Another Surf Blue '63

surfblue63 · Post by **surfblue63** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 3:49 pm

Here's a few pics of my 1963 Austin Super Delux. After seaching for a Cooper, and not finding one I liked, I came across this and had to have it. It was in this condition when I purchased it just over 2 years ago from the third owner. The first owner had the car for 40 years and had looked after it very well. It has had some mild localised restoration but still retains all it's original panels, the front floors still have there tags on, and much of the original paint. The interior is original with the exception of the carpets. The front seats, I have been told, were covered by some Karobes covers (lost by the second owner), hence their condition and the headlining has the obligatory glue stains around the edge. I have racked up over 8,000 miles in the 2 years that I have had the car going to various shows and runs, some may have spotted it here and there. The only things that have needed replacing are the water pump (bearing failed) and an outer CV joint.

Post by **guru_1071** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 7:31 pm

thats beautiful - its a well known fact that surf blue cars are the best!

my only question would be why are the master cylinders on back to front?

surfblue63 · Post by **surfblue63** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 10:24 pm

^I've never noticed that before.
I suppose it's lucky you didn't notice the wipers

cookie1071 · Post by **cookie1071** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 11:04 pm

Could be worse Surf - ignition key could be wrong way up!

Sweet car tho and better in the flesh than in pics.

N.

NotNormal · Post by **NotNormal** » Sun Jan 23, 2011 6:49 pm

Very nice indeed, I must admit i've found pics of your car on the internet before in my research to make sure i'm heading in the right direction with my build.

tomkidd · Post by **tomkidd** » Sun Jan 23, 2011 7:45 pm

Wow, that is a beautiful example

slowboy · Post by **slowboy** » Sun Jan 23, 2011 7:50 pm

that is ace! totally ace

Post by **Pete** » Sun Jan 23, 2011 10:31 pm

Totally agree, cool as milk . So much so I tried to get him to sell it me !

surfblue63 · Post by **surfblue63** » Sun Jan 23, 2011 10:46 pm

^You never made an offer, and everything has a price.

Post by **coopertim** » Sun Jan 23, 2011 11:05 pm

It is a fantastic looking car though! Surf Blue is by far the best colour. It would look very nice in my garage!

Tim

Post by **UHR850** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 7:09 pm

SUPER the Pooper !!! Great looking MINI very well done I like it very much !!!

Kees
UHR850

slowboy · Post by **slowboy** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 7:56 pm

is the photo with the sea in the background taken at scarborough or maybe whitby, sorry a bit obscure but it looks familiar

surfblue63 · Post by **surfblue63** » Wed Jan 26, 2011 6:04 pm

All the shots by the sea were taken at St Marys Lighthouse in Whitley Bay.

Sshh!. Don't tell the council I parked on the grass

Post by **guru_1071** » Thu Jan 27, 2011 9:04 am

that photo is great, shame its got the modern stuff in the corner!

Post by **guru_1071** » Thu Jan 27, 2011 3:06 pm

thats better

Etienne B. · Post by **Etienne B.** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 6:35 am

I just love it !
very very nice !

surfblue63 · Post by **surfblue63** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 4:48 pm

Nice edits guys, he's my version.

tomkidd · Post by **tomkidd** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 5:07 pm

Lovely

Post by **guru_1071** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 5:25 pm

we have a winner........

Post by **guru_1071** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 5:26 pm

grr

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