General Chat with an emphasis on BMC Minis & Other iconic cars of the 1960's.
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floormanager
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AndyPen wrote: ↑Wed Aug 12, 2020 9:22 pm
mk1 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 11, 2020 8:18 am
251 ENG wrote: ↑Tue Aug 11, 2020 6:53 am
The number on the block and the 333 case looks very iffy to me
Block is 998 with a very creative AEG 312 added
Been very nicely done though
caveat emptor
Well someone has forked out £1,353.33!!! Poor soul!
Well, it looked like the buyer had second thoughts
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/classic-mini ... SwoCNfKxR5
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Louis
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You would think they would have just done a second chance offer unless they bid it up themselves
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"Get the wheels in line, Get the wheels in line with it! ..... and then slam your brakes on or we'll be in the cabin ! "
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Exminiman
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Dont you wish they would cut the bollocks.....”lovingly cared for”, “ member of our family”, “by our father”
Why not go the full hog call it Bluebell, add the age of the father........and the word Downton....

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CMC
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by CMC »
Looks to me like a '89/'90 Flame Red with brake servo removed and a dash & badges change. The rocker cover must be original, 'cause it's BMC green

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AndyPen
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Louis wrote: ↑Fri Aug 14, 2020 9:46 pm
You would think they would have just done a second chance offer unless they bid it up themselves
Unless they read this thread too???
Does make you wonder!!! I see the description is now very basic now. I wonder if they withdrew when they saw it in the flesh?
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Except for the retro brake master it looks the same as my 89 in flame red. Engine is 998 A+ with verto clutch. A+ available from 1980.
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UHR850
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DOWNTON Mini is what I like a lot.
Collecting 60th wooden steeringwheels.
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Gareth Brandt
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You'll need a lot more tools than that if you own a mini

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by UHR850 »
Depending on the quality of your Mini.
Kees.
DOWNTON Mini is what I like a lot.
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Nick W
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A few images of as found would be nice.
mileage after restoration is not very relevant

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UHR850
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DOWNTON Mini is what I like a lot.
Collecting 60th wooden steeringwheels.
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The 1960 is a nice straight looking example, whats with the colour inside the boot though?
"Get the wheels in line, Get the wheels in line with it! ..... and then slam your brakes on or we'll be in the cabin ! "
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WMU 211G
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miniminor wrote: ↑Tue Aug 18, 2020 5:41 pm
The 1960 is a nice straight looking example, whats with the colour inside the boot though?
Deserves a good home that, nice period dash in it too.
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Nidge
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