Amazon: - Anyone else seen this car?

superspod · Jan 26th, 2022, 21:38

Trying to work out if i love it or i hate it:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175124877...ndition=4%7C10

On the one hand, i love the idea of a convertible amazon, on the other hand i have conflicting feelings about the fact that a presumably pretty solid one was sacrificed to make it. Looks like a lot of fun to drive though.

Familyman 90 · Jan 26th, 2022, 23:32

Looks like someone has wrecked both an Amazon and an MX5.

Othen · Jan 27th, 2022, 05:47

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Originally Posted by Familyman 90

Looks like someone has wrecked both an Amazon and an MX5.

I'd agree with that.

Alan

Burdekin · Jan 27th, 2022, 08:33

MX5 is a good platform for a resto-mod but not like that. The sill width and length from the bulkhead back is a very good match with the front needing to be extended. That way they could have made a nice convertible Amazon with the MX5 platform..That thing is a bodge.

Wagon Sailor · Jan 27th, 2022, 13:03

I doubt that the Amazon part came from something worth saving.

I think it's a brave attempt at something different.Curiously, it reminds me more of a Kharmann Ghia than either an MX5 or an Amazon.

I wouldn't pay more than £3000, though.

Othen · Jan 28th, 2022, 07:18

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Originally Posted by Wagon Sailor

I doubt that the Amazon part came from something worth saving.

I think it's a brave attempt at something different.Curiously, it reminds me more of a Kharmann Ghia than either an MX5 or an Amazon.

I wouldn't pay more than £3000, though.

I'll watch it on eBay and report back with the sale price next week.

Alan

gillberry · Jan 28th, 2022, 16:06

I think I saw a post a while back on Facebook asking for information on the build, will be interesting to see what it goes for

Othen · Feb 3rd, 2022, 07:23

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Originally Posted by gillberry

I think I saw a post a while back on Facebook asking for information on the build, will be interesting to see what it goes for

That motor car made £3,250 - I thought that was plenty for what it was.

Alan

Jan 26th, 2022, 21:38	#1
superspod Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:15 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: gloucs	Anyone else seen this car? Trying to work out if i love it or i hate it: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175124877...ndition=4%7C10 On the one hand, i love the idea of a convertible amazon, on the other hand i have conflicting feelings about the fact that a presumably pretty solid one was sacrificed to make it. Looks like a lot of fun to drive though.

Jan 26th, 2022, 23:32	#2
Familyman 90 The Brit Brick Last Online: Aug 13th, 2023 09:39 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Warwickshire	Looks like someone has wrecked both an Amazon and an MX5. __________________ *2005 C70 2.4T Collection convertible. 40,000 mile sunny day toy.*

Jan 27th, 2022, 08:33	#4
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: Today 17:46 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	MX5 is a good platform for a resto-mod but not like that. The sill width and length from the bulkhead back is a very good match with the front needing to be extended. That way they could have made a nice convertible Amazon with the MX5 platform..That thing is a bodge. __________________ One day I will get rid of all of the rust.

Jan 27th, 2022, 13:03	#5
Wagon Sailor Junior Senior Last Online: Today 15:33 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Hampshire	I doubt that the Amazon part came from something worth saving. I think it's a brave attempt at something different.Curiously, it reminds me more of a Kharmann Ghia than either an MX5 or an Amazon. I wouldn't pay more than £3000, though. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ Comfy and roomy but a bit boring. I've had two.

Jan 28th, 2022, 16:06	#7
gillberry VOC Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 16:05 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: norwich View Photos By: gillberry	I think I saw a post a while back on Facebook asking for information on the build, will be interesting to see what it goes for __________________ 1968 Amazon estate (Gracie). 2003 Vauxhall astra estate (her car) 2009 XC90 (Jo) . Not forgetting 1967 Cheltenham Nyala (caravan)

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