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JacksonEllen
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Wedding car request

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A young girl from the gym I (occasionally) attend is getting wed in July 09.
She's often admired my Mog, although has only ever seen it in the dark when it's parked outside so hasn't seen the less-than-concours rust and paintwork.
She said recently that rather than have a 'tacky limmo' as a wedding car, she and her fiance would love to arrive at the church in a Morris Minor convertable and did I know of anyone who had one?
As I've yet to join the club (cheque in the post though - guys) I don't know anyone who has one' let alone anyone who does wedding hire or would offer to do this so I'm asking on this site.

The wedding will be in the Blandford/Sturminster Marshall/Wimborne area of Dorset in July. I don't know any more than that but told her I would ask around. Given the acres of fabulous, gleaming convertables at Avon Heath last year maybe one of you Dorset crew out there would be willing to oblige? I'm happy to pass on details to her.
I would offer my own car but we've taken the front seat out to get our disabled boxer dog in - meaning the bride would have to sit on the floor!
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Post by rayofleamington »

The wedding will be in the Blandford/Sturminster Marshall/Wimborne area of Dorset in July
There are a few companies that do Morris Minor wedding hire. Some just do Minors and you'll normally find their ads in Minor Matters (club mag).
15 minutes on Google will find them and some other companies that include a Minor in their collection.

The main problem you'll face is location - unless you find a local one you'll pay a lot extra for travel time etc...
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Post by ASL642 »

I suggest you contact our Dorset Branch - brian at dorsetmmoc dot co dot uk who may be able to put you in touch with a local member who could help them.

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Post by markattard »

If she decides to get married in Malta let me know :roll: :D

Just tell her there is a better weather to enjoy the convertibles :wink:

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Post by rayofleamington »

markattard,
If you want to come to Leamington in the middle February in the white convertible you'd be very welcome!
Just let me know before tomorrow though as i'm about to post a cheque :lol: ;-)
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Jan 06: The Minor SII Africa adventure: http://www.minor-detour.com
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June 07 - back from Zwickau Trabi Treffen
Aug 07 & Aug 08 - back from the Lands End to Orkney in 71 pickup
Sept 2010 - finally gave up breaking down in a SII Landy...
where to break down next?
2013... managed to seize my 1275 just by driving it round the block :(
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Post by ASL642 »

Nah - he wouldn't like it here Ray it's toooo cold. I don't think they know what frost is in Malta - lucky lot! Hope you both have a great day though! :D

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Post by Kevin »

I don't think they know what frost is in Malta
Yes they do its an imported UK TV programme :lol:
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Post by ASL642 »

:lol:

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Post by markattard »

You Frosty lot! :lol: Why don't you all come here defrost a bit for your winter holidays ? It helps our economy too you know! :wink:

Free rides to all in the morris of your choice.... :D
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Post by Kevin »

markattard wrote:You Frosty lot! :lol: Why don't you all come here defrost a bit for your winter holidays ? It helps our economy too you know! :wink:

Free rides to all in the morris of your choice.... :D
Not with the way the pound is performing against the euro :cry: although I have enjoyed a nice holiday there in the past Frank and it was nice to see a few examples of the extended load bay of the maltese pickups :D
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Post by flowersGTR »

Hi
i have an old english white covertible with a red hood and matching interior, might possibly be able to do it.
it is already being used in july sometime for a wedding
Wimborne is just short of 100miles from me though

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Wedding car in Dorset

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Thanks to all who replied. Now I'm a REAL member I'll ask the Dorset group and pass on details drirectly to the bride in question. Malta sounded nice though.......
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