Hello all, well i've gone and bought myself one of the last of the minis. Not quite an LE500 but an x reg cooper sport. Always wanted a cooper with a sportspack but couldnt justify spending what they are priced at. So when i saw this on ebay, newly listed and only an hour away from me for £1500 i instantly pressed buy it now. Ok it may be in pieces and i only had photos to go off but i was willing to take the chance. Apart from the rotten scuttle and stripped front it didnt look too bad, and floors and sills are solid, well so it says but we will see. It also came with all old MOTs and tax discs from 2003. Although it hadnt seen the road since 2010. Also came with some new panels and a fully reconditioned gearbox with receipt. Anyway popped over to pay for it last night and picked up half of it. For now this is my mini so far, the car will be delivered tomorrow so more pics to follow :)
Van full of bits
Garage ready and waiting for delivery
WHO ON EARTH??? thought this grille looked good
The original front end still with headlamp buckets and foglight brackets attached
Bonnet looked sound until i put my thumb through it
Then i turned it over
Boot lid also looked ok as thought id repair this
But then noticed this too and its not hidden behind the no plate so will replace
Recon gearbox
Part stripped engine
Both doors will also need new skins but overall are solid :)
Will upload more pics tomorrow once the car arrives and i have a closer look at what it needs.
Let the fun begin .......