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Elan Buyer's Guide, Classic Car Buyer

Postby M100_DMM » Wed 22.02.2017, 16:24

Some of you will know that I've been working on a buyer's guide to the M100 for Classic Car Buyer. Copy has now been submitted and a four-page spread will appear in next week's issue, which hits the shelves on 1st March.

I've not seen the final version, as my original text had to be trimmed a little to fit. LEC should, however, get a mention.

My thanks to Mark (Rambo), Dave (Clemo) and John (Brit-Car-Nut) for their assistance.
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Re: Elan Buyer's Guide, Classic Car Buyer

Postby Rambo » Wed 22.02.2017, 21:36

And there will be some nice photos of M100's in there so I'm reliably informed 8)

Get down to your corner shop on 01 March
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Re: Elan Buyer's Guide, Classic Car Buyer

Postby tb10 » Wed 22.02.2017, 22:47

Well done to all involved. :cheers:
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Re: Elan Buyer's Guide, Classic Car Buyer

Postby John_W » Sun 26.02.2017, 19:59

Dave,
thanks for the heads up.

I might just buy the magasine for your deathless prose, even though I've already got an Elan.

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Re: Elan Buyer's Guide, Classic Car Buyer

Postby M100_DMM » Tue 28.02.2017, 00:57

John_W wrote:Dave,
thanks for the heads up.

I might just buy the magasine for your deathless prose, even though I've already got an Elan.

:mrgreen:


Deathless? That's a new one on me! Still, it could be worse... :wink:
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Re: Elan Buyer's Guide, Classic Car Buyer

Postby Rambo » Thu 02.03.2017, 18:07

Well, have you got yours yet ? :burnout:
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Re: Elan Buyer's Guide, Classic Car Buyer

Postby alan e » Thu 02.03.2017, 20:44

Got my copy saving it for the weekend I am off to Spain for a bit of sun and a read and may be a beer or two :D
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Re: Elan Buyer's Guide, Classic Car Buyer

Postby Rambo » Thu 02.03.2017, 21:48

Just start at page 22 Alan. No point wasting time on the first 21 :lol:

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Re: Elan Buyer's Guide, Classic Car Buyer

Postby alan e » Thu 02.03.2017, 22:11

Just taken a quick look and its nice to see a photo of a black M100 (best colour) in it.
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Re: Elan Buyer's Guide, Classic Car Buyer

Postby lotusflasherman » Thu 02.03.2017, 23:45

alan e wrote:Just taken a quick look and its nice to see a photo of a black M100 (best colour) in it.


Good colour for a 'garage queen' but they do show the dirt too much when used - in my opinion, of course. Each to their own. I'd like one in Suffolk Mud but Norfolk Mustard is probably closest but never found one to buy. First was Calypso Red that went pink so next was Pacific Blue, and then another Pacific Blue - I hoped my wife wouldn't notice there were two but she tells me I need a Seller's Guide, not a Buyer's Guide ... :lol:
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Re: Elan Buyer's Guide, Classic Car Buyer

Postby Giniw » Fri 03.03.2017, 12:45

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Re: Elan Buyer's Guide, Classic Car Buyer

Postby Rambo » Fri 03.03.2017, 13:27

Black does indeed show the dirt but looks great when it's polished up

Despite me loving the Norfolk Custard colour my favourite is still Collapso Red :m100:
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Re: Elan Buyer's Guide, Classic Car Buyer

Postby Saltire » Sat 04.03.2017, 21:19

Not the only M100-related item in the magazine, either. The LEC points West team of 4 Elans are photographed at the Great Western Classic car show on page 18. Right to left: Bern, Kathryn, Artaban, Saltire.

Goodness, it was cold that day :D
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Re: Elan Buyer's Guide, Classic Car Buyer

Postby Kathryn » Mon 06.03.2017, 01:17

Saltire wrote:Not the only M100-related item in the magazine, either. The LEC points West team of 4 Elans are photographed at the Great Western Classic car show on page 18. Right to left: Bern, Kathryn, Artaban, Saltire.

Goodness, it was cold that day :D


Really? I'm going to have to buy it now!
I had a quick look at the M100 article, but as I'm not planning to buy one chose not to waste my money! I was in Cirencester Tesco waiting for someone to look over my shoulder so I could tell them there was a good example in the car park if they wanted to see one - but of course no one did, all that was peering over my shoulder was the Krispy Kreme doughnuts!
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Re: Elan Buyer's Guide, Classic Car Buyer

Postby Steve A » Mon 06.03.2017, 08:18

:D I managed to download my copy at the airport,looking forward to reading it on the flight 8)
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Re: Elan Buyer's Guide, Classic Car Buyer

Postby Saltire » Mon 06.03.2017, 08:31

Kathryn wrote:
Saltire wrote:Not the only M100-related item in the magazine, either. The LEC points West team of 4 Elans are photographed at the Great Western Classic car show on page 18. Right to left: Bern, Kathryn, Artaban, Saltire.

Goodness, it was cold that day :D


Really? I'm going to have to buy it now!
I had a quick look at the M100 article, but as I'm not planning to buy one chose not to waste my money! I was in Cirencester Tesco waiting for someone to look over my shoulder so I could tell them there was a good example in the car park if they wanted to see one - but of course no one did, all that was peering over my shoulder was the Krispy Kreme doughnuts!


I got mine on the iPad app for £1.99 - wasn't in any of the local outlets in paper form.
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Re: Elan Buyer's Guide, Classic Car Buyer

Postby Kathryn » Mon 06.03.2017, 14:43

Aw, a saving of 51p! I just picked it up in the local paper shop. Only had one though.
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Re: Elan Buyer's Guide, Classic Car Buyer

Postby Rambo » Mon 06.03.2017, 17:38

There's a couple of cracking cars in the article - a nice black one with a very shiny rear screen and a lovely NMY with hoops

You may also recognise the no. plate of the silver N/A :wink:
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Re: Elan Buyer's Guide, Classic Car Buyer

Postby Steve A » Mon 06.03.2017, 19:51

:D I really enjoyed the article and thought it was very positive.
The only thing I didn't agree with was it suggested that the standard brakes were adequate (as there should of been an "in" in front of adequate) :lol:
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Re: Elan Buyer's Guide, Classic Car Buyer

Postby Rambo » Mon 06.03.2017, 20:45

Only inadequate if improperly maintained :poke:
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