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[domdee]

is this at spurn point, east yorkshire?

Edited by dominicdee, 15 August 2013 - 06:20 AM.

[Yoda]

We have one!

 

EDIT.  Actually, i don't think i do. Its looks more like we have a mainstream. As it had no proper interior i think i have got confused with a Mainstream. Apart from the fact that it seems the RSP had a sunroof, what other main differences should i find. Bearing in mind, it was painted green, had no engine and no interior. is there any thing else that would distinguish exactly what we have?

 

I wont show pictures because it is unrecognisable as an RSP. we bought it as a rolling shell, but unlikely to get restored back to original at the moment. I am afraid that when we acquired it a previous owner had the shell properly deseamed ( i have all the paperwork for thousands of pounds of work to the body) at some time in its life. It does not have the original engine as it came to us as a shell. I was so disappointed when i found out what it was/may be.

 

But at least you have possibly found another one. albeit modified almost beyond restoration.

 

Oh, and it was originally red . 

 

I am sure it says on the logbook " Cooper Sport"

Edited by Yoda, 15 August 2013 - 09:58 AM.

[Yoda]

Bugger, i just realised i am showing pictures anyway in my Sig. DOH

[Bungle]

 

is this at spurn point, east yorkshire?

 

 

yes my sister and family used to live there as her husband was on the lifeboat

[domdee]

 

 

is this at spurn point, east yorkshire?

 

 

yes my sister and family used to live there as her husband was on the lifeboat

 

Oh i see. i live locally thats all! Its beautiful down there!

[Carlsmini]

We have one!
 
EDIT.  Actually, i don't think i do. Its looks more like we have a mainstream. As it had no proper interior i think i have got confused with a Mainstream. Apart from the fact that it seems the RSP had a sunroof, what other main differences should i find. Bearing in mind, it was painted green, had no engine and no interior. is there any thing else that would distinguish exactly what we have?
 
I wont show pictures because it is unrecognisable as an RSP. we bought it as a rolling shell, but unlikely to get restored back to original at the moment. I am afraid that when we acquired it a previous owner had the shell properly deseamed ( i have all the paperwork for thousands of pounds of work to the body) at some time in its life. It does not have the original engine as it came to us as a shell. I was so disappointed when i found out what it was/may be.
 
But at least you have possibly found another one. albeit modified almost beyond restoration.
 
Oh, and it was originally red . 
 
I am sure it says on the logbook " Cooper Sport"

The RSP came out just before our mainstream coopers. There are a few differences but it may be hard to find these differences on Yoda as hes been changed a lot lol. Found these websites anyway:

http://www.rsp-coope...uyers_guide.htm

http://mainstreamcooper.co.uk/
:)

Edited by Carlsmini, 15 August 2013 - 04:44 PM.

[Wise Old Elf]

Any new ones? Haven't seen any for ages.

[jaydee]

Have got an export cooper in for some restoration..its a bare shell with wheels, steering wheel and engine.

No interiors and the steering wheel is a replacement wooden one, no sunroof nad wheels are just plain normal minilites but the engine is RSP.

Maybe some of these engines went on export coopers.

[Wise Old Elf]

Resurrection   

[rougeleo]

 

Wonder where this RSP Supercar is now 

“HI 8 ORE” THIS NUMBER PLATE REPRESENTING THE 1.4 HI-BORE “S” KIT FITTED

MINI COOPER “RSP” LIMITED EDITION JOHN COOPER 1.4 “S” KIT TWIN CARB 108-115 BHP KIT

(KIT NO.12 THE LAST CARB 1.4 CONVERSION) (AND THE ONLY “RSP” WITH THE 1.4 “S” KIT FITTED)

JOHN COOPER UP RATED BRAKE KIT

JOHN COOPER SPORTS HANDLING PACK KIT

JOHN COOPER FITTED “JK” 5 SPEED S/C GEARBOX

JOHN COOPER R/H FUEL TANK & MONZA LOCK CAPS

JOHN COOPER BURR WALNUT DASH & DOOR HANDLES + CAPS

ALONG WITH 3 SMITHS GAUGES AND CHROME DETAILS

JOHN COOPER GRAND PRIX WHEELS & ARCH UPGRADE + LIGHT BAR

JOHN COOPER STAINLESS STEEL BUMPERS

JOHN COOPER STEERING WHEEL GEAR KNOB AND PEDAL

ALSO

ORIGINAL CARS “RSP” 1.3 ENGINE AND GEARBOX FITTED WITH JC “S” PACK RETAINED

ORIGINAL CARS “RSP” WHEELS AND TYRES + EXTRA SET OF JC TYRES

ALL PAPERWORK/BILLS ETC FROM JOHN COOPERS GARAGES AND ROVER

ALL (and I mean all) PARTS REMOVED BY COOPERS WHEN FITTING VARIOUS KIT ‘S ABOVE

ORIGINAL SALES LEAFLETS AND HANDBOOKS ETC FROM ROVER

MANY ITEMS LIKE BOOKS AND MODELS SIGNED BY JOHN COOPER OR MIKE COOPER OR THE MECHANIC WHO WORKED ON THE CAR FROM NEW

A RANGE OF PHOTOS TAKEN OF VISITS TO COOPERS OVER THE YEARS WITH JOHN COOPER AND HIS STAFF

AND 

THE CAR IS SIGNED INSIDE BY JOHN AND MIKE COOPER

[Tanya]

Well, it's still taxed and in this country. We just need to find it!

Edit: We're only missing a black one so this would fill that spot nicely! However, I don't think our pockets would be quite deep enough.

Edited by Tanya, 18 January 2014 - 04:26 PM.

[Wise Old Elf]

For a second there I thought Rog had bought another one.   

[suttywhite]

heres mine put back on road two years ago after buying in  boxes   IMG_0807.JPG   48.62K   15 downloads

[Tanya]

heres mine put back on road two years ago after buying in  boxes IMG_0807.JPG

 

Fantastic - well done   It looks great.  Is it standard?  

[Wise Old Elf]

heres mine put back on road two years ago after buying in  boxes IMG_0807.JPG

 

 

Well done; black is the best colour. Are you registered at the RSP Register?