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Prices of 500/4

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mickwinf:
I suppose any vehicle that lasts longer than it usual life is interesting, but you have to really love the one you spend loads of money on ,usually its because you have some connection with that particular model, ie you owned or wanted to own one when you where younger ( that's the case with me and 500/4s). I have owned Allegro's and Marina's back in the day, but have no desire for one now, the Austin Allergic as they were nicknamed used to rust so badly they sometimes literally broke in half!! So, I have just bought another 500, just can't help myself!

s7paul:
Similar story for me - I had one for 2 years (1979-81).  Bought it with 12000 on the clock & sold it with 46000.  The bikes that followed were faster, stopped quicker & handled better, but the 500 was the only bike that I really regretted selling.  They've just got so much character and seem to get under your skin. 

I took mine to a bike show today and, as usual, there were people gathering round it asking questions & taking photo's before I even switched the engine off!

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