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my book is here ............ :beer:
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People simply need to ask for a special number and I request it!

As for price then I’ll let people decide on value – in truth it’s a huge book that should be double the £44.95 it costs from a high-end publisher like Porter Press but by selling it directly it’s affordable. The damn thing weights 7lbs and at 153,000 words it is six times longer than my old one.

As for Collectors vs Standard? I would say the value is in the Standard one for sure but the Collector’s version is way the bigger seller so far because it is so unusual and would be a £150-200 book typically, but here’s what I say when asked. If you have one of the feature cars on the two different covers then buy that one. If you have either a Mark 1 or a pepperpot-shod Injection then you should get the Collectors – because there’s a unique (and beautiful) illustration of it in the poster and the extra chapter of Collectors. If you have a Mark II then the Standard one will serve you well.

When you get a copy, if you’ve bought one, then do post your views on it!

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Jasonmarie wrote:my book is here ............ :beer:
Mine isn't! :crying: :crying: :crying:

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Only watch this as it may spoil your own book , but Andrew its amazing and I am so glad I went for it . Well worth the money don’t know how they did this book so cheap ..

Here’s my open the box or book .

https://youtu.be/A229ZROD8Pc
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Jasonmarie wrote:Only watch this as it may spoil your own book
Thanks for rubbing salt in my wounds....... :lol:

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Jasonmarie wrote:Only watch this as it may spoil your own book , but Andrew its amazing and I am so glad I went for it . Well worth the money don’t know how they did this book so cheap ..

Here’s my open the box or book .

https://youtu.be/A229ZROD8Pc
Nice looking book JM :applaud:

Can't believe you have number 112 :o Nick will flip his t*ts :lol:
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Brilliant video Jason. :applaud: :applaud: :applaud:

Wow !! That book really does look stunning mate....stunning !!! And can you believe the numbered edition you got...112 :lol: :lol: Superb !!

This really does look a remarkable book indeed and the collectors edition is deffo worth the extra money. Steve signing it is a perfect touch and the poster is fabulous too. Bugger...wish I had pre-ordered one now but looking on the publishers page Collectors Editions are still available. :)

Thanks for sharing the video Jason. You can hear in your voice how mych you love this book. What a shame your Grandad is not about to see it too mate.

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andyd wrote:Can't believe you have number 112 :o Nick will flip his t*ts :lol:
We wrote our replies at the same time Andy. Yep I got a sneek preview of Jasons video and choked on my cup of tea when he opened the page and said "i got number 112" :shock: :shock: How funny is this :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Yes what is the chance of me getting 112 only when nick said I thought Christ yes as I was opening the book I did think hang on it’s 112 , but I am pleased to say that nick and myself will be swapping books as 112 has to go to Mr Nick . Just so strange as nick said I would love book 112 as well can’t belive it .
But 112 derseves to be with B112 .
Sorry Andrew I just know your going to love it as I just flick some of the information is outstanding . :beer:


Also as nick told anybody that he will be 50 on Nov 30th ?
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Jasonmarie wrote: I am pleased to say that nick and myself will be swapping books as 112 has to go to Mr Nick
It would be funny if Nick only bought the standard edition to swap with you! :lol:

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:lol: yes ....... it come from DHL and. Marie said she got a email message from them this morning saying it would be delivered at a set time . Must cost them a few quid to post as it’s so heavy . It’s come at a great time for me as I am having the legs done ( waxed ) so a little stuck as I have two great big splints on my legs and feet .
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Jasonmarie wrote:Yes what is the chance of me getting 112 only when nick said I thought Christ yes as I was opening the book I did think hang on it’s 112 , but I am pleased to say that nick and myself will be swapping books as 112 has to go to Mr Nick . Just so strange as nick said I would love book 112 as well can’t belive it .
But 112 derseves to be with B112 .
Yes ladies and gents of the forum, Jason was in touch with me earlier and without asking (honest) he really kindly agreed to let me have his Signed 112 copy. An amazing gesture from a great guy. He actually agreed to swap it for a copy of my book "My Love Affair with the Bumpy Roads of Enfield" :lol: :lol: :lol: :shock: :shock:

Yep I can honestly say it brought a tear to my eye when Jason messegered me on fb to tell me I could have it. Unbelievably kind !! But Bleedin hell....what are the chances that after I jokingly said earlier this morning how it would be great to have limited numbered edition 112, then next thing I see Jason on you tube saying he had numbered 112 :shock: A very Arthur C Clarke moment :shock: :lol:

So yep I will order a Collectors Edition tonight then swap it with Jason the true gent that he is. As I said to him earlier just the fact he offered to do this made my day.

What a great video Jason did too. You can really see the quality of this book and just by how he talks about the feel of it too I am very excited to get a copy. The research gone into this book over the last two years is like nothing done before so yep what a stunning read its going to be.

So Thank You very much indeed Jason. Cant believe I will have numbered 112...how cool is this :D

All the best

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Andrew 2.8i wrote:It would be funny if Nick only bought the standard edition to swap with you! :lol:
:agree: ..... :lol: ..... :wave:
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Jasonmarie wrote:Also as nick told anybody that he will be 50 on Nov 30th ?
Steady Jason.....49 on Nov 30th this year fella :lol: then yep in the 50th year of our beloved Capri I will indeed also be 50 just like yourself !! Its gonna be a good year mate :)
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Just ordered my Collectors Edition :D
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Fordoholic Nick wrote:Just ordered my Collectors Edition :D
No I could not belive it what would be funny is if nick got my number plate of 625 I would think it’s a Arthur C Clark moment
No as always we all try to look after each on here even if we have some kind of a clue of what we know we are doing sometimes .
But it’s a very good book what is about the story of The Ford Capri .

Also yes both 50 next year where has the time gone , and also 50 of the Capri . Should have some great meetings to go to next year as well .
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My book is here but I can't read it until Christmas. With a baby there is no time anyway at the minute but I am looking forward to it.
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Jasonmarie wrote:my book is here ............ :beer:
Got mine yesterday too :D
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Looks very nice. I will probably pick mine up when the prices drop and it's in Woolworths.
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Jasonmarie wrote: But 112 derseves to be with B112 .
You know it makes sense :applaud:
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