Hidden Gem

Banshee · 06-06-2013, 11:59

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1968-Austi...p2047675.l2557

This belonged to a mate of mine at work, it has been sitting at the bottom of his Aunties garden for 33 years!!!!!

A bloke rang up and brought it outright for £500 because it was tax exempt lol

TONUP · 06-06-2013, 12:38

Blimey, that's going to require a fair bit of filler

firebobby · 06-06-2013, 21:38

Just got back from the Ace cafe in London, it's the mods and mini night, plenty of old mini's and old scooters. We went up in my son's mini.

solarman216 · 06-06-2013, 21:51

On my way to Piccadilly Wood on Sunday saw dozens & dozens of spanking Mini's heading Brighton way, so there are plenty of Alex Isigons (cannot do the spelling) specimens to be found, Rick

firebobby · 06-06-2013, 21:54

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Originally Posted by solarman216

On my way to Piccadilly Wood on Sunday saw dozens & dozens of spanking Mini's heading Brighton way, so there are plenty of Alex Isigons (cannot do the spelling) specimens to be found, Rick

Yeah, a very popular scene, plenty of people into their Mini's, it's nice seeing some of the very old 50's and 60's cars, which are original and still being used daily

makeitfit · 06-06-2013, 22:22

500 for a dead shell is about right

Vin plates are getting a few hundred on their own

A friend of mine buys any Mk1 or Mk2 he can get his hands on. Strips the whole thing to shell and rebuilds just the body.
Sells two or three a year at 2 grand a pop

solarman216 · 06-06-2013, 21:54

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Originally Posted by firebobby

Just got back from the Ace cafe in London, it's the mods and mini night, plenty of old mini's and old scooters. We went up in my son's mini.

Would that be the Ace cafe on the North circular road, used to be a rockers haunt, Rick

firebobby · 07-06-2013, 08:44

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Originally Posted by solarman216

Would that be the Ace cafe on the North circular road, used to be a rockers haunt, Rick

Yes Rick, it's the second time we have been, I love the atmosphere of the place, all the old photo's and memorabilia and the display of old bikes.
There is something on most nights and plenty of vehicle clubs attend, they also have live bands some times.
well worth a visit, sit down and have a meal and drink and take in the surroundings.

Have you been there Rick

solarman216 · 07-06-2013, 10:19

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Originally Posted by firebobby

Have you been there Rick

Went a few times in the late 60's when it was a rockers haunt was living in Farnborough Hants at the time, and had a 650 Thunderbird, but I was not too popular as I had the full fairing in white just like the Police bikes at the time, good days, Rick

bry · 06-06-2013, 21:53

I think the headlamps may need replacing for it's MOT.

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solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,432	On my way to Piccadilly Wood on Sunday saw dozens & dozens of spanking Mini's heading Brighton way, so there are plenty of Alex Isigons (cannot do the spelling) specimens to be found, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

06-06-2013, 12:38	#2
TONUP Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: England Posts: 755	Blimey, that's going to require a fair bit of filler

06-06-2013, 21:38	#3
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	Just got back from the Ace cafe in London, it's the mods and mini night, plenty of old mini's and old scooters. We went up in my son's mini.

06-06-2013, 22:22	#6
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	500 for a dead shell is about right Vin plates are getting a few hundred on their own A friend of mine buys any Mk1 or Mk2 he can get his hands on. Strips the whole thing to shell and rebuilds just the body. Sells two or three a year at 2 grand a pop

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bry Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Yorkshire.. Vehicle: Nissan Terrano MK 2 SE Posts: 1,757	I think the headlamps may need replacing for it's MOT.