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#594723 - 07/20/09 01:53 PM
Re: Ran across a new local Mini this morning
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Registered: 06/17/08
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Loc: Kirkland, Wash., USA
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State. Saw two RHD later/old style Minis at the car show in Kirkland yesterday (along with a TR3, XKE, XK 120, couple of Ferraris) but that one wasn't there. The Brit Field Meet is next week end, I'll see if it's there. I always thought that the lack of waving was limited to folks driving "modern" Jags, yet, I see as many driving AH, MG, and TR's not. Maybe they don't recognize an oval grille and RHD? Funny. Saw a MB 300SLR, which I don't recall ever seeing before.....twin head supports, going all the way back to the boot lid. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_300_SLRWell, no wonder, as only 9 were built!
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#604240 - 08/30/09 03:37 PM
Re: Ran across a new local Mini this morning
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Great Pumpkin
Registered: 09/15/05
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I made an inquiry and my friend from Seattle says he doesn't recognize the car's description or the license plate. Sorry, I don't think it's anyone on this board... yet. "YET" bein' th' operative word here. Dave! Hunt 'im down!!! 
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#629095 - 12/01/09 12:09 PM
Re: Ran across a new local Mini this morning
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Jedi Hopeful
Registered: 05/05/09
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I don't recognize the plates. You didn't mention where you are and where you saw the car and there is no information in your user profile about your location. (Washington State... or Washington DC?). Hi Mr. Lawson, isn't that Erics Mini, the Mini built from a collection to drive around the country a while back? I could be wrong though.
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#630895 - 12/07/09 11:35 AM
Re: Ran across a new local Mini this morning
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Jedi Knight
Registered: 05/20/02
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Loc: Richmond,Texas
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I'd be inclined to think Replica.....Daimler-Benz keep all the real ones, apart from one in the French National Motor Museum in Mulhouse.
Edited by Roger (12/07/09 11:38 AM)
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#630920 - 12/07/09 12:13 PM
Re: Ran across a new local Mini this morning
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Jedi Knight
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I'd be inclined to think Replica.....Daimler-Benz keep all the real ones, apart from one in the French National Motor Museum in Mulhouse.
Maybe. We looked and looked (but didn't touch)..... Certainly did not have the thick fibreglas panels one expects on replicas. I do find one that is replicated from hand-formed aluminium.....so maybe that's why it didn't appear replicated.
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#630946 - 12/07/09 01:19 PM
Re: Ran across a new local Mini this morning
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Yoda
Registered: 07/03/05
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Not all replicas are fibergalss. Especially when it comes to that level of car. There is a Brazillian replicator of Bugatti's and it would take a very well trained eye to see the difference between a real Bugatti and one of those replicas. You know the replicas are good when they cost 6 figures.
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#631131 - 12/08/09 03:46 AM
Re: Ran across a new local Mini this morning
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Registered: 05/20/02
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There is a Brazillian replicator of Bugatti's I think you probably mean Argentinian? Have a look here. Not a great website, but a few super pictures. These guys are re-manufacturing, and such is the interest in the cars, people will buy them.
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#631174 - 12/08/09 08:31 AM
Re: Ran across a new local Mini this morning
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Yoda
Registered: 07/03/05
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Loc: Fort Collins, Colorado USA
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There is a Brazillian replicator of Bugatti's I think you probably mean Argentinian? Have a look here. Not a great website, but a few super pictures. These guys are re-manufacturing, and such is the interest in the cars, people will buy them. You would be correct...
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