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What The Hell Is a Morris Griffith???
scootz - 13/1/13 at 01:50 PM

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Regostered as a 1967 Morris Griffith with a 1.1 engine.

Appears to be a 1980's / 1990's single-seater with a 2.0 engine!

The smell of fish is strong on this one!!!

coozer - 13/1/13 at 01:52 PM

Hmm, thing is with a one off or a locost you build yourself you can call it what ever you like.

However that does not excuse using a dead animal to clone into a nice new puppy....

CRAIGR - 13/1/13 at 02:03 PM

It was a 1975 when advertised for 10k more here
http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page/164440/1975-morris-griffith-road-legal-formula-2000/

scootz - 13/1/13 at 02:03 PM

I can't see how a 1967 1.1 litre car can possibly be used as a 'donor' for a 2 litre car that appears to be a factory-build single-seater! The only 'home build' aspect that I can see is the cycle-wings, oversized wheels and a set of lights!

MakeEverything - 13/1/13 at 02:20 PM

quote:
Originally posted by scootz
I can't see how a 1967 1.1 litre car can possibly be used as a 'donor' for a 2 litre car that appears to be a factory-build single-seater! The only 'home build' aspect that I can see is the cycle-wings, oversized wheels and a set of lights!


In addition to the poor wiring, welding on the cycle wing brackets and the price!

Looks to me, like a race car that has been 'converted' to be road legal. Anyone checked the registration out yet?

CRAIGR - 13/1/13 at 02:26 PM

Registered as a 1967 Morris Griffith with a 1.1 engine in Scootz first post would be a clue.


[Edited on 13/1/13 by CRAIGR]

MakeEverything - 13/1/13 at 02:31 PM

quote:
Originally posted by CRAIGR
Registered as a 1967 Morris Griffith with a 1.1 engine in Scootz first post would be a clue.


[Edited on 13/1/13 by CRAIGR]


Except that the information in Scootz first post is also on the LHS of the advert, and makes no reference to having done a reg check.

scootz - 13/1/13 at 02:39 PM

I checked the reg... a 1967 1.1 Morris Griffith!

I don't mind a wee bit of 'creative' paperwork, but this is a complete piss-take! The fact that it's a dealer that's trying to pass it off and he wants NINETEEN feckin grand for it further amazes me!

coozer - 13/1/13 at 04:13 PM

Ive checked the reg on DVLA and cant find it using Ford or Formula 200 or Morris Griffith!