Posted: May-07-2008 05:20PM

1. To go on our first vacation together since our honeymoon 26 years ago.

2. To meet the left coast crowd.

OK three reasons.

3. To sell shirts to the left coast crowd.

Dean



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Posted: May-07-2008 05:03PM

I'd like to see some pictures of Pixie too.

 DT

Posted: May-07-2008 02:33PM

There's two different Mokes being discussed. Cecat missed the early connection. He bought the Yellow OZ Moke Al had for sale. Nothing to do with the ex-pixieracing Moke.

Al, if you buy the engine, too, I'd pay to see you run the Moke! How about getting it ready for MM 2009.

Posted: May-07-2008 09:15AM

Dean, I will bring the Yellow Catalina Moke to MMW, can't wait to see it in person.  Will you have shirts for sale, need to pickup a few.

 Late,

George 

Posted: May-07-2008 05:12AM

I was thinking I'd get to see it in LA at MMW08 if George ended up with it.

Dean



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Posted: May-07-2008 04:36AM

declanm-

Please get off this thread, if you are not a bone fida buyer then chill out-

You have tried to see to it that this thread degenerated into a slugfest/flamer direction-

Well, it's not going to happen- I bought the moke , sight unseen, because l know Bob and his reputation in the mini racing field is second to none(well maybe Joe Huffaker)-

I am not sure what direction the moke will take as yet-Maybe l bought it because in the inaugral "Moking around Florida Tour" I was running last most of the time in my 998 moke and now want to prove something to my peers-

Maybe, l just want a piece of history, who knows, l have owned 8-9 mokes and only the "Catalina Island Moke" had any real provenance to be proud of-

I hope to have it ready for MMEast this July and if so, look for it there-

Definetly will be at the Grand Prix Festival in September at Watkins Glen N Y-

Everybody stay cool, remember its' only money-

BIG AL-

Posted: May-07-2008 04:10AM

well Mr declanm  its funny  how people who have done little  in their  life , feel as they must belittle those who did something ,  I have nothing to hide or be ashamed of in my long racing carrier . I wrote the  cheating book because I spent many years as a Tech Stewart and saw so much  , My race car was legal and straight  sure we all push the rules but that’s racing, i won because I was fast and determined.  The race engine I am hawking is real and way out of your budget.  The cars I sell are as advertised and I feel I collected some of the best, also way out of your budget.    Yes   I need the money, as I am trying to finish a 3 million dollar resort in the Bahamas  I have paid cash for , so your refer as to my personal finance is rather off base .  This forum was good a few years ago but seems to be polluted these days.

Posted: May-06-2008 07:21PM

right Bob.  History and a dollar or two will get you a regular coffee at Starbucks.  As you said.....You need cash and are having a firesale. So it behooves you to pump up all of your items for sale.  Just like any salesman.   You even got in my face about that race engine you were hawking a while back.  I can still smell your foul breath. 

So don't wait for me to ask the price of any of your stuff.  I'm too busy spending money wisely where it will make my Minis better to drive.  History is for those who have way too much money to spend on Minis and probably can't drive anyway.

And please don't regale us all with your racing achievements.  Anyone who has seen your book knows you simply ignored and broke rules everywhere and then wrote a book telling others how to do likewise.  You probably sold two books and had one returned. 

So let the rock throwing begin.  I never signed up for Miss Congeniality, anyway. 

Posted: May-06-2008 07:02PM

I remember seeing your Moke years ago. Very well prepared, very well driven.

I would like to have owned it and continued its racing legacy but..........

Hopefully it will not be domesticated.

Posted: May-06-2008 03:20PM

Funny, I would've never figured Big Al for one that lusted after FTD at the Mini Meet autocross...

On the other hand, maybe he's just holding it for some guy in Ohio hoping to hit the lotto.....

Posted: May-06-2008 03:04PM Edited:  May-06-2008 04:00PM

Cranium, no i have not received the Moke yet, i think it will still be a couple of weeks until it arrives. I bought it sight unseen, something i would never recommended anybody to do, especially in my line of work, but Big Al has history, and he was great doing business.  Will see how everything works out, when it arrives, but I'm sure i will be very happy. But it does complete my collection of mini's.  It gives me time to finish my 61 Woody, the 66 cooper S, and my 69 Pickup, and my brothers 73 mini.

Late,

George

Posted: May-06-2008 01:56PM

buying "history" is the last resort of someone who cannot make their own.  It's often the most expensive component on any Mini.

I have seen so many front-running race cars that were bought by people who were nowhere near qualified to even approach, much less match, the original owner's successes.  SCCA Run-offs champions come to mind most often.

Some of these cars with history are absolute pigpens that could only be driven quickly in that condition by the original driver. 

Others are clearly and obviously not outfitted within the spirit, or the letter, of the rules governing the form of racing for which they are sold.

As always......caveat emptor. 

Posted: May-06-2008 12:41PM

the XKE is primrose yellow   2+2  top  of car is oringal paint and the floor was fixed bout 8 years ago and the bottom sprayed and repained  up the sills , it has new  leather interior , all glass is good , wire wheels   good tires  the engine runs good   a small puff of smoke when first started after sitting , still will do 130mph plus  ,   the exhaust as just redone  and new brake pads put in , and the electric fans relpaced . the  only work it needs is the steering rubber boots replaced , i have the boots , and   a battery for the cock.   the paint is good  , a few chips and spots  like any 40 year old car , it has one rust spot comming up near the right side fender well but its very small . looks like a  stone chip when undetected  it needs new chrome front and rear bumers  .  it has 65,000 miles and gets may be 1000 miles a year  right now  to shows and running around on sunday .  

 asking 24k .  Its located n upstate NY  Geneva area .

Posted: May-06-2008 10:43AM

Big Al bought it? How's he ever going to fit into that seat?

Cranium
Inner and outer sills, left and right door steps, left-right-front-rear floors, and inner wings welded in place.  Moving to the boot area, then to the a-panels/front end.  Should have the welding done in 3 more years! :)

Battery Box removed, and rear valence removed.  Time to clean up the rust, and find the holes.