Early Mini Cooper remembered.

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Early Mini Cooper remembered. May 13, 2020 14:29:57 GMT johnwp5bcoupe, Warwick, and 1 more like this

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Post by David on May 13, 2020 14:29:57 GMT

Back in the 1970's when a student, I bought this Mini Cooper for £100. Yes that was the original reg number, making it one of the very first Coopers made.
Purchased a number of aerosol cans (they did large panel size) and resprayed it in two tone green. It was fitted with an 1100cc twin carb engine which gave blistering acceleration, but low top speed.

After around a year, sold it for £110 and thought I made a killing. The new owner wrapped it around a lamp post.
The only car I ever regret selling.
Thanks to my son Tom, for reminding me of this long lost love.

Last Edit: May 14, 2020 8:50:50 GMT by David

Brendan69 Senior Member Enjoying early retirement Posts: 662	Early Mini Cooper remembered. May 13, 2020 15:56:58 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Brendan69 on May 13, 2020 15:56:58 GMT A Mini with a tow bar David. LOL. Ive owned about 10 in total and all were either bottomless money pits or just great cars.