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Death of another Ruby - Mike Costigan - 30-12-2018
This looks to be far too good to be broken up:
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1066962
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... but the advert clearly states the sale is for the body only
RE: Death of another Ruby - Tony Betts - 30-12-2018
That's a shame Mike,
It makes me wonder what someone's up to?
It looks like the body has been stripped to made the car look in worse condition than it is.
Perhaps a well known austin person trying to justify the breaking.
RE: Death of another Ruby - Nick Lettington - 30-12-2018
From the Leeds location, phone number and the vehicle, drive and garage behind, I'm fairly certain that's the waterski special chap...
I wonder what is being created now?
RE: Death of another Ruby - Dave Prior - 30-12-2018
(30-12-2018, 10:20 AM)Nick Lettington Wrote: From the Leeds location, phone number and the vehicle, drive and garage behind, I'm fairly certain that's the waterski special chap...
I wonder what is being created now?
I was thinking the same thing, Nick.
RE: Death of another Ruby - bob46320 - 30-12-2018
Anyone got a chassis to swap plus some cash ???? Check out the body number to see if suspicious deal ??
RE: Death of another Ruby - Tony Betts - 30-12-2018
Hi Bob,
I don't get it, you might have to point it out more for me.
I do have a complete rolling chassis for sale though.
But as the body is usually the hard bit to sell, move, etc. You won't find me adding £1,500 to keep the car complete.
I learnt my lesson putting a chummy back together several years ago, and getting slagged down on here for it.
RE: Death of another Ruby - Nick Turley - 30-12-2018
(30-12-2018, 10:00 AM)Mike Costigan Wrote: This looks to be far too good to be broken up:That is a serious shame, cannot believe that it pays to do that.
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1066962
... but the advert clearly states the sale is for the body only
Why bother there are plenty of chassis available.
Having said that is this an opportunity for a Ruby restoration to get a decent body?
RE: Death of another Ruby - Paul N-M - 30-12-2018
(30-12-2018, 12:15 PM)Nick Turley Wrote:Probably because its got a V5 and reg, makes it a lot easier to 'convert' to a Ulster rep/similar and sell for a lot more than a Ruby. Thats me speculating of course.(30-12-2018, 10:00 AM)Mike Costigan Wrote: This looks to be far too good to be broken up:That is a serious shame, cannot believe that it pays to do that.
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1066962
... but the advert clearly states the sale is for the body only
Why bother there are plenty of chassis available.
Having said that is this an opportunity for a Ruby restoration to get a decent body?
Paul N-M
RE: Death of another Ruby - Charles P - 30-12-2018
It only makes commercial sense if you cobble together a very rough fabric and non compound bent ali body and sell it as an "incomplete project" to the unwary. If you actually planned to build a Ulster style car on this chassis I doubt that you'd make money.
RE: Death of another Ruby - Paul N-M - 30-12-2018
(30-12-2018, 01:55 PM)Charles P Wrote: It only makes commercial sense if you cobble together a very rough fabric and non compound bent ali body and sell it as an "incomplete project" to the unwary. If you actually planned to build a Ulster style car on this chassis I doubt that you'd make money.Maybe thats the plan, who knows. We're all speculating.
Time will no doubt tell!
Paul N-M