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Post by The Marcos Graveyard »

Those are 100+ Bavarians Stan.


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A fully carbon fiber Mini Marcos shell weighs just 7.25kg.
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The Marcos Graveyard wrote:Those are 100+ Bavarians Stan.
Thanks T.M.G. There a very nice wheel. Never seen them before.
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IMM in Silverstone in 1994.
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A fully carbon fiber Mini Marcos shell weighs just 7.25kg.
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Nice Mini! :D

Seen a 94? B.R.G Mini with a jap plate on the rear with a lady driving coming into Locklinstown roundabout at about 4.45,

And also seen a 04-MH Sportspack coming off Mount Merrion Ave and down the N11 towards town.
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Met Paddy Collins and Stephen Kelly from Laois, out with the Mini Clubman and Mini Saloon, at South Westmeath Vintage Rally, in Kilbeggan today.
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was in edinburgha last week and i seen a lovely shiny black mini with 13 inch deepdish chromes nice arches very low, lovely sound and a 10 year old driving it hahaha he looked about ten but the car was mint from wat i seen, had all old interior, centre clock, chrome everything, just a lovely mini, :) cant wait till mine is lovely hahaha :)
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Spotted Stan yesterday evening tearing along Rochestown Avenue!
Gave you a flash, but you weren't looking too happy :D
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DaveC wrote:Gave you a flash, but you weren't looking too happy :D
Jasus sorry Dave! It was a very long day yesterday! I'l catch ya' next time :wink:
Getting old is a must but growing up is optional!

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Spotted antodeco, i think, drivin through park west... Thurs or friday... 79 cw i think... Was hard to catch it as i just coped the back of ya...
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Yup that was me! Heading home more than likely :-)
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antodeco wrote:Yup that was me! Heading home more than likely :-)
sounds sweet...;)
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Stan almost ran up my ass as I turned into my estate off murphystown road yesterday :lol: look'in good stan :wink:
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CLUBMANGT wrote:Stan almost ran up my ass as I turned into my estate off murphystown road yesterday :lol: look'in good stan :wink:
I knew it was you! I didn't want to flash incase it wasn't so I tryed to see your face in your rearview! :lol:
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Did ya not see the IMOC sticker on the rear screen Stan :roll: or were ya fiddling with your knobs (radio that is) :lol:
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Spotted a wine coloured 99 D Mini in Slatta, Roscommon this morning
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StanO'Toole wrote:
CLUBMANGT wrote:Stan and I went with wimdu to visit the estate off murphystown road yesterday. It was a really great trip :lol: look'in good stan :wink:
I know, it was! I wanted to visit for ages but I am really gland that I have finally been! :lol:
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Saw a nice 01-D- cooper sport in red driving on the Stillorgan dual carrigway yesterday. Just near RTE. A girl driving and guy in passenger seat.
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Seen a Black Mini with roof box heading towards Rosslare Harbour this morning, probably heading for IMM. Safe journey to all participants. Also spotted a Green Mini for sale between Wexford and Rosslare on left hand side of road heading towards Rosslare.
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That would be Blackse7en with TMG onboard. Bon Voyage lads.
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seen a nice beige clubby parked at a house beside clonminch pharmacy in tullamore
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00 BRG Sportspack for sale in Collins Car Sales at the top of High St Killarney.He was looking for 4k for it but it needed enough work to not make it worth the asking.
Real Clubmans have a square nose.Seriously.
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Was asked if I'd like to see a Marcos,Yes please I quickley replied.
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It will be for sale with contact details in the next Irish Vintage Scene.I told the owner they should post here too.
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Wow! :shock: Good find!
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Unless it has a taxbook,glass,bootlid and front end then you are looking at a big pile of wonga to get it complete,Marcos bits are not cheap.
Real Clubmans have a square nose.Seriously.
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Post by armo »

i want that marcos :shock:

seen a wine mini 35 today in classic car repairs in tallaght today getting some work done anyone on hear own it?
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