world cup rally mini

[landscape.design]

Hi All,
More pics of my world cup rally replica project, as always lots still to do (especially mechanics....)

Any photo's or information about the real car is welcomed...

Cheers
Mike

xjb rep dor1.jpg

xjb rep int1.jpg

signs3.jpg

signs2.jpg

signs1.jpg

[Giff]

Love the BBC logo!

[Ronnie]

Very nice work

[Simon776]

Shouldn't there be a bulge in the bootlid to the left of the handle or did that appear later?

[landscape.design]

Yes you are quite right, the bootlid is on the to do list - it is a mk 1 bootlid with the bulge for the tank as you mention. Just trying to get a good technique for forming the bulge!!!

[youngres]

That's a lovely replica of a very special car. What about bringing it to Beaulieu to be part of the Mini Cooper Register's Ex-Works and Competition car dispaly next June? Loads of people would love to see it 'in the metal' Let me know what you think.
Robert Young

[mk1coopers]

Looking good Mike

[JC T ONE]

Thats a nice car well done


Jens Christian


PS dont forget to check this link - http://forum.minicooper.org/showthread.php?t=15550

[littler]

now that is the dogs balls

10/10 !!

[surfblue63]

Here's some pics of XJB 308H at Race Retro 2010. Obviously the car has changed spec since 1970 and the decals are reproductions.







I also have the Spark Model of the car which has the Grandstand roof scripts in red.

http://www.sparkmodel.com/Main/pics/1139/index.html

[ace01]

That's a lovely replica of a very special car. What about bringing it to Beaulieu to be part of the Mini Cooper Register's Ex-Works and Competition car dispaly next June? Loads of people would love to see it 'in the metal' Let me know what you think.
Robert Young

Robert

He's in NZ.

[landscape.design]

Thanks for the feedback to you all, good to see some of you that I met at Beaulieu checking it out. Still lots to do, but plenty of motivation and parts building up in the garage ready for fitting.

I am back in the u.k over Christmas and am in the process of organizing a visit it Leeds to see the original car. Really enjoying the research, learning heaps.

Re the spark model, I have used this as a base for my signs- but have found several errors when referring to the period photos I have. That being said I only have blurry images of the roof area and none at all from the rear.

So if anyone reads this and has images please post, it all helps!!

Cheers
Mike
Mike

[ace01]

Mike

If you're down south at Christmas time, let us know. Be good to catch up.

[Austin Costin]

Looking good Mike, say hi to blighty for me.

[mab01uk]

Anyone know what eventually happened to the No.89 World Cup 1970 Mini entry.....after 1984?
Austin Mini Cooper Four Door - Conroy Motors - Allan Keefe, James Conroy

The vehicle details for DAN 3H are:
Date of Liability 01 09 1984
Date of First Registration 01 07 1980
Year of Manufacture 1970
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1300cc
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type PETROL
Export Marker N
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour WHITE



I found this article below from my 1980's Mini Cooper Club Newsletter collection (not sure of exact date).....along with some bargain adverts of the time

[KA2S4]

Saw this car in the flesh the other day.

Was blasting down a country lane in the 970 and came up behind this rather interesting looking red and white mini, couple of flashes of the lights and he pulled over and we spent the rest of the morning comparing notes and talking minis, would have been a lot harder if I was in the Peugeot!

Incidentally I do drive my minis a lot, and I find it really opens doors to conversations with interesting people, often there is a "oh yes I have and old such-and-such under my bench you can have, or I know and old bloke with a Cooper S that he wants to sell etc etc...

Anyway back on topic, I was well impressed with Mike's car, it really is beautiful, and a credit to his perseverance and skills.
Makes a change from the Mk1 and 2 rally reps too, not that we have many of those over here.

J

[morris-miner]

Have just tried that Plymouth telephone number as its only around the corner from me but there was no reply!!! Pity, sounded a tidy buy.

[minimalc848]

Might have been a tidy buy in 1980 but I expect he would want a bit more now I am also round the corner, wonder who's car it was.

[Pete]

Have just tried that Plymouth telephone number as its only around the corner from me but there was no reply!!! Pity, sounded a tidy buy.

God loves a trier !

[Pete]

I do remember someone coming on an earlier version of this forum looking for info on DAN 3H so maybe it's not dead ?