1973 Clubman Auto Barn Find
#1
Posted 17 November 2020 - 10:13 AM
It’s a total barn find, been stuck in someone’s garage unused for 20 years and the same owner for over 41 years.
I’ve had it a couple of weeks now and after an initial wash, I decided it had a couple of niggles with the bodywork so it’s had a full strip down and it’ll current a bare shell on a roll over jig!
I’m finding small patches of rust/holes in the usual spots and will be cutting these panels out and replacing properly.
Anyway time for some photos...
https://app.photobuc...e4-d05587b04ffe
#2
Posted 17 November 2020 - 10:40 AM
I've got a soft spot for harvest gold, it was the colour of my first mini 1000, including the olive interior. Admittedly I was guilty of changing the colour in the 80's.
#3
Posted 17 November 2020 - 10:54 AM
It would be a shame to change it, although I do fancy a nice cream or traditional British Green colour.
The seats are so unworn and the carpets are in great condition. It even has the heated rear screen and little under dash bracket doe the switch.
#4
Posted 17 November 2020 - 11:33 AM
I still have the car today, there's still some harvest gold paint if you know where to look. Mine still has the HRW switch but it's used to operate the fuel pump now.
#5
Posted 17 November 2020 - 03:01 PM
very nice original looking car you have there. I would keep it that way, once you alter it the history starts to get lost in my opinion.
#6
Posted 17 November 2020 - 06:45 PM
Fixing everything back to as it left the factory :)
#7
Posted 17 November 2020 - 08:05 PM
Automatic Minis are becoming rare and are worth preserving, some useful links below.
If you want any Auto info try the Automatic Mini Register forum:-
https://autominiregi....proboards.com/
Prototype Mini Automatic 1962:-
http://www.theminifo...automatic-1962/
Edited by mab01uk, 17 November 2020 - 08:07 PM.
#8
Posted 17 November 2020 - 08:14 PM
I’m all for keeping it original and happy to stay auto. I can always buy another mini to do different things with.
Apparently this is about one of 20 left on the road..
#9
Posted 18 November 2020 - 09:54 AM
The key to keeping a Mini auto healthy is regular oil and filter changes!
#10
Posted 18 November 2020 - 10:51 AM
#11
Posted 19 November 2020 - 07:43 AM
fanastic!! look forward to seeing more
#12
Posted 19 November 2020 - 07:51 AM
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