My 1964 Mini Cooper S Replica Project

[bartman]

hi guys,
I bought this mini back in august only just getting round to have a proper look at it now my plan is to make it in to a Cooper S replica. It needs some major work but I have wanted a Mk1 for a while I cant afford a real cooper S so will make this look like one. any advice or help is welcome.

[Highnumbers]

My lord - best of luck!!

Maybe I'm a little skeptical, but I'm surprised that isn't headed for the scrapper.

[rich@minispares.com]

id ring Doreen at mini machine and order one of everything!!!!!!!!!!!!

man that's ripe!

[java gt]

I can't say much,mine is not much better

[bartman]

It's the worst I've restored yet but Mk1's are getting rare now and expensive it needs most panels including a full floor but I reckon I can get the shell solid for £3500. I have a set of 7.5 disc brakes and an 'A' series 1275 on remote change. I have seen worse and less desirable minis restored.

[Charlynsane]

Good luck!!

A interesting project!

Do you want to make all the bodywork by yourself?

Firts step..SODABLAST!!!

[mk1]

As has been said it's as rough as old boots, but with the correct panels & a bit of love I am sure it will make a great little Min again. As Bartman says all MK1's are getting desirable now & it'll be great to see this one live again.

[gs.davies]

Looks like a great project! Definitely a case of needing a smash and grab raid on M-Machine though!

[bartman]

Yeah hopefully M machine will do me a bulk discount haha.