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

[JC T ONE]

For lovers of the auto box...

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C563295

Mike Youles' car that isn't it?

Whats the story on it ? seems like a mix of parts = no such thing as a auto boxed Mini in 1962.

[JC T ONE]

Very nice indeed
I also have a '62 Morris, with the early type recirulary heater and was wondering what 'the rare control cables' are that are mentioned in this ad?
I thought it was just twisting the heater knob for on?

Most likely it has a fresh air heater fitted. This is a factory option, and is controlled be 2 cables.

One for the water valve, and one for the air intake behind the grill.

[Chewie Baker]

Good info and thank you jc t

[mab01uk]

1.43 Scale Mini Shop Garage Diorama:-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/-/371214902658

[Old English White]

Fantastic! That must have taken many many days of work

[Jamie]

Not mini based this "special".....

My eyes!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1955-FORD-POP ... 4ae1d93c9c

[rich@minispares.com]

For lovers of the auto box...

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C563295

Mike Youles' car that isn't it?

Whats the story on it ? seems like a mix of parts = no such thing as a auto boxed Mini in 1962.

I believe it was built as such as the main driver only had an automatic licence, and the later switches where fitted for the ease of driving in traffic

I bet it would make a great daily driver / town traffic car

[rich@minispares.com]

Not mini based this "special".....

My eyes!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1955-FORD-POP ... 4ae1d93c9c

its great to see something as individual and interesting as this has survived, and I hope its bought by a sympathetic owner who will restore it.

odd projects like this should be celebrated and cherished for what they are.

[rich@minispares.com]

Not mini based this "special".....

My eyes!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1955-FORD-POP ... 4ae1d93c9c

[surfblue63]

Not mini based this "special".....

My eyes!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1955-FORD-POP ... 4ae1d93c9c

its great to see something as individual and interesting as this has survived, and I hope its bought by a sympathetic owner who will restore it.

odd projects like this should be celebrated and cherished for what they are.

I wonder how many biceps those doors have ripped off, they look lethal.

[Tupers]

Any thoughts on the price of this one? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331407543441? ... EBIDX%3AIT

I wasn't expecting it to get quite as high considering the missing interior trim pieces and well worn engine bay. Maybe I'm just living in the past though.

[Matt_Tupman]

Yes Chris your living in the past.

[nick@dunsdale]

ooohhhh 200 pages of "what the hell"

Formerly "What the F@#k" .....lol

[In the shed]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1959-AUSTIN-S ... 3f43395e5d

Have you got this plate robbed ringer?

Are the people bidding on it smoking crack?

[Old English White]

Whichever way you look at it, he hasn't got very much of a September '59 Mini there has he

[mk1]

What more does anyone need than the logbook

[Gordon]

Have you noted that there was a bid of £3500 which was cancelled yesterday. I supposed that has managed to inflate the bidding somewhat.

[Pete]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1959-AUSTIN-S ... 3f43395e5d

Have you got this plate robbed ringer?

Are the people bidding on it smoking crack?

Say what you want about the car/lack of, but one thing it isn't is misleading! At least this seller is being transparent, that's a bloody rarity nowadays and no doubt will cost him dear when it comes to the final price. Re-shelled, re-imagined, whatever, you can't knock the seller. (and before you ask I don't have a clue who he/she is). I just don't see the point of slamming parts or cars you're not really interested in , if the seller's trying to deceive then fair enough. It's not like it's a £30K flatpack!

Yet.

[Old English White]

Yep, completely agree with you Pete. It is what it is and somebody will have to make the best they can of it.

[mab01uk]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1959-AUSTIN-S ... 3f43395e5d

Have you got this plate robbed ringer?

Are the people bidding on it smoking crack?

Say what you want about the car/lack of, but one thing it isn't is misleading! At least this seller is being transparent, that's a bloody rarity nowadays and no doubt will cost him dear when it comes to the final price. Re-shelled, re-imagined, whatever, you can't knock the seller. (and before you ask I don't have a clue who he/she is). I just don't see the point of slamming parts or cars you're not really interested in , if the seller's trying to deceive then fair enough. It's not like it's a £30K flatpack!

Yet.

I agree, he sems to have listed this project quite openly with what is and isn't from the original car......and if true there will be more parts & panels from the original vehicle than many Mk1 Cooper S, etc that I saw restored in the 1980/90's which now sell for mega money. It could result in a very nice 'reconstructed '59 replica?' using period parts but still with a reasonable end value even when adjusted for its somewhat chequered history.