mk1 mini wanted

[jdominicd]

Hi
I am looking for an austin mini mk1 for restotation must be original, and preferably not hydrolastic suspension the car has to be complete, its the first car that I bought new so am looking at buying my first car again. If anyone knows of an original please let me know My original car had the registration no 15 GYE.
Thanks
john

[Cooperman]

Don't worry if the car you find is hydro, iut's easy to convert back to rubber cone suspension.
I do know of a superb Mk 2 998 car which needs very little work and is rust-free for about £1800. If I had the space I would buy it for re-sale later.
Private email me if you are interested.

Peter

[jdominicd]

thanks peter for replying to my advert
have just finished restoring a mk 2 cooper but my ultimate is a mk 1 austin mini
john

[Cooperman]

Yes, they are great. My grandson and I are currently restoring a 1966 Mini 850 which we bought last December for £1000. It's not too bad, but does need new inner and outer sills, a pair of wings, inner & outer A-panels, a new rear valence and a complete re-build to be in mint condition. It will be converted to 'dry' at the same time. We are leaving it at 850 cc, but I'll open out the head a bit, fit a slightly better cam (Kent 256 probably) and finish the interior as a de Luxe model, even though it started out as a 'basic'. I'll paint it in 2-pack (island blue with a white roof).

[craig1010cc]

I know of a light blue 66 mk1 850 that is up for sale. It is missing its engine, front seats and drivers door glass, and it could do with a new front wing and poss a scuttle corner (is was filled over years ago), but other than that the shell is not bad at all. It has got a mk3 boot fitted though and it is hydolastic, but my mate has had it for a while now (and the previous owner had it for many years) and it hasn't lost fluid with either of them.

It is stored near Bristol and he is looking for £450 for it as he has a Marcos arriving at some point and a pick-up to restore for the IMM

[grantree]

Dear John,

I have a 61 Mk1 project for sale. Very complete with V5C. Im in Lincs also - drop me a PM if interested.