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1973 Austin Clubman. No rust whatsoever.Undercoated and top proofed.Stainless Steel Extractors, Koni Computerised Shock Absorbers.Power Assisted (PBR) Cooper Disk Brakes, New radial tyres, Wood and Pickard Nudge Designed Bars front and rear, Stainless Steel MG Plinth Mounted Mirrors, Auto Sport Designed Driving Seat (Cost $1,200) 97,524M on clock. Genuine reading.Original log registration book.

To be fitted: CD/Radio,Smiths Large Tacho, and other instruments, History and proof of orignal purchase including original service manual. Library of service books and others on car.Genuine reason for sale. Absolute gem for a Mini Clubman enthusiast. A gem of a car of this type. Few like it around the world today. Condition is simply rare for age. NRMA agreed comprehensive insurance for a minium of $5,000.(Certificate available).Never failed a rego: check.

No I do not have more pictures.The tyres are Korean,that is all you can get for Minis now. I said they were new, they are new in the sense that I may have used them to the Garage to get rego check that is all.

The tread is as you would get from a new tyre. The paint work is the
same as Wadham Stringer Racing colours. The bonnet is hand painted,
the red white and blue sides are some sort of plastic, put on by panel
beater. In a prang? I am a an HGV class1 Driver UK. 50 years
experience, and a membe of MIAM, and British Institute of driving.
Accident free record for over 50 odd years. Good drivers do not get in
prangs!

Simply put it, let me tell you the dash board fascia needs relining as
does the interior lining,hence the instruments being moved. I was
going to get it done, but decided to leave it as it is. Test drive?
That depends, I am not going to say right jump in and away you go.
Show me evidence that you can handle a Mini and we'll take it from
there!

Author:	Mini Mad [ Thu Jul 07, 2005 4:22 pm ]
Post subject:	Got this response from seller...
I've actually sooo close to convincing my sister to buy a mini now this is such a big revelation since she love's VW's and has always wanted one..but ahh..yes, i've done well to bring her into the mini foray... Anyway been looking around and there is a few she's kinda interested in... There's this one on Ebay: Description wrote: 1973 Austin Clubman. No rust whatsoever.Undercoated and top proofed.Stainless Steel Extractors, Koni Computerised Shock Absorbers.Power Assisted (PBR) Cooper Disk Brakes, New radial tyres, Wood and Pickard Nudge Designed Bars front and rear, Stainless Steel MG Plinth Mounted Mirrors, Auto Sport Designed Driving Seat (Cost $1,200) 97,524M on clock. Genuine reading.Original log registration book. To be fitted: CD/Radio,Smiths Large Tacho, and other instruments, History and proof of orignal purchase including original service manual. Library of service books and others on car.Genuine reason for sale. Absolute gem for a Mini Clubman enthusiast. A gem of a car of this type. Few like it around the world today. Condition is simply rare for age. NRMA agreed comprehensive insurance for a minium of $5,000.(Certificate available).Never failed a rego: check. So there was this one on Ebay and I get her to send a few questions off to the guy...and she get's this response haha.. Ebay Gent wrote: No I do not have more pictures.The tyres are Korean,that is all you can get for Minis now. I said they were new, they are new in the sense that I may have used them to the Garage to get rego check that is all. The tread is as you would get from a new tyre. The paint work is the same as Wadham Stringer Racing colours. The bonnet is hand painted, the red white and blue sides are some sort of plastic, put on by panel beater. In a prang? I am a an HGV class1 Driver UK. 50 years experience, and a membe of MIAM, and British Institute of driving. Accident free record for over 50 odd years. Good drivers do not get in prangs! Simply put it, let me tell you the dash board fascia needs relining as does the interior lining,hence the instruments being moved. I was going to get it done, but decided to leave it as it is. Test drive? That depends, I am not going to say right jump in and away you go. Show me evidence that you can handle a Mini and we'll take it from there! Sorry if your on here, but i doubt it anyway cause he's at least 50-60...and before i get told off that's not old Anyway, the car seems ok and I was interested in going around if she's keen and having a look...was thinking of getting a convoy out to this blokes place to show him we can handle mini's haha.. The ONLY thing my sister care's about is the colour and that it's fast..she wants a yellow one Bidding starts at $3,500..she's in no rush for one, but if the right one comes up she'll take it...

Author:	aussie [ Thu Jul 07, 2005 4:34 pm ]
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that looks like a pretty awesome clubby there! i love the paint job with the stripes and stuff. more pics would be good. do you have a link to the ebay auction? whats with the $1200 driving seat fair expensive for a seat i guess. more pics would be good im not sure why the seller doesnt have more pictures, if I were selling a car i would be giving as many pics as possible. maybe theres something wrong with the back end?

