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Old 14-05-13, 01:21
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Here is one on ebay located in Canada. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/1943-Universa...item35c74fc77d

Uncut hull, and a reasonable number of parts with it. Reserve is unmet at 8K, who knows where the reserve is set at? Only 14 hours left at this time.
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Old 14-05-13, 06:02
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Bill, do you have a budget ?
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Old 14-05-13, 12:45
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Not on a huge budget but I think I should have enough mate.

The Canadian carrier looks like a good project, shame it's the shipping that kills it, uk&europe I can do with no problem shippings no problem if I could get the right carrier for the right money.

Bill.
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Old 14-05-13, 12:56
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Carriers in Europe will command a higher price in my experience. Buying from Canada or Australia will get you a better project (on a smaller budjet) IMHO. At the end of the day you get what you pay for. You'll need to spend a reasonable amount to get it going either up front or restoring it, the total will end up about the same. You'd be doing pretty well to be the owner driver of a carrier for less than 10k.
Better vehicles will cost (much) more

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Old 14-05-13, 16:13
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If seen&heard of a few go for my kind of budget, more looking for a t16 than a Bren, just a matter of waiting for one.
I'm 17 years old so I don't mind a long restoration.
Currently speaking to someone in usa about one.
Thanks bill.
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Old 14-05-13, 17:20
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Bill, please don't take my comments the wrong way, I'm not trying to put you off but just preparing you for the time and ultimately money that a carrier will cost. Waiting for the right project and spending your money wisely will pay off in the end.

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Old 14-05-13, 17:41
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Hi ben, I didn't take them in the wrong way at all, %100 right about waiting for the right one.

Thanks bill.
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