At The Auctions

[Exminiman]

This particular car has a very unusual dashboard which reminds me of what we used to construct as teenagers because we couldn't afford to get a company to do it for us. As I have said any times "Caveat Emptor."

Thought the same, to be honest I think its an awful looking interior........the whole car doesn't seem to hang together, just a random collection of modifications......

[mk1]

My very first attempt at a "Custom dash" for my Mini when I was bearly 17 looked similar, but probably a bit better than the effort on that "Coachbuilt" Mini

[Exminiman]

My very first attempt at a "Custom dash" for my Mini when I was bearly 17 looked similar, but probably a bit better than the effort on that "Coachbuilt" Mini

...the more gauges the better, funny how no one seems to have a vacuum gauge anymore, was very proud of mine

[Exminiman]

1961 Deluxe on BAT, original shell looked good

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1961- ... -deluxe-2/

[Peter Laidler]

While we're on the subject of the Radford, W&P and any of the others who did the various mini and cooper - and even clubman conversions. Are there records left/remaining that show the chassis/registration number against the conversion spec and paint colour? Or have they been lost in the mists of time.

I'm thinking of the various John Cooper conversions too. There seems to be no written records cross referencing a work number against a chassis or registration number of any worth. Just generalisations....... that are a bit obscure and mysterious. Cooper conversions...., another case of "Caveat Emptor" . Luckily, the MCR's John Parnell seems to be slowly unravelling the Cooper conversion mysteries against TRUE quantities

Hope that I haven't upset anyone. Anyway, steel helmet on ready for the incoming flak

[WMU 211G]

My very first attempt at a "Custom dash" for my Mini when I was bearly 17 looked similar, but probably a bit better than the effort on that "Coachbuilt" Mini

...the more gauges the better, funny how no one seems to have a vacuum gauge anymore, was very proud of mine

Definitely the more the merrier...!

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[mk1]

Vacuum gauges were second only to rev counters back in the good old days. What's the point of a Gauge if the needle doesn't swing about wildly

[surfblue63]

If you want gauges that swing about wildly then by an Inno Export Cooper. Those Jaeger and Veglia items could dance to any tune, not just swing. The ones in mine sometimes needed waking up with a slight tap on the glass.

[surfblue63]

Also at the Bicester sale are these two

https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auct ... /cars/?p=1


Ideal for a bit of class rallying is this Mk2 S. Bit on the pricey side, but it does look clean and tidy.

https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auct ... eation-jt/




and second is a tidy looking Morris 1100 MkII, being sold with no reserve. It looks clean enough, but I'd be checking for filler in the usual places before bidding.

https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auct ... -mk-ii-dl/

[Peter Laidler]

Green Cooper S, NWV reg above. Anyone else looking at the small pics, notice the circular and oval cut-outs down the radiator support bracket? Any reason....., except to allow the cooling air you want the fan to push INTO and THROUGH the radiator, to take the line of least resistance and vent itself outwards. Or is this another mini enigma?

[GraemeC]

Possibly helps at speed and hinders at standstill. Suppose it depends if it had an overheating problem and when.

More curiously is why it has a full plumbed in fire extinguisher system when it doesn't look to have been built to be use in anger.

[WMU 211G]

If you want gauges that swing about wildly then by an Inno Export Cooper. Those Jaeger and Veglia items could dance to any tune, not just swing. The ones in mine sometimes needed waking up with a slight tap on the glass.

The needles in the the speedo and rev counter in the two Rover P5B Coupes I had looked like they were conducting the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Albert Hall every time I drove them!

[Peter Laidler]

I was thinking exactly the same as you Graeme. All dressed up and nowhere to go. Or as my mum used to say, big fur coat and no knickers. Just an expensive vanity project. Well done, but what for......? But each to his own

[GraemeC]

big fur coat and no knickers

I've always believed that to mean something very different!

[Peter Laidler]

Yes, I thought that was probably the wrong phrase after I'd written it. Have a great rest of the day Graeme

[Old English White]

Also at the Bicester sale are these two


and second is a tidy looking Morris 1100 MkII, being sold with no reserve. It looks clean enough, but I'd be checking for filler in the usual places before bidding.

Blimey, that 1100 has had the hydrolastic pumped up a bit hasn't it
Yes, I reckon there'll be some filler in that one. Had a bit of a blowover hasn't it. Not Teal Blue though I don't think. A little too early a car anyway isn't it? Blue Royale or Trafalgar Blue maybe?

[surfblue63]

Definitely the more the merrier...!

Is this enough gauges?

[Exminiman]

Class..... but can you see a vacuum gauge?

Think I still have a couple knocking around, definitely going to fit one now, just for old times sake.....

[Peter Laidler]

I can just about see it Marc, just to the left of the altimeter.....

[WMU 211G]

Definitely the more the merrier...!

Is this enough gauges?

Top row, left to right : tea, coffee, milk, sugar, chocolate digestives, jaffa cakes, etc, etc....