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AC Owners Club Forum => Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum => Topic started by: REV on January 06, 2009, 06:13:05

Title: MK V For Sale at Coys!
Post by: REV on January 06, 2009, 06:13:05: Coys have a MK V for sale and it is described as "Superbly prepared"!

http://www.coys.co.uk/auctions/lot.php?auction=83&id=55541
Title: MK V For Sale at Coys!
Post by: TLegate on January 06, 2009, 09:39:37: To quote the last sentence in the first paragraph:

   "Sadly three cars in right hand drive specification were manufactured....."

   I, on the other hand, couldn't possibly comment.
Title: MK V For Sale at Coys!
Post by: Mark IV on January 06, 2009, 16:47:48: quote:
Originally posted by Trevor Legate

To quote the last sentence in the first paragraph:

   "Sadly three cars in right hand drive specification were manufactured....."

   I, on the other hand, couldn't possibly comment.



   Trevor, you at a loss for words?!?!?! I for one, am shocked. And "superbly prepared", sadly not by AC!
Title: MK V For Sale at Coys!
Post by: TLegate on January 06, 2009, 21:59:06: donttemptmedonttemptmedonttemptme
Title: MK V For Sale at Coys!
Post by: nikbj68 on January 07, 2009, 06:37:09: quote:
Originally posted on Coys website:
   "...Sadly three cars in righthand drive specification were manufactured for the UK before the factories closure in 2007..."
Erm, how many factories?

   And how superbly prepared can a car be when it has: "...vented discs all round fitted to Cooper Racing tyres..." ? What, no wheels?! [:I][}:)]

quote:
Originally posted on Coys website:"...with just 315 miles recorded, this is a brand new car...
That was built 3 years ago.[:p]

   I hope the MkV is more superbly prepared than it`s description!


   [xx(]
Title: MK V For Sale at Coys!
Post by: REV on January 07, 2009, 08:22:44: I love the statement:

   "The company specialises in offering immediate or shorter delivery"

   I suppose when you dealing with "AC" in Malta it probably was being totally honest! [:D]

   I wonder what the actual cost of production per car was. Not just in Malta, but also sorting them out when they arrived in the UK? In real terms this must be an absolute snip. A fraction of what the true cost would have been.
Title: MK V For Sale at Coys!
Post by: Robin A Woolmer on January 07, 2009, 08:55:36: But what are you getting?
Title: MK V For Sale at Coys!
Post by: TLegate on January 07, 2009, 09:33:19: another migrane Robin

I am assured, however, that the engines in those 3 cars are stonking. Once the value reaches that of the engine, grab it. As for the rest of it..... collectors items they ain't.
Title: MK V For Sale at Coys!
Post by: Mark IV on January 07, 2009, 14:38:39: quote:
Originally posted by Trevor Legate


   donttemptmedonttemptmedonttemptme



   Come on, I DOUBLE DOG dare you!!! [}:)] If you wanna see my secret stash, you gotta open up!
Title: MK V For Sale at Coys!
Post by: TLegate on January 07, 2009, 14:43:04: nevernevernevernevernever!!!!!

probably
Title: MK V For Sale at Coys!
Post by: nikbj68 on January 08, 2009, 06:15:10: Get a room, guys!
Title: MK V For Sale at Coys!
Post by: TLegate on January 08, 2009, 10:05:53: Thanks for spoiling a magical moment Nik....
Title: MK V For Sale at Coys!
Post by: REV on January 08, 2009, 18:40:25: Trevor, sorry to disturb you from your "magical moment", but tell us do. Who got the job of putting them right and what was wrong with them (or if its quicker what was right!). And how good are they now?

Time to spill the beans!
Title: MK V For Sale at Coys!
Post by: TLegate on January 08, 2009, 18:48:27: Err, with respect - no.

tlegate@btinternet.com :-)
Title: MK V For Sale at Coys!
Post by: nikbj68 on January 09, 2009, 06:07:19: Chicken!
It was Diego Maradona...He`s the only one I know of with the Hand Of God.
Title: MK V For Sale at Coys!
Post by: REV on January 10, 2009, 10:43:58: The Lord does move in mysterious ways, but I really don't think he had anything much to do with this particular vehicle.

That said, the guy who had to "Superbly Prepare it" might have been heard to utter "Oh My God" a few times!
Title: MK V For Sale at Coys!
Post by: TLegate on January 10, 2009, 16:16:47: Actually I did hear what he said and God never came into it.... :-0

I think he wanted the cars to multiply elsewhere
Title: MK V For Sale at Coys!
Post by: REV on January 11, 2009, 16:30:35: Does anyone know whether this particular car has gone forth (So to speak!)

