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[998dave]

And of course the Heinz 57 Hornet. Drove one once. Can't see a thing out of the back...

There was only 57 of them, thing is they're so rare and desirable, I think at least half still survive.
Also, as an aftermarket modification - do they count?

The Mini Cooper Grand Prix only 35 ever made!!

Less originally made then the above, but more recently, how many survive...

[MaxAndPaddy]

And of course the Heinz 57 Hornet. Drove one once. Can't see a thing out of the back...

There was only 57 of them, thing is they're so rare and desirable, I think at least half still survive.
Also, as an aftermarket modification - do they count?

The Mini Cooper Grand Prix only 35 ever made!!

Less originally made then the above, but more recently, how many survive...

34 were made as the glovebox mounted plaque was lost for one of them, about 18 are accounted for (some abroad) and a few are known to be in private collections including Jackie Stewart and Michael Cane's

[minimaxie]

Is pretty much how I figure it too. That Knighty's on Flickr and I've pulled that photo up a few times. Not a known Mini fanatic online sadly.

Forgot to take a picture of it matey but was definately a W reg Knightsbridge, didn't look very well looked after as it was really dirty! Looked like it hadnt been washed in a while, poor thing! Next time I'm down that way, I'll remember to take a picture for you to gander over

[998dave]

And of course the Heinz 57 Hornet. Drove one once. Can't see a thing out of the back...

There was only 57 of them, thing is they're so rare and desirable, I think at least half still survive.
Also, as an aftermarket modification - do they count?

The Mini Cooper Grand Prix only 35 ever made!!

Less originally made then the above, but more recently, how many survive...

34 were made as the glovebox mounted plaque was lost for one of them, about 18 are accounted for (some abroad) and a few are known to be in private collections including Jackie Stewart and Michael Cane's

Will be a close run thing then!

[locky1]

Here's a few of the rarest of Minis. Over the last few years I have seen only one or two of the following cars.

Stewart and Arden Mini Sprint


Crayford Convertable


Viking Wolseley Convertable


Morris Cooper Traveller


Twin Engined Moke


Broadspeed GT


Wildgoose Camper


Radford Traveller


Beach Car

That exact crayford convertable is mine. I believe i was told that this is now one of 2 of the last standing and running crayford austin mini, as others have rusted, or are now just gone. But don't hold me to that, it is just what i have been told haha, so it is pretty rare. Thats a lovely photo of it :) thank you :) 

[M1n1Mad]

I have an 85 city e. 21000 miles totally original.
Un modified.

[gazza01]

Went to wood and picketts place recently. They have a cooper s 

I'm sure it was W reg. Built specifically as a one off for the cooper family. It hasn't been out of the showroom for 4 years. 

Going to auction very soon with a starting price of £25 grand, If your interested!!

[valve bounce]

the first one and the last one