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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 6:24 am 
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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,
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PostPosted: 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 :(

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it would need a turbo just to cart all that extra weight around

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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


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PostPosted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:32 am 
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260 miles?

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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 ...

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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

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It is a significant car, but just too much 1980's plastic for me!

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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?


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is that a ding in the rear subframe too?


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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.


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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...

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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

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Hiya,

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

cheers! jon


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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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