New Arrival - Black '53 Reg Roadster - "BabyTwo" - Now with Photos

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budfox

July 28, 2017, 13:50 Last Edit: July 29, 2017, 12:22 by budfox
Well it's been a few years since I sold my Island Green Roadster (Baby - nobody put her in the corner) and today I've agreed a purchase on a replacement. I must confess to being tempted to a MX-5 purely for the convenience of the boot space, but at the price I wanted to pay (up to £3k) I just know I'd be buying something that would rot away over the next couple of years.

I'll be picking it up this afternoon and will get some pictures on here over the next few days.

Very excited.  s:D :D s:D
Previously - \'03 Roadster in Island Green "Baby"
Now - \'53 Roadster in Black "BabyTwo"

Bernie

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July 28, 2017, 14:46 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Welcome to membership of "The Darkside"  :-) :-) :-)
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andyroo104

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July 28, 2017, 16:53 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Hi and welcome.

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8thumpers

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July 28, 2017, 18:47 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Hello!

budfox

#4
July 28, 2017, 19:09 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
OK well BabyTwo is now on the drive and she is rather lovely. It's raining though so no pictures this evening.

The car has covered 72k miles and has had eight main dealer services and one independent. Tyres on the front are brand new but not a good brand. Tyres on the back are nearly new Falkens.

I noticed a bit of steering wobble at around 65MPH so when I have a few more pennies I'll get rid of the rubbish tyres and have a proper balance/alignment done.

The fog lamps have got that annoying crystalisation in them and one of the headlights is a little yellowed. Apart from that all is very good.

I'm just the third owner and all three keys are present and correct.

Happy bunny all round and the car cost just £1850.
Previously - \'03 Roadster in Island Green "Baby"
Now - \'53 Roadster in Black "BabyTwo"

s12vea

#5
July 28, 2017, 20:25 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Welcome back
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1979scotte

#6
July 28, 2017, 20:36 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
As soon as funds allow new tyres and full alignment otherwise I'll send the boys round.
Ok?
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Free Ukraine 🇺🇦

CrazySX

#7
July 28, 2017, 20:40 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Hey bud, welcome back and good choice on colour  s;) ;) s;)

9 services in 14 years sounds a bit worrying however...

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budfox

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July 28, 2017, 21:24 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Yes well the service history isn't fantastic, but it does have a complete main dealer history until 2010 (to 55k miles) and then I have receipts for just two services since then, last one done in 2015 at 70k miles. It probably had an oil service when the previous owner bought it at 66k miles from a dealer in 2014. Better than no history at all I guess. I have all the old MOT certs too, along with the receipts for the MOTs (Hardly a big deal, but it's nice when people keep receipts I think).

Anyway, it's an £1850, two previous owner car. (Lady as first owner for 11 years). It's in lovely condition and if I have a few repair bills during my years of ownership then so be it. I doubt ownership will cost me anything like the depreciation on a newer car and honestly, I can't wait to get the roof down and drive down to the south cost with Mrs Budfox for a spot of lunch.
Previously - \'03 Roadster in Island Green "Baby"
Now - \'53 Roadster in Black "BabyTwo"

Bernie

#9
July 29, 2017, 08:20 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Fingers crossed you should be ok expect the 1st owner showed it some love maybe not so much the 2nd rubbish tyres is a sign of skimping on maintenance but at that price as you say not a bad deal overall
Get out and enjoy I can recommend Poorboys Black Hole for the bodywork  :-) :-) :-)  


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budfox

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July 29, 2017, 12:31 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
OK, now we have a few photos. It was cleaned when I picked it up, but then it rained all the way down the M5. I don't like red seats but hey, you can't have everything. The wheels need a refurb so I'll probably get that done when better tyres go on along with a proper alignment.

The sound deadening in the engine compartment is torn at the top, so I did a temporary bodge with tape to keep it from tearing some more.

With regard to the above I think the previous owner did look after it. He only covered 6k miles in three years and he was a very genuine chap, quite old and was genuinely pleased that he was selling to someone who had owned one before and would look after it. Nice to actually meet the previous owner I think. The tyres are cheap ones but I can forgive that, the car really is very tidy and the engine sounds really sweet. No rattles, no real marks to speak of, and overall I'm really very pleased.


















