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JPSH120
United Kingdom
1190 Posts |
Posted - 07 Feb 2011 : 22:19:36
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Anyone on here bidding on it??
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Jon
United Kingdom
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mikesunbeamH120
United Kingdom
35 Posts |
Posted - 08 Feb 2011 : 18:01:12
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Hi jason i,m not bidding on it dont know about anyone else. It,s not to far from me but even closer to martin. Are you going to go for it. |
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Rapierdave
United Kingdom
161 Posts |
Posted - 08 Feb 2011 : 18:26:40
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I'm not bidding, but could be handy for anyone in Cornwall "cough" Martin 

Coupes are cool
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1922
United Kingdom
549 Posts |
Posted - 08 Feb 2011 : 18:39:29
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£350 now. Looks like the genuine article and worth it if the mileage is accurate. 4 speed non-overdrive box is normal for a GLS (mine was the same). Probably an early one (1972) as it has a glass bowl on the petrol pump. Engine number would date it but I can't read it.
Head, cam, manifold and head and are worth it on their own.
If lucky it could be on the road with a set of gaskets and a good clean.
I don't need it and won't be bidding 
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JPSH120
United Kingdom
1190 Posts |
Posted - 08 Feb 2011 : 22:53:12
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quote: Originally posted by mikesunbeamH120
Hi jason i,m not bidding on it dont know about anyone else. It,s not to far from me but even closer to martin. Are you going to go for it.
Could be tempted Mike although I suspect the price could climb a bit yet. Seems a good opportunity but I should probably concentrate my efforts and funds into other things!
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UMU
United Kingdom
343 Posts |
Posted - 08 Feb 2011 : 23:55:43
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hey guys well thats just pretty bad timing. this time last year i could have only drempt for such a find.
And my engine really is spot on - would really love to get it for a spare though, but what with the wedding this year i dont think ill be getting away with such a cost. i will watch it though
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UMU
United Kingdom
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mikesunbeamH120
United Kingdom
35 Posts |
Posted - 09 Feb 2011 : 19:04:52
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yep watching that one just out of interest really.. shame it,s not in my colour.
Have you seen the rolling shell f/b. |
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mikesunbeamH120
United Kingdom
35 Posts |
Posted - 09 Feb 2011 : 19:09:42
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probably go for £500 or more jason .. How far you got with your H120 now jason,will you be able to make the show at sheptton mallet good luck. |
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JPSH120
United Kingdom
1190 Posts |
Posted - 09 Feb 2011 : 20:40:36
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quote: Originally posted by mikesunbeamH120
probably go for £500 or more jason .. How far you got with your H120 now jason,will you be able to make the show at sheptton mallet good luck.
Not going to be finished in time for shepton unfortunately but I know it'll be worth the wait. Some good stuff on eBay at the moment, I'm thinking a few of us should group together and buy the bodyshell, holbay engine and build the ultimate fastback!!
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arrocuda
United Kingdom
501 Posts |
Posted - 09 Feb 2011 : 20:51:06
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The bodyshell is not far from me. Is too bad he didn't sell it when I was looking. Would have been a steal. Mind you.... we don't know what his reserve is but it certainly looks as though someone's gonna get a bargain. As for me..... I must not buy any more cars..... I must not buy any more cars..... I must not buy any more cars.... I must not buy any more cars..... 
Building the 'Mark II' fastback Rapier ('Arrocuda'). |
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mikesunbeamH120
United Kingdom
35 Posts |
Posted - 10 Feb 2011 : 20:22:45
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That,s a shame jason . will you still go just to have a look round the stalls. And dose that mean there could be a space for another f/b. as i would,nt mind taken mine up, but if it is filled then not a problem.
Yes that sounds good with that shell but who gets to choose the colour that would be interesting.... I have a photo to put on here ... a picture of me sat on the bonnet of my very first f/b which i bought from my brother about 1980,ish. wish i still had it now, it was a 1971 on J. plate. only 9 years old at the time probably the newest car i had bought. |
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JPSH120
United Kingdom
1190 Posts |
Posted - 10 Feb 2011 : 21:23:04
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I will still be there as I have to help with the organising anyway.
The stand should be filled with Martins fastback plus a series car but if anything changes I'll let you know for sure.
I think you're right about the colour, perhaps we'd have to have a panel each!!
I think I saw that old photo of yours but you should get a copy on here.
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UMU
United Kingdom
343 Posts |
Posted - 17 Feb 2011 : 20:02:31
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For anyone that hasnt seen - ebay is pretty loaded at the moment with all sorts and thats with only a general 'sunbeam rapier' search.
Happy baying
Also any recommendations as to where to go for a custom stainless steel exhaust - must be a good one bare in mind i live in Cornwall cheers
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JPSH120
United Kingdom
1190 Posts |
Posted - 17 Feb 2011 : 20:56:34
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Longlife exhausts are normally at the show that you are coming to, there is also a firm near here that makes them, I could pop in there and see what they say??
I presume you need the system from the manifold?
There is another firm that used to advertise on ebay, i'll try find contact details.
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