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| Author: | 1275LS [ Mon Apr 05, 2010 12:44 am ] |
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Here's a flight of fancy for you. If BMW would licence it (not likely) and someone would do it (probably less likely), would you like to see a "new" classic Mini (Aussie made maybe) on the market. Something like 1275LS specs with some mod cons and available in roundnose and clubman. Up spec model along the lines of a cooper. Could pick a few "icon" models (850, Cooper S, GT, 1275LS) and reproduce them. What would you think?? |
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| Author: | miniobsessed [ Mon Apr 05, 2010 1:16 am ] |
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I think it would be excellent to be able to buy a brand new classic mini here in Oz 
Like you say though... It would be highly unlikely and I don't think anybody (BMW or otherwise) would go to the trouble of modifying the 'classic' mini to meet the current ADR's. And after the modifying it may not look or feel anything like a classic mini anymore... 
Gee... Don't I sound depressive! At least we have some Real classic mini's left and some very keen people willing to keep them nurtured
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| Author: | Harley [ Mon Apr 05, 2010 10:04 am ] |
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Wouldn't stop you getting a bunch of people going "thats not a real mini". |
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| Author: | d1ck0 [ Mon Apr 05, 2010 10:12 am ] |
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So pretty much like the Wood and Picket Margrave 50 sold in the UK last year? http://www.woodandpickett.com/cars-for-sale/17/ Dicko |
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| Author: | Mick [ Mon Apr 05, 2010 10:34 am ] |
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It would be awesome to have a classic mini, as well as a something a little more go kart'ish as well.... Imagine 4WD twin cam turbo 
mmmmm.... |
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| Author: | 1275LS [ Mon Apr 05, 2010 11:52 am ] |
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Mick wrote: It would be awesome to have a classic mini, as well as a something a little more go kart'ish as well....
Imagine 4WD twin cam turbo mmmmm.... I added the AWD twinky turbo in the poll for Matt Read's benefit.
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| Author: | meeni [ Mon Apr 05, 2010 12:43 pm ] |
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why not import some heritage shells... rather then going to expensive lengths for the "aussie made" stamp |
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| Author: | Mick [ Mon Apr 05, 2010 12:55 pm ] |
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Then you could put this sticker on: 
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| Author: | 1275LS [ Mon Apr 05, 2010 1:05 pm ] |
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meeni wrote: why not import some heritage shells... rather then going to expensive lengths for the "aussie made" stamp
That would be the best place to start. There is no point manufacturing shells if they can be purchased off the shelf. Mind you, the ADR thing would probably direct that aspect... |
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| Author: | mini_fanatic [ Mon Apr 05, 2010 2:06 pm ] |
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It would be great to be able to buy a new classic mini, but with the difficulty of registering etc, why not stop sending rusted out shells to scrap and restore them instead! A full panel replacement and new parts from the UK would turn it into practically a new car, without the fuss. Like Wood and Pickett... Wood and Pickett wrote: Wood & Pickett's business has come full circle, having been voted “Restoration Specialist of the Year 2007” by readers of Mini Magazine. The reputation of the company continues to grow, especially in the area of the high standard of restoration work and “new” classic Mini bespoke built cars
Wouldn't it be good to make this Mini happy again? 
I know most of the late model Minis with the internal hinges aren't legal, but are older cars allowed to be converted to take the doors? I like the idea of creating old models, and there could be an ausmini special! |
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| Author: | TheMiniMan [ Mon Apr 05, 2010 5:15 pm ] |
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1275LS... thanks for thinking of me bro
& yes that would certainly be nice to have twin cam turbo injected 4x4 "classic" mini & road registered, i`d have one
But i feel the only way would be to grab an old Aust delivered mini & have the mods performed through an Engineer so the Dept of Transport is happy i can`t see why it wouldn`t be able to happen "IF" someone had enough money & time.
But a "New" car,,, Nah,,, won`t ever happen sorry to say,,, Unless it met all the current ADRs & safety & Pollution stress testing & crash/impact testing &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& & & & &&&&&&& all the other requirements for a "NEW" car But there is an avenuse that people use when building the Clubman/lotus-7 looking things,,, that`s probably the best path to take if anyone was actually serious talk to a "Decent" Engineer who works usually & regularly through & with the Dpt of Transport ... like a "Hot-Rod" builder/Engineer I know someone up here in Bris, but we`re allready in the middle of sorting the fastback Monaco roof requirements, so we`re a bit busy right now,,, but maybe later
easy-peasy |
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| Author: | 1275LS [ Mon Apr 05, 2010 6:50 pm ] |
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mini_fanatic wrote: Wouldn't it be good to make this Mini happy again?
If that's a five seater, stick it in a box to Brissie and I'll have a go..
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| Author: | MG Rocket [ Mon Apr 05, 2010 7:11 pm ] |
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Since they make XB and other bodies.... a mini would have to easier and cheaper and turn it into anything you want without a worry about originality. |
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| Author: | MINImal effort [ Mon Apr 05, 2010 9:40 pm ] |
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Quote: It would be awesome to have a classic mini, as well as a something a little more go kart'ish as well....
Imagine 4WD twin cam turbo mmmmm.... Something like this...(with a narrower track to look normal...) http://superfastminis.com/AWD_MINI.htm |
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| Author: | Tombo [ Mon Apr 05, 2010 10:11 pm ] |
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This mut be the closest poll i've seen. One advantage of a new (real) production mini, it would add value to rust as a proof of age 
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