Searching for SHGZDA

Penny Sarfati · Post by **Penny Sarfati** » Thu Apr 18, 2002 7:24 pm

Hello

I am not subscribed to your list but wondering if you can help me with a
request. I am trying to track down the owner of an MX5 with the plate
SHGZDA. The car is painted up with a Union Jack like the Austin Powers car
from the movie.

We are organising a promotion surrounding the release of Austin Powers 3 and
wanted to know if the owner is open to using the car for promotional
purposes (short term).

Thanks for your assistance

Penny

Penny Sarfati
DDB NZ
PO Box 2188, Auckland
DDI (09) 374 0035 Mobile 021 708 200

Chrissy & Tony Hoys · Post by **Chrissy & Tony Hoys** » Thu Apr 18, 2002 8:14 pm

I wonder how many on the list would be prepared to paint union jack on the
fron of thier car to help Penny out! - I wouldn't by the way, just wondering!!
Chrissy
CUTEMX

Post by **zorruno** » Thu Apr 18, 2002 10:48 pm

I already suggested vinyl striping to Penny last week. I believe the shgzda
is a vinyl job anyway.

Graeme Naisbitt · Post by **Graeme Naisbitt** » Thu Apr 18, 2002 11:00 pm

She can use mine if she pays for the striping

And my plate is suitable
too as D4NGER is my middle name...

Graeme
D4NGER

Sue and Steve Carpenter · Post by **Sue and Steve Carpenter** » Thu Apr 18, 2002 11:14 pm

The car in question is owned by Rays Rentals trading as Alternative Car
Rentals.
I believe a Ray Williams owns the company. He is a well known Porshe man.

steve carpenter

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Fri Apr 19, 2002 4:54 pm

I remember seeing it when the last austin powers movie hit the scenes, think
it's an actual paint job rather than vinyl, he was a bit of a fanatic (from
the news story) so I'm sure he'd be up for it.
And why isn't he a member?

shaznandy lockyer · Post by **shaznandy lockyer** » Sat Apr 20, 2002 10:33 am

Thats PORS(C)HE, dude!
Sue and Steve Carpenter <s.carpenter@xtra.co.nz> wrote: The car in question is owned by Rays Rentals trading as Alternative Car
Rentals.
I believe a Ray Williams owns the company. He is a well known Porshe man.

steve carpenter

Henry 'Danger' Gray · Post by **Henry 'Danger' Gray** » Sat Apr 20, 2002 4:48 pm

Well,

I am fairly new to this concept of communication, I prefer good old snail
mail (more personal), but I have a 1990 1.6L Eunos, red, with a Union Jack
all over it.
It has been this way for about two years, and was done in the spirit of
Austin Powers. It even has the number plate 'OBHAVE', and a
soon-to-be-removed bumper sticker on the rear passenger flank asking 'do I
make you horny baby?'. The Union Jack work is all vinyl application, which
means the original colour is visible, the blue and white is vinyl.
It is starting to show a few stone chips, but looks great, as I wash it
regularly and wax it twice a year.
No modifications have been done to the body or engine, though it now has a
K&N air filter, just to breath a little easier.
Could this be the car in question?

It has been to Auckland a couple of times for quick weekend getaways, as it
is Wellington based, and even done a trip to Christchurch down the east
coast.

I must confess, I did it more for fun, and for my unusual attraction to the
Union Jack and all things British. I do not need to tell you that I have an
Austin Powers watch and associated underwear, as well as assorted pieces of
paraphernalia, both Austin Powers and Union Jack related, do I?

Henry Gray

(04) 569 2448
021 254 0022

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Sat Apr 20, 2002 6:34 pm

Were you the guy on TV when the first new austin powers movie hit us?

Fletcher Blades · Post by **Fletcher Blades** » Sat Apr 20, 2002 10:39 pm

Any sign-writing business can get the vinyl, cut it to your design,
and apply it...

A pattern consisting completely of straight lines, like the Union
Jack, or my Cobra stripes should be able to be applied by any
competent sign-writer in their sleep...

Fletch.

Graeme Naisbitt · Post by **Graeme Naisbitt** » Sat Apr 20, 2002 11:11 pm

Yep, its just how much I really want to do it. I love the OBHAVE one, but
can I live with it? Still it is removable, and I was a bit concerned that
two union jack striped MX5's in Auckland may be a bit much!!! But...

Graeme
D4NGER

Graeme Naisbitt · Post by **Graeme Naisbitt** » Sat Apr 20, 2002 11:11 pm

Yep, its just how much I really want to do it. I love the OBHAVE one, but
can I live with it? Still it is removable, and I was a bit concerned that
two union jack striped MX5's in Auckland may be a bit much!!! But...

Graeme
D4NGER

Graeme Naisbitt · Post by **Graeme Naisbitt** » Sat Apr 20, 2002 11:26 pm

Yep, thats the one I saw a few weeks ago! I remember the Rego... Where did
you get the vinyl cut, and how much? (if you don't mind me asking) I love
it. I want the 'Shaguar' look for mine

On the other hand I could just
hold out until I can afford an E-Type erm...

Graeme D4NGER Naisbitt :p

Henry 'Danger' Gray · Post by **Henry 'Danger' Gray** » Sun Apr 21, 2002 4:56 am

The vinyl was cut as it was being applied. First, lines were drawn all over
my baby, then the two colours were applied, this took about a full day and a
bit. Because an MX5 has rather a curvacious body, the vinyl could not just
be cut into strips and then applied, as this would lead to pinching and
creasing.
All up, using high performance vinyl to match the gloss of the original
paintwork, it cost $1000.
Concept Signs in Lower Hutt did it for me, and a bang up job they did too.

Henry

Post by **zorruno** » Sun Apr 21, 2002 1:07 pm

Hi Henry - yours was the one I have seen, in Wellington a few times. It is
a great MX5 specimen! Last time I was there I waved - but then realised I
was in an MR2...

This must mean that there is an Auckland one also now with the SHGSTA plate.

I have copied yours and other replies to Penny of DDB in case she hasn't
seen the replies (she is not subbd to this list) & she may get in touch with
you.

Another mystery solved by the NZ MX5 list...

[...]

my2cta · Post by **my2cta** » Sun Apr 21, 2002 7:00 pm

Having inspected Henry's car at close range I agree that they did a brilliant job.

Tim Dutton
MY2CYA

Nigel Hughes · Post by **Nigel Hughes** » Tue Apr 23, 2002 5:27 pm

It does indeed belong to Ray. It was done up for an Austin Powers theme
company (Peace Software)Christmas party.

Have forwarded Penny's contact details.

Nig.

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