Stephen CA
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Any thoughts on this? 1937 Morris body on a 1969 VW floor pan. Currently for sale. I have to say I'm very interested. Never seen anything even similar.
1937 Morris Volksrod
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Certainly unusual. Even has a tow bar.
saleen 192
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its comes up as a red bettle 1969 from the reg
Stephen CA
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I've actually messaged the guy. It's sat on a 69 VW floor pan and he has a V5 and it was MOTD until November so I think it is registered correctly.
saleen 192
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Any plans for it if you buy it??
Stephen CA
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Not sure, probably keep it as original as possible and just make it look as close as possible to an old school vintage beach racer.
Do you think they are hiding something with the underseal it just being really cautious so it doesn't rust?
Will
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Looks very unusual and should get some interest at shows. The exhaust system is a work of art lol. As Dan says, I'd be on my guard too re the heavy underseal. Also, be careful about it being black but showing as red with the DVLA. The registered colour can be changed but costs £25 if I remember correctly. Could be a couple of points to raise with the seller?
Stephen CA
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Thanks all for the good advice as always. Having spent the weekend doing research on DVLA rules regarding highly modified cars and the 8-point system and also looking at a few other points, including the underseal issue, I have another long list of questions to ask the seller. The fact that it's in Lincolnshire doesn't help with looking at it either!
renchero
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in that case it is not registered properly be very careful
the whole point of underseal is to hide something
Stephen CA
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I was going back to the seller yesterday afternoon with the various questions we've already discussed. Anyway, when I went to reply to his previous message, everything came back as "Unavailable" and "Item Removed by Seller" so presumably it has either already been sold or removed for another reason. Thanks everyone for the advice as always. I'll just keep looking, although I have found this lovely 32 Roadster, unfortunately its £45k more expensive,,,,
AmericanThunder
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Stephen,
As you liked this so much perhaps you should think about the real thing!
Add 5% import duty and about 2-2.5k for shipping and fees!!
As you liked this so much perhaps you should think about the real thing!
Add 5% import duty and about 2-2.5k for shipping and fees!!
saleen 192
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Stephen CA
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I would love a proper one. I keep looking and finding a good one under £20k is nigh on impossible. The Morris was £5k! I'll just have to keep looking....
Stephen CA
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Looks like it didn't sell! Re-listed at offers over £4.5k.
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AmericanThunder
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Looks like it didn't sell! Re-listed at offers over £4.5k.
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So you interested?
an88fiero
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If they need to sell ASAP - you could offer lessLooks like it didn't sell! Re-listed at offers over £4.5k.
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Stephen CA
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Yes, I was before. I've got a load of questions to ask that I was going before I thought he'd sold it, but as per an88fiero's comment above if they are wanting to get rid of it quickly it may be able to offer less. Still need to be very cautious though.
Stephen CA
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Good luck
Thank you. It's an unusual car, needs some subtle changes, but a 1937 steel Hotrod body for £5kish may well be worth taking the gamble.,
