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Re: C5 Transformer Robot
« Reply #30 on: 21, January, 2013 - 06:46:40 »
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"This listing is for 99p and you will receive a Sinclair C5 bolt if you bid and win in line with eBays rules."
I think you missed the cheeky part, "Collection only". :o :o :o

This is obviously a sneaky way of advertising an article and getting round paying the ebay fees.

When you think about it there's probably more C5 unwanted bodies available than any other spare part, so I don't consider the sacrifice of a couple of bodies to be a sin. But where does the £3,000 come in?  If he's really paid out this kind of money, then more fool him and anyone who makes an offer.

But all said and done it's not my cup of tea. And talking about tea, I'm off to make one. Bye. 8)

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Re: C5 Transformer Robot
« Reply #31 on: 21, January, 2013 - 08:48:16 »
I agree with 99% of what you've said there Karl, except for one thing. Bodies are ten a penny, there are far more than could ever be restored, but it's not just bodies he's used. Look at the Pod, front wheel cover, indicators, loom, etc etc that enthusiasts and restorers are so desperate for to keep these machines on the road, and then take another look at it. The bodies themselves are irrelevant, the fact is that there are far more bodies around than parts to go on them.

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Re: C5 Transformer Robot
« Reply #32 on: 21, January, 2013 - 11:50:19 »
Hi Dan,

I know and I don't agree with what he's done. There again I don't like to see anthing thats good being destroyed for the sake of entertainment be it a house, a car, a C5 etc. But, thats only me, each and everyone has their own taste.

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Re: C5 Transformer Robot
« Reply #33 on: 21, January, 2013 - 12:28:42 »
Ok ok so this chap has cut a couple if C5's up.  It could be worse. There does seem to be a few on eBay. 

Do we know why, what was his idea and concept?

It's a stunning thing all the same. Just my opinion.

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Re: C5 Transformer Robot
« Reply #34 on: 21, January, 2013 - 12:45:17 »
One thing I did find funny about it was in the description saying "Nobody got it"... Really? Nobody 'got' the original C5 either which is why they're so rare now... Maybe he should have thought about that before cutting up two of Sir Clive's finest ;)

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Re: C5 Transformer Robot
« Reply #36 on: 21, January, 2013 - 17:56:18 »

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Re: C5 Transformer Robot
« Reply #37 on: 21, January, 2013 - 18:06:36 »
And worth 6 times as much as the robot too ;-)

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Re: C5 Transformer Robot
« Reply #38 on: 21, January, 2013 - 18:18:58 »
It could be worse. There does seem to be a few on eBay. 


I am not sure if you mean this but the back ground looks the same

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sinclair-C5-Transformer-Robot-life-size-sculpture-/111002645354?pt=UK_Collectables_Bicycle_RL&hash=item19d845f36a

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sinclair-C5-/181065028029?pt=UK_Car_Parts_Vehicles_Automobila_ET&hash=item2a285111bd

Haha maybe he bought three perfect C5's and only used two.  Had my eye on this one, it looks a little minter!

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Who knows there may be a fourth one involved as well

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Re: C5 Transformer Robot
« Reply #39 on: 21, January, 2013 - 18:21:54 »
Ha ha ha @ Luke! 

I am getting the impression Danny that you are not too keen on it, just a hunch!  Am I right. Lol.

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Re: C5 Transformer Robot
« Reply #40 on: 21, January, 2013 - 18:37:37 »
Ha ha ha @ Luke! 

I am getting the impression Danny that you are not too keen on it, just a hunch!  Am I right. Lol.

Simon

same here ;D ;D ;)
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Re: C5 Transformer Robot
« Reply #41 on: 21, January, 2013 - 18:38:56 »
The poor defenseless C5's  :)

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Re: C5 Transformer Robot
« Reply #42 on: 21, January, 2013 - 19:07:30 »
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I am not sure if you mean this but the back ground looks the same

You could be right, that is if Morley, West Yorkshire is part of London. :o :o :o

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Re: C5 Transformer Robot
« Reply #43 on: 21, January, 2013 - 19:08:05 »
Ha ha ha @ Luke! 

I am getting the impression Danny that you are not too keen on it, just a hunch!  Am I right. Lol.

Simon

Now what could possibly male you think that? ??? I just hate artists in general... once in a while you see something and think ' Hey, that's clever!' but when you take something rare and irreplaceable and hack it to bits to make a sculpture that's where I draw the line lol!

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Re: C5 Transformer Robot
« Reply #44 on: 21, January, 2013 - 19:14:50 »
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I am not sure if you mean this but the back ground looks the same

You could be right, that is if Morley, West Yorkshire is part of London. :o :o :o

Oh my  >:( >:( I always look at every thing else apart from the main bits, there must be something wrong with me