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This car belongs to PaulM321 of this "Parish".

Unfortunately, I was hoping to "rent" the old Sammio trailer from him for my re-body inspection, so I guess I will need a Plan B.

Anyway, I hope Paul gets a decent price for it, as the MX5 element always sounded interesting.

Yes, really difficult to get him, no answer since april...

I understand it has been a diificult time for him but a short answer would be great.

Pam are you still waiting for delivery if a car or kit?
Mac

Yes still waiting a car (navigator tk001) but no news about how it's going on...

Pam,
Just made a call on your behalf to Mike who I think you have already talked to. The car is currently awaiting a few parts from Andy but as long as they arrive it is envisaged it will be MOT'd within the next 10 days and will then be shipped back to Andy for final fit.
HTH

Mac

Hi Mac,

Thanks for it, yes i spoke to Mike earlier this week, i think he is doing a great job to finish it. Hope Andy will have a few minutes to answer during is daily visit on the forum.

This is a shame . seems to be a recurring problem with this little car and its custodians and imitators. Hopefully Mick1mo can turn this around or this could be not good.

Nicely put PJ, I do intend to "put-thing-right" but I am not in control for a few weeks so I can only do my best with what I have and what I know

Several "customers" have contacted me with various problems one guy wanted to place an order but it's all out of my hands for now., but watch this space.

Just in case anyone was interested, red, LHD, Ribble Navigator featured in this thread is now on Ebay Here.

Today I cleared all the good stuff out of RIBBLE HQ and the door was locked behind me

SAMMIO/RIBBLE will go quite for a while but watch this space op2:

Good luck to all involved in the new venture, and my best wishes to Andy and Andy junior.

I look forward to you bringing this all "down south" so that i can pop over and have a nosey!
Best of luck matey.

Again, just in case anyone is interested, the blue Ribble Colani is on Ebay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Colani-GT-Kit-Car/221581178857?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D26947%26meid%3Dcfb1cd2f7fed4f86aa6efb2838e91f02%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D11185%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D121463858861&rt=nc

Although I would have thought it would be easier to sell with the V5C sorted out.

Cheers, Paul.

I've never quite understood this car. I can understand why young lads like Corsas with body kits. I can understand why someone might want a Cobra, and can certainly understand a Sammio. But I cannot imagine anyone falling for a Colani. Is there anyone out there to educate me as to its charm?

You are not alone in your thoughts. I could not believe anyone would think this was worth investing time & money in. Better to have spent time improving the Sammio range in my opinion as they are more desirable.

I can see the appeal of a beach buggy or a 356 based on the Beetle but I can't find anywhere in heart for the Colani.

There doesn't seem to be much of a following for this model. I thought that Andy may had more success with it, but I suppose it would be a nightmare to drive 1. LHD and 2. a lot lower than the Sammio.

Also was there not a problem with engine or electrics on this one.

Some pricing perspective........

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tribute-MX250-GTO-Now-Sold/301337704701?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D26947%26meid%3D1a55dbf62d4241cc804e84c5c7b2347e%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D11185%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D221581178857&rt=nc