stop the auction when it was received. As a result of the involvement of an MMOC committee member this deal was called off. Just how clear does this need to be made CJ.and why do you seem to doubt what I say.
Anyway the car is no longer an issue as its now over my budget. So for me no need to discuss this any further.

Post by **8009STEVE** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:14 am

Somebody has offered to buy it for £2000, and he still wants to let it run.

Post by **Judge** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:54 am

chickenjohn wrote:
aupickup wrote:WELL A VERBAL CONTRACT IS STILL A CONTRACT

any way john, like judge said next time keep it under your hat

just a shame
the mmoc were quick to jump in on that car and yet not so quick to tackle issues within the club that members have asked about
Lets not slag the MMOC off when we only have part of the story???

As for "verbal contract", not worth the air its written on, I'm afraid, and you've all confused the term with "oral contract". Look it up. Its one word against another.

"
any way john, like judge said next time keep it under your hat"

which John?? What do you mean? Keep what under which hat??

http://www.gillhams.com/articles/325.cfm

Post by **jonathon** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:21 pm

That's very interesting Bill. thank you for your homework endeavour. Might send a copy to the seller just as a pointer for the future.

Post by **Judge** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:25 pm

8009STEVE wrote:Somebody has offered to buy it for £2000, and he still wants to let it run.

To be fair, if I were him I would probably do the same myself. And I believe that most on here would do likewise.It also redresses the issue raised by some that the Morris Minor is undervalued.

Of couse any implied verbal contract is a matter to be resolved between the seller and potential buyer.

Post by **motherofgod** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:38 pm

if this car's number wasn't so valuable(4.5k) i don't think it would have so much interest shame really as i like the car but i fear it'll be bought for the plate and not for the car. over a grand now!

james