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ERA Turbo with 260 miles on the clock... [56k warning]
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Author:  Asphalt [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 6:24 am ]
Post subject:  ERA Turbo with 260 miles on the clock... [56k warning]
Hi!

Lst year I saw the probably most original ERA Turbo. It has a genuine 260 miles/420km on the clock, having spend it's life in a huge collection of other classic cars.

Just found the pictures again and thought I share them with you (it's probably an even rarer sight in Australia).

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Some pictures from this poor ERA from the UK, standing at the Nürburg Ring camp side with a broken diff (turned out after they replaced the idler gear on the camp site... :? (car with bottle on top is mine :roll: )

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Hope you enjoy! The ERA has some nice extras and unique features - it's one of my most favourite Minis (eventhought I don't like spoilers)!

Cheers,
Jan
Author:  sports850 [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 7:08 am ]
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Seen that one a few times on different sites , the real shame is I always thought the era bodykits sagged and the gaps opened from highway use , it seems they were just a bad fit to start with :(
Author:  rehab1964 [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:19 am ]
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it would need a turbo just to cart all that extra weight around
Author:  Mattmini [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:26 am ]
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I like the look of the dash, been trying to think one up for my convertible project and i think that'll suit nicely :D
Author:  JC [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:32 am ]
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260 miles?

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Author:  sports850 [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:39 am ]
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Yes , never been used on the road , has been trailered to shows and shown in a collection . There is a Cagiva Moke in the same collection in the same condition (less than 500 miles) ....

ERA took production cars from the line and modified them , their attention to detail underneath was pretty ordinary though , only interested in engine mods and topcoat ...
Author:  simon k [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:54 am ]
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very strange how grubby it is - you'd think if it was trailered to shows it'd be spotless. I don't think it'd win a show'n'shine out here
Author:  mini-mini [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 11:28 am ]
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It is a significant car, but just too much 1980's plastic for me!
Author:  Harley [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 11:34 am ]
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What's with the underside?
Has it been coated in some sort of oil or wax as a rust preventative or something?
Author:  DTrain [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 2:24 pm ]
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is that a ding in the rear subframe too?
Author:  toymini76 [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 5:29 pm ]
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It just looks like there is a layer of wax sprayed under it.
Not quite sure of the looks of the ERA kit and interior but wouldn't stop me having one and especially with such low kms.
Author:  Asphalt [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 6:59 pm ]
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Yeah, if you look close it looks rather poor, doesn't it? :(
But I'd buy it nevertheless :)

That yellow stuff is indeed wax, they sprayed it just everywhere...
Author:  gafmo [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:40 pm ]
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260miles and the engine bay is that dirty and also missing the top radiator hose and also engine steady bolt :shock:

It would be comfy thou
Author:  minsta [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:42 pm ]
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Hiya,

Nice wheels, but I am not sure about those tyres :?

cheers! jon
Author:  Asphalt [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:29 am ]
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gafmo wrote:
260miles and the engine bay is that dirty and also missing the top radiator hose and also engine steady bolt :shock:

It would be comfy thou


That pic is from the broken ERA on the 'Ring camp site ;)
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