Ian, I'm sure John would be very happy to have you look at his car, particularly as you own a Rapier. If it's OK with you I will pass on your phone number and...
Hi Vic No problem,feel free to give John my phone number.It looks like I will be going to Coota for the school holidays.Some pics of the Alpine backplate would...
Thanks Ian, I have passed your phone number on to John and I suspect he has probably called you already. By the way, since last speaking to him I have been...
Someone in Theodore, ACT is advertising on Allclassifieds http://www.allclassifieds.com.au/ that they want a late 50s/60 Hillman Minx or Gazelle - good...
Hi all, sorry to those not interested Ron Beckett, a friend of mine in Sydney, has a Super Minx Estate for sale. This is a very nice car, fully registered in...
Last year the NSW Hillman Club had some centenary badges made up. I recently purchased three of these and am offering to sell on two of them at what they cost...
Yes please Vic - although my 37 Minx is still in the garage. Regards, Iain _____ From: RootesCanberra@yahoogroups.com [mailto:RootesCanberra@yahoogroups.com]...
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Hi Vic, long time no talk. I have just purchased a Humber Vogue....not sure what year yet, manual, light green with white roof, original condition however the...
OK Iain, I'll be away from my computer for a couple of days but will sort something out about bringing it around at the weekend, I also have a book to lend...
Thanks Vic - but I'll be on my vintage boat Aquilo round the Lake this weekend. Regards, Iain _____ From: RootesCanberra@yahoogroups.com ...
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Hi Andrew, Sorry I hadn't replied sooner but have been away. Sounds like you have been busy. The key to identifying the year of the Humber Vogue is the...
Andrew, Regarding your Hunter, a couple of blokes in the Hunter group reckon it's NZ or UK (which are similar) from 1974 onwards Does it look like this one for...
I have just received a phone call advising that a Humber Vogue used in the forthcoming movie "Hobby Farm" is for sale The car is located in Goulburn, NSW and...
Hi Vic. Just an idea I had, what about having a national rootes day? or a state rootes day?, poss. in Canberra in say 2009. Worth a thought! . What do you...
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I had my Imp advertised over the past 10 days on ebay......had several off-line enquiries to negotiate a price but all were unacceptable. Which leads me to the...
Looks as if I was a bit premature. A chap in Victoria left his bid until the last minute and the car's been sold, so my request is now null and void. Bruce ......
Thanks Vic, I now have been away for a few days, I will look at the numbers on both cars to see if that sheds any light on the subject, couldn't get that site...
Hi Vic me again, I checked the b/n on the Humber Vogue & it's AB74751182, the engine number is AB 4391845 so I gather that's a different engine however still...
Hi Andrew, That makes the Vogue a Mark III, same as the model that I had until last year, nice cars with the alloy haed motor and all-synchro box (or is yours...
Hi Greg, Personally I think it's a good idea. The main difficulty would be getting the individual marque clubs in the States to do this instead of their...
Hi Ian, The couple of spares I had are now spoken for but I believe the club still has some (I'm waiting for the regalia officer to call me back to confirm...
I seem to remember someone was looking for carpets for an Alpine. Don't know if these will suit but worth a look. Ebay Item # 320242586704 Cheers, Vic...
Hi Vic. Maybe the year 2010 might be better? More time to get letters/emails out regarding the event etc. I do not know about insurance, or how to book a...
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Hi all, There is a Rootes Factory workshop manual for sale (on a new-ish website called "Oztion") for Minx Series i, ii, iii, iiia, iiib and iiic. plus Husky...
Ian, Just heard back from regalia officer and they do have some, will get an order away tomorrow, probably take a couple of weeks Cheers, Vic ... From: ian...
That sounds interesting Greg. I enjoyed the recent Italian car day in Canberra. maybe Rootes owners could get together for a similar day in Autumn next year?...
Good afternoon members of the Rootes 'virtual' car club. I am only new to this type of activity and moved into Canberra with my wife earlier this year, having...
Hi Keith Thanks for the email, yes I think it would be great to see all the rootes group clubs together in one place. Just have to wait and see if there is...