guess what i found - Mk1 Mumford TC Convertible

andrewwita · Post by **andrewwita** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 4:06 pm

well i found a car undercover - and recognised part of it ( see technical section underiders ) and went back today to do a bit more investigation - knocked on the door but no answer so i lifted the rear cover a bit and saw marina coupe tc - but when i looked closer - thru a tear in the tarpolin cover to my suprise it is a convertable - wow so lifted the side to confirm and yes it is a nice white convertible

WATCH THIS SPACE

am trying to find out if for sale - as i got my mk 1 in garage being restored at moment this would prob be no good for me ( sobs ) as i would love a convertible but there is only so much i can afford - and seing as i have promised the other half i would keep the saloon

but then again i did say there would be others - i need to be tamed as i only had my 1st marina in may this year and i am collecting them now lol

if i do find out that it is for sale i will let you guys know - as i would rather it go to someone who would love it

let me know what you guys think - will keep knockin on the door and see if i can get some pictures

USspecGT · Post by **USspecGT** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 4:57 pm

I think the guys on here have the Mumfords well documented. Did you get a reg plate number off the car?

JoshWard · Post by **JoshWard** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 5:10 pm

Sod what my parents think if it is for sale they will have a hard time stopping me buying it!!

andrewwita · Post by **andrewwita** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 5:20 pm

i know the feeling josh ,

i did get the reg plate XJY 142N

vermillion · Post by **vermillion** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 6:44 pm

If thats for sale Josh I think you'll have a fight on your hands. I for one will be very interested.

andrewwita · Post by **andrewwita** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 7:11 pm

well i just poped round but light on and no answer was just about to leave when a young female arrived - said it's her grandmother's and they got my note - and are thinking about it - as grand ma is very attatched but the young woman said she would like rid and will do her best to help -

asked to take pics and she said yeah no probs so here are a few

USspecGT · Post by **USspecGT** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 7:17 pm

Yup, thats the real deal

andrewwita · Post by **andrewwita** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 7:19 pm

the rear end - lower corners of roof a bit rusty and along the sides - but front wings are in v v v good condition

Chicken Hawk · Post by **Chicken Hawk** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 7:20 pm

Nice find eagle eyes!! Iv got a hard top in the same colour,not sure on the brown seats tho! If it is up for sale it would look good with mine!

andrewwita · Post by **andrewwita** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 7:23 pm

and all this from just recognising the underiders - i am getting sad

now how much is a reasonable price for the lady to ask

Chicken Hawk · Post by **Chicken Hawk** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 7:28 pm

Haha,thats not sad just getting the nack!! Hard to put a price on that. Just a pile of scrap to alot of people. Its been there a while by the looks of it. Strange to see anuther white coupe/soft top,didnt think there was any left!!

~Sam~ · Post by **~Sam~** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 7:41 pm

Nice find

Well she needs a lot of work but everything seems to be there!

andrewwita · Post by **andrewwita** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 7:43 pm

yeah i know - needs a good clean too lol

Uncle Frank · Post by **Uncle Frank** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:01 pm

:shock: What a find Andrew!, looks like the genuine article mate, she needs a full resto though, NOT FOR THE FAINT HEARTED THESE BABIES!, i have done three now and they take a lot of care to get right, having no roof makes them bend very easily when you start cutting bits out!, at a glance it needs wings, rear quarters, probably sills and floors, the roof back edge has pulled away from the body due to shrinkage, she will also need a new roof making @ Ã‚Â£800+! so be careful people, they can get expensive very quickly

andrewwita · Post by **andrewwita** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:18 pm

well i am chuffed - seems to be a few marina's localy to me here - a few just sitting in people's drive way's