"Mick, those photos really tell a story - car looking a bit tired, house needing a bit of attention and the guy looking somewhat forlorn! Absolutely brilliant. Could be in a photographic display.
Richard" Very true.

I'd love to own that house.

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The bitterness of poor quality (or Crappy Workmanship) remains LONG AFTER the Sweet Taste of Low Price is forgotten.

I doubt that Ty. I was there at Snowtown on the weekend. Bloody cold, nothing around for miles and this all in the town known for the bodies in the barrels.

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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

I went into Snowtown that day in 2006 with the most macabre of intentions I have to admit. This fellow Max had no less than a dozen or so minis, and a superlative very early estate in the shed with the vertical fuel tank. A lovely old bloke, and an amazing house. I left that town with a different perspective.

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SooperDooperMiniCooperExpertEngineering

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

Body in the Barrels, I work with one of the coppers that was assigned that investigation. I can't tell you what she said on this forum ewwww

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The bitterness of poor quality (or Crappy Workmanship) remains LONG AFTER the Sweet Taste of Low Price is forgotten.

willly you know this car well. garry knights is probably the best example of a factory black mini I have ever seen, did I mention it was in my wedding

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1963morris 850
1965 solid side van
1994 rover racecar

willy

To answer your original question, I know of a factory black 997 Cooper. It is the only one I have ever seen. You know who it belongs to aswell....

Hamish

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1964 Morris "Cooper S" Group Nb Racer
1965 Morris 850
ex 1967 Morris Cooper S
ex 1969 Morris Van (Rover SPI running gear)

Hey willy - Its back.
http://www.justauto.com.au/justcars/mot ... xt=Results

Does anyone know what the history of the side trim is on this one, Iv seen one 850 in perth with the same trim but it was driving around. Was this a genuine or aftermarket option?, The missus really likes it so would like to get some info on it for her 850

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66 Van 1275
69 K Sedan
69 K Van Teabag
66 austin Countryman
68van

Here is another photo
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The stripe down the side was a dealer fitted option on the 850. Our 850 has a silver one. They came in silver or gold.
My mother in law paid around £9 extra at time of purchase for the side stripes and wood grain dash.
Still looks great today.


Julie.

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Julie.............

Mick, could this be the estate?


It was sold a couple of years ago by a guy in South Australia who said his grandfather had owned it.

cheers
Tim

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1951 Morris Commercial J Type Van
1955 BSA C11G
1961 Morris Mini Traveller
1969 Triumph TR6R
1977 Leyland Moke Californian

I have a factory black 67 deluxe. I would also like to know more info on them, was black a special order or a standard colour?

Cheers
Matt

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1966 morris mini blind van
1967 morris mini deluxe
1969 morris mini k

Hey willy.
How about this black 850 in Adelaide?
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=91124

Another factory Black 850.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1963-MINI-MO ... Swc1FXcQfk

I know of a Mini K here in Tassie that is factory black. He wont sell it though

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1963 Morris 850 Smoke Grey
1963 Morris 850 Shadow Blue
1965 Morris Mini Smooth Van
1966 Morris Mini Van
1969 Morris Mini Deluxe Resto
5/72 Clubman Gt