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Does AOR637A de-seemed race Mk1 Austin, raced by a Mr Reed, ring anyones bell?
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:12 pm
by MiNiKiN
Found above racing Austin Mini (Cooper S ?) mk1 in another forum.
Does anybody know it and about it?
Last V5 issued in 2006, tax due since 2010 and currently not residing in the UK
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Re: Does AOR637A de-seemed race Mk1 Austin ring anyones bell?
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 4:59 pm
by MiNiKiN
I kinda like the style, which might be an eyesore for the purists.
More photos:
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What are your thoughts. Worth buying if the price is right?
Re: Does AOR637A de-seemed race Mk1 Austin ring anyones bell?
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 5:09 pm
by Mini Mad Swede
Buy it!
Depending on engine and gearbox spec it could be a fun drive on twisty roads early weekend mornings, or trackdays?
Not the biggest fan on deseasming, but better get it back up running than gathering dust in a garage?
Re: Does AOR637A de-seemed race Mk1 Austin ring anyones bell?
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2021 9:13 pm
by Fanfaniracing
looking good
Re: Does AOR637A de-seemed race Mk1 Austin ring anyones bell?
Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 12:06 pm
by MiNiKiN
I had a chance to talk to the widow of the last owner.
She said it was raced in the past (60ies, 70ies maybe) in UK by a more-or-less famous racing driver called "REED" or "READ"
suppose it's not Phil Read, or did he race cars too? The lady said the previous owner was kind of well known in motorsports, but she could not tell more.
I will go and check the car once we can travel abroad again. Until then, can anyone shed more light on this Mr. Reed?
Re: Does AOR637A de-seemed race Mk1 Austin, raced by a Mr Reed, ring anyones bell?
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2023 11:18 am
by Jasonh
Hi I used to own this Mini late 80s -90s if you want any info let me know?
Jase
Re: Does AOR637A de-seemed race Mk1 Austin, raced by a Mr Reed, ring anyones bell?
Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2023 9:20 am
by MiNiKiN
Jasonh wrote: ↑Tue Dec 19, 2023 11:18 am
Hi I used to own this Mini late 80s -90s if you want any info let me know?
Jase
Hi Jason, yes I would love to know more about it. I have sent you a personal message.
Cheers
Marcus