New Enthusiast in Bournemouth seeking NRU245M

[Magnum Mania]

Hi All,

I'm James and, as some of you may have seen from the 'Wanted' thread, I'm looking for a 1256cc Firenza or HC Viva.

My enthusiasm for the marque was sewn at a young age. My Dad had a Mid-Blue Firenza (NRU245M) that I absolutely adored! The black 'bucket' seats seemed so radical to our other daily, a Triumph Dolomite Sprint (which I'm also an enthusiast of). The car had a fine white pinstripe along the swage line, 5.5J Rostyle wheels and oblong headlamps - where is it now I wonder?

Hopefully I'll have one of my own soon, are there any local enthusiasts?

My friend owns 'Magnum Mania', a much modified Firenza from the early days of Street Machine (it was displayed at Alexandra Palace and other custom shows in the early '80s). This car, typical of the era, has a Rover V8, a Dralon buttoned interior and chromed Jaguar IRS. He is steadily collecting parts to restore it - quite a project!

[marky]

The car in question is no longer been taxed as here are the results

The enquiry is complete

The vehicle details for NRU 245M are:

Date of Liability 08 02 1994
Date of First Registration 14 09 1973
Year of Manufacture Not Available
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1256CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour BLUE
Vehicle Type Approval null
The information contained on this page is correct at the time of enquiry.
Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate £66.00
12 Months Rate £120.00

[hbpeter]

Hello and welcome. Your mates Magnum, it isnt/wasnt blue was it? If its the one I think it is I have some photos of it from a show in Doncaster.

Peter

[pbottomley]

Its blue Peter says so in the DVLA screne grab marcy did

get the pics scanned and slapped up here sir

[hbpeter]

I meant his mates modified car, not the one hes looking for. Think the pics are in the loft, have to go on a search!!

Peter

[Magnum Mania]

Yup! Magnum Mania is a metallic blue, with a black vinyl roof - and whippy seventies-tastic aerial! It runs on chrome Cragar wheels and has a six-light droop front nosecone - or at least it did 'til we decided it looked better with the quad-light front. It has a Rover V8 of unknown origin but came with a stack of bills for cylinder head and camshaft work etc. The car is still pretty solid and will see the mean streets of Bournemouth again soon!

I'll post pics ASAP.

[viva2300]

Hi James & welcome to the fold.
Good luck with your search for a car, they turn up on this forum & on Ebay sometimes, so keep your eyes peeled.
That Firenza sounds cool, look forward to seeing it!
Paul

[pbottomley]

Any news from your loft Peter?

[hbpeter]

Not yet, theres a lot of stuff up there!! Have to prepare first before venturing up there.

Peter