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When will it be decided and how will people be informed if they got picked for this or not :?:
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1. Martin Murphy 1993 sprite
2. Brian Kelly ( if car is suitable )
3. yellowminiman (92city zeemax kit lowerd with bucket seats 1330 engine)
4. Billy
5. Joeb1
6.jason Quirke 1967 850
7. jason whyte 1979 mini clubman
8.geoffreyconboy(molly the mini)
9.Paul Kelly.
10. MARKCAFFO 92 SPI COOPER
11. Blackse7en
12. StanO'Toole - Stud
13. conor moran 93spi
14. ZakGT (1962 Morris Mini Traveller or 1998 Sportspack)
15. Darren.(82 Clubman Estate,91 Mini Neon,96 Cooper or 94 Cabriolet)
16. John Healy (madjackjr in 96 mayfair)
17. Chris Courtney Mini Seven 2002
18. Steven Jozi (shane doheny's car) 93 british open classic
19. Macker 1968 mkII
20. Coonos Cab (79 Mini 100)
21. antodeco - mayfair
22. Miniroar
23. Keith (1980 clubman estate)
24. mustard - 61 van, 73 clubbie, 97 sportspack
25.jim dawson-zeemax mini ,1972 clubman estate
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Post by kerryminigringo »

The list of cars has to be in for Friday morning the 20th of Nov so we will post the list of cars on Thursday evening. :D
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I think we should call a deadline of midday Thursday so we can inform and recieve confirmation from all involved by midnight Thursday. Remember cars must be delivered to RDS Thursday evening 3rd Dec.
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1. Martin Murphy 1993 sprite
2. Brian Kelly ( if car is suitable )
3. yellowminiman (92city zeemax kit lowerd with bucket seats 1330 engine)
4. Billy
5. Joeb1
6.jason Quirke 1967 850
7. jason whyte 1979 mini clubman
8.geoffreyconboy(molly the mini)
9.Paul Kelly.
10. MARKCAFFO 92 SPI COOPER
11. Blackse7en
12. StanO'Toole - Stud
13. conor moran 93spi
14. ZakGT (1962 Morris Mini Traveller or 1998 Sportspack)
15. Darren.(82 Clubman Estate,91 Mini Neon,96 Cooper or 94 Cabriolet)
16. John Healy (madjackjr in 96 mayfair)
17. Chris Courtney Mini Seven 2002
18. Steven Jozi (shane doheny's car) 93 british open classic
19. Macker 1968 mkII
20. Coonos Cab (79 Mini 100)
21. antodeco - mayfair
22. Miniroar
23. Keith (1980 clubman estate)
24. mustard - 61 van, 73 clubbie, 97 sportspack
25.jim dawson-zeemax mini ,1972 clubman estate
26.Chris Brown,74 Vtec roundnose saloon.
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1. Martin Murphy 1993 sprite
2. Brian Kelly Almond Green Cooper Works 98 D
3. yellowminiman (92city zeemax kit lowerd with bucket seats 1330 engine)
4. Billy
5. Joeb1
6.jason Quirke 1967 850
7. jason whyte 1979 mini clubman
8.geoffreyconboy(molly the mini)
9.Paul Kelly.
10. MARKCAFFO 92 SPI COOPER
11. Blackse7en
12. StanO'Toole - Stud
13. conor moran 93spi
14. ZakGT (1962 Morris Mini Traveller or 1998 Sportspack)
15. Darren.(82 Clubman Estate,91 Mini Neon,96 Cooper or 94 Cabriolet)
16. John Healy (madjackjr in 96 mayfair)
17. Chris Courtney Mini Seven 2002
18. Steven Jozi (shane doheny's car) 93 british open classic
19. Macker 1968 mkII
20. Coonos Cab (79 Mini 100)
21. antodeco - mayfair
22. Miniroar
23. Keith (1980 clubman estate)
24. mustard - 61 van, 73 clubbie, 97 sportspack
25.jim dawson-zeemax mini ,1972 clubman estate
26.Chris Brown,74 Vtec roundnose saloon.

