reb78 Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 I thought he was selling the right to pay to get it restored or some nonsense like that in the previous ad?! Now it sounds like an outright sale. He's taken all of the comments people have given him when asking questions and incorporated them into the blurb to make it sound more feasible (volvo seats, film prop etc...)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missingsid Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 even more so the fact that they haven't got a firing range at the Hereford main base, that's located outside town in the countryside, about 8 miles from the main base...... Last time I was shooting rifles and handguns (shows how long) although the civilian gun shops were trying to sell it as an alternative to the recently banned semi autos, IIRC due to it's range the Barrett 50 cal was classed as Artillery and could only be fired on the correct ranges? Marc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 I think this chap is a complete fantasist Anyone who is daft enough to buy that contraption from him deserves all they get. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibexman Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 150516256373 all the text ref a deposit has gone & replaced by still think it's a lash up & nothing LR would put up as a military proptoype WHY dont he step up and show the relavent documents :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibbon Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Why not put it on as a traditional auction starting at 99p, then we'll see what its really worth!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Because it's worth less than 99p ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Sauvage Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 C'mon then, who's going to ask to see the video, and post it up here :-) If that's anything other than a wacky home built idea, I'll eat my own head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticbadger Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 I have noted a couple of small thing in the new advert that would concern me as a potential buyer: There is now far less photos, the only photo on the listing is now taken from 30m away in the rain at dusk. Not the best way to show all the interesting features that this unique military vehicle has. A quick Google-ing of 'BIRST (UK) LTD' and 'Deon' only comes up with Burst UK the balloon manufacturer, builders of military vehicles undoubtedly. If the chap who's selling it can really prove it's military heritage, why doesn't he add the information to the listing. It would surely increase the value. I might make an offer, let's think, old V8 110 with no body and a rusty chassis, nice 9.00 tyres, I reckon £150 to £200? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hiatt Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 still think it's a lash up & nothing LR would put up as a military proptoype A lash up, yes, but the advert reads to me that he isn't suggesting it was done by LR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpants Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 There are two companies called Birst- one is an american business analytics company- Can't see it being them! The other (the only one listed with companies house)was incorporated in January this year..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirkthe1 Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Is this the same guy who claimed to be an ex special forces major?hmmmm. Someone get a copy of that video and put it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Sauvage Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 His prior feedback shows he "Faked" a uniform, or suchlike... I recon this came outta his shed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 A lash up, yes, but the advert reads to me that he isn't suggesting it was done by LR. niether was I but LR would have possibly still had a interest as it was [meant] to be a military prototype, HMG would want LR's approval/back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L19MUD Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 It has been completely removed by ebay now - they must have realised that he was telling porkies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted November 10, 2010 Author Share Posted November 10, 2010 Keep your eyes peeled peeps, he might actually try the "film prop" sell next!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibexman Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Keep your eyes peeled peeps, he might actually try the "film prop" sell next!!! This car is in the dunsfold collection now any comments :mellow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 This car is in the dunsfold collection now any comments :mellow: Cripes it is to, photo's on the Dunsfold site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLineMike Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 i see that LR4x4 got a mention in of the recent magazines which strangly enough featured this vehicle & also gave a bit of its history, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticbadger Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Cripes it is to, photo's on the Dunsfold site. They describe it as a 'Birst DPV Concept mock up on a 110" V8 for the Malaysian Army', which is slightly different to how the original seller described it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wack61 Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I was at a truck bodybuilder a couple of weeks ago, they were building armoured defenders out of 110 truck cabs, looking at what's going on them they must be 5 tonnes fully laden Loads of parts going in the skip too,I did ask but they said no My truck cab roof lining is sagging there were 30 new truck cabs all stacked up but he said they were going back to landrover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I spotted it in LRM, but couldn't find this thread! Where is LR4x4 mentioned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 This car is in the dunsfold collection now any comments :mellow: Hmmm, I've check the website, but not seen the article... I still have my reservations... but I wont dispute indisputable proof Just my head is still screeming why would you change the body shape so much etc. it just looks so half arsed. even for a concept vehicle you don't go to the trouble of doing the body work, then sticking some tatty standard mil spec indicator lights on it etc. I'm not sure why I find this so hard to digest. For examples of what I see concept vehicles to be like: My link1 My link2 My link3 My link4 - a really nice one here... I'm just glad it stayed a concept as it looks pants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
task Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I have tickets to visit Dunsfold on the 18th of June so will see if I can get any photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crclifford Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Hmmm, I've check the website, but not seen the article... I still have my reservations... but I wont dispute indisputable proof Just my head is still screeming why would you change the body shape so much etc. it just looks so half arsed. even for a concept vehicle you don't go to the trouble of doing the body work, then sticking some tatty standard mil spec indicator lights on it etc. I'm not sure why I find this so hard to digest. For examples of what I see concept vehicles to be like: My link1 My link2 My link3 My link4 - a really nice one here... I'm just glad it stayed a concept as it looks pants. Mav, Not defending the car, as it does look very heath robinson, but remember this was a prototype from 20+ yrs ago (I think) and unlike todays market where the buyers want their protoypes to work in as much as they can be, back then a prototype that drove it self around was probably all the buyers expected to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco_al Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Hmmm, I've check the website, but not seen the article... I still have my reservations... but I wont dispute indisputable proof Just my head is still screeming why would you change the body shape so much etc. it just looks so half arsed. even for a concept vehicle you don't go to the trouble of doing the body work, then sticking some tatty standard mil spec indicator lights on it etc. I'm not sure why I find this so hard to digest. For examples of what I see concept vehicles to be like: My link1 My link2 My link3 My link4 - a really nice one here... I'm just glad it stayed a concept as it looks pants. link 2 looks like some kind of post apocalyptic transport for footballers wives to take the kids to school in - plain butt ugly with a hint of campness thrown in for good measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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