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Had a new car arrive today, the ex John Lord Bathurst car. I am completely overwhelmed as to how original this thing is, testament to the length of time it sat in storage (from 1983 till 2007). This thing has its original matching numbers engine, interior, roof lining, heater, all the hard bits. John owned the car from new till 2007 and the body is unbelievable, which is surprising for a race car. Knowing the history of the car and its very limited use I would say the shown mileage of 25000ml is original. Very nice bit of history. The car would make an unbelievable restoration project if it were just a normal Cooper S, but with the history behind it, all that will happen is a clean up, full rego and drive it.
G.

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1970 Cooper S ex-Bathurst & ATCC
1964 Austin Cooper S ex-Group C race car
1967 Morris Cooper S ex-Group B
1962 Mini Speed sports sedan
1968-71 ex-Peter Manton Shell car

Hmm pics didn't work. May need to re-load them from my work computer, not the Mac

http://www.ecuriebowden.com.au/1970-gro ... i-cooper-s

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1970 Cooper S ex-Bathurst & ATCC
1964 Austin Cooper S ex-Group C race car
1967 Morris Cooper S ex-Group B
1962 Mini Speed sports sedan
1968-71 ex-Peter Manton Shell car

What an amazing addition to your stable!

You must be proud. I'm excited just looking at it..

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SooperDooperMiniCooperExpertEngineering

All garage work involves equal measures of enthusiasm, ingenuity and a fair degree of irresponsibility.

so envious....

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did I tell you that I won a trophy?

Wow, what a great collection you have there! Would love to see a pic of them all together!

You must have the best wife in the world, allowing you to have so many minis!!

Are you bring them to Muster? At this rate, your going to need a car carrier Truck to come to shows!

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Yeh, She is pretty understanding. She knew how bad I was when we met, so the fact that I am in the shed and not the pub puts her mind at rest. Yes mate will be at the muster and will have 4 cars with me. I have reached my personally imposed limit though, so from here on in it will be one out / one in. There is only one other car I am really chasing, so if I get it something will have to go.
G.

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1970 Cooper S ex-Bathurst & ATCC
1964 Austin Cooper S ex-Group C race car
1967 Morris Cooper S ex-Group B
1962 Mini Speed sports sedan
1968-71 ex-Peter Manton Shell car

Greg - do you have an Austin 1800 ute to go with the Manton car?

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ex-NSW Police 1970 MK II Cooper S
VMCI #43

Great thinking too. The ideal superannuation fund. No capital gains tax!

Forget the share market, property, antiques & art. Too many risks.

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1967 Cooper S - new front bearings to do.
1965 Cooper S shell - Slow progress. No time or money!
1966 Deluxe- next rustoration!
Mk 2 & XJ6 Jags. Less said the better.

Hi Doug
Fortunately Manton's trailer came withe the car but the 1800 was long gone. We've been offered a few 1800 utes to complete the package but they will never substitute for the real thing. We will probably restore the trailer at the same time as the car (they were all painted out of the same tin!) and drag them behind our usual tow cars.
Richard

To my mind...a replica Manton 1800 towmaster would be a great tribute to the man and the Mini

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"Show me the Mini!"

Ouch! It's been a tough issue for us and often debated - indeed Greg and I were talking about it this morning following Doug's comment. We'll see..............

That's the (Motor) Spirit - Go Well, Go Shell

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"Show me the Mini!"

When I look at this photo the Austin 1800 tow car is like 'the elephant in the room'. The Cooper S and trailer would look a little lost without it.

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ex-NSW Police 1970 MK II Cooper S
VMCI #43

There was an 1800 ute at Bathurst last year, having towed a mini down from QLD

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