http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RootesCanberra/ Canberra Area Rootes Owners Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:09:36 GMT V & R Hughes http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RootesCanberra/message/606 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RootesCanberra/message/606 Hi again, It's been brought to my attention that the 'attach' feature in Yahoogroups is still not working reliably so for those who may have missed out I have Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:26:19 GMT V & R Hughes http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RootesCanberra/message/605 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RootesCanberra/message/605 Hi Folks I have just received an email from Adam Thomas of Merimbula NSW who has a late 1940s Sunbeam Talbot that he wants to sell. The text of his email Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:29:26 GMT V & R Hughes http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RootesCanberra/message/604 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RootesCanberra/message/604 Hi folks, Just got this message from Ian Hallett, who has a very rare Australian Mk VIII Hillman ute (1955 I think). The ute is in pretty good condition and Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:04:17 GMT V & R Hughes http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RootesCanberra/message/603 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RootesCanberra/message/603 Hi all, I have just received these links from Brian Vogt, a friend of mine in Adelaide - in response to a message sent to him about "Battle of Waterloo" day. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:04:29 GMT V & R Hughes http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RootesCanberra/message/602 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RootesCanberra/message/602 Yesterday in Canberra was Battle of Waterloo day - an annual challenge between the British and French car clubs to see who can muster the most cars at the Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:35:25 GMT V & R Hughes http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RootesCanberra/message/601 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RootesCanberra/message/601 For all of you British car fans it is time to gird your loins, shine you cars, get out your winter woollies, banish the prince of darkness (Lord Lucas) and Fri, 29 May 2009 11:53:15 GMT V & R Hughes http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RootesCanberra/message/600 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RootesCanberra/message/600 There is another Alpine hardtop for sale on Ebay, this one for a III to V series. A lot dearer than the one I posted on earlier, Ebay item 170338209780 And Thu, 21 May 2009 21:36:22 GMT V & R Hughes http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RootesCanberra/message/599 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RootesCanberra/message/599 Available on Ebay - needs restoring and a rear window, but how often do you see them 4 sale? Item 140322202927 Cheers, Vic Mon, 18 May 2009 08:55:42 GMT act_flatout http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RootesCanberra/message/598 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RootesCanberra/message/598 Item number: 140321319964 Of course second hand splined hubs aren't much use, but fyi anyway. Mike Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:03:41 GMT Vic Hughes http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RootesCanberra/message/597 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RootesCanberra/message/597 Hi folks, I have a local (not on the internet) looking for an OD transmission to fit into his Humber Vogue. Not urgent, but If anyone can help just let me Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:47:23 GMT Vic Hughes http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RootesCanberra/message/596 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RootesCanberra/message/596 Hi again, Someone is selling toolkits in the UK - 60 pounds including a repro bag to store them in. Here is the link Ebay number 200334562846 Cheers, Vic Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:00:12 GMT Vic Hughes http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RootesCanberra/message/595 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RootesCanberra/message/595 Hi folks, Anyone looking for one of these ? This one is for sale on Ebay Ebay Item Number: 170326011131 Cheers, Vic Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:44:20 GMT Vic Hughes http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RootesCanberra/message/594 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RootesCanberra/message/594 There is a Mk 1 Minx available in Victoria, eBay item 170316716870 Looks straight and restorable, but definitely not for the faint hearted Cheers, Vic Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:41:02 GMT Kerr, Iain http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RootesCanberra/message/593 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RootesCanberra/message/593 Reminder that I still have an aero Minx - early 30s - gearbox from an engine I stripped 30 plus years ago, in my garage if anyone ever needs one. Regards, Fri, 27 Mar 2009 06:42:58 GMT act_flatout http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RootesCanberra/message/592 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RootesCanberra/message/592 Starting bid is $1300. Seems a bit excessive but it's worth what you will pay I guess.