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  • Berlinetta in scrap yard

    Just found this on eBay while looking at engine parts seems a sad end to the car https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282331137608
    Hope the link works.

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    Re: Berlinetta in scrap yard

    I can't see an obvious sight of a registration plate being fitted.
    Without a 'good' V5 and properly registered, it's a parts only car.
    Shame.
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    • #3
      Re: Berlinetta in scrap yard

      It was actually registered as a Marlin Berlinetta. DVLA record it as SORN.
      Ben Caswell probably not the last word on anything here!!

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      • #4
        Re: Berlinetta in scrap yard

        Originally posted by b_caswell View Post
        It was actually registered as a Marlin Berlinetta. DVLA record it as SORN.
        Out interest - How did you determine your information?
        Did you recognise the car and know it's past history?

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        • #5
          Re: Berlinetta in scrap yard

          It has unusual bumper ends and a scoop on the bonnet which ID the car to http://www.stonefisk.com/Berlinetta/
          Ben Caswell probably not the last word on anything here!!

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            Re: Berlinetta in scrap yard

            Originally posted by b_caswell View Post
            It has unusual bumper ends and a scoop on the bonnet which ID the car to http://www.stonefisk.com/Berlinetta/
            Good knowledge!

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            • #7
              Re: Berlinetta in scrap yard

              This is a later photo with the bumper and wheel changes

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              • #8
                Re: Berlinetta in scrap yard

                I understand nobody is "party" to anyone's personal situation, but when reading the information on "stonefisk.com/berlinetta, this car was his pride and joy, especially as his Father built it, what a loss it has ended up off of the road since 2008. To have taken the time to put together such a good article about the build, improvements undertaken and proposed for the future, plus all the photos seems such a shame for an iconic car to end up in a "Scrapyard". I must be careful on what I say as I have a Roadster [off the road at present], and a Hunter [recent acquisition, not as much fun as the Roadster but more comfortable for "she who must be obeyed" !!!!David.

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                • #9
                  Re: Berlinetta in scrap yard

                  Has anyone tried to by the remains? SWMBO would do unpleasant things to me if I got another project.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Berlinetta in scrap yard

                    Noticed that it has now ended, would love to know if it was saved from the crusher, as I woud hate to think it didn't.

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