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PostPosted: Thu Dec 10, 2015 11:45 am 
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Updated versions of the Mark 1 and Mark 2 Cooper S Registers and the Clubman GT Register have been posted.

The latest Mark 1 Cooper S Register lists 6 additional cars; Mark 2 Cooper S lists 43 additional cars; Clubman GT lists 10 additional cars.

Many thanks to those who contributed the data. If you come across vehicles not already listed please submit their details for inclusion.

The Registers can be found here - viewforum.php?f=43

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PostPosted: Fri Dec 11, 2015 6:14 am 
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Just wondering about my car
its listed as British Racing Green but no where can i find this colour listed for 1970 models
any reference material available

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PostPosted: Fri Dec 11, 2015 7:56 am 
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GundyGuy wrote:
Just wondering about my car
its listed as British Racing Green but no where can i find this colour listed for 1970 models
any reference material available


This could help you

viewtopic.php?f=25&t=66469

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PostPosted: Fri Dec 11, 2015 9:38 am 
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Yes i looked at this but for 1970 there is no listing of a British racing Green

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PostPosted: Fri Dec 11, 2015 9:50 am 
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Without seeing a photo of your car, but assuming it started as a factory dark green Mk2, then it's probably connaught green.


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PostPosted: Fri Dec 11, 2015 10:43 am 
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 12, 2015 9:49 am 
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Several factors are at play to confirm the true colour. I've viewed your photo on two screens and both look slightly different. Add to that cloud cover versus a sunlit photo of a genuine Connaught Green car (2200 region of production) I have and you can pick either way for BRG or Connaught Green when looking at a photo. Biggest deciding factor for your car is if the car has evidence of a body colour change. Depending how well this was done then under carpets, rear seat or the underside of the rear parcel shelf or car, or areas of the engine bay may help bring a conclusion. Failing that it's either had a very good colour change or is indeed a Connaught Green car that would easily pass off as BRG by someone who knew no better. Afterall the factory only ever put paint stickers near the master cylinders on their MkII Minis and once they disappear many would not know it was Connaught Green and classify it generically as BRG. A colour that has had many variations over the years.


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