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by alberto midas
Fri Jan 11, 2019 5:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Classic and Sport Car Magazine
Replies: 0
Views: 12849

Classic and Sport Car Magazine

There is an interesting article about Gordon Murrays favorite cars in which his Midas features prominently. It is
the February issue with three Bugattis on the front.
by alberto midas
Fri Sep 09, 2016 10:50 am
Forum: Midas Owners Club meets and events
Topic: Stanford Hall 2016
Replies: 16
Views: 25180

Re: Stanford Hall 2016

Alistair,
It is too far for me to go down and come back in one day from the wilds of Northumberland!!
I hope you have a nice day for the show.
Alberto
by alberto midas
Wed Sep 07, 2016 10:45 am
Forum: Mk 2
Topic: Q605 GDH Moth Busted Decathlon
Replies: 21
Views: 35535

Re: Q605 GDH Moth Busted Decathlon

Re my Decathlon, it is D4 bought from Corby in May 1990 and according to Harold Dermott it was the last one.
Alberto
by alberto midas
Mon Sep 05, 2016 4:29 pm
Forum: Mk 2
Topic: Q605 GDH Moth Busted Decathlon
Replies: 21
Views: 35535

Re: Q605 GDH Moth Busted Decathlon

Well done, fozza. actually it is 3 decathlons on the road as mine is also legal and going.

Alberto.
by alberto midas
Wed Dec 09, 2015 5:00 pm
Forum: The Doorbell - Introduce yourself
Topic: Midas Bronze and Owner come out of moth balls
Replies: 13
Views: 18690

Re: Midas Bronze and Owner come out of moth balls

Hi Roy
I bought my Bronze Decathlon from the factory in July 89 . Mine is D4 and it was the last one to leave the factory with paperwork from Harold Dermot stating this, which makes me wonder if there were 10 made as planned or were only 4 made.
Mine did not hit the road until October 94 after a ...
by alberto midas
Wed Aug 05, 2015 10:49 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Moffat Classic Rally 2015
Replies: 5
Views: 7539

Re: Moffat Classic Rally 2015

Alan
great photos of the 3 midas that made it to Moffat specially the one going up the hill from the reservoir !

Alberto
by alberto midas
Wed May 20, 2015 9:38 am
Forum: Mk 1
Topic: headlights and covers
Replies: 4
Views: 11956

Re: headlights and covers

Hi Sam
I found the box for my bronze headlights that I bought at least 25 years ago. The Lucas part number on the box is LUB424 54510103,Model type 4FR. and the units were suitable for Austin Allegro all models 1973 to 1980, Allegro 3 low line models 1980 on, Talbot Hunter , 1972 to 1980 and Triumph ...
by alberto midas
Thu Dec 04, 2014 1:37 pm
Forum: The Doorbell - Introduce yourself
Topic: Midas Bronze tailgate lock
Replies: 4
Views: 6345

Re: Midas Bronze tailgate lock

PETE,

I bought one from CAMLOCK EXPRESS on line. It cost me 4.98 including postage. It was size 5 ,32 mm long. It fitted perfectly.
Alberto
by alberto midas
Sat Nov 15, 2014 12:22 pm
Forum: Mk 2
Topic: Dutch mini clubday in Holland
Replies: 4
Views: 10303

Re: Dutch mini clubday in Holland

mini authis were made in spain when cars had to be made/ assembled in Spain during Franco's regime
Alberto
by alberto midas
Thu Oct 23, 2014 5:15 pm
Forum: Mk 2
Topic: Wheel combinations
Replies: 3
Views: 5797

Re: Wheel combinations

re the tyres on the back. they are 165 x 60.on 5 x 12 wheels.
Alberto

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