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Downforce
Joined: 10 Apr 2017 Posts: 3
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Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 3:53 pm Post subject: How to not get ripped off |
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Hi All
I am looking for a 50th at the moment and see the Japs on ebay but really would like a dark colour, persnally not so bothered about it being a UK car but if it is then fine.
What I am concerned about though is buying a 1998 90 with an auto gearbox lookielike - I'm sure those of you with loads of experience can help and I'm sure there's "well known" cars around but what are the key things in identifying a genuine 50th from a clone?
Someone mentioned the Chassis number anomaly for "RED" Jap cars - meant nothing to me but implies theres a chassis number run that designates the 50th cars.
Talking of which I have reached out to a few folk that have indicated they have cars coming up for sale but if anyone has a dark one (e.g. Blue/Green) coming up for sale - please let me know.
I'm really not in a desparate rush so will wait for the right car and ideally looking in the 20s more than the 30s. I can move quickly when the right car comes along. _________________ DF |
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Crocs
Joined: 30 Sep 2013 Posts: 234
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Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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This will give you a good start:
http://defender50th.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=13
All UK cars should be Atlantis Blue. The advantage of a Japanese one is that it is likely to be in better condition due to non-salted roads and the disadvantage (when selling) is that it will have a lower value than a UK one.
The £20s should get you a good Japanese one or a middle of the road UK one.
Good hunting.
Robert _________________ ex GB063
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Downforce
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Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 9:11 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks _________________ DF |
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