Jenn
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Apr 13, 2007 12:19:03 GMT
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I've been offered a 1960 Morris Mini Minor, without paperwork but we've checked it over with the DVLA and it's still registered on the road etc not scrapped so log book can be re-applied for.
It's in quite a state but cheap, ripe for a re-shell but I don't know if it'd be good for much else.
Unsure of whether the engine works or not.
Going to look later and take down chassis and engine numbers to confirm identity.
It's cheap but I don't have the time to do it, or the money in fact, but could afford to just buy it for now.
What are these babies worth? Would anyone be interested in it for themselves?
Should I leave it next to the burnt out Mayfair on bricks it's parked next to?
Will Pinky and the Brain ever take over the world?
Answers on a postcard please.
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Apr 13, 2007 12:20:36 GMT
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ave it!
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Apr 13, 2007 12:27:55 GMT
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mate of mine is doing one ATM, almond green,
going to US once its done, worth saving IMHO.
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Apr 13, 2007 12:36:58 GMT
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Sounds like a load of grief to me. You'll be on for years with a mig torch, and at the end you'll just have another Minor of which there are bazillions already. If you've got a space for it to just sit, theres much more interesting/rewarding stuff to put in that space. Whats happening with your Skud Rabid BTW?
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1974 Lancia Beta Saloon
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Mike D
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Apr 13, 2007 12:41:06 GMT
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If it needs lots of work i'd leave well alone, theres still plenty of minors in good nick that are cheap as you like...
You can't save 'em all!
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madmart
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Apr 13, 2007 12:42:29 GMT
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it should be saved, IIRC thats a early mini with the starter button on the tunnel, and is worth alot done
rescue and ebay it as is possibly?
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Apr 13, 2007 12:46:05 GMT
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D'oh! I read it as a Morris Minor, not a mini.
Probably slightly more viable financially than a minor, i'd probably do as Madmart says and bay it off to some Mini dweebs.
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1974 Lancia Beta Saloon
1975 Mazda 929 Coupé
1986 Mazda 929 Wagon
1979 Mazda 929 Hardtop
1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica
1977 Toyota Carina TA14
1989 Subaru 1800 Wagon
1982 Hyundai Pony 1200TL 2-dr
1985 Hyundai Pony 1200 GL
1986 Maserati 425 Biturbo
1992 Rover 214 SEi 5-dr
2000 Rover 45 V6 Club
1994 Peugeot 205 'Junior' Diesel
1988 Volvo 760 Turbodiesel Saloon
1992 Talbot Express Autosleeper Rambler
2003 Renault Laguna SPEARS OR REAPERS
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Apr 13, 2007 12:46:53 GMT
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it should be saved, IIRC thats a early mini with the starter button on the tunnel, and is worth alot done rescue and ebay it as is possibly? I agree, if you can't be bothered with the hassle and it's cheap enough, buy it, get the log book and 'bay it off. |
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Mike D
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Apr 13, 2007 12:53:48 GMT
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re- read and realised it's a mini too!!
It isnt that one at the end of the laceby bypass is it? Its a heap if it is....
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Apr 13, 2007 13:03:54 GMT
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yes - its an early mini - that hasnt been spoiled - and almost all parts are still available - and its not going take up much room ;D
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Last Edit: Apr 13, 2007 13:04:31 GMT by Autofive
Someone just shot the elephant in the room. |
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Apr 13, 2007 13:23:41 GMT
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Do it. They only started making them in 1959 so that is proper early.
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Apr 13, 2007 13:30:28 GMT
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Do it...but unless you're really handy with a welder or really really want it then splurge it on the Bay and use the cash to buy something you desire!!
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Apr 13, 2007 14:12:31 GMT
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...and the timber aint structural on these either.
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Apr 13, 2007 14:19:34 GMT
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Do it!!! ;D And if you don't want it   |
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Apr 13, 2007 15:20:18 GMT
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reshell into a later car... Its illegal but it happens.
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1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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Apr 13, 2007 16:38:02 GMT
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If the burnt out one isn't too badly buckled, have both, soda blast the Mayfair and re-shell the Minor....job's a good'un! Either way, 'ave it!
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Jenn
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Apr 13, 2007 16:56:17 GMT
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Right- went for a second look, it is as I thought, sod rotten and full of filler. However it is a 1960 mk1 with floor starter, magic wand gear stick, lever inner door handles, mk1 lights, fold down number plate, centre speedo with shelf dash and 10 inch rims with hub caps. It's pretty rare as far as I'm aware and although unmodified has fallen out of the patch repair tree and hit every branch of tin foil, rivets and filler possible. I'd rather see my Rapid (which is slowly creeping back to life), and my Clubby (which is currently awaiting it's turn at the torch), back on the road. See pictures below, not suitable for children under 30 due to a violent nature.     The red mini in the last pic is in fact not the minter it looks, the roof, middle and interior were all set fire to and only a shiny sad front end remains, sob. |
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Last Edit: Apr 13, 2007 16:57:01 GMT by Jenn
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Jenn
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Apr 13, 2007 16:59:17 GMT
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I don't agree with ringing these babies, mk1 and 3(?) shells are too different and it's a shame to bastardise something so rare (in my opinion).
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Apr 13, 2007 17:17:55 GMT
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its not the same car if you ring it. But someone will.
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1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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Mike D
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Apr 13, 2007 17:33:03 GMT
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Has the old boy finally passed away?  He's had that thing bogged up for as long as i can remember! It looked rough back in the mid 90's!! |
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He's had that thing bogged up for as long as i can remember! It looked rough back in the mid 90's!!