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[*DJH*]

Dolomite.. Rover something or other. And a princess.

Oi don't dis the Dolomite

[Ethel]

I'm not sure the mini was still losing money by the time BL got responsibility for it, but the company was restructured and renamed every other year.

Usual Topgear tom foolery but I think all 3 cars looked and performed pretty well for 30yr olds, even allowing for unbolting the Rover's doors for comic effect.

I'm glad they didn't fill a Mini with water .


Didn't the Datsun have a copy of the A series in it? If so the Mini was represented in part

Edited by Ethel, 26 November 2007 - 01:13 PM.

[millsminis]

As funny as it was to watch, it was such a shame that they ruined 3 classic cars, especially the Dolomite which admittedly is one of my fave cars!!

[MiNi FiZ]

BL got

Edited by MiNi FiZ, 26 November 2007 - 01:31 PM.

[*Raz*]

We got home at 8.30 so missed half of it but the second half was SO funny!!

Ill watch the repeat on wed!! REMIND ME!!

[*DJH*]

Didn't the Datsun have a copy of the A series in it? If so the Mini was represented in part

I think it was a reworked 'B' series engine the old micra had a reworked 'A' series

[gavfoz]

Just think of the uproar on the Austin Princess forum at the min. . .

[Mini_Magic]

We got home at 8.30 so missed half of it but the second half was SO funny!!

Ill watch the repeat on wed!! REMIND ME!!

Same, someone please remind me as I know I'll forget!

[*Raz*]

We got home at 8.30 so missed half of it but the second half was SO funny!!

Ill watch the repeat on wed!! REMIND ME!!

Same, someone please remind me as I know I'll forget!

I had a day off yesterday so today I think its a Monday, so tomorrow Im sure Ill think its tuesday and miss the repeat of Top Gear!

Plus, even if that wasnt the case, im still REALLY forgetful, as anyone who knows me will agree

[Jammy]

Yep, last night I kept thinking it was Sunday, and keep thinking its Monday today!