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Re: Dare to Dream! #21
Simon Austin Surrey, BC, Canada 1977 MG MGB V8 Conversion 1994 MG RV8	Posted: April 01, 2012 04:49PM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 8,221

No apology necessary, Ron. I didn't take it any way other than how you described it. Sometimes it's best to fly below the radar.

Sounds like it'll be an interesting story over a pint or two. smileys with beer

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Re: Dare to Dream! #22
ron neal South Carolina, USA 1962 MG MGA MkII 1968 MG MGC 1969 MG MGC 1969 MG MGC 1969 MG MGC GT → more	Posted: April 01, 2012 11:36PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 3,263

I know this is off topic but i have been trying to email(numerous times) McCregor for some door seals and have had no response. Any ideas? Am asking here cause most of you are in Canada too.

Simon

I will buy the beer cause I want to see your RV8 too. Next on my bucket list.

Ron

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Re: Dare to Dream! #23
Mark Jones SW, Ontario, Canada 1970 Triumph Spitfire MkIII 1995 MG F "Barney"	Posted: April 02, 2012 06:07AM Registered: 13 years ago Posts: 3,135

Ron, Call MacGregor. He is famous for being very, very slow at reading emails. 877-777-6381. Martin will be at the Ancaster British Flea Market, April 22.

No disrespect to Ron, The SV is a nice car, but its just not a car that does it for me. I guess I have small dreams because I actually own my dream car: the MGF. When I bought my MGBGT in 1998 I started looking into MG and first learned of the F and dreamed of owning one for about 12 years. My dream came true least year. Now that I think about it...I'm kind of depressed...no more dreams... Damnit!

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Re: Dare to Dream! #24
terreneuve John Stevenson Paradise, Paradise, near Octagon Pond!!!(Yes, really!!!), Canada 1952 MG TD 1967 MG MGB GT 1968 MG MGC 1986 Land Rover Defender 110 1995 MG F → more	Posted: April 02, 2012 07:02AM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 567

In reply to # 2028993 by Mark Jones Ron, Call MacGregor. He is famous for being very, very slow at reading emails. 877-777-6381. Martin will be at the Ancaster British Flea Market, April 22.

No disrespect to Ron, The SV is a nice car, but its just not a car that does it for me. I guess I have small dreams because I actually own my dream car: the MGF. When I bought my MGBGT in 1998 I started looking into MG and first learned of the F and dreamed of owning one for about 12 years. My dream came true least year. Now that I think about it...I'm kind of depressed...no more dreams... Damnit!

Mark,

I prefer to dream in the plural sense - dream cars!! - that way you never get depressed!!!! smiling bouncing smiley

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Re: Dare to Dream! #25
Rich in Vancouver Rich McKie Steveston, B.C., Canada 1996 MG F "Andy" ~ For Sale ! ~ 1997 MG F "VVC"	Posted: April 02, 2012 08:48AM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 5,392

Ron, I agree about McGregor. He's not very good with e-mails. When you order make sure you stress that you need the stuff for an event on a certain date, otherwise he's not the quickest at getting it out the door.

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Re: Dare to Dream! #26
ron neal South Carolina, USA 1962 MG MGA MkII 1968 MG MGC 1969 MG MGC 1969 MG MGC 1969 MG MGC GT → more	Posted: April 02, 2012 12:50PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 3,263

Mark
No offence taken, if you close your eyes and drive, it is like any other newish sports car. Does not have the old fashioned MG character that I am used to. Its not for everybody, maybe that is why they did not sell very many.

My favorite MG's are still the MGA,MGB,MGC (maybe an RV8 but have never driven one). That is what I grew up with and it brings back fond memories, even the ones walking home.

Part of the reason I bought the SV was my daughter, I gave her a choice, the SV or shoot for a prewar MG. No brainer for her.

I am just a retired enlisted Navy guy, not considered one with unlimited funds. Had to sell two very nice MGA's to help buy it and now I miss them. (But I will get over it)

The MGF is a great car and I am pleased that you have what you wanted for so long. It is still nice to dream about more cars, maybe you need two of them?

My dream is not to buy more cars, just to finish what I have.

And thanks for the info on McGregor, I will call him.

Ron

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Re: Dare to Dream! #27
Rich in Vancouver Rich McKie Steveston, B.C., Canada 1996 MG F "Andy" ~ For Sale ! ~ 1997 MG F "VVC"	Posted: April 02, 2012 02:35PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 5,392

Ron,
If you ever want to trade the SVR for an RV8 let me know. winking smiley

(I thought I should say that before Simon did!)

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Re: Dare to Dream! #28
terreneuve John Stevenson Paradise, Paradise, near Octagon Pond!!!(Yes, really!!!), Canada 1952 MG TD 1967 MG MGB GT 1968 MG MGC 1986 Land Rover Defender 110 1995 MG F → more	Posted: April 02, 2012 03:22PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 567

In reply to # 2029424 by Rich in Vancouver Ron,
If you ever want to trade the SVR for an RV8 let me know. winking smiley

(I thought I should say that before Simon did!)

So, when did you get an RV8, Rich? spinning smiley sticking its tongue out

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Re: Dare to Dream! #29
Rich in Vancouver Rich McKie Steveston, B.C., Canada 1996 MG F "Andy" ~ For Sale ! ~ 1997 MG F "VVC"	Posted: April 02, 2012 06:31PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 5,392

I'm a locksmith and I know where Simon lives. devil smiley

But seriously...For us Canucks RV8s are only $20,000. and a boat trip away. smiling smiley

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Re: Dare to Dream! #30
terreneuve John Stevenson Paradise, Paradise, near Octagon Pond!!!(Yes, really!!!), Canada 1952 MG TD 1967 MG MGB GT 1968 MG MGC 1986 Land Rover Defender 110 1995 MG F → more	Posted: April 02, 2012 06:51PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 567

In reply to # 2029635 by Rich in Vancouver I'm a locksmith and I know where Simon lives. devil smiley

But seriously...For us Canucks RV8s are only $20,000. and a boat trip away. smiling smiley

Simon has not commented as he is installing video surveillance in the garage!! grinning smiley

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Re: Dare to Dream! #31
ron neal South Carolina, USA 1962 MG MGA MkII 1968 MG MGC 1969 MG MGC 1969 MG MGC 1969 MG MGC GT → more	Posted: April 02, 2012 06:53PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 3,263

Rich

I like the SVR but not in love with the rear spoiler that are on most. My car has no spoiler and the only thing that distinguishes it from a SVR is the wheels, and the motor.

Ron

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Re: Dare to Dream! #32
Rich in Vancouver Rich McKie Steveston, B.C., Canada 1996 MG F "Andy" ~ For Sale ! ~ 1997 MG F "VVC"	Posted: April 02, 2012 09:27PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 5,392

(And the Roush motor? thumbs up

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Re: Dare to Dream! #33
Simon Austin Surrey, BC, Canada 1977 MG MGB V8 Conversion 1994 MG RV8	Posted: April 02, 2012 10:25PM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 8,221

So this is what goes one when I'm working. cool smiley

Rich also knows there's no immobilizer so once he rolls it out of the garage, he's away. That's okay.....I've got insurance.

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Re: Dare to Dream! #34
Rich in Vancouver Rich McKie Steveston, B.C., Canada 1996 MG F "Andy" ~ For Sale ! ~ 1997 MG F "VVC"	Posted: April 02, 2012 11:35PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 5,392

As of today there are two SVs on Ebay.uk one at 50k with 10,000mi and one at 30k with 11,500mi
Both appear to be nice cars. Decisions, decisions confused smiley

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