Remember the Observer Six?
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Printed Date: 28-April-2024 at 11:16
Topic: Remember the Observer Six?
Posted By: Horsetan
Subject: Remember the Observer Six?
Date Posted: 24-July-2007 at 23:18
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320140157986 - It has finally resurfaced on eBay Bit of an acquired taste -------------   
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Posted By: Sporty1
Date Posted: 25-July-2007 at 10:34
+1...... at least the wheels are easy to clean....... ------------- 
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Horsetan wrote:
Posted By: AndyS
Date Posted: 25-July-2007 at 22:18
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So what exactly did the British engineers "re-engineer"? ------------- AndyS Live each day as if it's your last - one day it will be. http://www.photostick.co.uk/view-933_BaurSig1.jpg" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 25-July-2007 at 23:49
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^^ The roof, to incorporate panoramic-style glass. The front airdam (slightly). And, errm.... that was it. -------------
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Posted By: B10VYT
Date Posted: 26-July-2007 at 09:06
If it DID have a 'panoramic glass roof' it appears to have been filled in! ------------- Nick |
Posted By: Sporty1
Date Posted: 26-July-2007 at 15:37
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The badges of course...
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Posted By: fozzymandeus
Date Posted: 26-July-2007 at 15:57
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Isnt the whole back of the thing including the bootlid different? Or do my eyes deceive me...?
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Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 26-July-2007 at 22:25
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Whatever it is that was re-engineered, it went way overbudget for little apparent change..... Just like a government quango -------------
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Posted By: Bayerische
Date Posted: 01-August-2007 at 21:53
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The bootlid and rear quarter panels are completely different, not my cup of tea but it obviously appeals to someone. Regards, Bayerische |
Posted By: Nigel
Date Posted: 01-August-2007 at 22:07
Is it an aquired taste because it doesn't seem to be rusty ? ------------- Best Wishes Nigel |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 01-August-2007 at 23:43
..that's the British engineering.. ..it might not seem to be rusty, but underneath it will be rotten  ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: 635CSi
Date Posted: 01-August-2007 at 23:58
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Weren't those the same wheels that were originally fitted to the car on Wheeler Dealers??
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Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 02-August-2007 at 21:52
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The car is now owned by Clayton Harrison, E24 dismantler extraordinaire.... -------------
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Posted By: Howard
Date Posted: 10-August-2007 at 16:58
I have a photo of the car that was published when it was new, bought at great expense from the Observer Archive. I understood that the glass roof section slid into the boot similar to the AMG engineered Merc 2 seater that my brother owns, but the EBay pics do not bear this out. The cost of the conversion was well over £60K, which in 1982 was perhaps equivalent to about £150K now! I wish that I had seen the post earlier, as I have wanted to prepare an article on the vehicle for a long time, but have never managed to locate it. Clayton Harrison got a bargain for £5.5K I reckon, provided the car is in as good nick as it looks? Anyone know how to contact him? If so, please advise.
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Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 10-August-2007 at 23:25
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PM sent, Howard. I have his mobile number..... -------------
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