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[jimmyesh]

Hi everyone, I won't beat about the bush - I've been left with no option but to sell this car

Those that have been following this thread will know how much time, effort and money I've invested in this project and should hopefully understand how much this hurts having to let it go

Most people that have seen my previous posts on here know that I'm a serving soldier and as a result my postings, job descriptions etc can change at a moment's notice - basically as of next year I'm going to a very different job and will not be in the UK much at all. Therefore I wont have the storage facilities, time or working areas to finish this car.

If anyone is interested in buying it please PM me or email on jimmyesh@fsmail.net

Thanks, Jim.

[RS rob]

very bad news, as i was looking forward to seeing you finish this

all the best with selling it,
hope you get what its worth!!

[jayrs]

that is a $hitter mate, im sorry to hear it, but if thats what the job requires then thats it mate, , good luck with the sale, and its a shame not to see it get finished

[jonyb4]

aww thats such a shame mate, im probs with everyone in saying that im so sorry you cant finish this project, after all that you've put into it, money, time blood and sweat, i hope someone on here or atleast an enthusiast buys it and carries on the project, and hopfully you can regain much of your investment in it

[Excursion]

It seems a real shame; you're one of the few in this country who are giving something back, yet here you are giving up your pride and joy.

[jimmyesh]

It seems a real shame; you're one of the few in this country who are giving something back, yet here you are giving up your pride and joy.

Cheers for the kind words mate - much appreciated.

If there was any way I could keep it and finish it in a realistic time-frame I would. I've already had it for nearly 2 years and can't bear the thought of it just going rusty on my drive or getting more knocks and dings in some lock-up whilst I'm away

I've had a couple of PM's asking rough prices and to tell the truth it's REALLY hard trying to value something yourself when your own time and effort cloud your judgement!

Whilst I appreciate it's still unfinished, the hard work is all done and there's thousands of pounds gone into this car in the last 2 years.

Other than a couple of small dings the shell is in beautiful condition with no rot whatsoever - how many 17/18 year-old fiestas can you say that about?

[jonyb4]

eek doesnt sound cheap maybe i should sign up to the army might be in a good money making job then

[Ruishy1]

thats the problem mate, your never gonna see its true worth, but as a guide, i wouldnt let it go for any less than the price of all the parts

Its such a shame you wont be able to finish, i think FT should club together and buy it

il donate 100 quid

[dangerousdave]

thats the problem mate, your never gonna see its true worth, but as a guide, i wouldnt let it go for any less than the price of all the parts

Its such a shame you wont be able to finish, i think FT should club together and buy it

il donate 100 quid

an ft track toy.... sounds like a plan

[FRSJON]

gutted to here this jimmy .. .. if i had the money id buy it... i think they would look good parked next to each other... good luck with the sale and im sure someone with a eye for a bargin will rip your arm off for it...

[jayrs]

i got a eye for a bargin, and im willing to rip both his arms, off, i just dont have the cash to back it up

[jimmyesh]

good luck with the sale and im sure someone with a eye for a bargin will rip your arm off for it...

i got a eye for a bargin, and im willing to rip both his arms, off, i just dont have the cash to back it up

Ha, have you lot seen the size of my arms?!

It's on ebay now, let's see what happens...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FIESTA-RS-TURBO-2 ... 2c5161c989

[sjoyce666]

Could you not store it some where ?

Surely it would be better to store it for when you do come back to the UK, however long that may be, rather than seeing it sold and not realising its true price and potential

I would have thought there would be a storage company with a container you could keep it in and ask someone every now and again to check up on it

No doubt you have thought about the possibilty of keeping it and storing it but if this was an option no matter how long you had to wait to finish it I know which one I would choose between storing it and selling it

Good luck with whatever you do decide though and hopefully someone will continue the development and carry on posting on here

Scott

[Capri]

Bad news Sorry to hear this Jimmy. Hopefully the next owner will carry on the project - be sure to get him over to FT!

[frostie]

if only i had the cash just sat there id give you the money and store it for you too you get round to finishing it off i would love to see this finish off to the bank to count pennys!

[FRSJON]

i have a friend very interested...

[muz]

Come on then jim how many £1500 eBay offers have you had to far?

[Project_XR2i_Trackcar]

JIm

I can help with storage. Bloody cheap too.

I have my own workshop with plenty of room, facilities too if you get the chance to come back and tinker.

Located in the south; Andover, Hants to be precise.

Don't give up on it. Mine has been in the workshop under a cover for the last 4 years because of overseas postings.

[muz]

I could store it for you as well Jimmy, but Hereford's a bit far away. Unless your getting posted to '22' that is

[jimmyesh]

i have a friend very interested...

