WTH??!?! Have you seen this item on ebay.

General Chat with an emphasis on BMC Minis & Other iconic cars of the 1960's.
Post Reply
sanm72
Basic 850
Posts: 52
Joined: Wed Jun 30, 2010 1:12 pm
Location: Padova (Italy)

Re: WTH??!?! Have you seen this item on ebay.

Post by sanm72 »

Austin Mini Cooper MK1 66'
Inno Mini Cooper MK2 69'
Inno Mini Cooper MK3 71'
User avatar
Costafortune
1275 Cooper S
Posts: 2012
Joined: Thu Feb 16, 2017 10:26 am
Location: Sheffield On Thames
Has thanked: 5 times
Been thanked: 15 times

Re: WTH??!?! Have you seen this item on ebay.

Post by Costafortune »

They probably went to the same school as these clowns:

https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1675266

I'm thousands of miles away from the car, but I can see that it's clearly rubbish. Mini prices are settling and these are worth four figures as restoration projects.
User avatar
MiNiKiN
1275 Cooper S
Posts: 942
Joined: Tue Oct 10, 2017 3:15 pm
Location: Graz/Austria // NN1 4ST previously
Has thanked: 17 times
Been thanked: 9 times

Re: WTH??!?! Have you seen this item on ebay.

Post by MiNiKiN »

Costafortune wrote: Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:15 pm They probably went to the same school as these clowns:

https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1675266

I'm thousands of miles away from the car, but I can see that it's clearly rubbish. Mini prices are settling and these are worth four figures as restoration projects.
we have an old saw: "Every day there are 5 dimwits arriving at the station". Multiply that by days per year and amount of stations and you have a huge potential buiyership.
Yes I am a nerd: I am researching the Austrian Mini-racing scene of the 60s and 70s :ugeek:
and.rs1800
850 Super
Posts: 122
Joined: Tue Feb 04, 2020 11:45 pm
Location: Herts

Re: WTH??!?! Have you seen this item on ebay.

Post by and.rs1800 »

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256452970917 ... R7DamNjLYw

Another U.K. minis prize for sale,not my cup of tea but I bet it’s had a fortune spent on it.the full length sun roof is a no no for me
User avatar
Exminiman
1275 Cooper S
Posts: 2888
Joined: Tue Jan 17, 2017 8:59 am
Location: Berkshire UK
Has thanked: 21 times
Been thanked: 7 times

Re: WTH??!?! Have you seen this item on ebay.

Post by Exminiman »

and.rs1800 wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:24 pm https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256452970917 ... R7DamNjLYw

Another U.K. minis prize for sale,not my cup of tea but I bet it’s had a fortune spent on it.the full length sun roof is a no no for me
For me those type of cars lack credibility or a purpose……ie lightened brackets all over inc bonnet hinges in aluminium, why ? Then you add a sunroof, which presumably adds weight for floor strengthening…….etc no real design direction.

On the plus side looks nicely built and I am sure lots will like it, not a grumpy old fart though …… :lol:
Polarsilver
1275 Cooper S
Posts: 2793
Joined: Fri Jan 15, 2016 1:22 pm
Location: Silverstone not far away
Been thanked: 13 times

Re: WTH??!?! Have you seen this item on ebay.

Post by Polarsilver »

this very old fart can see to buy it with a big haggle to get a new built & presumably sorted Heritage Shell complete with the rebuilt engine and box .. then flog off all the Glitz Bits to raise cash ..( no issue if you have the proper spare parts stash) then you have a cheap rust free car to use as a Summer "Daily" when the sun roof will come in handy ;)
User avatar
mab01uk
1275 Cooper S
Posts: 8198
Joined: Thu Jun 24, 2010 7:08 pm
Location: S.E. England
Has thanked: 64 times
Been thanked: 56 times

Re: WTH??!?! Have you seen this item on ebay.

Post by mab01uk »

The ad also says:-
"Built for a TV show that was never aired, Peter Andre was one of the presenters!"
User avatar
Exminiman
1275 Cooper S
Posts: 2888
Joined: Tue Jan 17, 2017 8:59 am
Location: Berkshire UK
Has thanked: 21 times
Been thanked: 7 times

Re: WTH??!?! Have you seen this item on ebay.

Post by Exminiman »

Polarsilver wrote: Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:01 am this very old fart can see to buy it with a big haggle to get a new built & presumably sorted Heritage Shell complete with the rebuilt engine and box .. then flog off all the Glitz Bits to raise cash ..( no issue if you have the proper spare parts stash) then you have a cheap rust free car to use as a Summer "Daily" when the sun roof will come in handy ;)
yes it is a good point, £15K (or what ever you can knock it down to) gest you a heritage shell, plus a load of bits to sell....
and.rs1800
850 Super
Posts: 122
Joined: Tue Feb 04, 2020 11:45 pm
Location: Herts

Re: WTH??!?! Have you seen this item on ebay.

Post by and.rs1800 »

I put in a couple of (low) offers, seller is now only accepting full asking price “ agree to buy it tomorrow morning for full asking price and you’ll be top of the list”..
Justonemorebike
Basic 850
Posts: 35
Joined: Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:58 pm

Re: WTH??!?! Have you seen this item on ebay.

