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Not sure if this has been posted previously. The story says it was sold at auction previously as a 998 Cooper and is now back at auction as a Mk1 S (still with the 998 engine). Whoever bought it was able to ascertain that it was a genuine S so is likely to make a good profit on the sale.

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C913302
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Talking of that Brightwells auction they have quite a few Minis entered.

Nice looking original one owner Clubman Estate, estimate £4,500-£5,500
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'66 S with some competition history, estimate £38-42,000
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Very low mileage '77 1000 Saloon complete with stripy seats, estimate £7-9,000
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Almond Green Mk2 1000 Saloon with 44,000 on the clock, estimate £6-8,000
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Also there this '65 SDL, looks slightly restored, estimate £11-13,000
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Period modified Van with 1275 engine and straight cut box, estimate £3-4,000
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and finally a Wolseley 1100 Mk3 in need of recommissioning, no reserve
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This kind of sale will be a good barometer of how the market it with such a wide range on sale.


The full catalogue can be found at
https://www.brightwells.com/classic-mot ... september/
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Pity the 1300 has the AP Shiteomatic trans - had it been a manual I'd have had a bid on that. I may need another 1300 in my life soon.
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Lots of Mk1 Ss coming up for sale recently, there's at least three on Ebay!
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This kind of sale will be a good barometer of how the market it with such a wide range on sale.

And Paul the psychic Octopus says . . . . . . . . .

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Prices will be . . . . . . . . .

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mk1 wrote:This kind of sale will be a good barometer of how the market it with such a wide range on sale.

And Paul the psychic Octopus says . . . . . . . . .

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Prices will be . . . . . . . . .

DOWN.

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This to me is more interesting (and rare) than any of the usual Cooper/S suspects. It's pretty rare being Tahiti blue with the stripes seats/black grille rather than the later Pageant blue. The TDA plate in Birmingham issue. These later 1000's with the 1.5" SU were pretty lively - I had one like this (with silver grille and plain vinyl seats), JAF576N.

The Rokee dash/console and Feu Orange air freshener only add to the appeal.
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Costafortune wrote:Pity the 1300 has the AP Shiteomatic trans - had it been a manual I'd have had a bid on that. I may need another 1300 in my life soon.
everybody needs a 1300 in their life!
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I've already had a couple - an Aqua 1970J Austin 1300 4 door was my first car.

I like these late model Wolseleys as well - I tried to buy one 5-6 years ago, an L reg one in mallard green with the rod change box and pot joints. It drove really well but was too much coin for the rust it had.

How long before we can start talking about early Series 1 Allegros? :lol: 1300 Super fully quartic'd up in Harvest Gold. :o I've always had an illness for the 18/22 Series.
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mk1 wrote:This kind of sale will be a good barometer of how the market it with such a wide range on sale.

And Paul the psychic Octopus says . . . . . . . . .

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Prices will be . . . . . . . . .

DOWN.

So you keep saying! :lol: You're turning into Private Frazer! :lol:

There's certainly a few pretty poorly restored flatpacks around that aren't selling so quickly that's for sure.
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That bitsa sold today at Brooklands for a good price, £9500 plus commisssion. There's hope for Rich yet.
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https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auct ... ification/


Also the Mk1 S sold for £34500 plus commission

https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auct ... -i-1275cc/


The ex Britt Ekland Rover Mini made £6500 on the hammer.

Only 50% of the cars in the sale sold under the hammer, which would suggest that sellers are still being greedy with their reserves and the market is slowing. All the Minis in the sale sold though, so I guess that's one good thing.
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9500 for an er cooper s!

Nice!!!!!!


Ive just mentally increased the value of mine!
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surfblue63 wrote:That bitsa sold today at Brooklands for a good price, £9500 plus commisssion.
Or did it?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1974-Austin-M ... 3641.l6368
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I was listening live and it was bid to £9500. Maybe the buyer suddenly got cold feet or the auction house employs off the wall bids!
Due to unforeseen circumstances the buyer has asked for us to sell this vehicle for him, please call Mathew on
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CCC September sale has 4 Minis not sold & their restored mk2 Cooper sold for £16k ..
Hagerty are due to update their insurance valuation tool .. will be interesting to see how that revision turns out ..
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Having had a look through all the classic car lots, i would say that there was now evidence of a distinct softening in the whole classic car market, not just Minis.
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Talking of that Brightwells auction they have quite a few Minis entered.

Nice looking original one owner Clubman Estate, estimate £4,500-£5,500 Sold £5,500
'66 S with some competition history, estimate £38-42,000 Sold £32,000
Very low mileage '77 1000 Saloon complete with stripy seats, estimate £7-9,000 Sold £8,200
Almond Green Mk2 1000 Saloon with 44,000 on the clock, estimate £6-8,000 Sold £5,200
Also there this '65 SDL, looks slightly restored, estimate £11-13,000 Not Sold
Period modified Van with 1275 engine and straight cut box, estimate £3-4,000 Sold £4,600
Wolseley 1100 Mk3 in need of recommissioning, no reserve Sold £500
They also sold a low mileage 1990 Mini City E Auto for £8,000

All prices are hammer, commission is 10% plus VAT on commission.

Maybe top end cars are dipping in price but low mileage honest cars are still strong and Minis are still popular amongst buyers.

The full results can be found at
https://www.brightwells.com/classic-mot ... september/
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The history of the OEW 'S' was an interesting read..

Looked a decent buy?
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The history of the OEW 'S' was an interesting read..

Oh No!

Not another one :lol:
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