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Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2020 12:33 pm
by Costafortune
This had so much promise. A rare and significant Mini, but.................engine bay that could be Russet brown (wrong) or Rose metallic (better than silver) but is either way a bloody disgrace. And that interior.....
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1221904
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2020 2:26 pm
by surfblue63
That don't think that body did started life as a Special. It has some of the Special bits inside (see video)...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9iy1vxfs0g
…but there are a couple of obvious errors, the side repeaters are in the wrong position, Specials came with opening rear quarters and the boot badge is wrong. It would still be expensive at half the price!
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2020 4:19 pm
by Costafortune
Without seeing the reg number it's hard to say what it was but the engine bay looks like Rose metallic. It's just the usual tarted up Mini tbh.
'Mileage believed genuine' - another dealer gem! They have absolutely no shame.
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2020 6:25 pm
by Costafortune
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Thu May 21, 2020 3:23 pm
by surfblue63
Not been much to report here, but some of the auction houses are trying to hold sales.
An interesting car is on offer at Brightwells next week in their timed auction. It's a bit of BMC history so to speak, being built for the BMC Director of Production Bill Davies. Based on a Mk1 Mini it was fitted with a 998 engine and painted in Carlton Grey with a special red leather interior. I remember seeing it at The Pride of Longbridge show a few years ago and it looked quite smart. It could do with some detailing under the bonnet but would make a good conversation piece at a show when we can all meet up again in a field some where.
https://www.brightwellslive.com/lot/details/477005
COH800C_1.jpg
COH800C_10.jpg
Also in the same sale is an over priced Mk2 Cooper
https://www.brightwellslive.com/lot/details/477166
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Thu May 21, 2020 3:46 pm
by snoopy64
Wow! I like that... the colour combinations work well too... definitely a talking point as you say
(that Cooper on the other hand
)
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Thu May 21, 2020 4:19 pm
by minimk1man
I too remember looking at this car at POL a few years ago and thinking what a nice car it was.
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Thu May 21, 2020 4:32 pm
by Old English White
I've never seen it in the flesh but it was for sale (on ebay I think?) a while ago. I clearly remember it and its history. Don't know if it sold or not on that occasion. Very interesting car.
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 9:38 am
by surfblue63
p.t.o.
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 9:41 am
by surfblue63
Does a bit of privateer rally history and the historical fitting of a Downton kit justify the high value of this Travaller?
Up for Auction at Anglia next month
https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/classic ... -cooper-s/
imagemini3.jpg
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 12:48 pm
by 66Traveller
I think that is a tad optimistic. Its not a John Cooper converted Travellerand it isn't an S. That lamp bar is also nothing like the original. When I tried to sell my 1275 "S" surf blue traveller a couple of years ago there were no buyers. I ended up converting it back to standard 998cc spec to sell it in the end...
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 6:08 pm
by DB1380
I quite like that. I could use it for work, might get most of my tools in back. Get it sign written, job done.
Dicky.
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 6:34 pm
by IslandBlue
Along similar lines but slightly cheaper...
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1184301
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 6:38 pm
by surfblue63
And that's been for sale for over 6 months
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 8:22 pm
by Old English White
All that, and they STILL couldn't fit the door cars the right way up
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Sat May 23, 2020 9:44 am
by mab01uk
1963 Morris Mini Cooper
"Vendor owned since 2013 and with the previous owner registered since 1994. Fitted with a bolt in roll cage, OMP seats, 4 point harnesses, twin fuel tanks, auxiliary dials, lightweight bonnet and upgraded brakes."
https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/classic ... ni-cooper/
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Sat May 23, 2020 4:33 pm
by Exminiman
mab01uk wrote: ↑Sat May 23, 2020 9:44 am
1963 Morris Mini Cooper
"Vendor owned since 2013 and with the previous owner registered since 1994. Fitted with a bolt in roll cage, OMP seats, 4 point harnesses, twin fuel tanks, auxiliary dials, lightweight bonnet and upgraded brakes."
https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/classic ... ni-cooper/
Bit shabby, but quite like it as a driver....realistic guide £10-£12k, rolling restoration to enjoy, maybe
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Sat May 23, 2020 4:35 pm
by Exminiman
Exminiman wrote: ↑Sat May 23, 2020 4:33 pm
mab01uk wrote: ↑Sat May 23, 2020 9:44 am
1963 Morris Mini Cooper
"Vendor owned since 2013 and with the previous owner registered since 1994. Fitted with a bolt in roll cage, OMP seats, 4 point harnesses, twin fuel tanks, auxiliary dials, lightweight bonnet and upgraded brakes."
https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/classic ... ni-cooper/
Bit shabby, but quite like it as a driver....realistic guide £10-£12k, rolling restoration to enjoy, maybe
EDIT, no under bonnet shot or engine detail which is bit odd though
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Mon May 25, 2020 2:39 pm
by mrqcars
Austin Cooper 1275 s mk1 on car and classic
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1228875
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Tue May 26, 2020 11:59 am
by snoopy64
surfblue63 wrote: ↑Thu May 21, 2020 3:23 pm
Not been much to report here, but some of the auction houses are trying to hold sales.
An interesting car is on offer at Brightwells next week in their timed auction. It's a bit of BMC history so to speak, being built for the BMC Director of Production Bill Davies. Based on a Mk1 Mini it was fitted with a 998 engine and painted in Carlton Grey with a special red leather interior. I remember seeing it at The Pride of Longbridge show a few years ago and it looked quite smart. It could do with some detailing under the bonnet but would make a good conversation piece at a show when we can all meet up again in a field some where.
https://www.brightwellslive.com/lot/details/477005
COH800C_10.jpg
Also in the same sale is an over priced Mk2 Cooper
https://www.brightwellslive.com/lot/details/477166
What door card and seat pattern is that...?