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Billy wrote:Don't forget that the cars will be outside for the 4 days
I was tempted until I read that. My mini has never slept outside !! She has always slept in a heated garage.
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Getting a 72 mini 1000 tomorrow recently resprayed so should have it ready for then as an option (need to fit wipers one or two small bits) just thought i'd throw it in before the deadline can get a few pics if needed! have my 1990 BRG aswell
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woody wrote:1. Martin Murphy 1993 sprite
2. Brian Kelly ( if car is suitable )
3. yellowminiman (92city zeemax kit lowerd with bucket seats 1330 engine)
4. Billy
5. Joeb1
6.jason Quirke 1967 850
7. jason whyte 1979 mini clubman
8.geoffreyconboy(molly the mini)
9.Paul Kelly.
10. MARKCAFFO 92 SPI COOPER
11. Blackse7en
12. StanO'Toole - Stud
13. conor moran 93spi
14. ZakGT
15. Darren.
16. John Healy (madjackjr)
17. Sergio Anguissola, mini 1974 red white roof, if car suitable.
I will have the shocks and brakes done by then, the shell is in okish condition
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hey Sergio, how come you are # 17? where are:
17. Chris Courtney Mini Seven 2002
18. Steven Jozi (shane doheny's car) 93 british open classic
19. Macker 1968 mkII
20. Coonos Cab (79 Mini 100)
21. antodeco - mayfair
22. Miniroar
23. Keith (1980 clubman estate)
24. mustard - 61 van, 73 clubbie, 97 sportspack
25.jim dawson-zeemax mini ,1972 clubman estate
26.Chris Brown,74 Vtec roundnose saloon.
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how does @1976 orange and black sign written 1275 minivan sound.
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any update who all's going???

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thought the final list was out thursday evenin-c'mon chop chop!!!!!
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daniel garry wrote:thought the final list was out thursday evenin-c'mon chop chop!!!!!
decisions, decisions.... cant be easy TBH. :idea:
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Remember those not making Top Gear Live should consider the massive event being organised in Kenmare on December 5th where you will be driving around with ex-works rally minis !

7 rally stages like these ..... Image
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Tommy C wrote:Remember those not making Top Gear Live should consider the massive event being organised in Kenmare on December 5th where you will be driving around with ex-works rally minis ! 7 rally stages like these ..... (-snip)
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haha a mini sunroof human air intake! I suspect you'd get a small bit of dizzy probs even the rubber glove cover would'nt save ye!
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Firstly a big thanks to all those who offered their cars for this event,we have tried to get a good cross section of models and a good representation of years. After much deliberation, the cars that have been chosen are as follows,


Paul Glennon 61 Mini Van
Adrian O'Carroll 62 Woody Estate
John Delahunt 67 Hornet
Jason Quirke 67 Mini 850
Billy Mulqueen 67 Mini Automatic
Mick Glennon 73 Clubman
Chris Brown 74 Mini Saloon V-Tec
Jason Whyte 79 Clubman
Tony Coony 79 Mini Saloon
Keith Hyland 80 Clubman Estate
Paul Kelly 82 Pick Up
Geofrey Conboy 83 Mini Saloon
Killian O Carroll 87 Moke
Martin Murphy 93 Mini Sprite
Darren Hutchins 94 Cabriolet
John Healy 96 Mini Saloon
Brian Kelly 98 Almond Green Cooper Works
Jim Dawson Zeemax Mini
Joe Whyte Rally Mini

Reserve, Chris Courtney 02 Mini Seven

Again thanks to all who put their names forward. Sorry we couldn't include everyone but we were limited by the event organisers.

KMG will be in contact with the organisers on Monday and when we have more details on the procedure for the event we'll let you know.
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thanks to all who pulled this to gether cant drive my car dad has to drive my car :evil: :evil: not geting my cast off till the monday after top gear :evil: :evil: but thanks cant wait
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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Good luck lads well done :wink:
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Can we invest in some larger Club soft peel stickers (something like the size of Joe's IMOC 20 Years) for the bonnets and boots of the display cars?
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Lets hear it for the Dads :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
geoffrey conboy wrote:thanks to all who pulled this to gether cant drive my car dad has to drive my car :evil: :evil: not geting my cast off till the monday after top gear :evil: :evil: but thanks cant wait
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I have a large banner with the club logo on it and a flag, but if we want stickers lets make a decision soon, and i ll have them made up
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or what about number plats that u can put over the 1s on the cars Image
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