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Author:  a10beav [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 6:04 pm ]
Post subject:  original Mini
I'm thinking about buying an original 1960's Mini in decent shape, a Cooper would be nice. Seen any?
Author:  Chevroletfreak [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 7:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: original Mini
I've got a classic body Mini. It isn't that old though.

Couple things to note:
-they are the same body through 2001!
-They ALL rust
-25 years and older can go back to the states.

and no, I have not seen any that you are looking for.
Author:  a10beav [ Sat Aug 08, 2009 11:24 am ]
Post subject:  Re: original Mini
Do you have one of the Rover Mini's? I recently learned they kept making that body for so long!
Author:  Chevroletfreak [ Sat Aug 08, 2009 11:33 am ]
Post subject:  Re: original Mini
Yeah, I didn't realize that either until I bought one. It is an Austin Mini, automatic 998cc.
Author:  Chevroletfreak [ Tue Oct 13, 2009 7:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: original Mini
Just wonderin'....did you ever get one? I am knees deep in mine.
Author:  bahndrvr [ Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:44 am ]
Post subject:  Re: original Mini
haha, I remember looking at that thing, in the corner, about the size of your toolbox;-)
Author:  a10beav [ Fri Oct 23, 2009 9:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: original Mini
No, I haven't picked one up yet. I just think it would be something fun to have and there aren't too many of them in the states.
Author:  mcgarnicle [ Mon Oct 26, 2009 8:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: original Mini
this is on ramsteinyardsale
http://www.ramsteinyardsales.com/item.jsp?itemId=12061257
Author:  a10beav [ Tue Oct 27, 2009 7:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: original Mini
Thanks for the link. It doesn't look too bad, but I was looking for a car that's running; I'll need to ship it in 5 month. I may go look at this though.

Brian, how do I know it's not a "late model" mini? Do you think $1500 is a decent price if it isn't running?
Author:  Chevroletfreak [ Tue Oct 27, 2009 8:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: original Mini
a10beav wrote:
Brian, how do I know it's not a "late model" mini?


I am not exactly sure what you are asking. My guess is about shipping it back. If that is the case, as long as it is 25 years or older you are good to go. You are leaving around the time I am....so, 85 or older and it is good to go back to the states. Mine is an 86 so it will technically be 6 months too new to go back with me. I am working on that though.

a10beav wrote:
Do you think $1500 is a decent price if it isn't running?


For some reason the link is not working for me any more. From what I remember it looked decent for the price, but it was definately a project. If you would like to stop by my house I can show you exactly where to look for the possiblity of rust using mine as the example :bash:
Author:  a10beav [ Wed Oct 28, 2009 6:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: original Mini
Thanks Brian. I'm thinking this may be better as a parts car, no dash and probably not running. I think I'd rather start with one that's been partially restored/rebuilt.
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