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Any thoughts on this one ?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/355677700627 ... R-yJ74TmYw

Looks OK but the blue doesn't look right to me. Just another transient owner, probably reliving his youth for a couple of years, now wants to sell at a profit. Just my thoughts

Lots of new bits is what I thought from a first glance.

Looks bloody lovely. Jump in and drive it. Minimal hassle. Buy it and enjoy!

rolesyboy wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 8:24 am Looks bloody lovely. Jump in and drive it. Minimal hassle. Buy it and enjoy!

Exactly. It looks like a new one, restored to a very high standard by the right people.

Austin Princess VDP 1300...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276424938203 ... SwFnFmG5zc

MG Metro...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/315291957968 ... SwH4tkyQ2S

Austin 1100 two door...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/296229179182 ... OSw3V5lz96~

Late 1275GT...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285826688564 ... SwxW5mFA5E

Early Minivan...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145743966823 ... Swu8RmKmPp

'66 Cooper...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/196368657580 ... Sw~dtmLkio

Mk3 S with 1380...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256485343320 ... SwJ2ll9KwT

Surf Blue Mk1 850...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/135038678633 ... SwYTVl1Kin

On the Mk1 Cooper are those cover sills ?, look a bit odd. Copious amounts of seam sealer possibly hiding ropey welds in places perhaps ?. Easy to pick at stuff, maybe perfectly ok.

111Robin wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 2:15 pm On the Mk1 Cooper are those cover sills ?, look a bit odd. Copious amounts of seam sealer possibly hiding ropey welds in places perhaps ?. Easy to pick at stuff, maybe perfectly ok.

That price is mad for a tidy but bodged up Mk1 Cooper. You're right Robin - badly fitted oversills and horrible lash up of the boot floor, battery box etc. and that's just the bits we CAN see. That late Mini front panel has more holes in it than a colander and most could/should have been welded up prior to painting especially if he was aiming for £25,000

Old English White wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 4:21 pm

111Robin wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 2:15 pm On the Mk1 Cooper are those cover sills ?, look a bit odd. Copious amounts of seam sealer possibly hiding ropey welds in places perhaps ?. Easy to pick at stuff, maybe perfectly ok.

That price is mad for a tidy but bodged up Mk1 Cooper. You're right Robin - badly fitted oversills and horrible lash up of the boot floor, battery box etc. and that's just the bits we CAN see. That late Mini front panel has more holes in it than a colander and most could/should have been welded up prior to painting especially if he was aiming for £25,000

That's what I thought, tidy enough but not at £25k with repairs like those in my opinion.

I agree, could be wrong blue, or combination of badly white balanced camera, and photos taken in shade don’t help.

Peter Laidler wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 8:25 pm Looks OK but the blue doesn't look right to me. Just another transient owner, probably reliving his youth for a couple of years, now wants to sell at a profit. Just my thoughts

Had a look at this one and is a lovely car, needs a couple of bits of paint rectifying to make perfect and as has been said lots of news bits. Anyone know of any similar on the market or anyone thinking of selling ? If so please let me know.

andys wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 7:41 pm Any thoughts on this one ?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/355677700627 ... R-yJ74TmYw

Austin Rover Ltd. Company Name, Registration Number, Email Address plus Metro 6R4 Drawings
"Offered at No Reserve, a unique opportunity to own the sole rights to Austin Rover Ltd. Company Name, Company Registration Number, email address plus a vast amount of original factory drawings for the Metro 6R4. Purchased by the current long-term owner, directly from the administrator when MG Rover Group went into administration, PWC."
Lot Number: 254 GUIDE PRICE: Offered Without Reserve + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)
https://www.iconicauctioneers.com/austi ... ywell-0524

WHY would someone want to buy that?

hanlminiman wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2024 6:33 pm WHY would someone want to buy that?

Maybe a Chinese Car company will buy the Austin-Rover company name to sell a new range of ultra cheap electric car imports because of the existing brand recognition in the UK and Europe, as has happened with the now Chinese owned and built MG range of cars.

Not sure how the below works with MG and Austin-Rover?

BRITISH MOTOR HERITAGE AND LICENSING
British Motor Heritage represents the classic marques of Austin, Morris, Austin Mini, Morris Mini, Special Tuning, Riley, Wolseley and Rover together with the iconic British sports cars of MG, Triumph and Austin-Healey.
All are available for worldwide license. The BMH licensed products and designs have been inspired by the original sales brochures and advertising material held in the BMH archive.
https://www.bmh-ltd.com/licensing/

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166756680031 ... media=COPY

£1000 for a standard A+ 998

I saw that earlier today. I wondered if it was an error and an extra zero was added. It's SO far off the mark. Thought it was a bit rude to ask though...

Problem is, it may prompt a load of other idiots to advertise their engines at an inflated price, until they realise …..

"In need of restoration". Or, put another way, it's a V5 waiting for a suitable car. ebay 386995055825

You did not post a working link to the eBay listing!

Here’s the listing for those interested:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/386995055825 ... media=COPY

MagicWandWoody wrote: ↑Sun May 12, 2024 7:35 pm "In need of restoration". Or, put another way, it's a V5 waiting for a suitable car.
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ebay 386995055825

That mk1 AH Sprite shell looks a better bet .