75 replies to this topic

[stevem4323]

ime glad i got it out to its out of my hands now its someone elses project

[Tommyboy12]

I didnt think you would make 5 figures personally Steve but it is good you rescued it to start with. I hope it ends up in a museum personally.

[stevem4323]

do you know who bought it steve?.... maybe its someone from here....;0)... yea i thought it would of sold for more.... be a good story to tell around the camp fire..:0)

cheers james

if i find out james i will let you know

[stevem4323]

I didnt think you would make 5 figures personally Steve but it is good you rescued it to start with. I hope it ends up in a museum personally.

i never expected it to make over £1000 to tell you the truth ..there was offers.. quite a few really ..but again i was more interested in the story

[MrBounce]

It is interesting if nothing else. Many people may view it as "just another knackered Mini" but it is all about the history behind it.

 

If I'd bought it I would be in 2 minds to either show it as an unrestored exhibit or make it good and use it as a race car.

[stevem4323]

It is interesting if nothing else. Many people may view it as "just another knackered Mini" but it is all about the history behind it.

 

If I'd bought it I would be in 2 minds to either show it as an unrestored exhibit or make it good and use it as a race car.

it is interesting a great story

[Little Mu]

I wonder who got themself a MASSIVE bargin???? Congrates!!!!

[mk1leg]

I wish the new owner all the best and I hope its not restored.......just incased in clear resin as a piece of history......

[stonemonkey]

just told my father in law the story. he is kicking himself saying, (shame it wasn't on ebay, could have gone to 5k.). personally i think Steve did a great thing for motor history, well done mate.

[minimotorhead]

At least it didn't sell below £1k!!

 

I think I have worked it out correct, is it about £400 entry/final fees to take off the final price?

 

Also, are you still donating anything to the Acorns Charity?

 

Hopefully whoever bought it will share it with people and not keep it with themselves (such as take it to shows etc).

 

Good try anyway Steve, it certainly got press coverage through it.

Edited by minimotorhead, 28 July 2013 - 04:06 PM.

[mab01uk]

Did the 'Minicrazy' and the Long Bridge Tunnel Mini Syndicate buy it in the end?

 

Long Bridge Tunnel Mini Syndicate thread:-

http://www.theminifo...cate/?hl=museum

Edited by mab01uk, 28 July 2013 - 04:27 PM.

[stevem4323]

Yes your bang on with the fees and none of the people who wanted it bid on it ...and the acorns will still get the donation ...not as much as i would of liked but every little helps....

[minimotorhead]

Thats good to know (about the charity) shame about the auction costs, that said I have seen othe auctions, inlcuding eBay that charge a lot more for fees!

[campaj1]

lol bit of a fail considering the hype

[stevem4323]

Lol....typical