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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 02/10/2018 : 21:50:51
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I jest with the title, but only a little!
I was in touch with a TA owner who is interested in acquiring a Triple-M car, possibly a PB should one be available. But he is not particularly familiar with our cars and wondered what to look out for. Is there such a thing as a guide to Triple-M ownership that a prospective buyer might refer to when scrutinising potential purchases? Something that would help the uninitiated to make an reasonably informed opinion about a car for sale.
Simon J
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Oz34
United Kingdom
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Posted - 02/10/2018 : 23:31:56
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Simon, some years ago Philip Bayne-Powell did a series in S.F. on buying Triple M cars. Does your acquaintance want more than that because if that would do, I have them all on the computer and could send the appropriate one to you.
Best wishes,
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/10/2018 : 08:31:56
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Dave,
That sounds like an excellent idea. Please do send the articles to me. Perhaps the Register should ask Philip if his articles could be made available on this site?
Many thanks.
Simon J
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Edited by - Simon Johnston on 03/10/2018 08:32:27 |
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SteveGrover
South Africa
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Posted - 03/10/2018 : 10:11:42
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As somebody who still self-identifies as an ignorant MMM newcomer, I would recommend that he obtain a copy of Malcolm Green’s book “MG Sports Cars 1929-1936#8243;.
I have found this an invaluable reference in relearning the alphabet.
Steve Grover - J3395
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Cathelijne
Netherlands
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Posted - 03/10/2018 : 10:49:39
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Wouldn't it be nice if PBP's series for Safety Fast! were to be made available as downloads on this website? Perhaps even create a separate header for it in the menu, for easy finding?
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creamcracker
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/10/2018 : 10:51:35
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Coincidentally to Simon's post, there is a 6 page spread in this month's Enjoying MG, from the MG Owners' Club. It is entitled, Making Sense of Abingdon's Alphabet Soup and gives a detailed thumb nail description of both the 4 and 6 cylinder MMM cars. The article is by Jon Pressnell with a grateful acknowledgement to Mike Allison for his help in compiling the details.
It is obviously not a detailed 'buyers guide' but would give a prospective 'newbie' to the MMM world an idea of what the different models are and perhaps help to attract future younger owners.
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Ray Masters
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/10/2018 : 15:16:55
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| There is a section headed Model Profiles on our home page which gives very detailed description of each Triple M type . You do have to select each type in turn , admittedly, but that is an excellent read for potential buyers , l think. |
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/10/2018 : 15:24:22
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Thanks for these suggestions, chaps. The fellow in question is, I think, probably reasonably well informed about the specifications of the various models - hence, perhaps, his preference for a PB - but I think it's more about what to look for when inspecting a potential purchase. From Dave Shattock's description of Philip Bayne-Powell's article it sounds ideal and I'll hope to have sight of it soon. As Cathelijne and I have both suggested, this might be a suitable article to have available for download from a prominent position on our home page, Philip B-P permitting, of course.
Simon J
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Colin Butchers
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04/10/2018 : 09:53:16
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Phil B-P is a true stalwart of the MMM fraternity and I have no doubt at all that he will readily agree to his article being downloaded on to our website. If you need his postal address or telephone number, please let me know. If I hear no more, I shall certainly raise the point with him at the next Leather Bottle meet-up.
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04/10/2018 : 11:10:27
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Thanks, Colin, I've already dropped P B-P a line so all is in hand.
Simon J
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