1964 850 tc

[InimiaD]

What a cracking little motor.
I'd like to be at Stanford Hall just to see the reaction.

[guru_1071]

Nice Rich!

Are those front arches made of leather?

they might look a bit 'organic' but they are made from the thin-est, most brittle plastic ever. one had been repaired with what looked like a bit of lino, but unfortunatley they broke and fell of - shame as im sure they would have been a strong feature in marks shop.

someone with even less taste than me has already emailed me 'boasting' (or confesing, take your pick) that he has a brand new boxed set in his loft, ive managed to resist purchasing such an unique and rear item from him!

the front arches are the worse bit - they dont even have any retro charm - thay just look crap

[tedmcedd]

I came on the forum today excited to see your newest purchase rich, knowing you'd said you would be posting pictures, a mate of mine posted a picture of a mini on my facebook, I commented ' I really like that! honestly, Id not change a thing!' I then came on here, clicked on this page and there it was.... the mini my mate posted on my facebook! hahaa!

honestly though! you cant change a thing!! I even like the arches.... Made by Cosmic i believe...

[guru_1071]

I came on the forum today excited to see your newest purchase

you need to get our more tedmund

a mate of mine posted a picture of a mini on my facebook, I commented ' I really like that! honestly, Id not change a thing!' I then came on here, clicked on this page and there it was.... the mini my mate posted on my facebook! hahaa!...

really, how weird - he must have got the picture from here or retro rides?

honestly though! you cant change a thing!! I even like the arches.... Made by Cosmic i believe

they would look great on your minus..........

[Etienne B.]

You lucky Rich !!!!!!
what a find, I really love it !!! Ohh God, another night of insomnia ...

You must not change a thing - not that easy, I reckon, if you want it roadworthy !

PS : what about your blue MK2 ?

[steve1071]

I love it Rich. Next years concourse will be a breeze.
The interior reminds me so much of my first mini.
A kid near us had those arches 25 years ago. We all thought he had made them out of old dustbin lids.

[coopertim]

Really nice find Rich!

Its got the same plastic dash as my 64 1071. What make is it?

Tim.

[mark7]

Nice find! Well worth the suspense just for those wheel trim attachments!

Mark.

[Matty]

Nice find, Its certainly a one off with all them mods!

Bring it up to date with some 'tasteful' neons.

[AndyB72]

As has already been said it would be great to see this one at Stanford Hall, maybe even working up to the Master 'Bates' Class.

Drop me a line next week and I'll speak to Tim on the exhibition/events side at work about maybe making up something with floor mirrors, a few lights, maybe even a strobe to set you up for the big prize!!! Ye baby!!!

[graeme1293]

Starting from the front

Benelite grille
Lucas fog and spot (not sure of part no.?)
Serck or Mocal oil cooler - possibly Speedwell or B&G
Motoline tilt plastic front? (B&G)
Cosmic flares - vacuum moulded type (can donate rear ones if req)
?? wing mirrors
??Fire extinguisher (brand?)
Madadash
Smiths tach?
AC oil pressure gauge
Smiths temp
Smiths amps
?? switch extenders (B&G or Wipac maybe?)
Astrali wheel
B&G steering column bracket?
SPQR remote
?? door handles - maybe B&G
Minifin drums
?? petrol cap - Waso or Wipac?? - mmm I had one on my first S. Maybe Wibroc?

Any I've missed?

[JC T ONE]

What a great car love the "as found" pics

what a nice old Astrali wheel, never seen one with the old writing before.

surpriced no one wrote this yet? so here goes --

its your " HAT " so you can wear it just how you like


Jens Christian

PS I would have kept the Cosmic arches--you would provoke more people with them ON ha ha

[bluemin]

Been trying to figure out what the TC actually means. Going on the fact that the previous owner must have had a sense of humour I'd vote for Total Crap.

[guru_1071]

heres picture of cover that goes with the SPQR remote



and the rubber mat in the rear - front one is missing which is a shame

[Toby]

There's one on greed bay at the moment Rich

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Classic-60s-Mini- ... 0508607246

[guru_1071]

purchase number one has arrived!

passenger front floor and a pair of inners, outers & floor to first flute

fire up the plasma!

[Mini4Ever]

Very nice project Rich! I like all the period accessories on it

Already been able to figure out what TC stands for? Turbo Cooper maybe?

[almondgreen]

twin carbs....

[guru_1071]

too crusty?

[bluemin]

But what about the reg no?

It's got to be either Hardly Any Taste or perhaps wHolly Awful Tat