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[GraemeC]

See if they will payout for a replacement shell & paint if you rebuild yourself. Once they've paid out, you can decide how you spend the money, but you'll have the funds to go to a new she'll if you need to.

The new shells would modify to the spec you want without too much work.

[rally1380]

Cheers everyone....really appreciate the support.  My head is still very hazy and only really getting my mind around insurance.

 

I need to put a value on this car as i seriously doubt the insurers will want anything to do with it so will just give me cash.....please cast your eyes over the below spec and give me your thoughts...

 

****IF I'VE FORGOTTEN ANYTHING PLEASE SHOUT OUT

 

 

Austin Mini Clubman FPL 280J

 

Historic Rally car spec.

 

Rust free all original panel, 1971 shell with Safety devices 6 point roll cage and custom harness bar.

 

Engine – 1380cc A series, Big valve ported and polished 12G940 head, Kent 276 cam, fully reconditioned gearbox with 4 pin diff and 3.44 FD, twin 1.5” SU with MED stubstacks and itg filter, lightened and balanced crank, flywheel and timing gear, Maniflow exhaust manifold, Maniflow steel twin inlet manifold, Maniflow 1.75” twin box exhaust, Aldon 100AY distributor, 13 row oil cooler, 70 amp Alternator, competition clutch and pressure plate.

Body – All original panels and being an early Clubman it has the twin bolt solidly mounted front subframe and drip rail along the roof gutter.  Original chrome bumpers, over riders and grill.  Dural ‘Scottish’ spec sumpguard.  Painted Rover Hurricane Grey.

 

Suspension – FIA Homologated HI-LO adjusters, Red dot rally cones, GAZ adjustable dampers, Adjustable heavy duty Group A spec tie bars, Negative camber bottom arms, negative camber rear brackets.

 

Brakes – Cooper S spec 7.5” non vented discs with Mintex 1144 pads, Late spec Servo, Aeroquip stainless braided hoses, rear - standard spacer drums. Bled regularly and uses Castrol React Performance fluid.

 

Interior – Cobra Monaco bucket seats (FIA approved), Schroth 4 point 3” wide harnesses with aero buckle (FIA approved), Custom suede steering wheel, Rally tripmeter, Custom dashboard with electrics for map lights, oil pressure gauge, and twin fuse boxes. FIA spec 6 point safety devices roll cage, custom roof lining, Internal battery cable, fuel lines and brake pipes all in motorsport quality Cupronickl.

 

Wheels – 10” Exactons with Falken FK 07E or 12” Minilights with Maxsport RB1.

Edited by rally1380, 23 February 2016 - 09:09 PM.

[GraemeC]

I suppose the first question needs to be, is that lot all declared on your insurance?
Technically it shouldn't matter if the 3rd parties insurer is settling, but it will be much easier if it is.

[rally1380]

I suppose the first question needs to be, is that lot all declared on your insurance?
Technically it shouldn't matter if the 3rd parties insurer is settling, but it will be much easier if it is.

 

Yes mods declared......full specialist competition car insurance.

 

I will repair or reshell it, just want to know what sort of figure i should accept as a minimum if i had to go out and buy a similar spec car today.

[GT Jimmy]

Would the Mini Cooper Register be able to help with a valuation, or even the British Mini Club?

 

My previous experiences with insurance companies are that they try to screw you over, so get as much back up and info as you can.

 

I really hope you can repair this car

[rally1380]

Would the Mini Cooper Register be able to help with a valuation, or even the British Mini Club?
 
My previous experiences with insurance companies are that they try to screw you over, so get as much back up and info as you can.
 
I really hope you can repair this car

Thanks for the heads up. I will certainly give them a shout.

This is the first time I've had a proper accident and definitely going in to this claim with my eyes wide open!

[keefr22]

Dave, much as I hate them, would it be worth consulting some of those ambulance chasing lawyers, especially as you suffered some injuries, luckily minor. I don't know whether I would in your position, but it would be something I'd certainly give thought to these days....

Keith

[rally1380]

Dave, much as I hate them, would it be worth consulting some of those ambulance chasing lawyers, especially as you suffered some injuries, luckily minor. I don't know whether I would in your position, but it would be something I'd certainly give thought to these days....

Keith

 

Hi Keith

 

I'm not the sort of person to go with companies like that mate as i hate their values.  My insurer is giving my details and injuries to their accident manager's and doing it officially.  I'm more bothered about the car than anything else.....even though i do still feel like i've gone a few rounds with Mike Tyson!!!!  

[keefr22]

Fully agree Dave, just a thought I had this morning, I guess some are better than others, but I hate them all too!

Hope your insurance company don't mess you about, I guess it's only at times like this we find out how good they actually are, & whether they live up to the promises they make when they take our money....

[rally1380]

Quote number 1 has arrived folks.

 

For them to take the car as it is and return it back to me as it was pre accident.....£12,500                     

[Cooperman]

Dave,

 

When we crashed a Cooper 'S' on the Pirelli Classic marathon in one of my 'S's (I was navigating my own car & we hit a truck head on coming down from a mountain pass in N. Italy) the damage was as bad, if not slightly worse than yours.

It went into a jig and had a complete new front end fitted, new sub-frame, new oil cooler, new starter motor, new distributor and new clutch cover & clutch (yes, the actual clutch was broken with a capital F).

When it came back from the bodyshop it was like new, but I insisted in repairing & re-fitting the engine myself and the bodyshop gave me some of their cash to do this as it was included in the cost of the job.

 

It will all straighten out so don't worry too much. That is what happens on rallies, you just don't expect it on the road.

[GT Jimmy]

Quote number 1 has arrived folks.
 
For them to take the car as it is and return it back to me as it was pre accident.....£12,500                     

Ouch!

[rally1380]

Whilst I am on the mend (head still very fuzzy and not right!) and waiting for quotes and valuations to come in, I have received my Knutsford and District MC awards from the 2015 season.  Although really nice to have them, it does highlight how well things were going with the car and the potential for this season......2017 season better WATCH OUT!!!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grass Autotest Champion 2015 - get to look after the Howley Racing Trophy made of a very nice con rod and piston!!!!

Road Rally Novice Navigator Champion 2015

Road Rally Champion Driver 2015

Road Rally 2nd Overall Navigator 2015

Historic Rally 2nd Overall Driver 2015

Overall Rally Champion Driver 2015

All Rounder Championship 2015 - 3rd Overall

Committee Award 2015

[Richard19]

That is some collection of Silverware Dave... well done for an excellent season. Get yourself fit and well first and then hopefully you will be able to compete/win more Silverware during the year. 

[minisi35]

Nice collection Dave, Well done mate