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Old 20th April 2016, 10:03 AM
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Was looking at the local auctioneers website this morning as I sometimes to and noticed there is a kit car for sale looks old but thats about all I know

can anyone identify it and how much would it be worth if I could persuade the boss to lend me a couple of quid

This is the link to the auction website lithgows if ypu scroll down the car is at the bottom of the page
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Old 20th April 2016, 01:08 PM
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Marlin -ish ?
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Old 20th April 2016, 01:19 PM
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Dutton melos ?? seems vaguely familiar
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Old 20th April 2016, 01:29 PM
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I was thinking dutton but its niether a dutton nor a marlin got no clue what it worth would only have it for a bit of summer fun till I can have a much better and faster roadster

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Old 20th April 2016, 02:21 PM
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dutton phaeton, looks early could be mid eighties car

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Old 20th April 2016, 02:31 PM
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Any idea on price
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Old 20th April 2016, 02:43 PM
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Google Magenta kit car =


Lightspeed Panels Magenta

1972 to 1986

The Magenta sprang to the kit car scene in 1972 and was hailed by the company as a sports tourer. A bit optimistic and many settled for buggy. It proved popular though no doubt due to it's GBP250 price tag and expected GBP350 build cost.

It was based on the MG 1100 (BMC 1100) which donated it's subframes, engine and gearbox and other assorted items including the MG 110 grille which gave it that unique look.

The Magenta sold in the hundreds so there are still plenty to be spotted at kit car shows. Further modifications came in the guise of the Roadster and Sprint which had modified front ends and donor changes which included Ford and Mini components.

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Old 20th April 2016, 03:37 PM
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That looks like it thanks may have a word with the boss and have a cheeky bid but not going more than a couple of hundred quid
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