Previously - \'03 Roadster in Island Green "Baby"
Now - \'53 Roadster in Black "BabyTwo"

Garfy

#11
July 29, 2017, 12:49 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Very nice  s:) :) s:)  welcome back
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delhusband

#12
July 29, 2017, 13:49 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Love 'em in black. Looks great  s:) :) s:)
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The Arch Bishop

#13
July 29, 2017, 13:59 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Black with red seats - lovely combo for any car in my opinion! Looks like a cracker!

budfox

#14
July 29, 2017, 14:00 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "delhusband"Love 'em in black. Looks great  s:) :) s:)

Thanks. I think my Island Green one was the best colour of all, but this time round my only colour requirement was "not silver".
Previously - \'03 Roadster in Island Green "Baby"
Now - \'53 Roadster in Black "BabyTwo"

delhusband

#15
July 29, 2017, 14:10 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Silver was alI I could find when I was looking recently, but my first and favourite 2 was black  s:) :) s:)
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Chilli Girl

#16
July 29, 2017, 14:15 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "budfox"
Quote from: "delhusband"Love 'em in black. Looks great  s:) :) s:)

Thanks. I think my Island Green one was the best colour of all, but this time round my only colour requirement was "not silver".

I'm getting tired of people disliking silver, why?  It stays cleaner for longer, doesn't show stone chips, marks, etc.  I just don't get it!    s:? :? s:?   Ok, my favourite is Chilli red but please stop getting at "silvers"' at the end of the day they are still a 2!    s8) 8) s8) . By the way, your new 2 looks very nice.
Ex owners of Chilli red facelift 52 reg called Chilli, silver 55 reg called Foxy and blue pfl W reg MR-S called Sapphire. Now 2 less!

delhusband

#17
July 29, 2017, 14:26 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Chilli Girl"I'm getting tired of people disliking silver, why?
Sorry, I didn't mean to sound negative about silver, I mean I have one. Just my personal preference is black, is all. No offence intended   s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
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1979scotte

#18
July 29, 2017, 14:37 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
The only thing wrong with silver is that it's so good.
That's why there are so many of them.
And that's why they have so many hater's.
Like Man Utd.
P.S.
Yellows best.
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Free Ukraine 🇺🇦

budfox

#19
July 29, 2017, 14:52 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I didn't mean any offence on my "not silver" comment, it's just that so many other cars out there are silver. I can see why people like it from a practicality point of view, but it just doesn't do it for me.

The sable colour though, which is not that much different really, is a drop-dead gorgeous colour for a Roadster.
Previously - \'03 Roadster in Island Green "Baby"
Now - \'53 Roadster in Black "BabyTwo"

1979scotte

#20
July 29, 2017, 15:01 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Sable = Silver that hasn't been washed for a month.
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Free Ukraine 🇺🇦

Chilli Girl

#21
July 29, 2017, 15:23 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
No need to apologise either of you, it would be boring if we all liked the same shade.  Just ignore me, I'm obviously abit miserable today   s:( :( s:( .

Scotte, yellow definitely is the best (with black accents)   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Ex owners of Chilli red facelift 52 reg called Chilli, silver 55 reg called Foxy and blue pfl W reg MR-S called Sapphire. Now 2 less!

1979scotte

#22
July 29, 2017, 15:30 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Chilli Girl"No need to apologise either of you, it would be boring if we all liked the same shade.  Just ignore me, I'm obviously abit miserable today   s:( :( s:( .

Scotte, yellow definitely is the best (with black accents)   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

Is it the weather getting you down Jane?
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Free Ukraine 🇺🇦

Chilli Girl

#23
July 29, 2017, 15:33 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Yeh, you could say!  Family problems don't help either.  Perhaps I need a drive out in Foxy.
Ex owners of Chilli red facelift 52 reg called Chilli, silver 55 reg called Foxy and blue pfl W reg MR-S called Sapphire. Now 2 less!

mikek

#24
July 29, 2017, 15:39 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Yellow= someone puked on a silver
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