I'd say someone tried a engine conversion. Considering the word "WISH" is written on the firewall
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| Author: | GT [ Tue Oct 09, 2007 2:30 pm ] |
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http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Minis-2-Mini-She ... dZViewItem Front subframe in the 'black' one is definitely modified!!!! Someone in Bris should check it out. |
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| Author: | Kennomini [ Tue Oct 09, 2007 5:53 pm ] |
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I'd say someone tried a engine conversion. Considering the word "WISH" is written on the firewall
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| Author: | GT [ Tue Oct 09, 2007 7:56 pm ] |
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 I just noticed the LH inner guard and rad shroud is goooone! Definitely had a conversion of some sort done.
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| Author: | 64cooper [ Tue Oct 09, 2007 10:53 pm ] |
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Just posted the seller to see if it is possible to look at them so if I get a reply with an address, will go and have a look as it is not far from here. If its worth it, there could be a few ausminiers up here interested in various bits and pieces, me for one. |
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| Author: | GT [ Wed Oct 10, 2007 8:53 am ] |
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hmmm... Let me know if you end up having a close look. I am not interested in buying, but very curious about how a converted Mini can end up like that.
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| Author: | sports850 [ Wed Oct 10, 2007 8:58 am ] |
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Wonder if it was intended for the road or was to be a speedway/sports sedan mini that became too hard ? |
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| Author: | 64cooper [ Thu Oct 11, 2007 3:43 pm ] |
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Well, I've been to have a look this morning. Cars have been sitting in the paddock for a while and whilst they currently belong to the owners of the property, they weren't responsible for their condition. They accrued them through their business and decided to advertise and if no luck they go to the crushers. They believe that the black one was being prepared for a suzuki conversion. It appears like a few suzuki engine mounts and gear shift mechanism have been tossed in the car. Bit of a pity  that the car has been vandalised so much as the rest of the body appears in reasonable condition but like any mini shell you get, one would never know what lurks below the paint.
Anton, I've taken a couple of shots of the engine bay mods for you. Don't think they would ever pass an engineers scrutiny if was destined to be a road car. 
The other car is a 3/1973 'S' that has had the wet suspension removed and converted to dry. The braking system was also changed to dual type later systems. 
As the seller states, typical mini rust. Both 'A' panels, top of the front R/H gaurd, roof channels, top of R/H 'B' pillar, front apron, around the hinges on the boot, windscreen wiper panel, and rear side window apertures. There is a whole pile of spares dumped in this one so couldn't really ascertain the condition inside the car except to say that going on the outside state, the inside is sure to reveal a few surprises especially as how we have finally had rain up here, so there is a fair amount of moisture in the inside. If anyone is interested, I took a few other pics so PM me if you would like to see any more. Another dampener is their location and the fact that neither are rolling shells. However I think that you could salvage a few good bits and pieces. Again, it is up to the individual if you think it is worth the asking price. |
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| Author: | GT [ Thu Oct 11, 2007 3:50 pm ] |
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 Look at the quality work in that conversion!
Thank you for the photos. Very interesting to see that conversion work. It's amazing how some take pride in their work, while others will do....er... that. 
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