The Borrowers

Post by **iandromiskin** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 10:36 am

Just wondering if anyone had any information about the cars used in the film 'The Borrowers' as I can't find any info on the internet about them.

Post by **mike.perry** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 11:19 am

Try Ann Ford, I believe that she and John were involved in selecting the cars.
ann.ford@mmoc.org.uk

Post by **iandromiskin** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 11:42 am

Cheers. Email sent.

Post by **luridhue** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 4:45 pm

I'd love to know how the stretch limo moggy was made and what happened to it (I have always presumed it probably ended up on the scrap heap)

Post by **PSL184** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 6:10 pm

There was a stretched MO from the film on ebay quite recently.....

Post by **mike.perry** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 6:11 pm

I seem to remember that it was a stretched Morris Oxford and according to John Ford it was not a very stiff structure and just about held together.
I don't know what happened to it after the film but I am told that it was not very roadworthy.

Post by **mrbenn** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 7:37 pm

What this?

This was owned by the chap (or his nephew) who resprayed my Minor a few years ago. The above picture was taken at our local show in 2007 or 2008, I can't remember off hand. It was for sale last I heard but I have not seen it for a while now.

Post by **aupickup** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 8:05 pm

its been on ebay several times now for sale

Post by **mike.perry** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 11:12 pm

Pity about the gold paint. If it was in chrome / stainless steel it would look quite attractive.

Post by **IaininTenbury** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:37 am

According to the adverts on ebay, the owner has spent a fortune on it, virtually rebuilding it properly so it works, not just a film prop, and a full leather retrim. Normally ends up around the £1500 reserve not met mark which indicates that it may not have been the investment the owner hoped for. Might have helped if it was road legal...

Post by **mike.perry** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 4:46 pm

Paint it white and hire it out as a wedding limo.

Post by **croft** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 10:22 pm

I expressed an interest in the car when it was on ebay and got an email back from the seller saying he was "authorised"! to sell it for £5500. He also sent me an email detailing the work that had been done to it. £16500's worth! apparently!! and it still wasnt fit for the road!!! A lot of the things he told me just didnt add up, I did try to get a viewing but he kept fobing me off with excuses. If I can retreve the email I will post it here.