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VinylRichie

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Pre-purchase inspection Southern Ireland
« on: October 10, 2012, 22:13:11 »
Hi, I'm in London but considering buying a Pagoda located in southern Ireland (Kilkenny). Can anyone recommend someone to do this reasonably locally (or in Dublin perhaps). Thanks, Richard

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Re: Pre-purchase inspection Southern Ireland
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2012, 06:58:38 »
The closest I've heard of is a classic Merc specialist in Belfast.
Other than that you'll have to get someone from the UK to go over. It would be expensive but not half as expensive as buying a dud.

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Re: Pre-purchase inspection Southern Ireland
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2012, 08:24:09 »
send a pm to Ben Cosgrave (that's his member name on here).
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VinylRichie

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Re: Pre-purchase inspection Southern Ireland
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2012, 10:30:19 »
Thanks very much guys!

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Re: Pre-purchase inspection Southern Ireland
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2012, 13:34:14 »
If Ben doesn't have a good suggestion for Kilkenny; Sean Murphy in Dublin (01)4542178 or try this guy http://www.lichtenberg-classics.ie/
I haven't used either but they were both mentioned favorably by acquantainces. Also worth puting a call into MSL in Dublin and see if they have a suggestion. if the guys in Dublin area don't have a solution I can pass on names in Cork, but I don't know if they will do the 4 hr roundtrip. Good luck!
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Re: Pre-purchase inspection Southern Ireland
« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2012, 20:29:29 »
I'd also suggest Ben Cosgrave. I bought the remains of his 230SL recently and found him both fair and very knowledgeable, he offered me the inspection service so I'm sure he'd oblige for a small fee.

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