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Old 23rd July 2013, 07:21 AM
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Why would you want to spend £7K on this?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-1100-19...item4855e33c80

I'd rather walk!

And you could get a really nice D2 S8 for that money. If this is a 'classic', then the industry has gone mad. Emporer's New Clothes springs to mind.
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Old 23rd July 2013, 07:24 AM
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The old 'find another' I guess - IF that's the fully restored and painted price it might be justifiable if you really like them and the history actually backs up the mileage

I agree though - hateful things! Buy a Mini if you want the experience with less weight to lu about
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Old 23rd July 2013, 07:30 AM
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Why would you want to spend £7K on this?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-1100-19...item4855e33c80

I'd rather walk!

And you could get a really nice D2 S8 for that money. If this is a 'classic', then the industry has gone mad. Emporer's New Clothes springs to mind.
Id rather walk too. Too old and creaky for me!!
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Old 23rd July 2013, 08:53 AM
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Id rather walk too. Too old and creaky for me!!
They were "old and creaky" when new. We have spent the last 50 years making huge advances in automotive engineering to get away from all that was wrong with cars like the Austin (MG in badge only) 1100. These cars couldnt really claim any firsts or major advances which might have made them a classic. i.e. the Mini. The only thing it has going for it is its age.
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Old 23rd July 2013, 05:41 PM
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It needs beating with a stick lol.
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Old 23rd July 2013, 08:24 PM
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It needs beating with a stick lol.
Actually a small tree if I recall correctly
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Old 23rd July 2013, 09:15 PM
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Not "The Larch"?
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And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850!
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Old 23rd July 2013, 09:31 PM
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Not "The Larch"?
That'll be number one choice then?
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