It’s not excessive, only three a year on average, but I think I’ll stop now…
That’s the hundredth!
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xvivalve
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That’s the hundredth!
It’s not excessive, only three a year on average, but I think I’ll stop now…
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yorkshire_spam
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Re: That’s the hundredth!
Some people are like Slinky's, they serve no real purpose in life but bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs.
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Mad Mart
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Re: That’s the hundredth!
Sprintless for the first time in 35+ years. 
... Still Sprintless.
Engines, Gearboxes, Overdrives etc. rebuilt. PM me.
2012 Porsche Boxster 981 S
... Still Sprintless.Engines, Gearboxes, Overdrives etc. rebuilt. PM me.
2012 Porsche Boxster 981 S
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Awaiting Repair
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Re: That’s the hundredth!
Well done Alun, you are a true dolly legend!!!
If you can find the time, how about a summary of the highlights and lowlights of your century of Dolomite purchases? I reckon it could be quite interesting!
Suggestions for categories could be....
Worst buy ever?
Most rotten buy ever?
Best buy ever?
Most profitable buy ever?
Most messed about with/non-original ever?
Earliest Sprint bought ever?
The one that got away that you really regret not buying?
Most surprising when you got it home and had a good look at it ever?
Fastest sale/turnover ever?
The one you could not get rid of?
Furthest you ever went to get one?
Closest one?
The biggest shister/timewaster/wasted trip that you ever had to deal with?
I reckon you could write a book!!!
Cheers
Keith
If you can find the time, how about a summary of the highlights and lowlights of your century of Dolomite purchases? I reckon it could be quite interesting!
Suggestions for categories could be....
Worst buy ever?
Most rotten buy ever?
Best buy ever?
Most profitable buy ever?
Most messed about with/non-original ever?
Earliest Sprint bought ever?
The one that got away that you really regret not buying?
Most surprising when you got it home and had a good look at it ever?
Fastest sale/turnover ever?
The one you could not get rid of?
Furthest you ever went to get one?
Closest one?
The biggest shister/timewaster/wasted trip that you ever had to deal with?
I reckon you could write a book!!!
Cheers
Keith
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dollyman
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Re: That’s the hundredth!
Which one of the above do you qualify for Keith 
Tony.
Tony.
NOW A CLUB MEMBER 2017057 
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Matt Cotton
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Re: That’s the hundredth!
Number 100 doesn't look like a "run of the mill" Dolly either?
Any info on this one Alun?
Well done for saving so many over the years.
Any info on this one Alun?
Well done for saving so many over the years.
Matt Cotton
TDC Oxfordshire Area Organiser.
TDC/TSSC group meeting - 3rd Tuesday of the month
1980 1500HL - OPD
1976 Sprint - SWU
TDC Oxfordshire Area Organiser.
TDC/TSSC group meeting - 3rd Tuesday of the month
1980 1500HL - OPD
1976 Sprint - SWU
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xvivalve
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Re: That’s the hundredth!
I would...but maybe a retirement project...Awaiting Repair wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 9:34 pm Well done Alun, you are a true dolly legend!!!
If you can find the time, how about a summary of the highlights and lowlights of your century of Dolomite purchases? I reckon it could be quite interesting!
Suggestions for categories could be....
Worst buy ever?
Most rotten buy ever?
Best buy ever?
Most profitable buy ever?
Most messed about with/non-original ever?
Earliest Sprint bought ever?
The one that got away that you really regret not buying?
Most surprising when you got it home and had a good look at it ever?
Fastest sale/turnover ever?
The one you could not get rid of?
Furthest you ever went to get one?
Closest one?
The biggest shister/timewaster/wasted trip that you ever had to deal with?
I reckon you could write a book!!!
Cheers
Keith
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Len Hughes
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Re: That’s the hundredth!
I can add one other category to the list:-
The most peculiar seller you encountered!!
The most peculiar seller you encountered!!
1973 Mimosa Sprint
1973 Magenta TR6
1973 Magenta TR6
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Carledo
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Re: That’s the hundredth!
I bought one that never made it off that infamous trailer in Alun's ownership, which must count as a quick turnaround!
Not sure if it counts as one of the "magic ton" though, as it was an 1850!
Steve
Not sure if it counts as one of the "magic ton" though, as it was an 1850!
Steve
'73 2 door Toledo with Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 8v engine (The Carledo)
'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!
Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
Apprentice served Triumph Specialist for 50 years. PM for more info or quotes.
'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!
Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
Apprentice served Triumph Specialist for 50 years. PM for more info or quotes.
Re: That’s the hundredth!
Wow that’s a milestone
With the love for all the cars comes knowledge and the drive to keep them and others on the road, from the scavenged parts, the ability to see the flaws and develop the parts for the rest of us.
Fantastic result, my misses would kill me though.
With the love for all the cars comes knowledge and the drive to keep them and others on the road, from the scavenged parts, the ability to see the flaws and develop the parts for the rest of us.
Fantastic result, my misses would kill me though.
Trevor
75 Sprint in Magenta called GunGaDiN GGD944N
2017 Jaguar XE R-sport
75 Sprint in Magenta called GunGaDiN GGD944N
2017 Jaguar XE R-sport
Re: That’s the hundredth!
Excellent milestone mate 
'75 Dolomite Sprint (Mimosa Yellow) - currently restoring back to life
Re: That’s the hundredth!
I wonder how many of the 100 are still around today.
1973 yellow Sprint L reg
1979 1500 SE T reg
1979 1500 SE V reg
1980 vermillion 1500hl W reg
1975 green 1500tc auto P reg
1971 wedgewood blue 2000 auto mk2 J reg
1979 Sandglow 1500HL auto V reg
1972 valencia blue Toledo 2 dr K reg
1973 Brown Toledo 2 dr L reg
1973 Green Toledo 2 dr L reg
1977 white Datsun 100a f2 S reg
1983 White Toyota Tercel 4x4
1987 Brown Toyota Tercel 4x4
1988 Blue Toyota Tercel 4x4
1999 Toyota Corolla vvti est
2005 Ford ranger thunder XLT
because one triumph just isnt enough
1979 1500 SE T reg
1979 1500 SE V reg
1980 vermillion 1500hl W reg
1975 green 1500tc auto P reg
1971 wedgewood blue 2000 auto mk2 J reg
1979 Sandglow 1500HL auto V reg
1972 valencia blue Toledo 2 dr K reg
1973 Brown Toledo 2 dr L reg
1973 Green Toledo 2 dr L reg
1977 white Datsun 100a f2 S reg
1983 White Toyota Tercel 4x4
1987 Brown Toyota Tercel 4x4
1988 Blue Toyota Tercel 4x4
1999 Toyota Corolla vvti est
2005 Ford ranger thunder XLT
because one triumph just isnt enough
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xvivalve
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Re: That’s the hundredth!
Well, I still have 16 of them...and I've sold 6 on as projects in the last 18 months or so...
[edit: 17, I forgot to count the one lost in the time warp otherwise known as Highley!!]
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