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[bollyw]

Hi all,

Despite being old enough to know better, I've just bought this: http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/n... From Giles Cooper - nice easy transaction with no BS.

The car's had all the essentials done - TDS, LSD, fuel pump mod etc. plus a host of other work including upgraded turbos, intercooler, H&S exhaust, Ohlins and what appears to be pretty much the entire ProAlloy and Reverie catalogues.

For a 14 year old car, it is pretty much immaculate and a real credit to its former owners, some of whom are on here i think.

Anyhoo, the car now resides in Dorset Any other Nobs nearby?

Cheers,

Bill

[olliete]

congrats - my old car.

I never had a problem with it; it goes like a rocket!!

[AMG Merc]

Welcome Bill. That's a lot of car for the money Worth a lot more than that IMHO. I wonder if it's the only UK car with the rear US Sonata lights fitted? I don't favour the door mirrors but perhaps that's just me - prefer the originals.

Purchased a 350 wedge from Giles Cooper back in late 80s - nice bloke.

If you fancy giving your new toy a decent shakedown there's a Noble dealer open day this Saturday in the High Wycombe area.

[Jarcy]

Wise to buy a car that others have spent the money on!
My wallet keeps emptying

[M.Ako]

Congrats on your purchase Bill and your never too old to know better

[Lofty999]

bollyw said:

Hi all,

Despite being old enough to know better, I've just bought this: http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/n... From Giles Cooper - nice easy transaction with no BS.

The car's had all the essentials done - TDS, LSD, fuel pump mod etc. plus a host of other work including upgraded turbos, intercooler, H&S exhaust, Ohlins and what appears to be pretty much the entire ProAlloy and Reverie catalogues.

For a 14 year old car, it is pretty much immaculate and a real credit to its former owners, some of whom are on here i think.

Anyhoo, the car now resides in Dorset Any other Nobs nearby?

Cheers,

Bill

Bill,I'm not far away in Salisbury,blue gto3.Enjoy!

Steve

[bollyw]

Thanks all. Have been lurking on here for months and learned a huge amount from the collective wisdom before buying. Hope I've put it all to good use.

Thanks for the heads up on the meet next Saturday but I'm committed to a local event this weekend unfortunately. Hope to meet up with some of you soon though.

Cheers,

Bill

[bollyw]

[quote=Lofty999]

Bill,I'm not far away in Salisbury,blue gto3.Enjoy!

Steve
[/quote

Hi Steve,

Are you going to Wilton House on the 24th?

Bill

[Lofty999]

Not sure if the noble is seen as a super Car!Wilton is only a mile away so could do if we qualify!,

[bollyw]

If it isn't, it should be! I'll try and suss it out......

[VeegasRS6]

Bill,

Lovely meeting you today, and the Noble looks fantastic on the road.

Thanks for showing me around (the car and the breakfast) this morning, really appreciated.

Cheers

Steve

[Lofty999]

VeegasRS6 said:

Bill,

Lovely meeting you today, and the Noble looks fantastic on the road.

Thanks for showing me around (the car and the breakfast) this morning, really appreciated.

Cheers

Steve

I was there today Bill,in the blue m12.Was looking out for the owner of the burgundy one!Next time!

[bollyw]

VeegasRS6 said:

Bill,

Lovely meeting you today, and the Noble looks fantastic on the road.

Thanks for showing me around (the car and the breakfast) this morning, really appreciated.

Cheers

Steve

Steve,

Good to meet you too and thanks for your company. Look forward to seeing you at the next one. Good luck with the house hunting!

Cheers,

Bill

[bollyw]

Lofty999 said:

I was there today Bill,in the blue m12.Was looking out for the owner of the burgundy one!Next time!

Hi Steve,

Sorry I missed you - was looking out for you too! Immaculate car you have there - love the colour, really suits it. Hopefully meet you next time.

Cheers,

Bill

[Dave2P]

bollyw said:

Anyhoo, the car now resides in Dorset Any other Nobs nearby?

Hi Bill,

Just saw this thread, so a belated welcome to The Nobility!

Saw your car at Wilton the other day; very nice. We arrived late, but parked about a dozen cars away thanks to a vacated space (cheers Bart!). Sorry to miss you Lofty!

There's a few of us in and around Dorset; I was in Christchurch but just moved a few miles into Hampshire.

If you want an excuse to bring your car out, there's a monthly PHers meet (first Monday) at the Bournemouth Golf place, here :- http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a.... I get to most of the Wilton and Goodwood Breakfast meets and will be at the Supercar weekend at Beaulieu for the weekend after next, so say hello if you're along to any of them.

Dave

[bollyw]

[quote=Dave2P]
Hi Bill,

Just saw this thread, so a belated welcome to The Nobility!

Thanks Dave. Am already committed for the Beaulieu weekend unfortunately but will certainly try and get down to one or two of the Bournemouth PH meets. Hope to catch up soon.

Cheers,

Bill

[noble_al]

Hey Bill,

Just returned to the Nobility myself having previously owned a 3R I bought from Giles back in the days of the TVR centre in Barnet. I see you're based down in Dorset? Does this mean you came all the way up to the Cambs/Essex border to buy your car or has Giles moved elsewhere these days?

[bollyw]

Hi Al,

He hasn't moved - I just decided the eight hour round trip was worth it! There were a couple of cars a bit nearer but I was looking for one that had certain upgrades already done and this one fitted the bill.

Giles is a good guy to deal with. I see he's just got another one up for sale.

Welcome back yourself - bet you missed it while you were without one. Six weeks in and I can't get the grin of my face. What a machine....

Cheers,

Bill

[noble_al]

Glad you're enjoying it too, I am so pleased to be back that even the aircon packing up yesterday in the melting heat couldn't wipe the grin off my face Turned out only to be a fan that had stopped spinning and now, thanks to 90 mins at Kerridges this morning, is back to full health with lovely cool air again

Giles is a good guy and I'm sure you made a wise choice. Happy driving