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10th August 2021, 20:33 | #21 |
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Norman all I can say is you have done your best shame nobody has saved this car
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12th August 2021, 09:40 | #22 |
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I think i have realized why the interest from scrapyards and breakers, I am told the catalytic converters on the V6 has a high scrap value ! Maybe more than the car is worth ! I am still hoping a club member saves it .
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12th August 2021, 12:12 | #23 | |
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When I first saw advertised the one that I saved, I though the same. Then, a couple of days later I thought, why someone else? So I set about saving it. A few hours later it was mine, and now, after a hell of a lot of work and $$$$'s, it wants for nothing. This time last year I didn't even have a car. never mind a 75. I now have two, and just love them to bits, even though I only have on street parking, but hope that will change in the near future. Anyway, I've had enough of the leave it to someone else brigade of this club. I accept that some members have done their bit. But to think that this beautiful car may end up being stripped for spares or banger raced is heartbreaking. A week ago, on another thread, I said that I would wave bye bye to this club if Grahams car remained unsold a week later. That time has now passed and, as well as this being my last post, I no longer regard myself as a member of this club. Goodbye. |
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12th August 2021, 12:35 | #24 |
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Please dont leave the club, there are some really good people on here. It has been a very difficult time recently for many people and there are many who are in financial difficulties after the lockdown. I know several self employed people who through no fault of their own have been living off credit cards for over a year now, even paying their rent with one.
This car although drop dead gorgeous is going to cost a fair sum to put back on the road, and then nearly £300 road tax and a thirst for petrol it make it impossible for many to run. I too am self employed and I too cant afford to put it on the road at this time, but i will keep it here, do a few jobs to it, a bit of time money and love, and one way or another it will be saved. Please dont leave the club, your enthusiasm for the 75 is needed as together we stand strong. |
12th August 2021, 14:39 | #25 |
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Totally agree and lovely car BUT will need serious dollar to get it upto what it deserves. Very few people these days have the money or the space to keep a project car and have bills to pay and many are unsure if they will have a job in a few months time.
Its not about nobody wanting the car its the harsh reality of running a thirsty 2.5 engined car that's 20 years old and going to need a lot of parts replacing simply due to it age. For many even if they had the money its an expensive ornament to tax and insure and maintain let alone work out what its worth after spending a fortune. If it cant be snapped up for £300 maybe its telling you its not as desirable as we think. Maybe the owner could get someone to take photos of the pre production parts etc and have a sticky thread on here then at least this car has given an insight for other club members who have never seen one in the flesh? |
12th August 2021, 16:11 | #26 | |
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The road tax is £280 p.a. which is significantly cheaper than the same car taxed under the CO2 emissions system. That is not expensive! What does cost time and money is a restoration or recommissioning. I know because I've done it. That is the reason why no-one wants this car. It's got nothing to do with road tax or fuel consumption. During the next 20 years few will want a petrol or diesel car anyway. Simon
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12th August 2021, 16:24 | #27 | |
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12th August 2021, 19:25 | #28 | |
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Say £40 per month for a garage to rent to save it from the elements it’s not viable for 99% of enthusiasts on here me included. |
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12th August 2021, 21:39 | #29 |
I really should get out more.......
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I contacted the seller a couple of weeks ago.
Do I want the car. Yes. Can I afford to recommission it. Yes. Do I have the time for another project. No. I'm working all the hours I can to afford my current project. Yes I have space. I've been offered another project that I'm seriously considering. It's never straightforward collecting cars, projects or not. I'm so busy I've not used my MGTF yet this summer. What a waste. Then I have a family to juggle too. Life is full but life is good. Yes I would like to see an original car saved. Good luck. Sent from my POT-LX1 using Tapatalk
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12th August 2021, 21:48 | #30 | |
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Like I said I tried to buy this when it originally came up for sale but was too slow. Now I have no means to save it at this time but in the future would I save another 75- of course i would. Life is never as simple as people make it out to be. If I had the money It would be on my drive now while my father and I do little bits on it here and there. |
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