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Author: Subject: MK GTR / Spire Sports Car kit
laserblues2

posted on 29/7/13 at 06:36 AM Reply With Quote
MK GTR / Spire Sports Car kit

Currently on ebay :-(

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Spire-GTR-Kit-Car-/171084043049?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item27d5675329

It may be of interest to some people?

All the best,

Nick

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Mr Whippy

posted on 29/7/13 at 06:39 AM Reply With Quote
Na na na na na Bat Man! Sorry but it so looks like one

Nothing like not bothering to even wipe the dust of a car before taking pictures to sell it but then 25 bids already...not bad

[Edited on 29/7/13 by Mr Whippy]

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laserblues2

posted on 29/7/13 at 07:12 AM Reply With Quote
The people who are selling it on our behalf didn't clean it, but they did put both sets of photos on!! So you could see what it actually looks like under the dust!

Its going really well so far - really pleased, but figured there may be other people who are interested - hence the links on here.

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posted on 29/7/13 at 07:23 AM Reply With Quote
What happened last time it was listed on eBay?
Looks like a well built car.

[Edited on 29/7/13 by CRAIGR]

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laserblues2

posted on 29/7/13 at 07:30 AM Reply With Quote
Its never been listed on ebay before.

We did consider selling it, but it was only listed privately and we decided to keep it and try to complete it.

A lot of the work has been done by Spire Sports Cars - and a fair chunk of money thrown at it so far.

We took it on with too little experience or expertise, and figured we'd be ok.....

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laserblues2

posted on 29/7/13 at 07:35 AM Reply With Quote
PS. The work was done by Spire Sports Cars, but we emigrated before the work was completed and it never went through the SVA / IVA. We weren't sure if we would be able to re-register the car in Cyprus, so as a result it never was completed.
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INDY BIRD

posted on 29/7/13 at 10:48 AM Reply With Quote
Sorry this was listed about 2 tO 3 weeks ago on eBay or someone used these pics etc then, as I bid on it ?



Mmm somethings not right here ?

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Norfolkluegojnr

posted on 29/7/13 at 10:54 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by INDY BIRD
Sorry this was listed about 2 tO 3 weeks ago on eBay or someone used these pics etc then, as I bid on it ?



Mmm somethings not right here ?



Yep, I watched it. I think the auction was pulled before the end?

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laserblues2

posted on 29/7/13 at 10:56 AM Reply With Quote
We were trying to sell the car, and it was looking likely that we had a private sale so it was removed.

This time it's definitely being sold through eBay.

All the best,

Nick

[Edited on 29/7/13 by laserblues2]

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scootz

posted on 29/7/13 at 11:19 AM Reply With Quote
Hi Nick

Can you list a wee bit more of the spec please... brakes, suspension, diff, wheels, tyres, rack, etc.

Thansk very much.

Scott





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laserblues2

posted on 29/7/13 at 11:33 AM Reply With Quote
I can't honestly say - I'll see what I can find out for you.

Sorry!

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scootz

posted on 29/7/13 at 12:02 PM Reply With Quote
No probs.





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Not Anumber

posted on 29/7/13 at 04:53 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by laserblues2
I can't honestly say - I'll see what I can find out for you.



One minute- the title of your second thread was " Struggled building it - now it has to go"

You built it but are not very sure what brakes, suspension, diff, wheels, tyres, rack it has ?






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Jamwat

posted on 1/8/13 at 01:15 PM Reply With Quote
why doesn't some one local go take a look and report back for all those who are suspicious
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laserblues2

posted on 1/8/13 at 01:34 PM Reply With Quote
We bought the car as a part built kit. We were advised not to buy it, as it was probably out of our league (apparently that was very good advice)

We didn't buy the brakes, suspension, diff or many of the parts.

We did a lot of the electrics - initially we couldn't get it to run. We got it running, and the lights working. It's been driven on private land - not far - but that was a few years ago.

We bought the lights and a lot of the smaller pieces. I haven't been in the UK for a number of years, or seen the car. My dad was dealing with it, and its been at a garage for a significant amount of time.

I'm sorry that I can't remember / didn't know initially. It's not dodgy....

I just thought I'd let people know.

Anyone is welcome to go & see it if they'd like. MSG me if you want to...

All the best,

Nick

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Duncan36

posted on 1/8/13 at 01:41 PM Reply With Quote
If people are interested, why don't they just give Paul at Spire a call. Really friendly guy and i'm sure he will be able to give some info about the car. Much better than slating people on the forum and making out the seller is a liar because 'it doesn't feel right'. This is meant to be a hobby and the forum helpful and friendly.





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Jamwat

posted on 1/8/13 at 01:57 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Duncan36
If people are interested, why don't they just give Paul at Spire a call. Really friendly guy and i'm sure he will be able to give some info about the car. Much better than slating people on the forum and making out the seller is a liar because 'it doesn't feel right'. This is meant to be a hobby and the forum helpful and friendly.


couldn't agree more.

oh and good to see someone from Warwickshire

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SCAR

posted on 1/8/13 at 05:47 PM Reply With Quote
I don't think this is a Spire car as the chassis looks like it pre dates Spire ownership of the project. Being pedantic the car is therefore an MK GTR.
I would be very surprised if Spire had done any work this car as I understand Paul has never fitted an R1 to any of his cars or produced a chassis to take an R1 engine also when Paul took over the project the rear chassis rails above the diff area changed to being welded up straight tube rather than bent.
(I MAY BE WRONG).
It looks ok and at under 6k could be a worth a speculative punt, any more and I would want to check the build quality and hear it running to be sure what I was buying.
If an engine in a car isn't running I always assume its scrap.

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laserblues2

posted on 4/8/13 at 04:35 PM Reply With Quote
Not sure if anyone called Paul at Spire. You're very welcome to do so & he has a series of photos from the work he did. He suggested all it would need was a reverse gear and some tuning work for emissions on the engine. He also replaced the engine for us.

The auction is finishing in 90 minutes..... Be quick

Good luck!

Thanks,

Nick

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ASH3

posted on 4/8/13 at 06:50 PM Reply With Quote
Anyone we know bought it... Luv to know if it's
an MK or Spire






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laserblues2

posted on 4/8/13 at 11:52 PM Reply With Quote
It's a mark 2 MK GTR, it wasn't actually a Spire but has had some of the spire modifications I believe by Paul Nightingale.

I have no idea who has bought it yet, but I'd like to know when it's IVA'd and road legal - so will definitely be finding out & staying in touch.

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mrnoluck

posted on 7/8/13 at 08:59 AM Reply With Quote
Back on Ebay again, item number 171097077984
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Jamwat

posted on 7/8/13 at 11:38 AM Reply With Quote
what happened to the previous sale ?
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scootz

posted on 7/8/13 at 11:57 AM Reply With Quote
I see it's being re-advertsied due to timewasters... I know I'd not be happy if I thought I was buying a Spire (as stated in the ad), but it turned out to be the earlier MK incarnation.





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ASH3

posted on 7/8/13 at 12:58 PM Reply With Quote
MK GT 1 or 2 for me but i am bias ...






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