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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 16, 2010 15:00:34 GMT 12
I've been contacted by Sam Brown who is involved in the sale for receivers of the Mig 21 MF in Christchurch which was recently repossessed.
He says, "If you know anyone who would be interested in buying this aircraft, the receiver who is looking after the company that owns it is looking for offers.
I can be contacted at Turners Auctions Christchurch on 03 341 3671 or 0274 844 260.
Thanks"
I have no part in the deal personally and don't even know the details of the whole thing I am merely passing on the message in case any collectors out there are interested. Apparently it was built in 1973 and last flew in 1981.
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Post by fwx on Jul 16, 2010 15:57:43 GMT 12
I was coming over the new flyover from Blenheim Rd into Moorhouse Ave last weekend and happened to look over the edge and see this amazing red-starred, silver apparition sitting out in the open - nearly drove off the road ...!
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Post by shorty on Jul 16, 2010 16:49:05 GMT 12
Anybody got the phone number for Hoss handy??
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Post by baz62 on Jul 16, 2010 18:16:37 GMT 12
Shorty you are a bad bad man ;D
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Post by skyhawkdon on Jul 16, 2010 20:40:28 GMT 12
But a very funny one! ;D Here's hoping the MiG goes to a good home  |
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Post by Radialicious on Jul 16, 2010 20:42:23 GMT 12
does it have an engine? |
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Post by shorty on Jul 17, 2010 12:14:35 GMT 12
does it have an engine? Sorry, but it is NOT powered by Bristol Hercules. |
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Post by baz62 on Jul 17, 2010 14:07:36 GMT 12
does it have an engine? Sorry, but it is NOT powered by Bristol Hercules. Not YET..........  |
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Post by nzjet on Jul 17, 2010 14:10:42 GMT 12
Aircraft is pretty much complete, Pity they f**ked it when the lifted it, anybody for a 3 inch wide strap mark around the fuse.
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Post by vs on Jul 17, 2010 14:39:47 GMT 12
Be a good aeroplane for the Ashburton guys to park next to their Harrier GR3
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Post by turnerschch on Jul 25, 2010 14:50:55 GMT 12
Hi to everybody who has shown interest in this aircraft, the receivers have decided to put the aircraft to auction. It will be listed on Trademe starting on August 20th at about 7pm. See the next issue of "Classic Wings" for more information or feel free to contact me directly.
Regards Sam
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Post by Richard Wesley on Jul 27, 2010 16:53:19 GMT 12
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Post by Brett on Jul 27, 2010 17:48:54 GMT 12
From the FAQ section of Turner's website:
"Can I take a test drive?
You're more than welcome to not only inspect any vehicle you're interested in, but also to take it for a test drive. Just check with a Turners consultant first as test drives are limited to certain times at some auctions."
Queue forms to the left...
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Post by corsair67 on Jul 27, 2010 19:25:07 GMT 12
One lady owner?
Nyet?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 22, 2010 0:36:19 GMT 12
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Post by baz62 on Aug 22, 2010 10:33:23 GMT 12
I see the current bid is up to $34200.
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Post by vs on Aug 24, 2010 11:31:47 GMT 12
wow....that is a lot of money for an aeroplane that would need a lot of cosmetic work tpo get up to a good display standard. I wonder what they are hoping to get? Is there still a twin seat Mig 21 in New Zealand....was their only ever two imported into New Zealand?
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Post by turnerschch on Aug 27, 2010 21:44:43 GMT 12
Yeah, only two, the other one is at the National Toy and Transport Museum in Wanaka (well worth a visit). Its a 2 Seater.
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Post by ZacYates on Aug 28, 2010 18:17:49 GMT 12
Its a lot of aircraft for the money in my opinion. It would make a great restoration project, even if the type has nil historical relevance to NZ.
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Post by mgmike on Aug 29, 2010 9:41:53 GMT 12
There is a large advertising spread in the current "Classic Wings" for the Mig - included is a specification panel which lists its service ceiling as 620,000 ft - either someone made a typo or those Russian machines really were advanced  |
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