Whizzo Williams Rally Mini For Sale

[Supersonic]

http://www.silverstoneauctions.com/1963 ... -cooper-s-

The nice thing about this car is that the truth is told from the start, fair play, some history reshelled or not

Alan

[mk1]

"The FIRST international win by a Cooper S- before the much publicised Hopkirk/Monte Carlo success"

I'd not heard that before

I hope that Barrie's S makes A LOT of money!

Also one of the nicest blurbs I have ever read!

[Hipwell]

Yes should? make more than estimate I feel.

Presume the ownership of the car was settled?

[Supersonic]

A new shell was sourced and the car rebuilt using the original components as far as possible

In real terms it is a replica and in fairness that is made clear from the above remark. At least being a replica or not, Barrie did drive this car after it was built which adds some Whizzo DNA to it is my thinking about this car.

I also hope it makes good money for the family if they still own it

Alan

[Brynmor]

Has it been removed from auction ???

[hanlminiman]

A mini finishing a Welsh stage event was an achievement anyway and didn't the works team destruction test the number plates in Wales?
RIP Barrie. You were a legend who always took tie to chat with enthusiasts who will long remember their conversations with you.

[spoon.450]

Is it still for sale ? Hasn't " Ace " been using it ?

[mk1]

I gather it is still tied up in Probate, no doubt something will become public in the future.

I'm locking this thread for now. Barrie was a good friend to our Blyton event & chewing over his estate just doesn't seem right to me.