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Re: Gold plated LE? [Re: Joe78] #1176738
25/02/2011 12:50
25/02/2011 12:50
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Chelmsford,Essex
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Hi Jayzee - still got the TVR ?

Re: Gold plated LE? [Re: Joe78] #1176746
25/02/2011 13:12
25/02/2011 13:12

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No mate, sold it after a year.

I don't tend to keep anything beyond a year, much to the disgust of the wife! sick

Re: Gold plated LE? [Re: Joe78] #1176759
25/02/2011 13:30
25/02/2011 13:30

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Shiny silver Consoles love

I take it you can't get these from Fiat then now confused

Re: Gold plated LE? [Re: Joe78] #1176761
25/02/2011 13:31
25/02/2011 13:31

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You should still be able to - just need to find a friendly dealer that can be bothered to order one for you.

Re: Gold plated LE? [Re: ] #1176764
25/02/2011 13:37
25/02/2011 13:37
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Zele, Belgium
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Originally Posted By: duncan78
Originally Posted By: Kayjey
Apart from the "described by specialists as the best of the country" bullshit I would be interested if it actually was at that price.


Originally Posted By: All_Couped_Up
Hey Guys, this was mine and it is a lovely car - I am sure Roger will confirm it.


Guess you'll be eating your words now Kayjey.

I don't think it was too difficult to put 2 and 2 together though was it ?? I mean, the car was advertised in Essex for christs sake!


Definately not, I still think the comment "described by specialists as the best of the country" will have made some people raise their eyebrows and scared a couple away. As for the "I would be interested if it actually was at that price": well I AM interested! smile


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Re: Gold plated LE? [Re: Joe78] #1176778
25/02/2011 13:56
25/02/2011 13:56

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If you want the uncreased leather look, it is not that difficult to achieve. I have done it countless times on many cars.

Firstly, make sure the seats are clean.

Use gliptone conditioner, and apply it in direct sunlight - the hotter the better.

The heat from the conditioner with the sun will "pop" most of the creases out smile

Keep repeating this as it takes quite a bit of conditioner to get them out. I tend to do this excecise over a few days, as doing it just the once doesn't work too well.

Don't bother doing this in winter months - it won't work.

Gotten rid of nasty sharp dings from objects that have damaged leather seats this way too.

2002 Audi S8 as an example...

click to enlarge

Back on topic... This car is a beauty, and one of the best ones out there for sure. There are better, and there are worse of course too smile

You have to make a call as to whether it is worth the asking price as it is pretty much a forgotten Fiat now.

Any car is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it, and I can tell from those photos that allcouped up had spent a lot of money on it since my brief ownership.

Would I buy it back? Probably not, and cartainly not at that price.

Last edited by jayzee; 25/02/2011 14:25.
Re: Gold plated LE? [Re: ] #1176829
25/02/2011 16:00
25/02/2011 16:00
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Originally Posted By: duncan78
Shiny silver Consoles love

I take it you can't get these from Fiat then now confused


Steve at Alt Autos had some, as I did a group buy from him years ago, if not I bought them from Desiri...

Re: Gold plated LE? [Re: JimO] #1176938
25/02/2011 20:50
25/02/2011 20:50

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nice LE smile

shame I'm not a fan of red cars, but nice nonetheless cool

Re: Gold plated LE? [Re: Kayjey] #1176956
25/02/2011 21:46
25/02/2011 21:46

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Originally Posted By: Kayjey
Originally Posted By: duncan78
Originally Posted By: Kayjey
Apart from the "described by specialists as the best of the country" bullshit I would be interested if it actually was at that price.


Originally Posted By: All_Couped_Up
Hey Guys, this was mine and it is a lovely car - I am sure Roger will confirm it.


Guess you'll be eating your words now Kayjey.

I don't think it was too difficult to put 2 and 2 together though was it ?? I mean, the car was advertised in Essex for christs sake!


Definately not, I still think the comment "described by specialists as the best of the country" will have made some people raise their eyebrows and scared a couple away. As for the "I would be interested if it actually was at that price": well I AM interested! smile

I think the deal breaker is wether the jacket fits you or not!

Last edited by dlongstaff; 25/02/2011 21:47. Reason: Forgot to add yes it is the fog light. Silly me!
Re: Gold plated LE? [Re: Joe78] #1177075
26/02/2011 10:28
26/02/2011 10:28

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As nice as it is, it's a little out of fashion laugh

Re: Gold plated LE? [Re: JimO] #1177283
26/02/2011 18:34
26/02/2011 18:34
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,446
Essex
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Originally Posted By: JimO
Originally Posted By: duncan78
Shiny silver Consoles love

I take it you can't get these from Fiat then now confused


Steve at Alt Autos had some, as I did a group buy from him years ago, if not I bought them from Desiri...


I had a little run down to Lipscomb today to get something for the Abarth and while I was there I got them to look up to see if this was still available on ePer.....

The only 20vt centre console they had listed that wasn't the standard finish was described as 'Trek Grey'. If thats the one, then £168 +vat to you Sir shocked

I think I'll be going for the bottle of mild methylated spirits and a can of Fiat 551 Beige Shave Mica laugh


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Re: Gold plated LE? [Re: Joe78] #1190491
24/03/2011 14:08
24/03/2011 14:08

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Just popped in to have a look at this while I was walking through Stansted. Really tidy car. Love the silver fuel cap, grill, rear light bezels, and headlight inserts. £5495 though ooo

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