Is this a standard model of the period the film was shot does anybody know?
It looks cool and sounds good - even more so as my mini chose to die on me today
Filip
A Shot In The Dark
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Posted 28 April 2009 - 11:40 AM
I just happen to be watching this all time classic film and peter sellers drives a cool mini in the film on several scenes...
Is this a standard model of the period the film was shot does anybody know?
It looks cool and sounds good - even more so as my mini chose to die on me today
Filip
Is this a standard model of the period the film was shot does anybody know?
It looks cool and sounds good - even more so as my mini chose to die on me today
Filip
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Posted 28 April 2009 - 11:49 AM
I just happen to be watching this all time classic film and peter sellers drives a cool mini in the film on several scenes...
Is this a standard model of the period the film was shot does anybody know?
It looks cool and sounds good - even more so as my mini chose to die on me today
Filip
Was it black with wicker side panels?... if so, I think it was a Wood and Picket special. I think you can still get those panels from W&P, give them a call
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Edited by Git, 28 April 2009 - 11:51 AM.
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Posted 28 April 2009 - 11:58 AM
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go to 2mins 32 seconds
it looks like sellers' own radford with the aftermarket seats and webasto.
AHA - confirmed here..................
http://images.google...l=h...sa=N&um=1
go to 2mins 32 seconds
it looks like sellers' own radford with the aftermarket seats and webasto.
AHA - confirmed here..................
http://images.google...l=h...sa=N&um=1
Edited by roofless, 28 April 2009 - 11:59 AM.
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Posted 28 April 2009 - 12:02 PM
Ahh... Radford, thanks Roofy
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Posted 29 April 2009 - 09:03 PM
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Posted 29 April 2009 - 09:05 PM
Oh yes and here's one of the Mini Coopers he had converted for his then wife, actress Brit Eckland: -
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Posted 29 April 2009 - 09:11 PM
Oh and he even made a sentimental appearance in the 1989 Rover Mini TV add for the Mini 30 which starred 'Twiggy': -
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Posted 29 April 2009 - 09:12 PM
This is in miniworld on page 138
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