Rusty Era
Started by
mk1leg
, Jun 28 2011 03:54 PM
28 replies to this topic
#1
Posted 28 June 2011 - 03:54 PM
A friend has just purchased this fit for the bin ERA Turbo..................
never seen rot here before and I've seen mant a rot box......
first he contacted a car restorer in the UK and they estimate £20,000+ to get her back to former glory......
never seen rot here before and I've seen mant a rot box......
first he contacted a car restorer in the UK and they estimate £20,000+ to get her back to former glory......
#2
Posted 28 June 2011 - 03:58 PM
I wouldnt be complaining, a nice engine donor...
#3
Posted 28 June 2011 - 03:59 PM
That's amazing how it's in that condition. They are usually very very well looked after.
#4
Posted 28 June 2011 - 04:07 PM
That's amazing how it's in that condition. They are usually very very well looked after.
well ist been outside for at least 10 years just rotting away................and the new owner is going to build a purpose garage for her BUT planning office are taking their time.............
#5
Posted 28 June 2011 - 04:22 PM
Wow. Mouldy car. I presume your friend will be setting up a restoration thread? One to watch methinks.
#6
Posted 28 June 2011 - 04:22 PM
Any idea what number it is? There should be a brass plate on the slam panel, under the bonnet, starting with a "R"
#7
Posted 28 June 2011 - 04:50 PM
.. and by the the way, just in case the owner hasn't heard of us, tell them to check out...
eraturbo.co.uk
eraturbo.co.uk
#8
Posted 28 June 2011 - 04:54 PM
Obviously the previous owner didnt value it that highly! At least its going to get a new lease of life now.
#9
Posted 28 June 2011 - 04:58 PM
Wow, thats one model I wouldn't have thought would end up in that sort of state! I'd buy it though
#10
Posted 28 June 2011 - 05:03 PM
Ideal project for using a BMH Heritage bodyshell replacement rather than wasting time and money on patching that shell up..........while transferring across any unique features of course.
#11
Posted 28 June 2011 - 05:20 PM
yup, would be worth spending out on a shell.
#12
Posted 28 June 2011 - 05:42 PM
Probably no more rusty than any other Mini. Just this one doesn't have any filler.
#13
Posted 28 June 2011 - 05:52 PM
An excellent re-shell project. Do you know how much was paid for it in that condition?
Restore to as-original condition and it'll be worth a lot.
Restore to as-original condition and it'll be worth a lot.
#14
Posted 28 June 2011 - 05:52 PM
oooo a Borbet A, you don't normally see them on mini's
#15
Posted 28 June 2011 - 07:25 PM
what the front drivers side wheel?? they were standard on the ERA
and i agree with the others id re-shell that and transfer:)
and i agree with the others id re-shell that and transfer:)
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