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Project THJ (Magenta Sprint)

Postby Mad Mart on Wed Oct 21, 2009 2:01 pm

Well I couldn't wait for the beginning of December to start the new project thread, so here it is. No pics yet but I'm sure there will be plenty over the coming months.

Mary & I went to Alun's emporium on Sunday to see what he had in stock. I got it into my head that I wanted a Magenta one this time (sorry David, but if the Mimosa one is still available next year... :D ). We had a good look at a few of the cars on offer & plumped for "the Brooklands Green one" :scratchin: .....I know, all will be revealed. :D Alun took me out in the Aston whilst I was there........awesome!!!!!!! :twisted: and a great colour.
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Re: Project XXX (Magenta Sprint)

Postby MikeyB on Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:09 pm

Well done Mart, I'd better get 969 done before you finish this one eh. Can't wait to follow the thread.
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Re: Project XXX (Magenta Sprint)

Postby MalcGE on Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:24 pm

Excellent Mart, you need to do a Tahiti Blue one one day, seems to be a very rare colour now
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Re: Project XXX (Magenta Sprint)

Postby SprintMWU773V on Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:25 pm

It's like your favourite TV programme coming back for a new series. I've enjoyed the last few series so can't wait to see the next project take place.
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Re: Project XXX (Magenta Sprint)

Postby benny on Wed Oct 21, 2009 8:32 pm

Great, i cant wait :bluewave:
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Re: Project XXX (Magenta Sprint)

Postby Autonet7 on Wed Oct 21, 2009 9:52 pm

Me neither

Come on Mart, stick some piccys up
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Re: Project XXX (Magenta Sprint)

Postby Oli_88 on Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:33 pm

I love Magenta! Good choice!
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Re: Project XXX (Magenta Sprint)

Postby David6214 on Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:30 pm

trouble is derek we are used to an autonet7 resto alongside it...I know where there is a magenta if you are that way inclined....
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Re: Project XXX (Magenta Sprint)

Postby Autonet7 on Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:47 pm

Nooo, you're kidding. Go on then where?
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Re: Project XXX (Magenta Sprint)

Postby tinweevil on Thu Oct 22, 2009 12:44 pm

David wrote:trouble is derek we are used to an autonet7 resto alongside it...I know where there is a magenta if you are that way inclined....
Oli_88 wrote:I love Magenta! Good choice!

Eh? i thought Mart said they'd gone to look at the Magenta but decided to do Brooklands instead? :scratchin: Get yer photon transducer out Alun.

I too look forward to a parallel transformation :D It's a shame the first twins didn't meet up for a photo shoot.
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Re: Project XXX (Magenta Sprint)

Postby Oli_88 on Thu Oct 22, 2009 2:21 pm

tinweevil wrote:
David wrote:trouble is derek we are used to an autonet7 resto alongside it...I know where there is a magenta if you are that way inclined....
Oli_88 wrote:I love Magenta! Good choice!

Eh? i thought Mart said they'd gone to look at the Magenta but decided to do Brooklands instead? :scratchin: Get yer photon transducer out Alun.

I too look forward to a parallel transformation :D It's a shame the first twins didn't meet up for a photo shoot.

...True, I'm just hoping by the title and the all will be revealed, that it is indeed a Magenta.

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Re: Project XXX (Magenta Sprint)

Postby xvivalve on Thu Oct 22, 2009 4:32 pm

'Emperor's New Clothes' my friends...

I'll be issuing rose tinted specs to all members shortly that will enable them to see whichever colour they desire! :P
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Re: Project XXX (Magenta Sprint)

Postby MalcGE on Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:51 pm

But Mart

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1978-TRIUMPH-DOLO ... 2a01e784ed

Even the reg number is close
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Re: Project XXX (Magenta Sprint)

Postby Mad Mart on Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:47 am

Yea, spotted that one Malc. But if I get a Brooklands I'll probably want to keep it for myself. :-k
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Re: Project XXX (Magenta Sprint)

Postby Oli_88 on Fri Oct 23, 2009 1:01 am

But surely that one isn't broken enough for you to take on Mart? :lol:
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