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[orangerover]

I owned 454 KPO in the 70s and 80s and was amazed to see John rhodes racing it against the BMW mini on u tube ( type in classic mini vs new mini.)
Anyone know who has it now ?
Love to have it again.Just bought a 11000 mile old mayfair to create a replica mk 3
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[dan5415]

Hi mate. I have recently come into ownership of 454 KPO! Would you still be interested in owning her again?

Regards

Dan

[rikSTAR]

http://item.mobilewe...Id=400509331611

Bit of a sorry state now but would be good to see another good mini saved!

[hankins]

454 KPO off road since 1987

 

Youtube video filled after 2001.

 

454 KPO looks in a very bad state in only 10 years?? Something donst add up there!!

Edited by hankins, 14 June 2013 - 01:26 PM.

[rikSTAR]

Its possible, especially if its kept where it is in the ebay links its been placed under a tree outside for ten years? My car was off road but garaged since 2002 until I bought it in 2011 and had no drivers floor pan, no boot floor, inner wings had rotted, and there were holes in each corner of the roof, its possible in that time depending on where it was stored and how it was used beforehand...

[hankins]

Fair point, and if it was damp inside etc, still a sad way to see it, must be restored :) 

[rids]

hell of a shame if its the same car!

[olds_kool_lews]

I very much doubt there the same car, for one, the 1 on ebay is badged as an austin, the 1 on the video is badged as a morris, in 10 years theres no way it would deteriorate to that state!

[mab01uk]

[62S]

I currently done have any papwerwork for the vehicles but this can easily be obtained from the DVLA.

 

It looks like a case of the log book shuffle.

[mab01uk]

 

I currently done have any papwerwork for the vehicles but this can easily be obtained from the DVLA.

 

It looks like a case of the log book shuffle.

 

 

Still on DVLA computer record:

 

The vehicle details for 454 KPO are:
(Morris)
Date of Liability 28 09 1987
Date of First Registration 16 07 1963
Year of Manufacture Not Available
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1071cc
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type PETROL
Export Marker N
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour RED

The vehicle details for 261 PTA are:
(Austin)
Date of Liability 01 08 1988
Date of First Registration 15 05 1963
Year of Manufacture Not Available
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1275cc
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type PETROL
Export Marker N
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour RED

 

If they still have chassis numbers, registration numbers a V5 can be applied for or re-instated on the DVLA computer......old pre-1983 tax discs, MOT's are also a help. I have successfully obtained new paperwork for a few old 'barn find' Mini's before. Fill in form V765 and then get a recognised Mini Club like the MCR to confirm all history and details are in order.

V765 Form:

http://www.direct.go.../dg_4009702.pdf

Edited by mab01uk, 14 June 2013 - 07:10 PM.

[mab01uk]

454 KPO has now been reunited with previous owner 'orangerover' (see start of this thread)........

more details on Mk1 forum here:

http://mk1-forum.net...=1946&start=730

Edited by mab01uk, 19 June 2013 - 10:35 PM.

[mab01uk]

The full story on KPO's return:

http://mk1-forum.net...tart=740#p53886

[olds_kool_lews]

Thats mad!