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It is yet another car "fully restored" without much attention to detail
The seat pattern looks the correct black colour for a Mk2 Cooper but the trim pattern more like a Mk1
Mk1 Bonnet badge too...

Was thinking of the other car... yeah the MK2 Cooper is shocking

Oooh - sorry Kevin! The grey Mk1 is a bit special isn't it. I don't recognise the door cards at all but I suppose if you're the MD of BMC you could pretty much ask for whatever you wanted I guess they were a one-off?

I've always quite liked that Carlton grey car. Why BMC never offered microcell recliners as an option I will never know - they fold in half and hinge forward making it possible to get in and out of the back and they are nowhere near as heavy and un-wieldy as standard factory recliners. I guess it comes down to price...

Highest bid for the Carlton Grey car was only £7150.00. Website doesn't say whether that is a sale or not.
Only about half the estimate surprisingly.

Old English White wrote: ↑Thu May 28, 2020 1:44 pm Highest bid for the Carlton Grey car was only £7150.00. Website doesn't say whether that is a sale or not.
Only about half the estimate surprisingly.

Damn - I would have had that for £7200

Me too but it is never that simple. There may have been a reserve of course but even if there wasn't, Brightwells charge a premium of 12% plus VAT which adds another £1000 or more
Still doesn't sound dear though for such history.

Perhaps surprisingly, the poorly detailed red Mk2 Cooper was bid to £15,750 - which is over £18,000 once the buyers premium is added

Minigman wrote: ↑Thu May 28, 2020 1:48 pm

Old English White wrote: ↑Thu May 28, 2020 1:44 pm Highest bid for the Carlton Grey car was only £7150.00. Website doesn't say whether that is a sale or not.
Only about half the estimate surprisingly.

Damn - I would have had that for £7200

If only I had the room that would have been mine!! a bargain compared to the MK2 Cooper

**JULY ENTRY** 1966 Morris Mini Cooper S
Finished in the most popular tartan red, black roof and 'S' trim. Largely original with the benefit of factory steel wheels, nerf bars, karobe style front seat covers, GT dashboard, standard single tank, 120mph speedo etc.
Once owned by a famous actress, last tax disc Sept 1977. Dry stored for many years.
Bangers and Cash series one, episode one; "Your last chance to buy a barn-find cooper S- find of the century, never be another"
Best not say that again- here's another!
On site now for viewing by appointment only - please call us to arrange on 01751 477555. Thank you
https://mathewsons.co.uk/auctions/aucti ... i-cooper-s

Old English White wrote: ↑Thu May 28, 2020 1:44 pm Highest bid for the Carlton Grey car was only £7150.00. Website doesn't say whether that is a sale or not.
Only about half the estimate surprisingly.

Looks like it was a sale. Bargain of the decade I think.

https://www.brightwells.com/lot-details/477005

surfblue63 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 02, 2020 4:07 pm

Old English White wrote: ↑Thu May 28, 2020 1:44 pm Highest bid for the Carlton Grey car was only £7150.00. Website doesn't say whether that is a sale or not.
Only about half the estimate surprisingly.

Looks like it was a sale. Bargain of the decade I think.

https://www.brightwells.com/lot-details/477005

Does anyone want to confess...?

I'm very jealous either way....

surfblue63 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 02, 2020 4:07 pm

Old English White wrote: ↑Thu May 28, 2020 1:44 pm Highest bid for the Carlton Grey car was only £7150.00. Website doesn't say whether that is a sale or not.
Only about half the estimate surprisingly.

Looks like it was a sale. Bargain of the decade I think.

https://www.brightwells.com/lot-details/477005

That’s a great price for someone at that! (Certainly the purchaser)

66 cooper s at Mathewson
https://mathewsons.co.uk/auctions/aucti ... i-cooper-s

Car shouts a 65, a removed body number also?

Single tank and swivel visors indicate 65

HOY sat unsold for 18 months, hence the D plate.

think the auctioneer removes body numbers he did in Bangers and Cash with the other s

The standard wheels sit right in the arches? I thought S brakes made them sit proud? Could be wrong though.

Tim

agricola wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 1:52 pm think the auctioneer removes body numbers he did in Bangers and Cash with the other s

Yes, that does seem to be something he does.

The detailing in that engine bay is so 'correct' it can only be an S.

Not sure about the wheels Tim.

Wheels are certainly out a bit. Odd that it only has one S rim.
And my estimate is £21,500
PS This is not in tomorrows sale, but the July sale. Also on offer then are a couple of A35s, one is an academy car, the other is a Speedwell

surfblue63 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 4:04 pm
PS This is not in tomorrows sale, but the July sale. Also on offer then are a couple of A35s, one is an academy car, the other is a Speedwell

Quite a few Mini’s tomorrow, liked the Estate until I saw all the pictures!!

Really do fancy one of those A35’s , however they’ve always struck me as a little expensive for what they are?