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askalbert
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Posted: Wednesday June 25th, 2008 02:10 am |
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An interesting car. The side seam to roof gutter detail rang a bell, and I found another in a past issue of Miniworld. (Nov 2006, p.36 - Orange Clubman estate with black roof on cover)
This one was Mk III style, with burstproof doors and windup windows, internal hinges. Based in Colombia (and written off in an accident). Looking carefully at the photo, the bonnet detail under the Mk II trim is curved, the same as the eBay car. So the moulds may have survived.
I may be able to scan a copy in over the weekend when at my Father's.
Will also add that one to the "For Sale" list in the next day or so, currently there is a question there so will leave it for now.
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DaveShreeve
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Posted: Wednesday June 25th, 2008 10:46 am |
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Seem to recall the Miniworld car was a later, '90's, Venezeulan Mini Cord. Info here: http://www.minimarcos.org.uk/altpics/cord/index.html
Presume this is one of the original Pressed Steel Fisher cars.
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askalbert
MCR Member
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Posted: Wednesday June 25th, 2008 12:55 pm |
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Yes, the Miniworld car appears to be a Mini Cord. Same wheelarch detail, and the seams continue fully down the sides of the car. (eBay car the seams only cover the windows)
The site above mentions fibreglass production in Venezuela (Mini Cord), Uruguay (Clubman type), and Chile (same as the eBay car). The picture for the Chile car may even be the one on eBay?
They look a little similar to the aluminium lightweight GRX 311D built for the Circuit of Ireland in 1969.
If production was to restart, isn't the basic shape still copyright? (Not "copy right") - Initially by Rover, now owned by BMW?
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Mk 3 S Meister
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Posted: Wednesday June 25th, 2008 01:11 pm |
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| I have seen a couple of these - an MCR Member has one that is to S spec has been white and red over the years and I saw a white one many years ago that looked a but tired. There may be one at Gaydon which isn't on display.
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niall9311
MCR Member
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Posted: Tuesday July 1st, 2008 07:34 am |
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MINI-1965_W0QQitemZ120278233745QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item120278233745&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C65%3A7&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
"One door slightly damaged.."
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minorparts
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Posted: Tuesday July 1st, 2008 08:31 am |
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 Only "slightly"! I'm reasonably able when it comes to bodywork but I don't think I would describe that as "slight". Having said that, it looks a decent project although a shame about the colour......and the previous colour too!
My "S" was damaged in the same area when I bought it - the previous owner having reversed into his dustbin with the door open . It had been repaired once but mostly with filler....I gave up trying to find a really good driver's door and bought a Heritage one in the end.
Let's hope that whoever repairs it doesn't use the "A" panels supplied as the chances of doing a really good job with them really is "slight" .
Even Mk1 850s are going for fair money now so a car like that is a worthwhile DIY project provided the reserve is not TOO high.
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Andrew1967
MCR Member
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Posted: Wednesday July 2nd, 2008 06:06 pm |
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The title caught my eye for some reason on this one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1981-AUSTIN-MORRIS-MINI-TOPLESS-BLUE_W0QQitemZ280241919386QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item280241919386&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C65%3A10&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
And it's a 'real head turner'.
Being 'topless', I'm not surprised
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minorparts
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Posted: Wednesday July 2nd, 2008 06:47 pm |
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Yes, it's easy to have your head turned by anything "topless" isn't it Andrew.
Seriously though, in the English climate, I doubt you'd get £5,000 worth of use out of such a car.....I enjoy a convertible but always know it'll only be a matter of time before I have to put the hood up again. And mine isn't as exposed as that Mini!
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mab01
MCR Member
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Posted: Thursday July 3rd, 2008 10:32 pm |
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2500 miles since 1960, time warp Mini sold for £9,900
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&&item=250264123129&ssPageName=ADME:B:EF:GB:1120
THIS LITTLE MINI IS IN ITS ORIGINAL CONDITION INTERIOR & EXTERIOR WITH NO RUST, HAS ORIGINAL TYRES & SUBFRAME. THE MILAGE IS GENUINE 2527 ONLY ONE OWNER FROM NEW.
THE VEHICLE CAN BE SEEN AND ROAD TESTED,VEHICLE HAS ORIGINAL LOG BOOK AND HISTORY PAPERS, STILL HAS A CURRENT MOT. THE MINI HAS BEEN STORED UNDER COVER IN GARAGE AND WELL LOOKED AFTER. WE ARE NOW MOVING ABROAD AND NEED TO CLEAR MOST OF OUR VEHICLES. BUYER TO ARRANGE COLLECTION.