Or is Mr. Clive Sutton still the proud owner?
Title: MK V For Sale at Coys!
Post by: ak1234 on January 11, 2009, 17:47:40: This car appears to be the sister car of the 2 that were in Long Island NY. This car is 008 and I was looking to pruchase 006 ..all MRK V Carbon Fiber Bodies.

   Looks like they completed this one ..the 2 I was looking at were incomplete with no motor and trans ...in the USA ...they would have been titled as Replicas ... maybe rightfully so ... but ..I wasnt comfortable ... not sure where 006 & 005 ended up ... but I thought they were very nice cars.

   Ron
Title: MK V For Sale at Coys!
Post by: REV on January 12, 2009, 22:11:21: Ron,

   My Mum had a saying "Beauty is only skin deep".

   I think thats a great looking car!
Title: MK V For Sale at Coys!
Post by: ak1234 on January 13, 2009, 01:04:18: ..... "Beauty is only skin deep". But Ugly is straight thru to the bone !!! LOL

   I like the thought of carbon fiber ... but no one I have seen has it down to a science in the automotive industry with fit, strength and no bowing over a long eperiod of time ...that was one of the minor issues with these bodies.

   Ron
Title: MK V For Sale at Coys!
Post by: nikbj68 on January 13, 2009, 14:58:05: quote:
Originally posted by ak1023

Does anyone know whether this particular car has gone forth (So to speak!)Or is Mr. Clive Sutton still the proud owner?

   It would appear that this one is still on the books of Clive Sutton, appearing for sale in the eBay Classifieds (http://"http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AC-Cobra-MKV-Convertible_W0QQitemZ150315341461QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item150315341461&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C66%3A4%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318")
   (http://i12.ebayimg.com/07/m/000/9f/a6/7a48_18.JPG) (http://"http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AC-Cobra-MKV-Convertible_W0QQitemZ150315341461QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item150315341461&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C66%3A4%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318")
   @ £74,950, making the auction guideprice of £50-65k an absolute snip!!!
   Also listed by Clive Sutton are:
   Another(!)MkV £69,950 (http://"http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AC-Cobra-MkV-Convertible_W0QQitemZ150315343465QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item150315343465&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C66%3A4%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318")
   (http://i5.ebayimg.com/04/m/000/9f/a6/b8a5_18.JPG) (http://"http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AC-Cobra-MkV-Convertible_W0QQitemZ150315343465QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item150315343465&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C66%3A4%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318")
   ...and an Eleanor Mustang @ £130,000!!! (http://"http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Eleanor-Mustang-Fastback_W0QQitemZ150315358297QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item150315358297&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318")
   (http://i10.ebayimg.com/03/m/000/9f/a8/4b78_18.JPG) (http://"http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Eleanor-Mustang-Fastback_W0QQitemZ150315358297QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item150315358297&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318")
Title: MK V For Sale at Coys!
Post by: TLegate on January 13, 2009, 18:00:09: Jeez have they STILL got that 'Eleanor' (puke) That was being touted at the Motor Show in 2007 - I was advised it was both desirable and a bargain. I think my assessment was closer to the mark.

anybody know how to get vomit out of a keyboard that is about to stop wor
Title: MK V For Sale at Coys!
Post by: nikbj68 on February 27, 2009, 11:03:41: OK.

   I know ALL of what`s been said,


   BUT


   Listen to this:

   (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3334/3313074047_73844af5aa.jpg?v=0) (http://"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EizBPMJT5Ac")

   RAAAAARRRR.

   I want it!!!!!!!!!!!

   Somebody stop me!!!!!
Title: MK V For Sale at Coys!
Post by: TLegate on February 27, 2009, 11:42:46: Like I said, it's all about that engine!! (Sounds even better given the full welly in a garage....)

And I'm on my way to your house with my shotgun Nik - you'll thank me one day.
Title: MK V For Sale at Coys!
Post by: nikbj68 on March 12, 2009, 17:17:19: OK, to bring this back on topic...
It would appear that our subject was a no-sale, with only 23 of the 52 cars for sale actually finding a new home, according to the classiccarsforsale.co.uk (http://"http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/view-classic-auction-cars.php/auctioneer/41") results page, however a 1992 RAM Cobra evocation[;)] made £21k against an estimate of £16-19k.