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#106 minimissionary

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Posted 03 June 2012 - 01:19 AM

I'm absolutely gutted for you. Also that there's one less Mk1 in the world :cry:

In my opinion, it is a good example of the way society is sliding. I don't mean to generalise, but younger generations (assuming it was young people) seem to have a diminishing respect for heritage, history or sentiment. The fact that they would pick on older cars because they're easier to break into is despicable. Why weren't they taken to classic car shows as kids? If I was ever inclined to steal a car and torch it, I'd at least have the respect not to do it to a piece of living history!

Dunno what else to say. I've made myself more angry.

I sincerely hope something gets worked out to your satisfaction, or at least as much as you can get from the situation.
Maybe time we all stated putting alarms on out little magic boxes. Or keep an angry dog on the back seat.

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Posted 03 June 2012 - 07:37 AM

Plod did ring my doorbell at about five in the morning but I only sort of half heard it as I was asleep. They rang last night to say they "had someone in mind" for this. Guess they wouldn't tell me that if they weren't pretty confident. This is the first time in years I've been Mini-less and it's not a nice feeling, so there will be another one along soon. Shame that mk1 in Brighton had sold - hope you got a bargain there! Thanks to one and all for your kind words and sympathy. Mini people are the best.

#108 666junky

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Posted 03 June 2012 - 08:27 AM

Dude i feel so sorry for you :(
*big hugs*

I currently have a rolling shell for sale that i would be happy to donate to you. It needs a bit of work and stripping down before its ready for a new home but its yours if you would like it. xx

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Posted 03 June 2012 - 08:31 AM

PS Dear Aunt Nellie must be spinnin' in 'er grave.


and if she finds out who done it she'll jump right out and kick their teeth in!

Sorry for your loss. Nothing is safe anymore!

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Posted 03 June 2012 - 08:38 AM

Steal their cars run them over and then burn their cars... ignorant pieces of sh*t!

#111 scotty_18

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Posted 03 June 2012 - 12:39 PM

This just brought a tear to my eye, your mini was gorgeous! Definately thinking about making my driveway a lot safer now...

#112 Steely

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Posted 03 June 2012 - 01:37 PM

Was it just stolen and burnt? Wasen't used in any other criminal activity? This country does house some scummy lowlife pieces of sh*t!

Can't imagine how you must be feeling right now, but all the best to you and your next mini. And well I hope the little pricks are caught and sent down!

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Posted 03 June 2012 - 02:19 PM

Was just pushed over the road and burnt out. Totally pointless. Just had a visit from plod and apparently there was a lot of other vehicle crime around the area that night. They are linking it all and expect to collar someone.

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Posted 03 June 2012 - 02:58 PM

Was just pushed over the road and burnt out. Totally pointless. Just had a visit from plod and apparently there was a lot of other vehicle crime around the area that night. They are linking it all and expect to collar someone.


Have they said anything about the mini itself, any chance you can get it back and restore it or had the damage gone too far? :ermm:

#115 Steely

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Posted 03 June 2012 - 03:32 PM

Was just pushed over the road and burnt out. Totally pointless. Just had a visit from plod and apparently there was a lot of other vehicle crime around the area that night. They are linking it all and expect to collar someone.


That really is mindless thuggery! How someone can do that is beyond me. :(

#116 minimininut

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Posted 03 June 2012 - 04:30 PM

So sorry to see this Mr Bridger, made my heart sink seeing the title, and the photos nearly brought a tear to my eye. Hope the insurance process is ok and that the fools that did this get nicked and punished.

#117 charie t

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Posted 03 June 2012 - 05:46 PM

am i the only one more interested how it started, yet didnt manage to burn the tyres?

#118 Steely

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Posted 03 June 2012 - 11:02 PM

am i the only one more interested how it started, yet didnt manage to burn the tyres?


I'm interested too.

#119 CobraV8

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Posted 03 June 2012 - 11:20 PM

I would say that they set fire to the interior, it burnt outward and then was put out before tyres caught?

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Posted 04 June 2012 - 12:27 AM

just read this and i am mortified :( i cant imagine how you feel now. makes me sick,




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