$230k Mini "Beach Car"

[geeman237]

Did news of this auction result hit the UK Mini scene?
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-austin-850-...
1) I had never heard of such a variant
2) Damn that's a lot of money

[Fittster]

A beach car with a roof looks odd.

Rather have a Fiat Jolly.

[mrtwisty]

I love how these kind of listings detail the mechanical work undertaken - as if someone who would buy a car like this would ever actually drive it. Which is a shame.

[mark387mw]

Pistonheader ’beach bum’ has a similar beach car but with a Riley Elf style rear end.
Apparently a 1961 prototype. Must be worth a bit in comparison.

https://www.pistonheads.com/members/showcar.asp?ca...

https://austinbeachcar.wixsite.com/prototype/finis...