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Another Surf Blue '63

Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 3:49 pm
by surfblue63
Here's a few pics of my 1963 Austin Super Delux. After seaching for a Cooper, and not finding one I liked, I came across this and had to have it. It was in this condition when I purchased it just over 2 years ago from the third owner. The first owner had the car for 40 years and had looked after it very well. It has had some mild localised restoration but still retains all it's original panels, the front floors still have there tags on, and much of the original paint. The interior is original with the exception of the carpets. The front seats, I have been told, were covered by some Karobes covers (lost by the second owner), hence their condition and the headlining has the obligatory glue stains around the edge. I have racked up over 8,000 miles in the 2 years that I have had the car going to various shows and runs, some may have spotted it here and there. The only things that have needed replacing are the water pump (bearing failed) and an outer CV joint.

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Re: Another Surf Blue '63

Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 7:31 pm
by guru_1071
thats beautiful - its a well known fact that surf blue cars are the best!

my only question would be why are the master cylinders on back to front?

Re: Another Surf Blue '63

Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 10:24 pm
by surfblue63
^I've never noticed that before.
I suppose it's lucky you didn't notice the wipers :o

Re: Another Surf Blue '63

Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 11:04 pm
by cookie1071
Could be worse Surf - ignition key could be wrong way up! :shock: :lol:
Sweet car tho and better in the flesh than in pics. 8-) N.

Re: Another Surf Blue '63

Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 6:49 pm
by NotNormal
Very nice indeed, I must admit i've found pics of your car on the internet before in my research to make sure i'm heading in the right direction with my build. :)

Re: Another Surf Blue '63

Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 7:45 pm
by tomkidd
Wow, that is a beautiful example :shock:

Re: Another Surf Blue '63

Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 7:50 pm
by slowboy
that is ace! totally ace :mrgreen:

Re: Another Surf Blue '63

Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 10:31 pm
by Pete
Totally agree, cool as milk . So much so I tried to get him to sell it me ! :lol:

Re: Another Surf Blue '63

Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 10:46 pm
by surfblue63
^You never made an offer, and everything has a price. ;)

Re: Another Surf Blue '63

Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 11:05 pm
by coopertim
It is a fantastic looking car though! Surf Blue is by far the best colour. It would look very nice in my garage!

Tim

Re: Another Surf Blue '63

Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 7:09 pm
by UHR850
SUPER the Pooper !!! Great looking MINI very well done I like it very much !!!

Kees
UHR850

Re: Another Surf Blue '63

Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 7:56 pm
by slowboy
is the photo with the sea in the background taken at scarborough or maybe whitby, sorry a bit obscure but it looks familiar

Re: Another Surf Blue '63

Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 6:04 pm
by surfblue63
All the shots by the sea were taken at St Marys Lighthouse in Whitley Bay.


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Sshh!. Don't tell the council I parked on the grass ;)

Re: Another Surf Blue '63

Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 9:04 am
by guru_1071
that photo is great, shame its got the modern stuff in the corner!

Re: Another Surf Blue '63

Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 3:06 pm
by guru_1071
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thats better

Re: Another Surf Blue '63

Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 6:35 am
by Etienne B.
I just love it !
very very nice !

Re: Another Surf Blue '63

Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 4:48 pm
by surfblue63
Nice edits guys, he's my version.

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Re: Another Surf Blue '63

Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 5:07 pm
by tomkidd
Lovely

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Re: Another Surf Blue '63

Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 5:25 pm
by guru_1071
we have a winner........

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8-)

Re: Another Surf Blue '63

Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 5:26 pm
by guru_1071
grr

double post