Author Topic: Maico 500  (Read 2432 times)

Rusty Chrome (Malcolm Parker)

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Maico 500
« on: April 19, 2013, 07:47:05 PM »
Unusual car in an unusual location, shame it's just a bit off the beaten track. There's a Mk C Bond Minicar listed as well.

http://www.junkmail.co.za/motoring/classic-cars/kwazulu-natal/ladysmith/maico-500-25899007
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Re: Maico 500
« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2013, 03:59:13 PM »
Looked intriguing, so I spent quiet some time following up.
Here is what I found; Phone number no good, owner not responding to requests for detailed information (I asked him to make a simple measurement), price more than a bit too reasonable.
All the earmarks that this Junkmail website warns you are characteristic of fake cars for sale.
They also say that 99% of these are accompanied by pictures.
Looks like I lost most of a night's sleep for nothing, except possibly saving you from the same. >:(
 

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Re: Maico 500
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2013, 06:17:36 PM »
Oh dear! Still all good experience and twice shy now for the next attempt with something a little tasty. Maybe there is a Miaco looking for a home. Historically they do not seem to be avidly sought.
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