ive only just come back on line well behind the times must say the car looks the part hope to see it at one of the shows to have a look at all the best sid
Coachbuilt Oyler Contessa (The Countess)
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, Jan 19 2017 11:23 PM
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Posted 25 September 2019 - 11:20 AM
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Posted 26 September 2020 - 08:58 AM
Frank.......just noticed the Contessa is pictured at 'The Yorkshire Picnic' on page 84 of the October issue of Miniworld magazine.
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Posted 17 November 2020 - 03:50 PM
what a fantastic build this was! superb thread, really enjoyed reading it through. The interior is superb on this,... It actually looks.... comfortable!
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Posted 04 April 2022 - 10:34 AM
Now for sale, The Market at Bonhams
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Posted 04 April 2022 - 12:16 PM
That's sad.
mind me asking why?
Cheers
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Posted 04 April 2022 - 09:49 PM
That's sad.
mind me asking why?
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Sadly due to my lady wife's on going health issues! we decided that it was time to part with it.
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Posted 07 April 2022 - 07:02 PM
Auction now closed, Frank's rare Oyler Contessa sold for £11,250:-
https://themarket.bo...1a-99715234dfb2
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Posted 08 April 2022 - 09:42 AM
Auction now closed, Frank's rare Oyler Contessa sold for £11,250:-
Wow, that seems very low to me...
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Posted 08 April 2022 - 10:37 AM
That does seem really low given the price of minis today and how much cost to get to that finish
Whilst its modified from standard, its still a thing of beauty.
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Posted 15 April 2022 - 08:48 PM
It’s staying in Yorkshire.
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Posted 18 March 2024 - 11:30 PM
Very sad to hear over the weekend that Frank (spraybeater) who restored the rare Coachbuilt Clubman Contessa sadly passed away at the beginning of the month.
I remember Frank first posting on TMF back in 2015 asking about a Mini he had looked at in need of restoration for a friend and asking if anyone had heard of a Clubman Contessa....
spraybeater (Frank)
"Hi folks just looked at a Mini for a friend ! 1978 Coach-built Clubman Contessa built by a firm in Halifax!
in need of a restoration. Anybody heard of these ? its certainly one I had not heard of or seen before,
Looks to be built on the Radford or Wood and Picket ideas would make a nice little project if done properly."
The first TMF Forum thread:-
Coach Built Clubman
https://www.theminif...-built-clubman/
Frank's project restoration 20 page thread:-
Coachbuilt Oyler Contessa (The Countess)
https://www.theminif...a-the-countess/
Edited by mab01uk, 18 March 2024 - 11:32 PM.
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Posted 19 March 2024 - 05:47 AM
Wow, so sad. He obviously enjoyed working on it in his retirement and I know his wife was involved as well with the interior work. A true old school craftsman.Very sad to hear over the weekend that Frank (spraybeater) who restored the rare Coachbuilt Clubman Contessa sadly passed away at the beginning of the month.
I remember Frank first posting on TMF back in 2015 asking about a Mini he had looked at in need of restoration for a friend and asking if anyone had heard of a Clubman Contessa....
spraybeater (Frank)
"Hi folks just looked at a Mini for a friend ! 1978 Coach-built Clubman Contessa built by a firm in Halifax!
in need of a restoration. Anybody heard of these ? its certainly one I had not heard of or seen before,
Looks to be built on the Radford or Wood and Picket ideas would make a nice little project if done properly."
The first TMF Forum thread:-
Coach Built Clubman
https://www.theminif...-built-clubman/
Frank's project restoration 20 page thread:-
Coachbuilt Oyler Contessa (The Countess)
https://www.theminif...a-the-countess/
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Posted 19 March 2024 - 12:42 PM
Such sad news, A very talented man
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Posted 19 March 2024 - 05:03 PM
Message posted below from Frank's family:-
"It's with great sadness that we have to announce that Frank passed away on Friday 8th March after a long battle with illness. We know he had many friends in the model car & Mini enthusiast communities who we didn't always have the pleasure of meeting so while FB isn't the ideal way to pass on this news we hope you'll understand.
For anyone wanting to attend a service will be held in Frank’s memory at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Thursday 28th March at 10.30 am. In lieu of flowers there will be a collection for Kirkwood Hospice where Frank received the very best of care during his final days or donations can alternatively be made via the link below for those wishing to do so."
http://frankhubbard.muchloved.com
Thanks so much, Wilma, Martin & Chris x
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