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Re: Sighted In Harare...
forcecooled wrote:Wonder what the parts availibility is like Up there ----- and the prices ?

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I can't say I've ever seen one. But don't be surprised if there are. Why just the other day I found a 1974 BMW E9 2800CS, which I'm in the throes of making a move on.forcecooled wrote:Any Renault R8 Gordinis lying around ---?

This isn't it but I've posted a pic just to illustrate the gem I've found. I'm so pleased...

Actually, the one on offer is white.

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Re: Sighted In Harare...
Seeing that you dont know what a Gordini is - Try this - it will be easier for you - I am looking for a good Renault R4 . I love those cars and had one for years
That model BM is lovely - One of my connections has just finished building and track testing a batmobile version of that series car that will be run in historics here next season
Only one word for it -- Amazing !
Hope you buy that car -- you will love it !
Psssssst! - any old beechcraft bonanzas lying around there ?
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That model BM is lovely - One of my connections has just finished building and track testing a batmobile version of that series car that will be run in historics here next season
Only one word for it -- Amazing !
Hope you buy that car -- you will love it !
Psssssst! - any old beechcraft bonanzas lying around there ?
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Oh contraire mon amis. I know what a Gordini is. I have just never seen one here in Zim. Typically blue with a white stripe offset yes? I'm a Zimbabwean Gov'nor, not a bumpkin.forcecooled wrote:Seeing that you dont know what a Gordini is - Try this - it will be easier for you - I am looking for a good Renault R4 . I love those cars and had one for years
That model BM is lovely - One of my connections has just finished building and track testing a batmobile version of that series car that will be run in historics here next season
Only one word for it -- Amazing !
Hope you buy that car -- you will love it !
Psssssst! - any old beechcraft bonanzas lying around there ?
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If it's an R4 you're after there are plenty but you won't like the condition they're in...
Beechcraft Bonanzas aplenty. Lying around too...
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Re: Sighted In Harare...
Weren't the R4's used as Taxis??
I remember cruising around Mabelreign in a V8 powered Prefect and seeing lots of R4's

I remember cruising around Mabelreign in a V8 powered Prefect and seeing lots of R4's
Why do we celebrate the guy that invented the wheel??
Surely we must celebrate the guy tat invented the other three
Surely we must celebrate the guy tat invented the other three
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That's the one. To find one in good knick will be rare.hitlers revenge wrote:Weren't the R4's used as Taxis??
I remember cruising around Mabelreign in a V8 powered Prefect and seeing lots of R4's
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Hi Guys. I spotted this early 60s Ghia today. I'm told it has the original 1200SP motor which is in good running order. Has most of its bits save the front and rear wind shields. Clock, speedo and fuel guage are there. Bright work is there. It is for sale. Seller says make an offer. I was searching for a low light when I came across this, but I thought some members might be interested.
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The Moz KG I looked at a couple of weeks ago was for sale for R10K, and in similar condition.AKG1600 wrote:Hi Guys. I spotted this early 60s Ghia today. I'm told it has the original 1200SP motor which is in good running order. Has most of its bits save the front and rear wind shields. Clock, speedo and fuel guage are there. Bright work is there. It is for sale. Seller says make an offer. I was searching for a low light when I came across this, but I thought some members might be interested.
Cheers!
See this link. http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... =4&t=26222
1960 VW Karmann Ghia - Project http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=26973" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
1967 VW Type 3 Notchback - Project (completed) http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=25261" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
1967 VW Type 3 Notchback - Project (completed) http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=25261" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Spoke to the guy. 10k fine by him.MrT wrote:The Moz KG I looked at a couple of weeks ago was for sale for R10K, and in similar condition.AKG1600 wrote:Hi Guys. I spotted this early 60s Ghia today. I'm told it has the original 1200SP motor which is in good running order. Has most of its bits save the front and rear wind shields. Clock, speedo and fuel guage are there. Bright work is there. It is for sale. Seller says make an offer. I was searching for a low light when I came across this, but I thought some members might be interested.
Cheers!
See this link. http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... =4&t=26222
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I am viewing 58 lowlight tomorrow at 8. Its on sale for R35K. Will you be interested? I have my eye on a 1960 KG.AKG1600 wrote:Spoke to the guy. 10k fine by him.MrT wrote:The Moz KG I looked at a couple of weeks ago was for sale for R10K, and in similar condition.AKG1600 wrote:Hi Guys. I spotted this early 60s Ghia today. I'm told it has the original 1200SP motor which is in good running order. Has most of its bits save the front and rear wind shields. Clock, speedo and fuel guage are there. Bright work is there. It is for sale. Seller says make an offer. I was searching for a low light when I came across this, but I thought some members might be interested.
Cheers!
See this link. http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... =4&t=26222
1960 VW Karmann Ghia - Project http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=26973" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
1967 VW Type 3 Notchback - Project (completed) http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=25261" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
1967 VW Type 3 Notchback - Project (completed) http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=25261" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Turns out to be a 1961 KG!MrT wrote:
I am viewing 58 lowlight tomorrow at 8. Its on sale for R35K. Will you be interested? I have my eye on a 1960 KG.
What a disappointment
1960 VW Karmann Ghia - Project http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=26973" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
1967 VW Type 3 Notchback - Project (completed) http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=25261" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
1967 VW Type 3 Notchback - Project (completed) http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=25261" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Indeed!MrT wrote:Turns out to be a 1961 KG!MrT wrote:
I am viewing 58 lowlight tomorrow at 8. Its on sale for R35K. Will you be interested? I have my eye on a 1960 KG.
What a disappointment

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Re: Sighted In Harare...
Why do we celebrate the guy that invented the wheel??
Surely we must celebrate the guy tat invented the other three
Surely we must celebrate the guy tat invented the other three