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paul harbinson. · « **on:** September 19, 2005, 07:47:47 AM »

Did anyone see the 126 advertised in autotrader.The car was an 01 registered model being sold at a Bristol dealership.Austin from over here phoned them up and was told that it had been sold for ?3000.Blimey!!!!

Chris Lakin · « **Reply #1 on:** September 19, 2005, 08:56:40 PM »

Hi Paul yes, i did see that, i didnt take much notice of it though for s ome reason. I thought it was a kit car as there was no pic. I cnat believe it went for ?3K!!!! How many miles did it have or was it considered brand new?

regards

Chris

paul harbinson. · « **Reply #2 on:** September 20, 2005, 07:40:29 AM »

The car had 20000 miles on it.We will have to keep our eyes open and see if it makes an appearance.

Chris Lakin · « **Reply #3 on:** September 20, 2005, 07:43:07 PM »

20,000? wooo.

Yes i hope we see the owner about! hope they get on our forum soon!

Chris

fiatfsm · « **Reply #4 on:** September 21, 2005, 09:01:09 AM »

oh poo, missed that, would definately of had a peek :sad: thing is how will it go on the road as the DVLA told me no way?

ChrisRLewis · « **Reply #5 on:** September 21, 2005, 10:19:42 AM »

I think it was posted on this forum by top scout b3ardyuk!
Probably removed now because the car was sold?

Chris Lakin · « **Reply #6 on:** September 21, 2005, 11:54:31 AM »

I cant believe they said no way! i have a feeling someone will drive it illegaly then???, i mean they shouldnt!!! but if they have bought it for ?3k and dvla wont allow it, what else will they do with it?

Barry, can you remind me again why they said no? i remember you telling me. Was it due to the CAT on it?

Regards

Chris

paul harbinson. · « **Reply #7 on:** September 21, 2005, 01:26:43 PM »

I don't know about there but you can do a svi test (single vehicle import) for cars imported less than 10 years old.Worst case you could register a car here and get it tested (still UK legal).

fiatfsm · « **Reply #8 on:** September 21, 2005, 08:29:38 PM »

They said it would need SVA test and also drive by noise test, that was if brand new. They also said it would have to have a 3 way cat as it has a single way one fitted. A place in Sweden does them but at a price. Basically I was looking at ?1000 worth of tests which it may not have even passed! When chatting to the Dutch lady with the convertible she said in Holland it doesnt need the cat so she removed it. (its a 1995 car btw). Also she took all the emmission junk off and converted the ignition from electronic back to distributor. Apparently the electronic set up is unreliable and evn in Poland hard and expensive to find new. So she has a 95 car running 80s stuff, cool and why cant we do that? Also their MOT is every 2 years and on pre 1970 something no MOT!!!!!

Chris Lakin · « **Reply #9 on:** September 21, 2005, 08:40:29 PM »

wow no MOT!!! could you imagine that!! classic cars would be everywhere on the road!!!

The emissons stuff/Cat slow the car down a little??

Barry that sounded like a load of hassle!! I wonder why they havnt just bought a low milage right hand dirve one from over here

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Oh before i forget ive had a nice bloke called Andy email me wanting to sell his aircooled, here are details:

Very relucantly I am offering for sale Beryl. My 1987 126 FSM, with 36,000 miles on the clock. She is Maroon in colour, with the "tweedy" cloth interior. The body is good and she goes like the clappers as she has a "sports" exhaust fitted. Currently she has no MOT or tax as I haven't got round to getting it done. I am looking for ?300 as she is. It is purely time, inclination , 2 Lancia Gammas, 3 Lancia Betas, another 126 and an 850 idromatic which prevent me from getting Beryl back on the road as my every day car!!! Please give her a good home.
Located in Wiltshire, please call me on 01249 782506 to arrange a viewing. Thanks, Andy.

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Lets find a home for this superb car!!! a pic of Beryl is coming soon!

regards

Chris

fiatfsm · « **Reply #10 on:** September 21, 2005, 09:29:46 PM »

Oh no... thats near me and Ive got ?400 burning a hole in my pocket... 100 lines.... I do not want another 126....

Hope its a shed! Then Ill be uninterested

Chris Lakin · « **Reply #11 on:** September 21, 2005, 09:36:13 PM »

Barry, it sounds really lovely!!! go on, you have always wanted a Moroon one??? go on Barry!! it comes with a sports exhaust too!

(Pic coming soon of Beryl)

Also Barry's Beryl goes nicely!!

Chris

fiatfsm · « **Reply #12 on:** September 22, 2005, 07:44:40 AM »

The clue is in the post, he says he has another 126 which prevents him getting that one on the road... so, it must be the worse of the two, because you wouldnt sell your best one!

paul harbinson. · « **Reply #13 on:** September 22, 2005, 07:51:20 AM »

Go on son get it bought.You know you want to

Chris Lakin · « **Reply #14 on:** September 22, 2005, 12:06:05 PM »

Ive had a few emails from him, the amount of cars he owns is amazing!

you really would have to see the car for yourself, i jus thought i'd let you all know about it. He sold the car to someone last year i think it was he said, and bought it back off him, so it must be in a fair condition for him to buy it again. I really cant say though, i will post a pic up for you all as soon as he emails me.

regards

Chris