Author:	ozmotorsport [ Thu Jul 07, 2005 4:47 pm ]
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I'm looking for a mini run this weekend, let's go. I'm sure my korean tyres will get me there cause that's all you can get for mini now.

Author:	gafmo [ Thu Jul 07, 2005 5:26 pm ]
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I Like the CLubby on top...Not an Austin though but other wise..Nice.... What is that guy on in the second one ....Pfttt....Yer I'll be in for a Run on the weekend...to have a look at a mini for your Sister...we can go over it and pick faults out in it... Let me know Mate and will be good to catchg up from your trip

Author:	68matic [ Thu Jul 07, 2005 5:59 pm ]
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just out of curiosity did austin ever make the square noses or was that morris in UK

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Author:	FatMaserati [ Thu Jul 07, 2005 6:04 pm ]
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Pirellis are Korean, aren't they...?

Author:	drmini in aust [ Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:21 pm ]
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68matic wrote: just out of curiosity did austin ever make the square noses or was that morris in UK Wrong on both counts Duc- by the time they started making Clubbies there (1969?) it was British Leyland..

Author:	Mick [ Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:48 pm ]
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This old fellow sounds pretty cool, if maybe a little nuts. Old grey mare just 'aint what she used to be, 'aint what she used to be, 'aint what she used to be....

Author:	bnicho [ Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:58 pm ]
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This seller sounds a bit of a know-it-all time waster to me. - $5000 agreed value with NRMA is their standard figure for any Mini on a classic policy. If you want to have a higher value, they have to inspect it. So that means nothing at all. - You can get a lot of different brands of tyre for Minis, not just Korean. So he's talking crap to excuse his cheap tyre choice. - who gives a stuff about his driving history. You want to know if the car has been pranged. It could have been pranged by his wife/brother-in-law/previous owner/neighbours dog/.... Sounds like he's blowing his own trumpet, and he hasn't really answered the question. - "Show me the evidence that you can handle a Mini?" What a load of crap, does he want to sell the car or not. Who would buy a Clubamn for $3,500+ without seeing it and driving it? Having said sll that, $5K is probably about right if he is being truthful. The car looks great and he may just be a fussy old fart, but tread carefully.

Author:	gafmo [ Thu Jul 07, 2005 10:03 pm ]
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Thats why I'd love to have a look at it and pick faults on it and agree our own value

Author:	MiNi MuLiShA [ Fri Jul 08, 2005 12:53 am ]
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I personally asked for a few more pics because i was interested, pics of the boot, interior etc.. and the rply was rude, nasty, and insulting.... not the way to sell a car on ebay... no way i was going to look at it after that! -Cam

Author:	czerial [ Fri Jul 08, 2005 1:40 am ]
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mate go buy Viv (check for sale) please give her a good home...... this bloke sounds a wally.

Author:	Mini Mad [ Fri Jul 08, 2005 2:37 am ]
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It's seems ok, the old coger is probably loosing it a bit It's probably his typing more than anything, i'm sure he's nice in person. I'm keen to go around, but it's up to my sis..she's not that into it..but we could just do it for fun Link for those interested: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4560285914&sspagename=ADME:L:RTQ:AU:1 It's got 7days to go.. I see Viv has just come back up for sale...Hmm... I should be at the swap meet on sunday, i could be persuaded into a drive sat morning as well if anyone is keen?

Author:	Steve [ Fri Jul 08, 2005 5:57 am ]
Post subject:	Austin clubman
Duc In th UK clubmans were Austin or Morris for some time after BL took over in 69 have many pictures next time your over if you want to confirm. Clubmans were sold through Austin and Morris dealerships that sold Austin Kimberleys, 2200s, princesses metros and the like. This guy being English and a mini driver would remember Austin clubmans from their release and even though he currently owns an Australian Leyland clubman for him they will forever be Austin. Regardless of name at time of manufacture all minis are Austins, Design code ADO 15. Austin Design Office . Motors designed and built at Austin. A series built for Austin A30, A35 then put into Morris Minor, Austin Healy sprite MKI,II,III, MG midget MK I,II,III, mini, Metro and probably others that escape me now. steve

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Author:	Mick [ Fri Jul 08, 2005 8:50 am ]
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Poor old fella's just trying to sound tough. He's probably just letting you know he won't be jerked around either. Take a look, the car looks GREAT outwardly, and the price is reasonable.