Blimey £20k? Are they worth that much these days?
To Or Not To Buy An Austin Seven Mini?
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mikewantsamk1
, Aug 21 2019 08:41 PM
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Posted 23 August 2019 - 01:55 PM
Nice Mini.....although some might say the paintwork is far too smooth and shiny (modern 2-pack?) for even a brand new BMC or BL car back in the day !
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Posted 14 September 2019 - 07:38 PM
So this story ended with the vendor turning down £18.5k, she's sold now so my hunt continues for my perfect Mk1.. Was a lovely test drive though, made my whole family laugh all the way. A great runner oozing charm.
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Posted 15 September 2019 - 01:43 AM
OMG! Mk1's shoot up in value in the last years...
Despite being a lovely car 18.5k is already a lot of money!
Despite being a lovely car 18.5k is already a lot of money!
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Posted 17 September 2019 - 06:55 AM
They sure are. We paid £8k for ours in 2012 and thought that was top dollar at the time. Classic car prices rising steadily.
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Posted 18 September 2019 - 08:16 PM
So the journey continues... Got an offer accepted this evening in this '61 Seven instead!
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Looks like I'm finally going to get my MK1 at last!
Anyone got any tips on how to transport it 300 miles??? 
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Posted 19 September 2019 - 05:51 AM
Sweet looking car Mike.
Assume it's had a lot of work done this year - it had an advisory for both sills on the last MOT (which has now run out).
Stu.
Assume it's had a lot of work done this year - it had an advisory for both sills on the last MOT (which has now run out).
Stu.
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Posted 19 September 2019 - 06:18 AM
So the journey continues... Got an offer accepted this evening in this '61 Seven instead!
Looks like I'm finally going to get my MK1 at last!
Anyone got any tips on how to transport it 300 miles???
Drive it?
Good choice, loving the colour 
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Posted 19 September 2019 - 06:48 PM
Needs new sills and in time new wings, but otherwise starts first time and very original. 2 owners since new with genuine 30K milage.
Has 5 Cooper wheels plus the original 4.5" wheels with tyres.
No MOT as now exempt, tax too obviously.
Restored 15 years ago and needs some loving to bring it back up to top notch (which it ill get!).
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Posted 20 September 2019 - 07:29 AM
Nice looking car, all the very best with it, keep us posted as you progress.
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Posted 20 September 2019 - 07:34 AM
Anyone got any tips on how to transport it 300 miles???
You can get quotes for classic car transport from Shiply:-
https://www.shiply.c...AiAAEgJZnfD_BwE
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