Just bought an Mini Mk3 1973
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Just bought an Mini Mk3 1973
Just bought this very nice and very well made Mini Mk3 build in 1973.
MG Metro engine 10" disc brakes retored 10 years ago. Still like new.
LCB, RC40 and camber brackets at the back.
No let's see how to Downtonise this very nice little thing.
Kees
MG Metro engine 10" disc brakes retored 10 years ago. Still like new.
LCB, RC40 and camber brackets at the back.
No let's see how to Downtonise this very nice little thing.
Kees
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Re: Just bought Mk3 1974
My first MK3 was tobacco yellow like that, so what did I do.......paint it Island blue and white and Cooperised it , funny how the colour looks good these days
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Re: Just bought Mk3 1974
That looks to be in superb condition. Is it Bronze Yellow?
I had a 1275GT in that colour, brilliant colour.
I had a 1275GT in that colour, brilliant colour.
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Re: Just bought Mk3 1974
Thanks a lot guys, it has also an LCB and a Manyflow exhaust.
More info when she/he is in my garage to see all the things.
Kees.
But there is gonna be an DOWNTON badge on it, that's for shure.
More info when she/he is in my garage to see all the things.
Kees.
But there is gonna be an DOWNTON badge on it, that's for shure.
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Re: Just bought Mk3 1974
Great MK3 Kees!!!
Maybe it is time to let go of Downton and go for Vortz this time?
Anyways I am sure you have bought a great basis, for a perfect period correct car!
Maybe it is time to let go of Downton and go for Vortz this time?
Anyways I am sure you have bought a great basis, for a perfect period correct car!
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Yes VORTZ was also in my mind to d so
WANTED VORTZ badge
Kees
But it will be DOWNTON the company did stop in 1974
so it could be tuned by DOWNTON at the end
WANTED VORTZ badge
Kees
But it will be DOWNTON the company did stop in 1974
so it could be tuned by DOWNTON at the end
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Some pictures with my new wheels on it. JBW Rose Petal with A008 Yokohama's.
Kees.
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Re: Just bought Mk3 1974
Well done Kees, very nice. I had a lovely 77 850 in that colour years ago. Wish i’d Kept it (but we all say that about all our old cars don’t we!)
So is it bronze yellow or sand glow?
So is it bronze yellow or sand glow?
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Thanks, it is bronze yellow, sand glow came as far as I know in 1977.
Kees.
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How it all started 17 years ago
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Many parts came with this Mini
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The work was done very good by the owner who I bought it from
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And now how she looking right now
Next job is some work under the bonnet to be done
Kees.
Next job is some work under the bonnet to be done
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