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Old 23rd June 2021, 12:06   #1
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Just wondered how many of the launch cars are left and it would be nice to get them together at some point

the launch cars are

2.5 connoisseur auto in wedgewood blue with sat nav, sunroof, neptune blue interior

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1.8 club manual in atlantic blue with heated cloth seats headlight washers
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Old 23rd June 2021, 12:27   #2
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As oppose to lunch cars which can have all sorts of strange modifications!
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Old 1st July 2021, 13:33   #3
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Nobody seems to have a launch car anymore have they all vanished ? Heinzey on here and big russ have both got the 2.5 versions
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Old 1st July 2021, 13:38   #4
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Hi,sorry for late reply,still got mine,2.5.Still on SORN and tucked away in the garage.Not used it since last MOT due to too many other toys!Regards Ryszard...
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Old 1st July 2021, 16:46   #5
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That's another one then that's 4 total all 2.5
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Old 1st July 2021, 17:35   #6
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I could be wrong but I think Simon (SD1Too) has been building a database of launch cars.
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Old 1st July 2021, 19:12   #7
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I’ve got one!
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Old 1st July 2021, 19:20   #8
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I’ve got one!
That's great are you bringing it to the East kirkby meet on Saturday or Gaydon next Sunday
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Old 1st July 2021, 19:23   #9
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Would be so nice to get a few launch cars together as there cannot be that many still on the road
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Old 1st July 2021, 19:25   #10
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I’ve got one!
That is 5 now all are 2.5 versions
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