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Miller50213
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AUG 15, 08:46 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by turbodad2:
The paint looks very different in the video. The lower portion is much lighter in the video. The car is often in "shadow" from trees and the position of the sun. The car looks very nice. When will it be for sale?
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Our shop guys just completed the headlight kits and list of small issues I had so it’s ready for sale. I’m writing the story and putting the video ad/mini history piece together this week. I hope to have it running by next Friday. I’ve had so much fun collecting the history of this car. It has so much MERA pedigree. I spoke yesterday to the original owner/designer and the MERA stories just flow out of him.
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johnyrottin
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AUG 15, 06:02 PM
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You can't tease us like that! Tell it all!!!!!!!!!!!
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Miller50213
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SEP 11, 05:22 PM
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Julian
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SEP 22, 03:11 PM
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Did I hear that someone here is running the MERA Registry?
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steve308
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SEP 22, 06:46 PM
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Just thought I'd drop this in for the MERA group with the 'Rodney bumper" and 308 (kit) crowd. I just did the conversion to LED's for turn and tail lights and updated my front turn/running light lenses to clear lenses as were available on European models. A special thanks to EVM Rob as he made these to order. I did spray a UV clear protectant on the lenses as I did with the all amber lenses I purchased from him a few years back.
(A LED flasher was necessary to make the lights function)
With the clear lenses and yellow LED's I think the front end is nicely updated.
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Larryinkc
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OCT 12, 05:16 PM
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Sunday 10/11 MERA 8029 at the Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival track event in Garnett Kansas. It's an annual event in Garnett Kansas at the track where national SCCA races were held in the 60's and 70's. Lots of fun, two 20 minute track sessions, and lots of great cars to see.
https://www.facebook.com/LGgrandprixrevival/
The MERA showed what it's made of. The Spitfire was in front off the grid, I passed it on the first lap and never saw another car until I caught the last runner.
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hnthomps
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OCT 12, 08:43 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Rick 88:
I am considering purchasing one, that is why I was asking for what they are currently selling for. Anyone else purchase one recently? Thanks for the info. |
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I have not purchased one recently, but a stock Mera should run anywhere from $10K to $16K depending on paint, interior, engine condition (auto or stick), etc. I have at least one project car (needs paint and interior reinstalled) with a fuel injected 383 engine and a Getrag 282. I would not take less than $16K for it but am not in a position where a sale would be forced in nature. I think that you could get a decent stock Mera for around $10K - $12K if you look long enough and do not include any transport fee from the current owner to you.
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Miller50213
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OCT 16, 11:34 AM
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Just in case you haven't seen the sales video for the 7020 here is the link. Did you know the first MERA concept was a Testarossa? It never made it past paper but was highly considered. The popularity of Magnum PI clinched the idea using the 308 as the cars major design influence. Would anyone else besides me have interest in a book that told the story of unique cars in history? Maybe there are several already in existence but researching our MERA has given me a thirst to learn about more stories like the MERA. Oh, by the way, the Testarossa idea didn't go away. One of the MERA engineers helped design a Testarossa rebody for a Ford Probe just a few years later.
https://youtu.be/bBfebiZkcFs[This message has been edited by Miller50213 (edited 10-16-2020).]
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Karrnutt
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OCT 20, 06:04 PM
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FRUSTRATING! I posted this already, and then it disappeared?
Here it goes again: I just added a new Mera to my stable #7029. Which you may recognize as "Rex". Who belonged to Jess AKA Rex Girl from this forum. Awhile back I ran a post called "looking for my last ride." I had owned another Mera # 8002 but had to sell it because of pending double lung transplant surgery and a so-so chance of survival. Jess was kind enough to offer me her beloved "Rex." But the adventure that would take us through I don't think we were prepared for! We started talking in May, and the car was delivered in Wisconsin, from Oregon in early October! It was surrounded by wildfires at one point, and transporters were in short supply. Yet Jess refused to leave Rex. Well, by throwing enough money at one transporter I was able to get Mera #7029 here to Wisconsin, filthy, but here. What I want to say here is that Jess was a "rock" through the entire thing, and in my opinion a truly classy lady.
Rex is above and beyond my expectations and shows the care and love Jess gave the car during her 9 years of ownership. t even came with boxes of extra parts and so much documentation and reference materials that it had to be put on a thumb drive, even the pink slip! I am honored to be Rex's next custodian, for ever long the good Lord allows me. As I am adding my own personal "adornments" to Rex you will be seeing us both here now and then. Again, a shout out to Jess for her help in making this "last ride" happen . As if there wasn't enough "drama" to this story… after only driving Rex for three days…I fell and broke my left shoulder! So, no more driving Rex (a 5 speed) for at least 10 weeks, or just in time to put him in storage! Isn't life a trip?
P.S. Anyone know where I can get a set of this fitted floor mats with that prancing pony on them?  
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johnyrottin
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OCT 25, 08:59 AM
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Jess’s car is beauty! Take all the fake Ferrari stuff of of it and make it a proud MERA!!!!!!!!!
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