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MikeyT said: I wanted the later front but the pre-facelift rear ie with the backlit no plate.
Also wanted the mirror door openings and later dash.
In truth, I wanted Squirrelz' car
The car I bought in the end had only the backlit plate but what the hell - that's the bit I really wanted
HANDS OFF!!!!
MikeyT said: I wanted the later front but the pre-facelift rear ie with the backlit no plate.
Also wanted the mirror door openings and later dash.
In truth, I wanted Squirrelz' car
The car I bought in the end had only the backlit plate but what the hell - that's the bit I really wanted
Here you are: Facelift front on an N plate and chrome dials , but still with backlit numberplate. Only thing missing is the wingmirror door opener.
And yes, that is a new front end.
Sorry, I was very ambiguous with my last post. What I meant was, a new front end (i.e. replacement) on that car. Truth be told it's on it's 3rd front end 
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None of them by my hand.
But I was happy to buy this car as I wanted a facelift, but facelift 500s were out of my price range. To me, the new front is more sorted and aggresive looking.
Although I have the alloy bezzles around the instruments, it has got the old dash which isn't quite as nice as the new one. However I've got all the alloy switch gear and buttons, which improve it no end.
. None of them by my hand.
But I was happy to buy this car as I wanted a facelift, but facelift 500s were out of my price range. To me, the new front is more sorted and aggresive looking.
Although I have the alloy bezzles around the instruments, it has got the old dash which isn't quite as nice as the new one. However I've got all the alloy switch gear and buttons, which improve it no end.
Quote: "I am lucky that I have got the facelift model, but with the backlit number plate. (
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Must have been a run from about 1997 to mid 1998??? "
Dependent upon whether it was registered straight away or was kept in a dealer showroom it was Feb/March 1998 that the lights changed to the small circle ones.
) Must have been a run from about 1997 to mid 1998??? "
Dependent upon whether it was registered straight away or was kept in a dealer showroom it was Feb/March 1998 that the lights changed to the small circle ones.
Quote: "Mine is registered 1st Jan 98 and has new style round lights.
Malc "
Urm..Was yours a Motorshow special do you know our was it supplied through a certain dealer down south originally?
It could have been upgraded? or rear whacked - perish the thought.
I thought I would have a quick look at your profile and it says still saving - that blows that idea.
>> Edited by jamer on Wednesday 13th November 18:12
Mine was registered (TMS) on 1st Jan 98.It has the fiesta lights and backlit plate.
I think mine was a special build, probably Nov/Dec 97.
It had an unusual interior colour, wet sand leather, tan and brown and body colour Storm Grey.
The first owner was a woman in Leicester, who apparently chose the colour combinations.
I bought it from Sue in Milton Keynes, who I think you've mentioned before you knew from you TMS days.
Lee
>> Edited by anonymous-user on Wednesday 13th November 21:39
I think mine was a special build, probably Nov/Dec 97.
It had an unusual interior colour, wet sand leather, tan and brown and body colour Storm Grey.
The first owner was a woman in Leicester, who apparently chose the colour combinations.
I bought it from Sue in Milton Keynes, who I think you've mentioned before you knew from you TMS days.
Lee
>> Edited by anonymous-user on Wednesday 13th November 21:39
I know exactly the car, full hide, PAS - It was sold new to a lady in Billesdon, Leicestershire. Yes she did specify a one off extra charge interior colour. Strangley her husband drove a Z3? 
That is/was a well sorted car and yes Sue brought it about two years/ 18 months ago from me. It has A/C if I remember correctly.
>> Edited by jamer on Wednesday 13th November 21:43
That is/was a well sorted car and yes Sue brought it about two years/ 18 months ago from me. It has A/C if I remember correctly.
>> Edited by jamer on Wednesday 13th November 21:43
jamer said:
Quote: "Mine is registered 1st Jan 98 and has new style round lights.
Malc "
Urm..Was yours a Motorshow special do you know our was it supplied through a certain dealer down south originally?
It could have been upgraded? or rear whacked - perish the thought.
I thought I would have a quick look at your profile and it says still saving - that blows that idea.
You have me worried now, HPI was clear, only got it 2 months ago. Has all the other bits and pieces door switchs, boot longer boot lid, colour coded bump strip, Cerbra style grill, bigger vents on bonnet etc.
What dealer was it you refer to ? mail me off line if you wish.
Malc
Edited to say I have up dated my profile now.
>> Edited by jamer on Wednesday 13th November 18:12
>> Edited by day_dreamer on Thursday 14th November 08:06
Day Dreamer, your email isn' t on the profile, email me if you want some more info. I am sure that there won't be a problem and your lucky to get a very first model etc, but it doesn't matter in any way if the rear lights have been updated etc - is your plate angled and lit from above?
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