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#1 Avonbar

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Posted 26 May 2022 - 05:37 PM

Hi Guys an Gals, just to let you know I'm finally hanging up my tool box etc to retire. Now 75.

A big thank you to everyone past and present for your support, orders and what ever else.

My older established engine customers I will look after if I can, no more new business ok. 

God bless be safe and a big thank you for the years of business and support.

Ian .

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#2 imack

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Posted 26 May 2022 - 06:50 PM

Enjoy your retirement Ian. I used to love visiting your shop in Addlestone back in the 80's. Getting engine machining done, buying modified heads and components and drooling over parts I couldn't afford.
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#3 The Principal

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Posted 26 May 2022 - 07:03 PM

You wont remember me but bought stuff off you years ago, thanks for supporting the Mini community happy retirement ....



#4 stoneface

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Posted 26 May 2022 - 07:26 PM

Happy retirement. You won't remember me either but you built my Manx Ford converted gearbox 30 ish years ago, and I still have it.

 



#5 weeally

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Posted 26 May 2022 - 07:32 PM

Wish you all the best and enjoy your retirement.



#6 mk1leg

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Posted 26 May 2022 - 07:49 PM

Happy Retirement and thanks for everything you have done for Us mini fans espescially regared to the Metro Turbo tune kits



#7 bpirie1000

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Posted 26 May 2022 - 07:54 PM

Well done tough decision.

You certainly have worked your share.. go put the kettle on and get your feet up..

Enjoy retirement..

#8 Cooperman

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Posted 27 May 2022 - 09:04 AM

Retiremant, you'll love it. It's the best job I've ever had and I've been retired since 2007.

Good luck.



#9 OzOAP

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Posted 28 May 2022 - 05:22 AM

All the best Ian. Have some good memories from '87 to '97 when I was there. Will see you soon.

Edited by OzOAP, 28 May 2022 - 05:27 AM.


#10 blacktulip

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Posted 29 May 2022 - 07:26 PM

Take care Ian, from Mike from Braintree. Thanks for all of your advice and work you did for me when you was at Takeley.



#11 floormanager

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Posted 30 May 2022 - 07:02 AM

Happy retirement.  You helped me in the 80s when rebuilding my Metro Turbo!  best wishes

Paul



#12 JDImini

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Posted 03 July 2022 - 08:27 PM

Hi Ian, very happy retirement, again you won't remember me but we lived just around the corner from you in Merrow and you invited my son and I in for a chat about minis, of course! You made us very welcome thank you. 

Best wishes - Darren



#13 Spider

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Posted 04 July 2022 - 12:37 AM

Ian,

 

I wish you well for this corner of the Globe in your next chapter and would also like to thank you for your contributions to our craft over many many years.

Cheers,

Chris






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