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1963 Countryman Smooth roof

Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 8:05 pm
by rolesyboy
Ta da. My latest bewt. July 1963 Smoothie. Very complete and pretty solid. Original front panel etc.
Deciding how far to go with this one. Thinking make it roadworthy, sling a roof rack and a 1275 in it and just enjoy it.
Anybody recognise it from years gone by?? Been in a garage ..ooops,I mean 'barn' for the last 25 years. Pretty sure a similar DER plate is on a Fiest Yellow 1071 S somewhere on the forum.

Re: 1963 Countryman Smooth roof

Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 4:26 am
by Charlynsane
Hello

Lovely car!

Will you restore it a little bit?

Or just an engine swap??

Re: 1963 Countryman Smooth roof

Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 8:05 am
by InimiaD
Nice find Mark. Looks to be an honest unmolested example, but then again, I am biased.
keep us updated with the progress. ;)

Re: 1963 Countryman Smooth roof

Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 8:14 am
by mk1
Now that does look like a SWEET little project!

Re: 1963 Countryman Smooth roof

Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 8:59 am
by rich@minispares.com
it looks like its got headlining glue on the outside of the roof!

nice!

Re: 1963 Countryman Smooth roof

Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 11:04 am
by rolesyboy
Hahahaha, that has made me chuckle Rich. Funnily enough the headlining inside is mint. Great little car and a bit different for me. Swifty suggested go all the way and slot 'S' type running gear in it. Ummm, that juist cost me a family holiday. Look out M-Machine. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Re: 1963 Countryman Smooth roof

Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 9:55 pm
by SMOKE GREY
Remember my dad going to look at a 997 Cooper, reg number on that was 37 DER.

Re: 1963 Countryman Smooth roof

Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 8:16 pm
by tjw89
Really look forward to updates on this car, exactly what I was after to put my Alexander 7 port head on. I have a soft spot for smooth roof's. :D

Re: 1963 Countryman Smooth roof

Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 9:13 pm
by rolesyboy
Sell me your 7 port and make us both happy lol