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Mk 3 S Meister
MCR Member
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Posted: Saturday July 5th, 2008 05:39 pm |
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This is cheap enough but postage is a bit steep
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MK1-MK-1-Mini-rear-windscreen_W0QQitemZ270252219228
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tfp
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Posted: Saturday July 5th, 2008 06:04 pm |
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The picture inside the boot on this ebay listing shows the most interesting rust repairs I've seen for years:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1973-AUSTIN-MINI-CLUBMAN-RED-VERY-ORIGINAL-CAR_W0QQitemZ160256831071
I'm afraid it prompted me to ask a question, which I hope is taken in good spirit:
"Hi. Hope you don't mind me asking, but as I tend to spend quite a lot of money on welding machines, metal and gas and stuff when restoring my Minis I am rather interested in the idea of using shaving foam and gaffer tape instead.
Do you use any particular brands - I guess Gillette and Duck would give the best results? If you'd like to swap ideas I can send you details of my method of remetalling main bearings with Jarlsberg and KY jelly, in exchange.
Thanks,
Heath Robinson."
Colin.
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Andrew1967
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Posted: Saturday July 5th, 2008 06:26 pm |
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Hope he doesn't react in the same way as the Harvest Gold Mk3 S seller did when Norton asked a seemingly innocent question
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gogsymac
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Posted: Saturday July 5th, 2008 07:40 pm |
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tfp wrote:
The picture inside the boot on this ebay listing shows the most interesting rust repairs I've seen for years:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1973-AUSTIN-MINI-CLUBMAN-RED-VERY-ORIGINAL-CAR_W0QQitemZ160256831071
I'm afraid it prompted me to ask a question, which I hope is taken in good spirit:
"Hi. Hope you don't mind me asking, but as I tend to spend quite a lot of money on welding machines, metal and gas and stuff when restoring my Minis I am rather interested in the idea of using shaving foam and gaffer tape instead.
Do you use any particular brands - I guess Gillette and Duck would give the best results? If you'd like to swap ideas I can send you details of my method of remetalling main bearings with Jarlsberg and KY jelly, in exchange.
Thanks,
Heath Robinson."
Colin.
That's not funny. You may not like what was on offer but I don't think it does you any credit to take the p**s like that.
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Andrew1967
MCR Member
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Posted: Saturday July 5th, 2008 07:53 pm |
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Ok, how about a new competition of 'Worst number plate letter styling'
Here's my starter for 15
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1980-AUSTIN-MORRIS-MINI-1000-BLUE_W0QQitemZ130236149989QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item130236149989&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C65%3A10&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14.l1308
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Andrew1967
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Posted: Saturday July 5th, 2008 07:57 pm |
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This is unusual
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MINI-PHOENIX-ESTATE-1983-TAKE-A-LOOK-GREAT-PROJECT_W0QQitemZ300238908942QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item300238908942&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C65%3A10&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
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gogsymac
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Posted: Saturday July 5th, 2008 07:58 pm |
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Andrew1967 wrote:
Ok, how about a new competition of 'Worst number plate letter styling'
Here's my starter for 15
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1980-AUSTIN-MORRIS-MINI-1000-BLUE_W0QQitemZ130236149989QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item130236149989&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C65%3A10&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14.l1308
Not great is it Andrew !
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Andrew1967
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Posted: Saturday July 5th, 2008 08:10 pm |
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gogsymac wrote: Andrew1967 wrote:
Ok, how about a new competition of 'Worst number plate letter styling'
Here's my starter for 15
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1980-AUSTIN-MORRIS-MINI-1000-BLUE_W0QQitemZ130236149989QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item130236149989&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C65%3A10&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14.l1308
Not great is it Andrew !
You're right Gordon, it's P4 NTS 
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gogsymac
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Posted: Saturday July 5th, 2008 08:19 pm |
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I have to confess that I have always had a hankering for a convertible mini. Just seems like it would be a load of fun.
It would have to have the correct number plate though.
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Glen Ponder
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Posted: Saturday July 5th, 2008 08:37 pm |
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Here's my current favourite number plate..
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gogsymac
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Posted: Saturday July 5th, 2008 08:44 pm |
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Glen Ponder wrote:
Here's my current favourite number plate..
Superb. How did that one slip by the DVLA.
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