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Posted: May-15-2008 04:08PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by QuickSilver Should we start discussing finances? |
No, not just yet. QS, I'm having a guy go through both of them after Memorial day, probably June. I've seen the red one run, it had a lot of welding done on the rear & sills to pass it's last MOT, so I'm assuming although probably not rust-free it's not bad enough for the examiner to fail it on (but I don't know for sure). It failed on front brake hoses rubbing and steering ball joints worn as far as I remember but I can ask the last owner. The blue one was delivered in the front bucket of a back-hoe! So I don't know it's disposition. I'd hate to sell you something too cheap & have my conscience worry about your conscience - I'm sure you know what I mean! They are no longer easily accessible as the barn in the pic has been knocked down for a intergalactic highway and it's now residing with a few tons of earthmoving equipment (indoors fortunately). Watch this space. Martin.
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Posted: May-15-2008 01:28PM
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Let's be clear here gents: a 1968-1975 direct import MAY have problems. I have heard anecdotally of people having a difficult time at certain field offices getting post 68 direct import cars registered (but prevailing in the end), but have not heard of any cases yet of a total refusal to register a pre-'75 direct import (and the exempt model year according to statute is 75, not 74). Post '75 anything, and of course you're toast. The SAFEST course on any car bound for CA, direct import or already titled in another state, is to go '67 or earlier. Steve Life is driving Minis. Everything else is just waiting. 
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Posted: May-15-2008 12:45PM
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Should we start discussing finances? ------------------
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Posted: May-15-2008 10:15AM
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Quote: Originally Posted by Dr Mini As Martin is based in Idaho, would it not be appropriate to call it Mr Potatohead Motors? After all, the Mini was called the Mr Potatohead of cars! |
Dr. Mini, I, for one, was very upset when the Idaho quarter had a rapture on it rather than a horkin' great spud. Ve9aa, thanks for the emoticons. You're half way to England strung out in there Eastern NB, why don't you pop & get 'em both? Martin.
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Posted: May-15-2008 09:21AM
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If the dollar ever returned to a normal rate (and its heading there) and things calmed down a bit in the economy I would not look past a chance to go back into business, Of course Alistair would get first crack at being the partner, I think we made a good team, Honestly though I have looked, not as hard as before but I have looked and have found not 1 cars since going out of business that I would buy to resell, Had I found one or two I might have bought them just for old times sake, I have to say the cars are just not out here in any quantity anymore, the local mini clubs cars are either too new or too "british" to be sellers in the USA, that is even if they were for sale.
peter No more cars left, Westpaminis is now just a memory, Good luck to all those hard working dealers left out there, We can tell you its not easy. We have fully enjoyed meeting all the fine folks we have in the business.
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Posted: May-15-2008 06:58AM
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As Martin is based in Idaho, would it not be appropriate to call it Mr Potatohead Motors? After all, the Mini was called the Mr Potatohead of cars!
"Retired: No Job, No Money, No Wife! Will
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Posted: May-15-2008 06:52AM
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Third time's the charm, Pete.  willy
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Posted: May-14-2008 11:14PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by Martin Greenbank Pete, wanna start a company selling Minis?   |
We have to make him sell minis under a 3rd company - only then will we let him retire from selling. 
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Posted: May-14-2008 09:50PM
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Is 1985 old enough to register in ANY state in the US? I thought they needed to be 25 yrs for the US (minus CA of course). And Pete is right, the 75 would only be ok in CA if it already had a US registration. So as a direct import from UK to CA it is not registerable. If Martin registers it in Idaho then sells it on to someone in CA, it would be perfectly fine. Prez, Mini Owners of America, Los Angeles
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Posted: May-14-2008 03:37PM
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Could you put one in your carry-on for your arrival in NB in late June ? ;-) ~ 30 minutes in a Mini is more therapeutic than 3 sessions @ the shrink. ~ For Sale or Trade: 1961 Land Rover Series II 88" -$5k or a Mini Mike  NB, Canada
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Posted: May-14-2008 01:45PM
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Pete, wanna start a company selling Minis? Theyr'e just down the lane from you in Warwick! M.
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Posted: May-14-2008 01:20PM
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 OK you hot fudge sundae lovers, the red one is 1979 & the blue one is 1983 - just spoke to my sis & she verified that from the log books. Martin.
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Posted: May-14-2008 01:07PM
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Isn't this akin to going to a fat peoples convention and asking if anyone is interested in a hot fudge sundae? I'm interested in Red based on finally delivered price. Martin "Curber Tick In Idaho" Greenbank ------------------
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Posted: May-14-2008 01:03PM
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75 won't be able to come into calif from the UK,, its 74 and thats only for state to state sales, Bring it in from the UK and you need to be pre 1968,
I know there are exceptions but its better to follow the law as they say as bringing it over to be refused entry would be an expensive exercise.
peter No more cars left, Westpaminis is now just a memory, Good luck to all those hard working dealers left out there, We can tell you its not easy. We have fully enjoyed meeting all the fine folks we have in the business.
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Posted: May-14-2008 12:49PM
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The '75 is a CA friendly year so there should be a large potential market. Steve Life is driving Minis. Everything else is just waiting.
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Posted: May-14-2008 11:16AM
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 I have two 998cc Minis in the UK that I'm tentativley considering bringing over to Idaho.Cost of shipping will be $2K each plus another $?K purchase price (ready for the 50 year anniversary).Any interest/takers? One is 1975 (Red one, failed it's last MOT but runs OK) One is 1985 (Blue one, don't know if it runs but will have a friend have a go at it). Martin.
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