Save a "PANDA" (Police Minor)

Post by **spike_esq** » Mon Dec 21, 2009 12:12 pm

To All,

Here is an example of a "PANDA" car that seems to have fallen foul of the scrappage scheme so I am informed. It showed up during my search for a SV engine with a telephone call directly from the garage. It is in Lancashire at Hills Motors contact Scott Bond (scott@hills-motors.co.uk) - not sure if anyone is interested in saving this seemingly good example of a British classic and the clubs stances on these matters. Maybe someone locally can pursue. Many thanks and hoping it generates some interest from the membership. Please give it some serious thought.....spike.<br>

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Post by **mike.perry** » Mon Dec 21, 2009 12:24 pm

This car looks far to good to be scrapped and must be worth more than £2000. Possibly it can be saved before the paperwork is processed. Otherwise it might be another one that needs a home in a museum. Can someone local check it out?

Post by **limegreen** » Mon Dec 21, 2009 1:05 pm

She's in better condition than Rita!

Post by **Blaketon** » Mon Dec 21, 2009 1:43 pm

limegreen wrote:She's in better condition than Rita!

Would that be Rita the Meter Maid......being as we're on a police wave length

?

Post by **bmcecosse** » Mon Dec 21, 2009 4:53 pm

It's really only £1000 for 'scrappage' - that's all the 'Government' contributes. The other £1000 comes from the car manufacturer - and I'm sure to get the sale they will (in fact -I KNOW they will - having just negotiated such a deal) knock that £1000 off to get the sale without any scrappage deal. So they really only need £1000 to tear up the scrappage paperwork.

Post by **rayofleamington** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 12:18 pm

If I had the space I'd be on the phone! At the moment I have to sell one to make room for the van

so no chance of adding another to the collection.

Post by **mrmorrisminor** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 10:24 am

Do we know if anyone has contacted the guy regarding this? It's a LONG way from me but I would hate to see it in the crusher!

Post by **moggyminor16** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 3:42 pm

ill px my convertible for it ?

Post by **aupickup** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 7:55 pm

we all saved the panda at school

Post by **limegreen** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 9:41 pm

Blaketon wrote:
limegreen wrote:She's in better condition than Rita!
Would that be Rita the Meter Maid......being as we're on a police wave length ?

Well, she is named for Rita the Meter Maid.

Post by **Blaketon** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 9:08 pm

It's about time I played my Sgt Pepper LP!!!

Post by **FrankM83** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 12:00 am

well he said it fell foul already of the scheme? in that case it's too late \lready? has the owner tried ebay maybe?

would be nice if it is put up just like that traveller from hyundai recently

Post by **mrmorrisminor** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:05 am

I have sent an email to the contact given on the original posting......we'll see what/if anything comes back.

Post by **mrmorrisminor** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 2:29 pm

They gut emailed back very promptly. The car can only be sold as parts as the shell/chassis must be destroyed

so too late. What a waste!

Post by **mike.perry** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 4:47 pm

It can still be donated/sold to a museum or somewhere but cannot be licenced for use on public roads. So if someone has a spare garage?
There is a museum in Calne, Wiltshire which might be able to give it a home.

Post by **santadawes** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 9:57 pm

Can someone please let me have the email. I will have a chat to see what I can do?

Post by **spike_esq** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 10:35 pm

Hi, The email address is in the original post. From memory it is scott@hills-motors.co.uk and contact is Scott Bond. Really hope are successful.

Post by **carlosramalho** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 10:38 pm

Hi santa,
Please keep us posted about this matter, I wish you a good luck!!
Cheers
carlos

Post by **santadawes** » Thu Dec 31, 2009 11:36 pm

Hi Carlos and guys. Being a member of PC-UK I sent them this link. They seem to think that this is not an origional "Panda" but a good repo. It is thought that the Morris Panda was out and replaced with the Anglia. Then in 1970ish they changed to the Mk1 escourt. PC-UK would therefore be unable to use, store or display this fine looking Morris. It's such a shame. If I had the room I would have it in a flash.

Post by **Sidney'61** » Fri Jan 01, 2010 5:14 pm

Almost all minor police cars were H or J registered, you'd have to look at the cars actual history to prove it wasn't an original.