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Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2021 7:37 am
by Exminiman
They seem to be pointing this out in the pictures without saying it in the text - looking for a get out clause, maybe?
Wiper motor mount is a blatant
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2021 9:43 am
by Old English White
No. I think that most auction houses simply haven't got a clue
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2021 10:29 am
by steve1071
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2021 10:49 am
by AndyPen
Despite the faults I’m surprised it didn’t fetch more!
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2021 11:29 am
by Pete
The problem with a car like that one is that unless it’s super original ( doesn’t appear so on the surface) there’s so much money to spend to make it a nice one, including sourcing a correct engine, speedo, servo, etc etc and then sorting the body out which could spiral out of control. Could easily end up a pretty expensive car unless it’s left alone and just used as it is.
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2021 11:44 am
by Pete
This stalled at about £25k yesterday! Will cost a bomb to make competitive, like any FIA Mini does, but I thought it would do a lot better than that.
https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/26999/lot/201/
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 1:57 am
by surfblue63
At an auction near me, very rare South African Wolseley 1000, in what can only be described as used and abused original condition. Pity it has lost half of its original seat materials, but I'm sure that tex vinyl looks a lot like old Mercedes or VW stuff.
https://wbandsons.com/listing/wolseley-1000/
Also in the same auction a restored 1275 GTS rolling shell. Note plenty of black stuff under the arches, could be hiding some horrors. Also note the inside of the roof, a tad wobbly one could say.
https://wbandsons.com/listing/mini-clubman-1275gts/
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 9:34 am
by Bitsilly
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 3:44 pm
by haynes
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 4:10 pm
by Exminiman
Nice one to own, specially as it has a 1071 in place
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 4:30 pm
by 111Robin
I can see some very ropey patches on the sills, wouldn't fancy digging into that mess (again!!!)
And this would explain it :
Offside Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill to floor full length of car (6.1.B.2) Dangerous
Hope the bidders have done their homework.
You can't polish a turd but you can cover it in underseal.
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 4:49 pm
by AndyAgar
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 9:24 pm
by Old English White
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 9:43 pm
by Costafortune
Owned/sold by Jonathan Buncombe - there's a name from the past. Used to race for Richard Longman iirc.
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 3:06 pm
by Bitsilly
This came as a surprise!
Toyota Corolla, previous insurance write (minor but it sticks), 93k miles
It is a gt with a twin cam engine but I had no idea it would be so expensive!
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/auction ... %3D.X5QLxS
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 4:18 pm
by Exminiman
bit of a surprise, but here is one a few year ago at £35K
https://drivetribe.com/p/its-happened-t ... xX6PwZ0AAg
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2021 10:08 pm
by iain1967s
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2021 1:03 pm
by Brynmor
I’d love a traveller, what’s the import costs these days?
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2021 6:34 pm
by iain1967s
Must be long wheelbase week… here is a Mk2 1969 build metal trim Austin Countryman with what looks like a gold-seal Mk3 Cooper S engine, dizzy, carbs etc. Also has the 4kw “cold climate” snail type heater blower, and upside-down door cards
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-austin-countyman
Re: At The Auctions
Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:49 pm
by iain1967s
iain1967s wrote: ↑Wed Jul 28, 2021 6:34 pm
Must be long wheelbase week… here is a Mk2 1969 build metal trim Austin Countryman with what looks like a gold-seal Mk3 Cooper S engine, dizzy, carbs etc. Also has the 4kw “cold climate” snail type heater blower, and upside-down door cards
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-austin-countyman
The winning bid was $19,250 USD.