Post by Justonemorebike »

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145682503909 ... media=COPY

Does this seem reasonable there seems to be so many "early vans " that have later type bodies and running gear?
User avatar
Costafortune
1275 Cooper S
Posts: 2012
Joined: Thu Feb 16, 2017 10:26 am
Location: Sheffield On Thames
Has thanked: 5 times
Been thanked: 15 times

Re: WTH??!?! Have you seen this item on ebay.

Post by Costafortune »

It looks alright although the potato camera pics might be hiding a lot.

But Cooper money for a Van?

Really?
User avatar
UHR850
1275 Cooper S
Posts: 6208
Joined: Thu Jun 24, 2010 3:26 pm
Location: Huizen the Netherlands
Been thanked: 2 times

Re: WTH??!?! Have you seen this item on ebay.

Post by UHR850 »

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155928631872 ... SwMcllc40s

Classic MINISPRINT COOPER S rare Road Test, & OSELLI big bore Mini test & tuning :D


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134678598284 ... Sww4BkZIV7

VITALONI YAKAZI NEEDS ELECTRONIC RPM COUNTERS ERA original catalog '70 :P

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126363091751 ... SwGr1lW5ZN

Austin Mini Cooper S Radford 8-)
DOWNTON Mini is what I like a lot.
Collecting 60th wooden steeringwheels.
User avatar
Exminiman
1275 Cooper S
Posts: 2888
Joined: Tue Jan 17, 2017 8:59 am
Location: Berkshire UK
Has thanked: 21 times
Been thanked: 7 times

Re: WTH??!?! Have you seen this item on ebay.

Post by Exminiman »

AEG316 stamped on the top.......still qualify ?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145685801527 ... name=11021
360gts
1275 Cooper S
Posts: 2925
Joined: Sat May 24, 2014 7:12 am
Been thanked: 17 times

Re: WTH??!?! Have you seen this item on ebay.

Post by 360gts »

Exminiman wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 2:26 pm AEG316 stamped on the top.......still qualify ?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145685801527 ... name=11021
12G940 casting.....I have seen these before.......
I even have a similar one here.
My guess was the tuners used the better 12G940 casting and stamped it 316...maybe to satisfy homologation requirements....just a guess!
User avatar
Exminiman
1275 Cooper S
Posts: 2888
Joined: Tue Jan 17, 2017 8:59 am
Location: Berkshire UK
Has thanked: 21 times
Been thanked: 7 times

Re: WTH??!?! Have you seen this item on ebay.

Post by Exminiman »

360gts wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:43 pm
Exminiman wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 2:26 pm AEG316 stamped on the top.......still qualify ?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145685801527 ... name=11021
12G940 casting.....I have seen these before.......
I even have a similar one here.
My guess was the tuners used the better 12G940 casting and stamped it 316...maybe to satisfy homologation requirements....just a guess!
TBH that's what I wondered, the manifold face is a big give away though if you were a scrutineer....
maxidave
Basic 850
Posts: 27
Joined: Tue Dec 16, 2014 11:42 pm
Location: new forest close to downton
Been thanked: 3 times
Contact:

Re: WTH??!?! Have you seen this item on ebay.

Post by maxidave »

This head appears to be stamped AEG 163 not 316.AEG 316 is a 1275S EN40B Crankshaft,nitrided but not cross drilled.I hope to post one soon on
FOR SALE.
maxidave
Basic 850
Posts: 27
Joined: Tue Dec 16, 2014 11:42 pm
Location: new forest close to downton
Been thanked: 3 times
Contact:

Re: WTH??!?! Have you seen this item on ebay.

Post by maxidave »

Forgot to say this head looks like an 1805,the best 940 variation to modify.
User avatar
mab01uk
1275 Cooper S
Posts: 8198
Joined: Thu Jun 24, 2010 7:08 pm
Location: S.E. England
Has thanked: 64 times
Been thanked: 56 times

Re: WTH??!?! Have you seen this item on ebay.

Post by mab01uk »

H15 Fun - 1990 Mini Cooper S, Chassis No.0001 once owned by Micheal Cooper, now in South Africa...
https://www.kampforum.co.za/node/5329

Thread on TMF:
H15 Fun Mini Cooper S 001 Chassis No. For Sale:-
https://www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums/t ... -for-sale/
and.rs1800
850 Super
Posts: 122
Joined: Tue Feb 04, 2020 11:45 pm
Location: Herts

Re: WTH??!?! Have you seen this item on ebay.

Post by and.rs1800 »

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/315254452117 ... R5KYy9_QYw

Looks nice but advert says oversills fitted 30 years ago!
Same advert on car and classic but it’s a dealer selling it-the eBay advert comes across like it’s a private sale…
Wouldn’t a Cooper have chrome door handles not door pulls on the inside?
minimk1man
998 Cooper
Posts: 505
Joined: Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:13 am
Location: Shropshire
Been thanked: 1 time

Re: WTH??!?! Have you seen this item on ebay.

Post by minimk1man »

Looks nice but advert says oversills fitted 30 years ago!
Same advert on car and classic but it’s a dealer selling it-the eBay advert comes across like it’s a private sale…
Wouldn’t a Cooper have chrome door handles not door pulls on the inside?
Also I think GVU +++D series is an age related number. So is it an import or has it lost its original reg number. ??? Hmmm
Post Reply