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#1 Murrayup

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Posted 28 May 2025 - 08:53 AM

998 mini clubman or maroon now RED.
Original pepperpot alloys and TT sticker on back. Unusually has two sun
Roofs so Christened it twin tub.
One owner from new 73k miles 1973 and lots to do.
Regards Ian.

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#2 DeadSquare

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Posted 28 May 2025 - 09:05 AM

Welcome.

The head gasket on the rear shelf, looks ominous.



#3 Murrayup

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Posted 28 May 2025 - 08:59 PM

Yes could be a worry. Car came full of boxes mostly Lucas parts etc.
After carb overhaul and new dis coil leads plugs alternator and batt
Engine ran seems ok though. Sooo much under seal to clean off.

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#4 Steam

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Posted 28 May 2025 - 11:09 PM

Nice clubby. Maybe the guy on the rear shelf fitted the last head gasket. ;-)

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Posted Yesterday, 04:24 PM

Nice clubby. Maybe the guy on the rear shelf fitted the last head gasket. ;-)

Nah he's a plumber not a mechanic.

Nice car though



#6 Steam

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Posted Today, 12:09 AM

Nice clubby. Maybe the guy on the rear shelf fitted the last head gasket. ;-)


Nah he's a plumber not a mechanic.
Nice car though

Maybe thats why theres a spare.




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