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[ToM 2012]

hi how hard isit to get mk1 parts now. whats the hardest thing to find for them? what would even a rusty shell and logbook cost? thanks tom

[Thorpsta]

It's not that hard, things that I've struggled to get are the Master cylinders and the original steering wheel and gear knob but I haven't started the interior yet, there's a few rubber grommet things in the bottom of the inner wings you can't get no more and a few terminals. There's a rubber seal that sits under the plate the master cylinders go on you can't get no more and a different bore size wheel brake cylinder I think

Other than those you can find substitutes so there's no really hard to find piece that I've come across a friend of mine recently bought a mk1 with all paperwork for £250 which I think was dirt cheap

Edit: You can buy every panel besides the roof

Edited by Thorpsta, 11 April 2013 - 09:22 PM.

[mini-luke]

Glass washer bottles, but they aren't exactly essential!

[ace01]

I think it depends alot on the MK1 and how original you want to get it. Panel wise the rear parcel shelf is not available, but almost all the others are. For the interior, almost every part is available; at a cost. '59 minis have many parts that are different from later cars, and there was a rolling series of changes.

Obviously the more original you want it, the more it will cost. Unless you have got most of the bits to start with.

[jaydee]

Front panel and rear screen panel arent available, you have to adapt later panels

[ToM 2012]

cheers lads but lets say its going to need a new front end and new floor panels. why cant i use normal haritage ones are mini not all the same size in panels? cant i stick a mk3 front end on it? once painted it will still look the same but hasnt got mk1 panels on it? if you no what i mean.
cheers tom

[Cooperman]

The wings are the same on all Minis, except that some have holes for side repeaters. The roof panel is identical on all Minis. You can still buy a Mk.1 front panel and Mk.1 inner wings. Mk.1 floors are also available as are virtually all Mk.1 body panels.
Go to the M-Machine web site and download their catalogue on-line. It's all in there with prices.
If you are rebuilding a Mk.1 PM me and I might be able to help with some parts.

[ToM 2012]

well hopefully one day i will find one and get one for the right price. lets say i brought one next week and i kept it for 10 years what would it be worth then restored? would i be investing or loosing out. will they get more expensive as the years go on?

[Cooperman]

well hopefully one day i will find one and get one for the right price. lets say i brought one next week and i kept it for 10 years what would it be worth then restored? would i be investing or loosing out. will they get more expensive as the years go on?

Impossible question to answer. However, over the years well restored and original classics have always gone up in value given time. In 1985 a Cooper 'S' Mk.1 could be bought for around £2000 in top condition. Now you will pay upwards of £18000 for a similar car. A fully restored 1962 Mk.1 850 in standard condition recently sold from a classic dealer near me for £10500. The same is true with other classics such as Mk.1 Cortina GT and Lotus-Cortina, etc. It is largely down to how well the restoration is done and how original it is in terms of specification and finish.

[Old Bob]

well hopefully one day i will find one and get one for the right price. lets say i brought one next week and i kept it for 10 years what would it be worth then restored? would i be investing or loosing out. will they get more expensive as the years go on?

What do you want, a mini to drive or a retirement fund? They won't be making any more Mk. 1's so they have to become more scarce and thus more valuable. However; a Mk. 1 or any other model is a car - a means of transport and potentially, a lot of fun along the way. If you want long term profit then you need a 100% correct restoration and then you will need to keep the car in perfect storage for many years. If that's what you want then fine.

Me? I would rather drive it and enjoy the ride.

Bob

[ToM 2012]

cheers i just wanted to know if i would get all my money back if i spent £6000 on it to get back original i would use it to go to shows in and etc but before i buy and spend the money just wanted to make sure that i wouldnt loose money then make money. so i pay £1000 for a rotten shell would you consider this a bargain? has everything onit to.

[mk1leg]

If you still looking for a mk1 steering wheel I still have 3 N/OS in plastic bags.....

[ToM 2012]

i havent got it yet but ile keep you in mind.

[Thorpsta]

If you still looking for a mk1 steering wheel I still have 3 N/OS in plastic bags.....

If that was to me then yes, I am still looking and if you don't mind I'm interested

On another note, starter buttons are a pain to get hold off

[ToM 2012]

got one now. you might be getting a few messages