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| Author: | nullarbor express [ Wed Jul 01, 2009 8:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Awsome!! |
I love it! I want it! Might be heading to Europe for 4-6 months soon and thought I would start looking around for a car to tour in... found this on UK ebay... Whilst it might not be practicle for travelling around Europe its very cool! Never seen one before. They call it a Berlkley (replica) made by Austin (apparently) 
Does anyone know more about these... were any ever brought out to OZ? Cheers, Bryan |
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| Author: | BigGig [ Wed Jul 01, 2009 8:33 am ] |
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These were built in the 50's I believe, there are some in Aus but don't know if they were privately imported. I think they were originally a 500cc 2 stroke. They are made out of fibreglass. One of my work mates has been restoring/modifying one over the last 10 years or so and is nearly finished. He has fitted a suzuki 800 motor into it. He fitted a mini windscreen to it because he widened the whole car. I'll see if he has any pictures. Gig |
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| Author: | sports850 [ Wed Jul 01, 2009 9:21 am ] |
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As big gig said they were a stand alone car that was often (in the UK) converted to take a mini front subframe and powertrain . They were also availible as a three wheeler at the start of production but most commonly a 4 wheeler . They look pretty good really and would be a nice little package with a mini engine . |
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| Author: | Panthersteve [ Wed Jul 01, 2009 9:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Awsome!! |
nullarbor express wrote: I love it! I want it!
They call it a Berlkley (replica) made by Austin (apparently) If this is a replica and not the real thing then maybe there aren't any in Oz, there are definitely some of the originals around. I believe the majority were fitted with a 325cc twin cylinder 2 stroke, this was then enlarged to make almost a 500cc 2 stoke triple, however there was a further performance version with a 700cc twin cylinder 4 stroke Royal Enfield (motorcycle) engine fitted. Cheers Steve |
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| Author: | Angusdog [ Wed Jul 01, 2009 11:01 am ] |
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My brother had a drive in one with the 700cc four stroke engine. Said it was the most fun car to drive, as it would hang the back end out on demand, so lots of steering on the throttle. The one pictured above looks like it needs to be dropped about six inches to have truly great lines. |
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| Author: | pristic [ Wed Jul 01, 2009 11:02 am ] |
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Looks like fun - but what the heck is that 'steering/shifter lock' anti-theft device... what a spin out (unless im looking wrong..) Pete |
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| Author: | simon k [ Wed Jul 01, 2009 11:11 am ] |
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what an odd little car!! it really needs some fat 10" wheels on it and to be lowered... a lot but is it going to be practical in the Winter Bryan? |
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| Author: | Panthersteve [ Wed Jul 01, 2009 11:13 am ] |
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Have a look here to see what they are meant to look like 
http://www.peterfrost.clara.net/berkeley.html Cheers Steve |
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| Author: | TheMiniMan [ Wed Jul 01, 2009 12:31 pm ] |
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a cross between a spridget & an AC cobra 
i don`t mind it at all |
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| Author: | nullarbor express [ Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:59 pm ] |
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Whatever ti is I like it 
Great link Steve - did you search for that or just knew where to look? And Simon - we all drive mini's here... practicality went out the window years ago!! But stil Eorupean winter & all that 
The web site Steve has a link too above suggests that the mini engine might be the reason it sits so high - surely theres a better way! Cheers, Bryan |
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| Author: | nullarbor express [ Wed Jul 01, 2009 7:14 pm ] |
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I've changed my mind!!! I want this instead!!! http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=54666 
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| Author: | Panthersteve [ Wed Jul 01, 2009 7:53 pm ] |
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nullarbor express wrote: Great link Steve - did you search for that or just knew where to look?
Hi Bryan I did have to search for it but with the knowledge that it existed as I've been to it before
Cheers Steve |
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| Author: | Angusdog [ Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:12 am ] |
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For a lot more Mini-based specials, check this site out. includes the quite attractive Banshee from South Africa. 
And New Zealand's De Joux 
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| Author: | Angusdog [ Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:30 am ] |
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Even more interesting is this photo, but not for the reasons you think. 
Have a very close look, then find out why it's interesting here |
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| Author: | sports850 [ Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:33 am ] |
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Which mini variant do you mean (haven't clicked your link yet) , the mini house or the 6 wheeler ? |
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