Torsten2001 Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 I went to see this 1980 1750 HLS today. Off the road since 1992, absolutely no rust, well I couldn't find any. One owner from new, factory black with champagne cloth interior and a pile of spares. Going straight to BL Transverse!Apparently they were Caravanning Magazine tow car of the year for three years running! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotorabia Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Torsten u are one jammy bastard..can i follow u around for a week with my camera please...thats is so cool in Blaxi.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torsten2001 Posted September 25, 2010 Author Share Posted September 25, 2010 Yeah, only if I can follow you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstraight6 Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Superb! the thought of a Maxi 2 in black with champagne trim will stop me sleeping tonight, you have an uncanny knack of being in the right place at the shite time Torsten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torsten2001 Posted September 25, 2010 Author Share Posted September 25, 2010 ...or not, these motors are skinting me out! Anyway, it's not quite a Maxi 2, it's the transition model, known by enthusiasts as the Maxi 1 & a half! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 I don't think i've ever seen a black one before, looks good. What happened with the Strada you found? has it been extracted yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theorganist Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Thats lovely another great save! Was the engine seized on it? I am going to see a Maxi in a couple of weeks which has been stored in a garage since 1993 (it has only done 33,000 miles). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torsten2001 Posted September 25, 2010 Author Share Posted September 25, 2010 I don't think i've ever seen a black one before, looks good. What happened with the Strada you found? has it been extracted yet? Andrew353w went to rescue it for me but the brakes were seized so he couldn't A Frame it, so I stuck it FOC on RR and someone had it! It was more than a tad rusty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torsten2001 Posted September 25, 2010 Author Share Posted September 25, 2010 Thats lovely another great save! Was the engine seized on it? I am going to see a Maxi in a couple of weeks which has been stored in a garage since 1993 (it has only done 33,000 miles). Apparently not but I didn't try, the owner said it was a runner but it does come with a spare engine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChinaTom Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Is that a Kia Clarus on alloys in the background of the first pic? If not, Merc C-class designers need to have a word with themselves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnde Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Excellent save, v jealous. Great numberplate too (His Master's Voice) I'm guessing this Maxi was from the Bromley area, as my GSA is also an MV plate, from Normand Garage, Bromley. Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torsten2001 Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 It's still on it's original plates and the dealer was in Woolwich, here's how I remember the numberHMV (His Masters Voice) 7" 45 (rpm) V (vinyl) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethj Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Good save! I've never seen one in black, did they have da gangstaz in 1980? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espacetic Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 I don't think i've ever seen a black one before, looks good. What happened with the Strada you found? has it been extracted yet? Andrew353w went to rescue it for me but the brakes were seized so he couldn't A Frame it, so I stuck it FOC on RR and someone had it! It was more than a tad rusty! Last spotted on Ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiel Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Wow - another jealous poster here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Bloody hell Torsten, you jammy swine! That seems to be about the Holy Grail of Maxis (in my eyes anyhow) and looks absolutely ace. Nice work sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Pit Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 It does look nice in black, a good find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torsten2001 Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 I don't think i've ever seen a black one before, looks good. What happened with the Strada you found? has it been extracted yet? Andrew353w went to rescue it for me but the brakes were seized so he couldn't A Frame it, so I stuck it FOC on RR and someone had it! It was more than a tad rusty! Last spotted on Ebay. The geezer sent me a PM on RR saying he was going to try and move it on, the guy paid a lot to get it to around Derby and was of no use to him, fair play to him, I can't see it being a great money spinner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espacetic Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Me neither, just hope he covers his costs.At least it's in front of a wider audience now too, hopefully it will be saved or save another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torsten2001 Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 I just had a look, he sold it for £110, here's hoping someone picks it up! He didn't come close to covering his costs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keef Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Still got this one? It's on SORN atm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keef Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Last seen on Instagram. Car is in Devon. Did try to buy it but gave up in the end and imported this one from Belgium instead. Split_Pin, Vince70, mercrocker and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince70 Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 My dad had one in that glossy primer grey colour back in the 80s which was an auto and I remember it had burgundy cloth seats.I think it was only made in that colour around 1974/75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Hunt Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 My dad had one in that glossy primer grey colour back in the 80s which was an auto and I remember it had burgundy cloth seats.I think it was only made in that colour around 1974/75It was Mirage, rarely seen, they made them and after a bout 3 months they rotted away, that's why they called it Mirage, you didn't really see it in polished primer. Although to make up for things, VAG and Ford can now do you models in polished primer for a really grey day Nicola H and Vince70 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince70 Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 I know holts made aerosol cans in Mirage back in 80s as I rattle canned the new sills on his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keef Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Now with new owner. 500tops, theorganist, Retronaut and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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