WIN The First MG TF LE500 off the line!

Some more answers......Firstly, the car was purchased and is in stock at Summit Garage (Dudley) Ltd. As the entries have come in, I have personally receipted them and written them through our Petty Cash/Cash Book. I have put a spead sheet together listing all entry numbers and I also have a hard copy.
The monies have come into the business and the vehicle will eventually be invoiced to the winner at £20 (entry fee). This MG TF LE500 was built (well documented) and was the first off the line in 2008. This car is BRAND NEW and will remain BRAND NEW until registered-those is the laws! The car has 38 miles on the clock and cambelt is not due for change until 4 years/60,000 miles from date of first registration.
This very special MG has been kept in our heated showroom (apart from it's trips to two shows) and was originally at Longbridge in the "Elephant House" alongside it's MG RV8 and MGF No.1 counterparts.
Originally I advertised a "raffle", but quickly deleted it and changed to a "skill based competition" because of a legal issue over raffles. All entries have complied with the competition rules and answered the skill based question.
Sorry that I don't come on here everyday, but I will always try to answer your questions when I can.
Lastly, Softly-Softly, you could always post me a cheque? Or even a £20 note. I've looked at PayPal, but there are issues when there is nothing being mailed out.
Hope that's covered everything?

Yes, the threads have been tidied up- just had a very long discussion with Steve Childs (ex owner and still administrator on mg-rover.org.). He tells me that no one knows why Chris (moderator) deleted my thread. He volunteered to tidy the thread up. I'm still after an explanation. This whole episode has caused me untold hassle and taken up a lot of time.

So, there's no truth in the ticket holders being allowed a test drive then, just in case. :lol:

One last thing. I have offered this car as a competition prize, because I didn't want to go down the route of discounting it and just selling it to anyone. I want this VERY SPECIAL No.1 MG to go to someone who would appreciate it's true worth. I know that who ever does win this car will surely have a BIG beaming smile on their face when they come and collect the keys to "NEW No.1" as we affectionately call her!
The car did cost me less than the total ticket sale (IF they are all sold!), but with £1000 donated to Macmillan Cancer Support and the costs of promotion, I know I will only be making a very small margin on this car, but then it's not about that-it's about giving someone the chance to own a piece of future history.

Leigh-Ping, ONE lucky ticket holder will be able to test drive as much as he or she likes !

Thank you very much John for your patience in answering all our questions, I am sure it is very much appreciated

John Newey wrote: Yes, the threads have been tidied up- just had a very long discussion with Steve Childs (ex owner and still administrator on mg-rover.org.). He tells me that no one knows why Chris (moderator) deleted my thread. He volunteered to tidy the thread up. I'm still after an explanation. This whole episode has caused me untold hassle and taken up a lot of time.

Of course he knows John, .Cult binned anything to do with the affair because they feared bad publicity.

The moderator involved has been online plenty of times since but in common with the rest of the management over there finds it impossible to admit to making a mistake because they equate it with admitting weakness.

In short, you've been lied to.

Leigh Ping, 5 days ago.. wrote: :lol: Epic! for multiple reasons. :lol:

Hey come on. That thread was stated as being deleted for 'multiple reasons'. Why must you assume that only one of them was a lie. That's not like you. :dry: :lol:

John's been very good giving us all a few explanations. Now, with just a little more patience we could see this car on 'point' at the T-Bar events next year. Ooh it's exciting.

...... Or on a trailer because all the rubber and composite components have perished. Oh, I forgot: this process apparently doesn't begin until its registered. Because until then its brand new. Apparently.
Sceptical? Moi?

It'll have to have a warranty when it's sold John , and bear in mind people have paid to enter, so the car has been sold. Even if only for £20

cjmillsnun wrote: ................so the car has been sold. Even if only for £20

Starbucks stylee tax efficiency FTW

Sheefag wrote:

cjmillsnun wrote: ................so the car has been sold. Even if only for £20

Starbucks stylee tax efficiency FTW

Does this emoticon annoy anyone else? Whenever I see it I want to baseball bat it in the face.

In other news................. does anyone know for sure the real reason why Paypal cannot be used for this competition? I'd prefer to use Paypal tbh.