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#1 Danneh

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Posted 03 June 2010 - 11:36 PM

Called round to a mates house today and his mum asked if i knew anyone who wants a mini! Now i have always had a soft spot for minis and the misses is a big fan so more chance of gettin permission i thought i would take a look.

Went out to there garage and was greeted with this site

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Mini was layed up in 1981 (tax disc still in window and a newspaper on the back seat from 21st june 1981!) and has not moved since. Couldnt really have a proper look at condition but i was supprised how solid it looked. Could see thath the scuttle and rear valance are rotten, boot floor a bit frilly where it meets valence but rear arches and roof were solid and straight!

Going to go back and help me mate clear out all the junk n then will wheel the mini out to take a proper look. If it isnt completely rotten i think it may become a long term project.

Its on a e plate which i think it a 67? After a bit of googling this could iether be a mk1 or mk2.

Log book is present but pretty sure its still the old style one so will i expect "fun" with the DVLA to get a new one?

O and best of all its FREE!

#2 trafficface09

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Posted 03 June 2010 - 11:45 PM

now thats a no brainer what a lovely car..

almost like winning the lottery

#3 Twincam

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Posted 04 June 2010 - 12:00 AM

Pull her out, put a hose and a sponge to her and get some pictures.

Looks like aladdins cave in there!

#4 danie garry

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Posted 04 June 2010 - 12:08 AM

nice find, its a mk 1 by the way. if its been in the garage since '81 it shouldnt be in too bad a nic

#5 minimininut

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Posted 04 June 2010 - 06:13 AM

Looks lovely, and a free Mk1/Mk2 is not to be sniffed at! Nice one, keep us posted (with plenty of photos please :))

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Posted 04 June 2010 - 06:43 AM

dude that is a no brainer get it!!!

and 21st june in is my birthday ;] wheyy

just i was born in 1991 haha

#7 mk1leg

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Posted 04 June 2010 - 02:06 PM

Tell them thanks and you will pay to have it towed ......a rare find and keep those red Wypac boot lights thier like hens teeth..............very rare..................from picture its looks like a 848cc.......Keep it as orignal as poss................ :)

#8 Nick '91

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Posted 04 June 2010 - 03:22 PM

As stated before, complete no brainer, great Mk1, would be worth it even if you hated minis.

#9 Sam Walters

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Posted 04 June 2010 - 05:39 PM

Whomever owns it doesn`t know its value. Tesco have some fantastic deals on for alcohol at the moment, would only be polite you got them a crate of their favorite beer. Or even a bottle of wine...

#10 Shaz_mini_Beast

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Posted 04 June 2010 - 07:27 PM

get it! is all i can say haha.

#11 Tomar2

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Posted 04 June 2010 - 07:30 PM

Whomever owns it doesn`t know its value. Tesco have some fantastic deals on for alcohol at the moment, would only be polite you got them a crate of their favorite beer. Or even a bottle of wine...


Couldn't agree anymore.

You're a lucky sod. Looks like an absolute gem. Wish mk1's fell into my lap like this...

#12 Mini-Mad-Craig

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Posted 04 June 2010 - 07:54 PM

You'd be silly to let this go be honest. A Mk1, with from what it look's like from that picture, all the finishing touches you could ever want on such an old Mini. Seriously, go and get it :lol:

Edited by Mini-Mad-Craig, 04 June 2010 - 10:18 PM.


#13 sazal

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Posted 04 June 2010 - 07:59 PM

Definately a little gem!

#14 Scallywag630

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Posted 04 June 2010 - 09:20 PM

If you are unsure if you want it, I'm certain there are a few thousand here that will take it off your hands!!!!!!

#15 mk1leg

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Posted 04 June 2010 - 09:47 PM

I'l have it .......hehe.......... :lol:




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