The Bat has found his way home

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MatBat
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The Bat has found his way home

Post by MatBat » Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:40 am

That's right folks (well those on here that are the "old" members and know me) I am returning to England to live. I finally got sick of NZ (and no I'm not on the run from the law) I should be arriving early July so I'll have to attend a meet and see how people cars have come along.

Well, looking forward to being home again and will catch you all later.
1996 Mini Classic 1275.

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Post by Big Brother » Mon Apr 28, 2008 10:08 am

Wayhey its good to see you back mate. Just got to get yourself another 480 now ;)
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Post by 480_rocket » Mon Apr 28, 2008 10:22 am

Everyones left from those days, well not everyone but a lot! welcome back!
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Post by Murf » Mon Apr 28, 2008 4:41 pm

Hi Mat, good to see you again! :D
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1992 480 Turbo
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Post by JohnTurbo » Mon Apr 28, 2008 4:56 pm

I'm still here matty boy. Be great to have you back!!!
Past:
94 Turbo - Red
94 Turbo - Black (Converted from NA 2.0)
92 Turbo - Red
90 Turbo - Silver
Now:
00 Exige
15 GKD Legend
16 Skoda Superb

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Post by Ben Harris » Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:50 pm

480_rocket wrote:Everyones left from those days, well not everyone but a lot! welcome back!
I'm still around..... occasionally.
1998-2003 ... 1981 Austin Mini City
2003-2005 ... 1989 Volvo 480 ES (B18E)
2004-2006 ... 1994 Volvo 480 ES (B20F)
2006-2008 ... 1995 Mitsuibshi FTO GPX
2008-2008 ... 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Auto (with RichMod)
2009-Onwards ... 1991 MK1 Eunos Roadster
2013-Onwards ... 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 (Wagon)

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Post by guitarcarfanatic » Tue Apr 29, 2008 10:46 pm

Hey Mat,

Welcome back mate!
1996 Saab 9000 CSE 2litre EcoTurbo

Previously...
Peugeot 406 executive TD - The devil!

1991 Red Turbo - Great condition and surprisingly un-rusty!

1989 Light Blue metallic Turbo - Sold!

1993 Steel grey S - Bought for parts

1990 Red ES - Now resting in car heaven!

1989 Black ES - Great runner

1989 Black ES - Spares Car. I murdered it!

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Post by LASEROWL » Wed Apr 30, 2008 6:53 pm

Welcome back Batty.
1994 480ES 2.0l White.....Mechanically restored,Full Hausser Kit fitted..possibly for sale. NOW SOLD..on route to Hungary for T4 transplant!!!
2012 Fiat 500 Twin Air.....Italian style.
Previous - 1992 480ES 1.7l Lavendel Metallic
- 1991 480ES Paris Edition
- 1991 480 SE Paris Blue Edition 52 Reg
- 1998 S80 SE T6...272BHP


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Post by MatBat » Fri May 02, 2008 8:36 pm

AHA!

I see the true die-hards are still here, good to see insanity is still rife in the the motoring world.

I'm looking forward to being back, just trying to sell off my toys here and get some money for a ticket.

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Post by lee » Sat May 03, 2008 7:26 am

Cn i have your seven Mrbat :D
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Post by catgroom » Thu May 08, 2008 7:12 pm

Battus!!!Yey!

Would be good to see ya when you get back matey!!

Steve and Barn :hopping:
I'm No Longer Here :(

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Post by sallysal » Thu May 29, 2008 8:46 am

Welcome home MatBat! :D
there's only so much sunshine, good living, beautiful countryside, great food, and happy folk that a person can take......... before he has to come home........... ;)
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Post by robkendall » Mon Jun 02, 2008 8:54 pm

bit of a trend here lol...like bad pennies we all are

i would say welcome back too....but would sound funny as im only just back meself.

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Well, he's in the air now.

Post by Tripper » Sat Jun 21, 2008 12:55 am

The Matbat, what can I say? A truly good guy. With his knowledge and generosity saved my 90 480 from being dumped.
My wife and I had him over for dinner, and he's great company.
Just before he left NZ he replaced the clusters.
Hell of a guy.
We'll miss him.

Regards.
Pete

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Post by chriskay » Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:08 am

Just back myself, Mat. Welcome.
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