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Offline Prospect

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World’s oldest original Mini
« on: April 26, 2012, 05:04:17 AM »
I guess the early cars or bikes always fetch the greatest dollar.  Check out this early mini going up for sale.  Sort of like the elusive sandcast.


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Re: World’s oldest original Mini
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2012, 09:06:17 AM »
 Like Mini-Trails... smaller ..but not cheaper...
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Re: World’s oldest original Mini
« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2012, 09:12:15 AM »
I don't understand some people. That Mini lived beside the sea in the UK. Mostly everything that is steel will need replaced. It won't be original by the time it's finished.
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Re: World’s oldest original Mini
« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2012, 01:28:07 PM »
That car looks tired, it needs a long dirt nap.
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Re: World’s oldest original Mini
« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2012, 01:46:36 PM »
i would just add some fix a flat, roll it down a hill, and pop it in 2nd  ;D
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Re: World’s oldest original Mini
« Reply #5 on: April 26, 2012, 04:26:59 PM »
I don't understand some people. That Mini lived beside the sea in the UK. Mostly everything that is steel will need replaced. It won't be original by the time it's finished.

Personally I think it would be a shame to restore it anyway, just preserve it as it is, far more interesting..
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Re: World’s oldest original Mini
« Reply #6 on: April 26, 2012, 05:00:23 PM »


I would slam it, put some 24" donks on it and a stereo that would rattle windows for three blocks around... ::) ::) ;D
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