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[steve1978]

Thank you. I wasn't sure if me posting loads of random links to Minis was going to annoy people. I am partial to that old Mini 68 cooper. IO have emailed the chap to see if there is a LOT of wiggle room on that price. if there is i would love to take it of him, think the roof mounted light would have to go though as it would get swiped where i need to park occasionally. 

 

If i was a little braver I would be tempted to get this  and then stick a nice refurbished engine in. Truth is i want something that i can use now! if i get the bug then i could always buy another!

[steve1978]

Here we go

 

https://drive.google.../view?usp=gmail

 

Little video of the 1275GT. 

 

If i was to buy this its a 500 mile round trip so i think i would have to buy it site unseen and just get it trailered up. The guy has been quite honest. says that it has  golf mk1 front disks and they feel a bit soft.

 

listening to the video the engine sounds a bit "tappety" if that's a thing with these older engines, also a possible belt squeak? thoughts?

[Quinlan minor]

Wheels uprated to 13", is not how I'd describe them: slower; harder on the wheel bearings and a much rattlier ride. 10" wheels ride so-o-o much better.

[steve1978]

What do you think a fair price would be for the grey Gts? Obviously I want it as cheap as poss, buying site unseen. I want to be fair to the seller but equally I don’t want to overspend.

[beardylondon]

Go and stand in front of it and make him an offer, I find people making offers for anything I’m selling, without seeing it, I won’t go as low and they could turn up and go lower when they pick holes in it. If you love it, it’s worth travelling to see it.

[steve1978]

Big news update! After 20 years of umming arrring I’ve finally picked a car and I’m going to collect it today.

 

its the 1968 cooper :0

 

you will be seeing a lot of me on the forum I’m guessing from now on.

[MatthewsDad]

Congratulations! I have a 68 cooper and still learning the ropes. Keep in touch if you need anything.

[steve1978]

That’s 2 of the 30 odd that are left ;)