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Hello all!

I got my hands on a Genuine Leyland Sunshine and my husband and I are 80% in wire-brushing her back to bare metal, getting all that nasty stuff they call rust out.... I have big plans for her and it's well on its way

I 'm not a master when it comes to mini's, so if there are any specifics that people want to share, please do so here

Also, I am trying to find the Sunshine register, I heard there is one out there but I can't locate it...?!?
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The main point is the sunroof must be the right one. There is a round button on the dash next to the headlight switch, it is for the vacuum seal for the sunroof.

Issue 7 of The Mini Experience

Only 360 made, so you decide if it's rare enough to go for :lol:

As stated, it was effectively a Mini S with a Sunroof, but it had to be the Autosun Sportsroof with the vacuum activated seal. There should be the little button on the switch panel, which had "Sportsroof Release" printed on it (although not all of them had the words printed on, and some of the buttons have been replaced over time).

The Mini Sunshine was released in October 1977, so Compliance Plates shoukld be from around this period. Chris Zerial's is dated 12/77.

The Mini Sunshine also came with the centre-mounted roof aerial, tinted windows and the prismatic "Sunshine" decals on the rear quarters. All other items on the car were either standard on the Mini S or available as options on any Mini sedan of the period.

Cheers,
Watto. :shock:

Does anyone know how much they are actually worth? roughly...?

Author:	KristyPoole [ Sun Jan 03, 2010 6:18 pm ]
Post subject:	1978 Leyland Mini Sunshine
Hello all! I got my hands on a Genuine Leyland Sunshine and my husband and I are 80% in wire-brushing her back to bare metal, getting all that nasty stuff they call rust out.... I have big plans for her and it's well on its way I 'm not a master when it comes to mini's, so if there are any specifics that people want to share, please do so here Also, I am trying to find the Sunshine register, I heard there is one out there but I can't locate it...?!? [/img]

Author:	74snail [ Sun Jan 03, 2010 6:26 pm ]
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Welcome Mrs and Mr Sunshine owner, any information on the Leyland Mini Sunshine can be sourced from Watto/ Mini Experience Magazine and an Ausmini member Czerial, good luck with your project, oh , and don't forget to post photo's ! .

Author:	ministar [ Sun Jan 03, 2010 7:22 pm ]
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Hi there KristyPoole. I also own a Sunshine. Only had it about a month and a 1/2. I love it. Keep me posted on you progress. Ill post some pictures If you like.

Author:	doogie [ Sun Jan 03, 2010 8:53 pm ]
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KristyPoole wrote: Hello all! I got my hands on a Genuine Leyland Sunshine and my husband and I are 80% in wire-brushing her back to bare metal, getting all that nasty stuff they call rust out.... I have big plans for her and it's well on its way I 'm not a master when it comes to mini's, so if there are any specifics that people want to share, please do so here Also, I am trying to find the Sunshine register, I heard there is one out there but I can't locate it...?!? [/img] Have it ready by June for the Mini Nationals in Hay. just a short trip down the road for you.

Author:	benoz [ Mon Jan 04, 2010 6:42 am ]
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I also have a sunshine, definately get a back issue of 'the mini experience' that features Chris Zerial's car. Be aware though that most mini's I have seen that claim to be sunshines arn't... 78 is definately the right year though (or december 77)

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Author:	Rodney [ Mon Jan 04, 2010 7:59 am ]
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Hi, I had my eyes on one recently too, but it's too much of a basket case. I was told that two sure fire ways of telling if the car is a genuine 'sunshine' is it must have the button on the aluminum switch panel for the sun roof and it must also have a roof mounted antenna for the radio.

Author:	adamstuart [ Mon Jan 04, 2010 9:04 am ]
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Some ways to tell from another sunshine post: Morris 1100 wrote: The main point is the sunroof must be the right one. There is a round button on the dash next to the headlight switch, it is for the vacuum seal for the sunroof. watto wrote: Issue 7 of The Mini Experience Only 360 made, so you decide if it's rare enough to go for As stated, it was effectively a Mini S with a Sunroof, but it had to be the Autosun Sportsroof with the vacuum activated seal. There should be the little button on the switch panel, which had "Sportsroof Release" printed on it (although not all of them had the words printed on, and some of the buttons have been replaced over time). The Mini Sunshine was released in October 1977, so Compliance Plates shoukld be from around this period. Chris Zerial's is dated 12/77. The Mini Sunshine also came with the centre-mounted roof aerial, tinted windows and the prismatic "Sunshine" decals on the rear quarters. All other items on the car were either standard on the Mini S or available as options on any Mini sedan of the period. Cheers, Watto.

Author:	KristyPoole [ Mon Jan 04, 2010 6:22 pm ]
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Check and check, my girl has all of the above WOW! I didn't realise how helpful everyone would be... Does anyone know how much they are actually worth? roughly...? Its just that whenever I tell an enthusiast what I have, their eyes light up like Christmas.... I think I just stumbled upon beginners luck with finding her! And for spare parts like chromed rubbers, side mirrors, body panels etc, who it the least rip-off online? I have been told that <MOD EDIT> Unsubstantiated claims against a business. Please refer ausmini rule 4 is a huge rip off...? Thanks again!!!! (How do I upload an image?)

Author:	1018cc [ Mon Jan 04, 2010 7:07 pm ]
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Hi Kristy, To upload an image read through this thread. It is usually pretty good. You need to sign up to photobucket or imageshack first thought (among others). As for what it is worth, how long is a piece of string? It depends on alot of things and at the end of the day a fair few on here would say "what ever someone is willing to pay". As for me I'd say anywhere between $1,500 to $11,000 for me (which is covering anything really from a rust heap up to one which is pretty nice with all the right bits etc).

Author:	feralsprint [ Mon Jan 04, 2010 8:07 pm ]
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Kristy Ypu are lucky in Wagga that you have the old school garage for parts and services and the owner Tim is a mini nut, they also have a club in Wagga that is really active and helpful

Author:	mini maxx [ Mon Jan 04, 2010 8:14 pm ]
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KristyPoole wrote: Does anyone know how much they are actually worth? roughly...? Heaps to the right person, bugger all to a laimo. Congrats on your find

Author:	ministar [ Mon Jan 04, 2010 8:21 pm ]
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You should post some pictures so we can see what stage its at, and then in the future so we can see your progress.

Author:	KristyPoole [ Mon Jan 04, 2010 10:21 pm ]
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here is the url link for my photobucket pics.... let me know what you think! http://s896.photobucket.com/albums/ac169/kristypoole/The%20Mini%20Files/ Cheers Kristy

Author:	ministar [ Tue Jan 05, 2010 4:15 pm ]
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This is the link to the website it was on. http://www.automerchant.com.au/vehicle/ ... E_PROJECT/ How long was it for sale for? It was on ebay at one stage too wasnt it?

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Author:	KristyPoole [ Tue Jan 05, 2010 5:21 pm ]
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Yeah it was on ebay for $3000 but i waited until the end of the listing and made him an offer and picked it up for $1800 Glad I waited out cos I doubted the authenticity at forst, but it has turned out to be a real diamond in the rough...