I've had someone texting me from I.O.W mate and he seemed keen but he was having problems getting a trailer - haven't heard from him since yesterday...

Come on then jim how many £1500 eBay offers have you had to far?

More than I'd like!

JIm

I can help with storage. Bloody cheap too.

I have my own workshop with plenty of room, facilities too if you get the chance to come back and tinker.

Located in the south; Andover, Hants to be precise.

Don't give up on it. Mine has been in the workshop under a cover for the last 4 years because of overseas postings.

Cheers mate, I'm bowled over with how much people want me to keep this motor but I really can't do it - Since we moved to a bigger house etc money's also tighter than it was and I pay a lot each month for my son from my previous marriage. That, along with my career direction next year just makes it non-viable to keep throwing money at that car and using what spare time I have left on that instead of with my family.

I really have agonised over this decision and feel gutted every time I look at the Ebay listing - sort of feel like I'm letting a lot of people down who followed my thread in a funny sort of way

Thanks again for the kind words, we'll have to meet up for a brew in Afghanistan again!

[jimmyesh]

Tried to cancel the auction this morning but I was 1 minute too late - Can't end listing early once you hit the last 12 hours of the auction Been and had a look at the car today, fitted the new clutch pipe and orange indicators and couldn't believe I considered selling it

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Some messages people have sent me on this forum and comments about the car in general have spurred me on to keep it and finish it. Thanks guys, you know who you are

I have the option to store it now and am determined to finish it but Ebay won't even let me revise my listing, let alone end it - looks like it's selling whether I like it or not! If there's any way I could remove that listing now I would, my own stupid fault

[ianFRST]

get someone to bid on it and win it for you

then, do a claim with ebay to get the final value fees back. simple

keep it woop

[Smo]

get someone to bid on it and win it for you

then, do a claim with ebay to get the final value fees back. simple

keep it woop

Sounds like the best idea to me!

[sjoyce666]

Can you not just cancel everyones bids on eBay or can this not be done with less than 12 hours left ?

Scott

[FRSJON]

well im glad your going to keep it jimmy.... whats the worst that can happen ?..you get bad feed back...

[jimmyesh]

well im glad your going to keep it jimmy.... whats the worst that can happen ?..you get bad feed back...

Far worse mate - gonna incur the wrath of a very angry missus who wants it gone!

I'll also still have the issue of my new posting next year and time to spanner on the car...

Anyway - what does everyone think of the orange indicators?

[Ruishy1]

if you want it bid up mate, gimme a message, il bid it up to whatever amount you want

[dangerousdave]

just right sold do not bid across the listing....

[FRSJON]

well im glad your going to keep it jimmy.... whats the worst that can happen ?..you get bad feed back...

Far worse mate - gonna incur the wrath of a very angry missus who wants it gone!

I'll also still have the issue of my new posting next year and time to spanner on the car...

Anyway - what does everyone think of the orange indicators?

ah yes ,nothing worse than a angry missus.... .. indicators look good,been thinking of doing mine but the cars too new for them.. ..might do them any way...

[jayrs]

nice to hear you are keeping it now mate

dont worry about the missis, take her shopping, and pay for her hair to be done, then break it to her over a meal out the same day

[FRST SILVER]

good on ya fella

[jonyb4]

pimsle jay

i think the sold all over it and mate final bidding on it is a good idea, bid to like a rediculas price and if it did sell, ah well you got tons of dosh

Anyway - what does everyone think of the orange indicators?

they look good, make it look ncie and standard, was it an RST in the first place? cant tell if the bumper stipes are green or blue

[jimmyesh]

Yep the Fez is still mine, all mine!

I was back in Colchester at the weekend and had to visit the workshop to weld a friend's bike trailer when I paid the Fez a visit, fitted the indicators, fitted the new clutch pipe, stood back, had a good look at it and knew then there was no way I could let it go!

You just don't see these cars on the road anymore, especially clean, non-chavved ones and I really can't wait until the first time I fire this one into life

I've brought it such a long way since I rescued it as a £150 sh*tter on ebay nearly 2 years ago and, as I said to my wife, thousands have gone into this car - not to mention hours/days of graft.

Somehow I'll get this done - I've had my wobble on this, now it's time to crack on

Thanks again for all the kind words and encouragement everyone - Hopefully me and the car may get to some shows at some point (If the Army aren't messing me around! )

[Ruishy1]

good to hear it !!
you just needed a mojo boost mate, it happens with all long term projects, your are no different, next time you feel the draw of the dark side, come into the light that is FT for support and guidance

[FRSJON]

good news mate... definitely one you have to finish and get to some shows...