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#1 mab01uk

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Posted 29 October 2014 - 08:48 PM

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"This 1964 Austin Mini Mk I has been built to Cooper 998cc specification. In 2003, the car was professionally restored by an employee at a leading classic car restoration specialist in Kent. He bored out the engine from 850cc to 998cc and made a number of significant upgrades. These included a fast-road cam, new exhaust system, disc brakes, dry suspension and an original British Leyland straight cut gearbox to name but a few. A large number of bills and receipts are available in the history file.

Silverstone Auctions had the pleasure of selling this car to Chris Evans in the past and he speaks very highly of the way it drives and the fun motoring it provided at the time.

The current vendor reports that he has used 'CBK 445B' only on sunny days and it has been stored in a temperature controlled garage. This car is offered at a competitive price guide and also with a generous share to Pudsey!"

 

Recently the subject of a recent service, fuel pump and MoT, the current vendor reports that he has used 'CBK 445B' only on sunny days and "It has entertained me immensely on the local roads around my home. The more you push it the better it gets!"

Buyers should be aware that 10% of the hammer proceeds will be donated to the Sporting Bears Charity by our vendor:

"This little car has raised a lot of money for Children in Need by the generosity of Mr Chris Evans and the subsequent owner, and so I thought I would like to continue its fundraising tradition by supporting the Sporting Bears Charity by donating 10% of the hammer price achieved in this auction to them."

Auction date: 15th November 2014

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#2 mk1leg

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Posted 29 October 2014 - 09:03 PM

you will need deep pockets to purchase this one...last time it went for over £20,000



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Posted 30 October 2014 - 08:57 AM

£20K? Madness, I can see several things that would annoy the hell out of me for a start

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Posted 30 October 2014 - 09:46 AM

Wow interesting as you cant bore a 850 to 998



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Posted 04 February 2015 - 02:40 PM

Has been bored out to 1100 apparently - according to the paper work.

Previously sold for £10,000 (not £20,000) and this time it sold for £6,000.

To me! the process of bringing this up to scratch begins...


Edited by Trundler, 04 February 2015 - 02:40 PM.


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Posted 04 February 2015 - 02:56 PM

Has been bored out to 1100 apparently - according to the paper work.

Previously sold for £10,000 (not £20,000) and this time it sold for £6,000.

To me! the process of bringing this up to scratch begins...

 

I stick with my £20K is madness statement then! Good luck with your project



#7 mk1leg

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Posted 04 February 2015 - 04:13 PM

Has been bored out to 1100 apparently - according to the paper work.

Previously sold for £10,000 (not £20,000) and this time it sold for £6,000.

To me! the process of bringing this up to scratch begins...

Hi..enjoy and keep us updated with picture progress in Projects so We can enjoy................... :highfive:



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Posted 04 February 2015 - 04:21 PM

Registration: CBK445B
Chassis Number: AA2S7S576109
Engine Number: 754252
Number of cylinders: 4
CC: 1100
Year of Manufacture: 1964
Sold for (£): 6,750


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Posted 04 February 2015 - 04:58 PM

It needs a few bits, but as i've not owned mk1 before i'm not sure what is standard, what is missing and what is a previous owners addition!

Will open up a 'Project' topic and contain my ramblings there!



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Posted 04 February 2015 - 05:06 PM

It needs a few bits, but as i've not owned mk1 before i'm not sure what is standard, what is missing and what is a previous owners addition!
Will open up a 'Project' topic and contain my ramblings there!


For £6k I think you got yourself a very good mini, especially a mk1. Look forward to your project thread

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Posted 04 February 2015 - 05:28 PM

 

It needs a few bits, but as i've not owned mk1 before i'm not sure what is standard, what is missing and what is a previous owners addition!
Will open up a 'Project' topic and contain my ramblings there!


For £6k I think you got yourself a very good mini, especially a mk1. Look forward to your project thread

 

That is approx 7,5 k with buyer premium.



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Posted 04 February 2015 - 09:32 PM

according to Mr C Evans he spent a few bob doing work on it.....I have a few mk1 bits and pieces......so if your stuck and need anything please ask and I will look and see if I have .......enjoy



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Posted 04 February 2015 - 11:12 PM

In total it was £6750, incl. buyers fees. At the auction and it was my absolute max.
I have to say that I'm pretty chuffed with it :)

Thanks mk1leg, so far I'm not stuck for bits as I'm only just working through the car checking stuff, but that ime will come!
I love the current look, so the transformation won't be that dramatic.
But I'm going to have questions... Some embarrassing, some stupid, but all necessary lol!


Edited by Trundler, 05 February 2015 - 03:58 PM.


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Posted 05 February 2015 - 06:54 AM

I personally think it looks stunning and was a bargain. It's a good job I didn't know about the auction as you would have been outbid haha

Edited by Craig89, 05 February 2015 - 06:55 AM.


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Posted 06 February 2015 - 10:40 AM

That looks a cracking mini and decent money for what it is, enjoy!  :D






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