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[mymini007]

I am looking at buying an 1100 specail, (see valuation area) I want to know a bit more about them, how rare are they, there seems to be 3 for sale in the whole country, 1 is a shell. £900 one has been restored, on ebay current bidding ay £2000 (non origional seats), and the one I am looking at.

I would like to know more, who has got a 1979 1100 special on here?

[minispecialbilee]

Me! infact I have two silver ones- one restored 3 years ago by my other half and used in the summer and one that someone cut into a cabriolet years ago which may or may not be restored
Have seen a few at shows - they seem to be reasonably rare but not worth much!

[Retro_10s]

Going on Ebay pricing,... In totally original condition with ALL the extras present, and a working they seem to be fetching up to 4k.

They really are one of the only special editions that some thought went into other than stickers and badges... Especially nice to see if the centre console is still there...

[elgarra]

They're my favourate LE. They just look right.

[mymini007]

Well, I have been offered one, so i want to find out abit more, how many were made?
I know thwy were £3300 brand new in 1979. This one seems to have all the origional seats etc.

[Retro_10s]

Taken from a result on Google (of which there are lots,.. did you search?)

The first of over 40 limited edition Minis, the 1979 1100 Special was produced to mark the 20th anniversary of Mini production. With only 5100 produced, it featured metallic paint (Rose or Silver) with side stripes, a vinyl roof, matt black wheel arches, tinted glass, twin door mirrors, alloy wheels, side indicators, locking petrol cap, and Clubman-style chrome bumpers. The engine, a 45bhp 1100cc from the Clubman model, gave this car a top speed of 84mph with a 0-60 in 16.6 seconds. The interior came with a sports steering wheel, a centre console with a fitted radio, clock, and lighter, and a storage cubby beneath the dashboard on the passenger side. Upholstered seats )blue tartan fabric) and carpeting finished the luxury effect.

[mymini007]

No, i didnt find that, I will have to have another look. any idea how many are left now?

[mk1leg]

I am looking at buying an 1100 specail, on ebay current bidding ay £2000 (non origional seats), and the one I am looking at.

I would like to know more, who has got a 1979 1100 special on here?

what colour is the one without seats ????? as I have a full Interior for a matelic grey 1100 ..............wich I scrapped 10 years ago..........

[Ethel]

Dunno they are that special - just a round nose Clubman really. They certainly sold well enough, I think people thought they were a swan song, and potentially collectible, with the new Metro "replacement".

[benb12]

My Mini Mag issue 149 says perhaps £5-6000 for a near concourse example.

Rumour has it that these were the fastest rusting Minis... I don't know if that's true, but my dad would probably have said so when he rebuilt his 17 years ago:


First car I ever went in, doubt it's still around, I think it probably got scrapped.

[mymini007]

I am looking at buying an 1100 specail, on ebay current bidding ay £2000 (non origional seats), and the one I am looking at.

I would like to know more, who has got a 1979 1100 special on here?

what colour is the one without seats ????? as I have a full Interior for a matelic grey 1100 ..............wich I scrapped 10 years ago..........

No its a complete car. Going to have a look tonight. (If i do need any interior, I will give you a shout)

I have also just seen, what I am 99% sure it my old 1275gt (first car) for sale on ebay

Gutted i dont have £3500 floating around down the back of the sofa, I would love to be able to buy her back.

My old 1275 I think!

Edited by mymini007, 07 February 2010 - 09:24 AM.

[mk3 Cooper S]

I am looking at buying an 1100 specail, on ebay current bidding ay £2000 (non origional seats), and the one I am looking at.

I would like to know more, who has got a 1979 1100 special on here?

what colour is the one without seats ????? as I have a full Interior for a matelic grey 1100 ..............wich I scrapped 10 years ago..........

No its a complete car. Going to have a look tonight. (If i do need any interior, I will give you a shout)

I have also just seen, what I am 99% sure it my old 1275gt (first car) for sale on ebay

Gutted i dont have £3500 floating around down the back of the sofa, I would love to be able to buy her back.

My old 1275 I think!

Thought you wern't going to buy a special to concentrate on you own?

Will need to be good at that price if non original interior IMO

[minispecialbilee]

I am looking at buying an 1100 specail, on ebay current bidding ay £2000 (non origional seats), and the one I am looking at.

I would like to know more, who has got a 1979 1100 special on here?

what colour is the one without seats ????? as I have a full Interior for a matelic grey 1100 ..............wich I scrapped 10 years ago..........

if interior still available may be interested - pm sent

[mymini007]

I am looking at buying an 1100 specail, on ebay current bidding ay £2000 (non origional seats), and the one I am looking at.

I would like to know more, who has got a 1979 1100 special on here?

what colour is the one without seats ????? as I have a full Interior for a matelic grey 1100 ..............wich I scrapped 10 years ago..........

No its a complete car. Going to have a look tonight. (If i do need any interior, I will give you a shout)

I have also just seen, what I am 99% sure it my old 1275gt (first car) for sale on ebay

Gutted i dont have £3500 floating around down the back of the sofa, I would love to be able to buy her back.

My old 1275 I think!

Will need to be good at that price if non original interior IMO
Thought you wern't going to buy a special to concentrate on you own?

As far as i can see it IS all origional. I was going to leave it, but he called yesterday and offered it to me for £600. So even if i just leave it sat on the drive under a tarp untill I have finished mine, I may be a good investment.

Edited by mymini007, 07 February 2010 - 11:02 AM.

[taffy1967]

The first Mini show I went to was the National Mini Owners day at Stanford Hall back in 1986. There were loads of 1979 1100 specials there and most seemed to be in great shape and quite a few looked mint.

But then as time moved on they began getting rarer. I wouldn't say they were the fastest rusting Minis, they faired no different to most. It was the mid 1980's metallic coloured Minis (especially silver) that seemed to come with rot as standard.

But they were the only Mini to ever come with a Cigar lighter as standard and they were very plush for their time. That centre console seemed to agree with lots of people because BL had to double the production figures to meet the demand.

Edited by taffy1967, 07 February 2010 - 12:59 PM.