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[Klevdo2202]

Yep, was thinking the same, could be a Special, especially that colour, and year!

[PainfulHeadAche]

Hi!
Best of look with the project
Now are you sure you have yourself a City? Your car looks very like an 1100 special to me. Right year, right colour, right interior from what I can see etc... It might be that you have yourself a rare and special beastie

Al

I was thinking 1100 Special when I saw the colour but it does not have the wheels and it has side repeaters and a rag roof?
Front bumper looks like a Clubman one.

Does it say City on the V5 Dan?

Jason

I'm still waiting for the new V5 to arrive. To be truthful guys i dont any any experiance in the Mini scene, just starting to learn about them. The badge on the back says 1100 though. I think someone in the know could have a look and tell me exactly what i'm gotten myself into. The bumper isn't orginal and i think the wings have been changed as their in resonably good condition by comparison.
Cheers

[Wise Old Elf]

If it says 1100 then it will be a Special.
The bumpers are from a Clubman.

http://www.mini-le-r...tings.php?le=15

I am a fan of these Minis; well worth restoring.

It says on the link "Exterior Trim - Chrome clubman-style bumpers," every day is a school day.

Edited by Wise Old Elf, 10 March 2013 - 12:54 PM.

[Algordo1100]

If it says 1100 then it will be a Special.
The bumpers are from a Clubman.

http://www.mini-le-r...tings.php?le=15

I am a fan of these Minis; well worth restoring.

It says on the link "Exteday railr Trim - Chrome clubman-style bumpers," every day is a school day.

Clubman bumpers are correct fr an 1100 Spesh. Its the only time clubby bumpers where fitted to a round nose and is strong evidence that this car is indeed a rose 1100 spesh (like mine ) . The side repeaters are also correct, as is the black clubman top dash rail you can just see.
She has lost her wheels and the original vinyl roof but I would bet good money this is a spesh!
If she has her original 1098 engine too then we are talking a vry good find indeed!

Al

[Wise Old Elf]

What do you think Al are these wheels Special's?

http://www.ebay.co.u...=item3ccf8f138d

http://www.ebay.co.u...=item43b98fba95

http://www.ebay.co.u...=item2c6d2320f1

None in Kent.

[MiniJosh92]

I have a few sets of special exacton wheels & am only in Ashford.

[Wise Old Elf]

http://www.theminifo...-or-13s-please/

Its strange what turns up on here.

[jackgti]

these are the best threads to watch as you can really see how much work has been done rather than someone buying someone elses car and not actually getting there hands dirty

[Algordo1100]

What do you think Al are these wheels Special's?

http://www.ebay.co.u...=item3ccf8f138d

http://www.ebay.co.u...=item43b98fba95

http://www.ebay.co.u...=item2c6d2320f1

None in Kent.

Sorry mate, been busy.

Yes they are! They are quiet common as they where a popular after market rim as well as being fitted to the '79 spesh. The centers and nut covers are quiet rare though now!

[Algordo1100]

http://www.theminifo...-or-13s-please/

Its strange what turns up on here.

Yep, thems the bunnies!

[welshraider]

Sweet another 1100 spec to watch the rebuild of. Mines in a fine state so I feel your pain

[TheMiniDream]

How much did it cost you from the scrapheap sorry of you've already said :L

[PainfulHeadAche]

If it says 1100 then it will be a Special.
The bumpers are from a Clubman.

http://www.mini-le-r...tings.php?le=15

I am a fan of these Minis; well worth restoring.

It says on the link "Exteday railr Trim - Chrome clubman-style bumpers," every day is a school day.

Clubman bumpers are correct fr an 1100 Spesh. Its the only time clubby bumpers where fitted to a round nose and is strong evidence that this car is indeed a rose 1100 spesh (like mine ) . The side repeaters are also correct, as is the black clubman top dash rail you can just see.
She has lost her wheels and the original vinyl roof but I would bet good money this is a spesh!
If she has her original 1098 engine too then we are talking a vry good find indeed!

Al

The wheels are in rag order but i'm keeping them to keep the bugger rolling until i grab a few pallets on castors. Limited by wkends so this one is gonna be busy, Aiming to get it on a dbl pallet, drop both subframes, strip the wheel stations and strip the back end too. I dont know about the engine to be honest. I bought it with one complete and one missing it's head. But i've a few bits n bobs n spares that was thrown in with the deal. I'll try and keep everyone posted.

[PainfulHeadAche]

Cheers Taff. Its been causing me a few sleepless nights. I'm at work and gagging to get back and rip her legs off (The mini not the misses)
Josh I'll be in touch with the Medway club soon as i know i'll have a few days to crack on stripping her, Hopefully i'll be joining the club when i get round to the rebuild but thats a long way yet.

[Carlos W]

Brands Hatch mini festival in June.............................