The Mark VIII goes to Europe

MICAHS97m8

MICAHS97m8

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Some of you may remember my excited post last year when I got orders to TX, only to get them cancelled. :mad:

This year brings much better news!! I'm going to England!!

I get to take one car, and i'm seriously considering taking the Mark. It should be a blast to drive over there, and will most likely be the only one around.

It will, however, need a lot of work done this Spring and Summer. (Hopefully Doug figures out the miss on Joe's car:D )

I thought I should let you guys in on this huge chapter in my life. Lots of awesome pictures in the future. :cool:
 
BadSax

BadSax

enjoys 3 martini lunches
MICAHS97m8 said:
Some of you may remember my excited post last year when I got orders to TX, only to get them cancelled. :mad:
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You weren't missing anything... :p

MICAHS97m8 said:
This year brings much better news!! I'm going to England!!
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Excellent... :D

MICAHS97m8 said:
I get to take one car, and i'm seriously considering taking the Mark.
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Obviously... :D

MICAHS97m8 said:
It will, however, need a lot of work done this Spring and Summer. (Hopefully Doug figures out the miss on Joe's car:D )
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omg, I hope so too... :D


MICAHS97m8 said:
I thought I should let you guys in on this huge chapter in my life.
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We're all very happy for you... :D
(because apparently I speak for everyone here... :rolleyes: )

MICAHS97m8 said:
Lots of awesome pictures in the future. :cool:
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Damn right... Don't make us come over there... :D
 
S

steve

With "LOD" Since 1997
so will you move the steering wheel to the right side.

don't forget gas is about 4X the price here and the roads are much smaller, other than that it will turn a lot of heads. :thumbsup:
 
MICAHS97m8

MICAHS97m8

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There will be some light customization to the lights in order to pass inspection over there, but the wheel will be staying in place. lol.

Gas on base is roughly the same as US prices, so I won't be paying too much until I take it on a road trip.......:cool: It is a big car for the country, but it will be a blast to take to car outings. Not sure if they have shows over there????
 
tbirddmnd

tbirddmnd

Listening on 141.850 mHz
Way to go! Put a nice polish and shine on her when you get there so it'll REALLY turn heads! Yours would be the 2nd Mark, there's a guy here from England who already has one there. I forget his name though.......
 
MICAHS97m8

MICAHS97m8

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I've been hibernating. lol. The Mark has been out of commision for about 8 months. :( I'm hoping Joe's car gets fixed soon so mine can get the transmission it desperately needs. :shifty: There is a lot to do before August.........

There are 4-5 known Mark VIII's in England, and at least a dozen around Europe. Andy Fanshawe sold his white 97 to a guy in London. There are Marks in Sweden, Germany, and Poland that I have found out about so far.......:cool:
 
SCTBIRD1173

SCTBIRD1173

Mark my Bird!
Sounds cool Micah! Hope you can get the Mark up to spec and get some pictures next to those tiny cars over there :D
 
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M Darrah

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I've heard the MoT inspection over there is pretty crazy, although the fact that it's over 10 years old is in your favor, as it doesn't have to pass EU standards. Good luck!
 
Mad1stGen

Mad1stGen

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I've shipped a LOT of cars to EU, and rest of Europe, and honestly a Mark VIII would be last on the list as much as I like them.

Good luck with the move. I will be in Manchester sometime this year or at least that's the plan.
 
MICAHS97m8

MICAHS97m8

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@Badsax. I have my own beefy lil transmission lined up. I've seen the underside of your car now. No interest in parts off of it. :p

Still on the fence about taking it, but if I do, i'll definitely organize a few Lincoln get-togethers. :cool:

@mad1stgen. Why do you say the Mark would be a bad car to take? I realize it's large, but it wouldn't be a daily driver. If I get to bring one car, what do you suggest?
 
BadSax

BadSax

enjoys 3 martini lunches
Everyone seems to be under the miss-impression that my car is a rust bucket... :rolleyes:

The weather was crappy when I drove it several hundred miles to Doug's, so the car arrived salty and dirty... with the exception of the rockers where the stupid sunroof drains are and the spot Doug found above the fender liner, the undercarriage is in good shape... :p

Also, the tray thing doesn't even count, those things were made of rust and painted black at the factory... :p :D
 
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