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[MiniJosh92]

 

That's a £10k car in the current market. I had an SPI Cooper last year that had a £20k professional restoration, was not modified and £10k was all I could get for it, and even that was not a quick sale! That car has been advertised for a few months now...

 

with that level of restoration i'd have thought you would have people would biting your hand off for it. 

 

Maybe an unpopular view but for £13k I would be tempted to get 60/70s, historic status carb car. Unless you are wanting to do serious miles or everyday use as I think they will hold their value better if things turn for the worst with low emission laws and maintenance is certainly easier. I agree £10K if current trends are anything to go by.  

 

 

I have looked at 70s car but struggling to find anything that is rust free or doesn't need much work for similar money. 

 

 

I have a few Mini's that will be for sale later in the year, will be around this kind of price, 70's and 90's cars. Feel free to get in touch if you want any more info.

[beardylondon]

Did you go and see this mini yet?

Hi All, after nearly 10 years without a Mini the time has come to get another, prices have certainly shot up in those last 10 years

I have seen a nice 1996 Cooper SPI, The car had a recommission 4 years ago with all rust cut out, some new panels, full respray, new rear subframe, and the bodywork is still rust free, with no underbody corrosion mentioned on the MOTs since the recommission.

I was wondering what a realistic price should be for the car ? as I think the seller is asking quite high, but that may well be the going rate now as I have been out of Minis for so long.

https://www.carandcl....com/l/C1760551

Thanks

[kemp596]

Unfortunately not, the owner was firm at the ansking price. Apparently he has been told it’s worth more so wasn’t willing to drop. It has been up for sale since July so suggests it is up for too much, I wasn’t willing to go upto asking especially based on the value some of you guys suggested.

[beardylondon]

Fair enough, I guess they are one of those sellers who don’t want to sell then!

Unfortunately not, the owner was firm at the ansking price. Apparently he has been told it’s worth more so wasn’t willing to drop. It has been up for sale since July so suggests it is up for too much, I wasn’t willing to go upto asking especially based on the value some of you guys suggested.