What I did today....

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What I did today....

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The Austin showroom display sign David bought at the National Rally would not fit in his car with family and camping gear etc, so I bought it home for him in the A35. It was too good an opportunity to miss, so I spent this afternoon fabricating a replica box.

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Now I just need to make a replica sign..... :roll:
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How much for a replica then, are they to be for sale ?
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The steel box is the easy part. The perspex sign itself might be the killer as I'm currently out of my depth. Am working on it though.... :wink:

Interestingly we found the Austin sign hasn't always been in that box as there were holes drilled in the top corners, where it had previously been screwed to a wall, which has caused it to crack. Both items are period, but we suspect have been united by a dealer at some time.
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I did like the look of that sign in the auction. Sadly it got waaaay too pricey for me, and I ended up buying a bootlid for £1 and a propshaft for the same price 8)
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Richard-Essex wrote:I ended up buying a bootlid for £1 and a propshaft for the same price 8)
you sound like the Josh Fiddler (Peter Butterworth) in 'Carry on Camping' where everything was a pound! :wink:
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Neil,genuine boxes are very rarely available for less than £450, I have seen them sell for closer to £800, the sign bought from the auction was a genuine steal, I was amazed the auction stopped so soon. Painted up, I would almost guarantee your repros' would sell all day long £250,
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Neil Evans wrote:The Austin showroom display sign David bought at the National Rally would not fit in his car with family and camping gear etc, so I bought it home for him in the A35. It was too good an oportunity to miss, so I spent this afternoon fabricating a replica box.
i must compliment Neil on the wonderful fabrication work making a replica box you have done such a splendid job :roll:
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Smashing sign guys. A real rare piece.

There is no end to your talents Neil...............

I would not be in the least bit surprised if you started a new production line next turning out new Baby Austins. :wink:
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TILDAS PILOT wrote:
I would not be in the least bit surprised if you started a new production line next turning out new Baby Austins. :wink:
don't forget that includes A40's too as they are 'post war Baby Austins' as well :wink:
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Nick,

Just for you our A40 cousins too.............. :D
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TILDAS PILOT wrote:Nick,

Just for you our A40 cousins too.............. :D
well Barney Sharrett classed the A30/A35/A40 as Baby Austins :wink:
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A40FARINAGURU wrote:
Richard-Essex wrote:I ended up buying a bootlid for £1 and a propshaft for the same price 8)
you sound like the Josh Fiddler (Peter Butterworth) in 'Carry on Camping' where everything was a pound! :wink:
"How much?"

"£1"

(gets money out)

"per tent"

"then there is the joining fee"

"How much"

"£1"

(gets money out)

"per person"

Or something along those lines! :lol:
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thats it,i might watch that again & think of you lot at Frampton :lol:
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david wrote:Neil,genuine boxes are very rarely available for less than £450, I have seen them sell for closer to £800, the sign bought from the auction was a genuine steal, I was amazed the auction stopped so soon. Painted up, I would almost guarantee your repros' would sell all day long £250,
How many do you want.... :lol:
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david wrote:I have seen them sell for closer to £800
Blimey, you can buy a complete A30/35, probably with an MOT, for that much! :shock:
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