My new launch spec Conny

ssizefive · 9th July 2011, 18:00

I was offered a very good price for my Club Se a couple of weeks ago & decided to let it go & set about looking for a Conny. I looked at quite a few & was very dissappointed on a number of occassions. Then one evening i was browsing on ebay ( as you do ) and came across a 'T' plate launch spec conny that only had 41000 miles on the clock, a full MOT, lots of history and 2 previous owners. I rang the guy who was selling it & he said it was a honest car but he just wanted it away as it had been traded in & was not what he dealt in so i hit the button. Wedgewud & i went down to Nottingham last Saturday to collect it and to my surprise it was exactly as described. Except for a scrape on the nsf wing & bumper & a couple of 'dentman' type dents it is in really good order. The car drove really well on the 90 mile journey home and i am pleased as can be with it.
I have spent most of today cleaning it so here are a few pictures

I also bought a set of serpents last night so as soon as they arrive & are painted i will add another picture or two.

Steve

STUBIE · 9th July 2011, 18:54

Ah it was you who bought the Serpents of MGbreaker in Peterborough. I posted up the deal on here saying that it was good value with the tyres.

Can I recommend BJV engineering down in Hemel Hempsted. might be a bit of a trek but you'll get all 4 alloys done for less than £50 a corner and they are very very good, I got a set done in March this year and have had a set of Meteors done for a a couple of years and before that anther set of Serpents that I sold on to Reebs over 3/4 years ago and he states they are pristine with no bubbling or tarnishing. So do yourself a favour and get down to BJV.

Stubs

Reebs · 9th July 2011, 20:35

Excellent, another launch car kept on the road, and it looks to be a very tidy example.

You even have the tow bar fitted, well done on your purchase.

Robson Rover Repair · 9th July 2011, 21:14

Serps will finish the car perfectly and the interior is just stunning.

Have you thought about the larger rear plate also?

ssizefive · 9th July 2011, 21:37

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Originally Posted by STUBIE

Ah it was you who bought the Serpents of MGbreaker in Peterborough. I posted up the deal on here saying that it was good value with the tyres.

Can I recommend BJV engineering down in Hemel Hempsted. might be a bit of a trek but you'll get all 4 alloys done for less than £50 a corner and they are very very good, I got a set done in March this year and have had a set of Meteors done for a a couple of years and before that anther set of Serpents that I sold on to Reebs over 3/4 years ago and he states they are pristine with no bubbling or tarnishing. So do yourself a favour and get down to BJV.

Stubs

Yes, it was me, i hesitated a few weeks ago on a set & was kicking myself afterwards so i convinced myself the next set that came on i would buy. Thanks for the recommendation for the refurbing - i work in a bodyshop so i will be sorting them myself but i have to say £50 a corner does sound good value.

Steve

ssizefive · 9th July 2011, 21:41

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Originally Posted by Colin_NI

Serps will finish the car perfectly and the interior is just stunning.

Have you thought about the larger rear plate also?

Yes, i do want a larger rear plate - the only thing that is stopping me is the car was Priory Garages ( in Nottingham ) demo & the plates have the Priory name on them, sad i know but i like that kind of originality. I did wonder if i may be able to get one made with the name in it. The interior is really nice, i dont think the back seats have been used much as they still have a matt finish to them - the drivers one has gone a bit shiney but is still in nice condition.

Steve

ssizefive · 9th July 2011, 21:46

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Originally Posted by Reebs

Excellent, another launch car kept on the road, and it looks to be a very tidy example.

You even have the tow bar fitted, well done on your purchase.

Thanks, i have the invoice from when the car was sold that shows the towbar on it - the guy who bought must have liked the car - he bought it in Jan 2000 & kept it until March 2010 mind he may have still been paying for it as it cost him £26000.00.

Steve

Brabus · 9th July 2011, 22:48

Fantastic that is my perfect car in the right colour.

Glad to see it is in good hands.Really would love a dealer car.All the best with her look after it

HarryM1BYT · 10th July 2011, 08:09

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Originally Posted by ssizefive

Yes, i do want a larger rear plate - the only thing that is stopping me is the car was Priory Garages ( in Nottingham ) demo & the plates have the Priory name on them, sad i know but i like that kind of originality. I did wonder if i may be able to get one made with the name in it. Steve

There is an ebay seller from whom quite a few of us have bought replacement number plates from. He does the smiley plates and will put what ever you want on the new plate.

pab · 10th July 2011, 10:36

That looks a very nice example in an original state,regarding the dealer markings on the bottom of the rear plate that also would stop me replacing them.

Serpent alloys would really set the car off too..

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ssizefive I really should get out more....... Mg Tf160 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Keighley Posts: 2,604 Thanks: 756 Thanked 749 Times in 366 Posts	My new launch spec Conny I was offered a very good price for my Club Se a couple of weeks ago & decided to let it go & set about looking for a Conny. I looked at quite a few & was very dissappointed on a number of occassions. Then one evening i was browsing on ebay ( as you do ) and came across a 'T' plate launch spec conny that only had 41000 miles on the clock, a full MOT, lots of history and 2 previous owners. I rang the guy who was selling it & he said it was a honest car but he just wanted it away as it had been traded in & was not what he dealt in so i hit the button. Wedgewud & i went down to Nottingham last Saturday to collect it and to my surprise it was exactly as described. Except for a scrape on the nsf wing & bumper & a couple of 'dentman' type dents it is in really good order. The car drove really well on the 90 mile journey home and i am pleased as can be with it. I have spent most of today cleaning it so here are a few pictures I also bought a set of serpents last night so as soon as they arrive & are painted i will add another picture or two. Steve Last edited by ssizefive; 4th September 2011 at 18:20..

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STUBIE This is my second home Back in a Rover Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 4,926 Thanks: 131 Thanked 357 Times in 261 Posts	Ah it was you who bought the Serpents of MGbreaker in Peterborough. I posted up the deal on here saying that it was good value with the tyres. Can I recommend BJV engineering down in Hemel Hempsted. might be a bit of a trek but you'll get all 4 alloys done for less than £50 a corner and they are very very good, I got a set done in March this year and have had a set of Meteors done for a a couple of years and before that anther set of Serpents that I sold on to Reebs over 3/4 years ago and he states they are pristine with no bubbling or tarnishing. So do yourself a favour and get down to BJV. Stubs

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pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	That looks a very nice example in an original state,regarding the dealer markings on the bottom of the rear plate that also would stop me replacing them. Serpent alloys would really set the car off too..