131mirafiori forum

Just came across this advert.
Unleaded 1600cc automatic 1979,guaranteed 31000mls,new tyres,battery,altinator,classic status in august excellent runner,fab condition, reluctant sale 3300euro.It's in Carlow.Anyone here know the car?.
It's brown colour.Eugene

hi eugene, i came across the add last night,  looks a nice car
did you make an offer on it?

Yes Ger,i spoke to the seller.I didn't make a offer,as i didn't want to hurt his feelings.
As it is automatic and a four door,it's worth in my opinion around 1000/1500euro.
Look at how much the super made on e-bay on sunday 2450sterling and look at how much Dave Hobbs silver automatic made,it didn't even make a 1000sterling.
Please correct me if i am incorrect regarding prices ;).Eugene

i think you are spot on with the prices, it just shows what good value daves 131 was, the other thing is cars are not selling like the used to
i have seen only 3  09reg cars and from advertising some of my own cars
i can tell you there are no enquires,  i could sell my motorbike in the morning
but then id have to  walk around the tt course in june, ;D ;D
looking at donedeal.ie bkes and dogs are selling thats it
gerry

Eugene you want a 131 and that is cheap dont talk about buying one just buy it but if you offer him scrap money like that and if you do just make sure he doesn't have a 12 gauge in his hand? :o :o :o

Hi Guys,
? ? ? ? ? ?Dare I ask where does this add appear, are there any pictures of this car ??????? ;) I hasten to add that I am not interested in this car but however while driving south on the N9 on wednesday between carlow & kilkenny I met a Mirafiori cruising northwards. Unfortunatley both I and the mirafiori were in traffic otherwise I would have turned around to have a good look. Was this the car???? Curiosity was and is now even more getting to me as I had not come across this car before. I could not even get the number to see if it was irish or imported. Just wondering was this another forum member or can anyone shed light on this car. ??? ??? ??? ??? ???

The car came from London.It still has English reg plates.The car is a light brown colour.Does this info help ::).Eugene

Sounds like Simon's Gold series 3 1600CL Auto that was sold to an owner in Ireland last year.

What colour and version did you see Robert..?

Any why are you not interested in having another Mirafiori..?  ;D

hi kev, its not simons old car, have a look on carandclassic{google it}
there is 2/3 131 on there,
car is in carlow so thats near to where robert seen it
gerry

here is the link
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C75388

Yes just found it Nick - Never seen the car before.

Some funny postings here...!? ;)

http://octane.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=22866

Thanks for the link ?;D

Looks nice in that colour, I wonder what a super would look like in it? ?;)

The photos are not very clear, but it looks like there could be some dents and corrosion here and there, so as I have said before make sure you go and have a good look to satisfy that it is the car that you want in the condition you want.

Price? Personally I do not think it will sell for the asking price, but that is only my opinion.

Certainly worth considering if you are looking for a 131 though!

Nice link to that other forum Kev! Ther have always been 131 haters but at least we love them.

Personally I think MGBs and Midgets are the biggest pile of scrap around, but I guess millions of happy customers can not be wrong.  ::)

What are those seat covers covering up ::) ::).Take a close look at the front right hand door(drivers door).
What do you see :o.Eugene

i had a 1600tc super in that colour loved it must try dig out a picture of it

Has any one physically seen the car yet or is this another thread where we all put down the car without seeing it in person  :o :o

Hi Kev
? ? ? ? ?Thats the car I met alright. Its nice to meet a Mirafiori in general traffic, by that I mean traffic not heading to a special event. Also its?nice to come across a "new" mirafiori. :)? ? P.S. ;) ;)
 Kev Wouldn't say that I wouldn't like to own another mirafiori but lets say not this one!!!!? ?:-X :-X

Spoke to the new owner tonight - The car is stripped and ready for painting in the original copper (Rame) colour.

Apparently the car drives very well changing gear eagerly and could be ready in time for Killarney!  ;)

Some before pics - I can't wait to see it painted as this was a lovely colour when the car was new!

(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l250/kev131/13151.jpg)

(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l250/kev131/13152.jpg)

hi ,i came across this car  9 0r 10 months ago for sale in the irish vintage mag but didnt bother to look as the autobox did'nt appeal or the price at the time.

think it was up for sale at around 3 grand,
any luck with anything yet jack1 ?

Good to hear that Kev at least someone looked beyond a price tag and bought the car to preserve her  :o