im no cooper s expert, but it looks to be pretty good nick not a fan of the wheels though....
around 11 this morning

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Here am I sitting in my tin can far above the Moon
Planet Earth is blue and there's nothing I can do...



“A turbo: exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster.” - Jeremy Clarkson

He wants 20k for it.

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In the garage:
1970 Morris Cooper S MK2 | 2010 MINI Cooper JCW Challenge Edition

Now with new owners:
1964 Morris 850 Van | 1965 Morris Cooper S MK1 | 1976 Leyland Mini | 1999 Rover Mini Cooper Classic | 2006 MINI Cooper JCW

Jelly beans are growing on me. In a world of contessas, I like the jsellybeans these days. Kinda 70's retro.

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SooperDooperMiniCooperExpertEngineering

All garage work involves equal measures of enthusiasm, ingenuity and a fair degree of irresponsibility.

How do you know min-mini?

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1964 Morris Mini 850 - G13b gti powered - classic yet practical
1968 Morris Minimatic - 1100cc - classic & breakable
Sun Certified Java Programmer v5 310-055

I sent him an SMS.

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In the garage:
1970 Morris Cooper S MK2 | 2010 MINI Cooper JCW Challenge Edition

Now with new owners:
1964 Morris 850 Van | 1965 Morris Cooper S MK1 | 1976 Leyland Mini | 1999 Rover Mini Cooper Classic | 2006 MINI Cooper JCW

Same, he told me he wanted 20,000 grand, i think he meant 20 k not 20,000k lol

Tell him he's Deaming

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Stop Licking the Dog...I Don't Care Who Started It

In my opinion I don't think the asking price is too exorbitant. That is if the car is genuine. A call to the owner and an inspection will give you an answer to that.

I've been tracking Cooper S sales over the last three to four years. My main methods being contacting sellers and recording sale prices.

Here is a price guide I've created based on my collection of sales data:

Below 10k - Non-runner in need of restoration.
10-15k - Average to good condition, may be missing original parts, non-matching numbers etc.
15k-20k - Good condition, matching numbers.
20-25k - Excellent condition, matching numbers.
25-30k - Immaculate to concours, matching numbers.
30k+ - Concours with the finest of details, matching numbers, original sales documents, service history etc.

Overall the trend is UP. The introduction and on-going popularity of the new MINI and the timeless appeal and "cool" factor of the original, as well as the promotion of its 50th year will only continue to drive the values up.

Now people might say, ..."but I saw a Cooper S for so and so dollars". There are always exceptions. You might get lucky, you might get ripped off. Others might say, ..."hey Red Book has them valued at $14000". This value is diluted by the many replicas sold... "Every Mini is a Cooper S" right?

Happy to hear feedback and comments.

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In the garage:
1970 Morris Cooper S MK2 | 2010 MINI Cooper JCW Challenge Edition

Now with new owners:
1964 Morris 850 Van | 1965 Morris Cooper S MK1 | 1976 Leyland Mini | 1999 Rover Mini Cooper Classic | 2006 MINI Cooper JCW

It is still cheaper than a Bini, and you know which one is going to depreciate quicker.

hey.... value mine -

- 7/70 MK2
- 4th owner, 2 previous owners had it about 6 months each, original owner prior
- 70% original Camino Gold paint (inside, left side and roof), generally tatty, lots of stone chips and a few supermarket carpark dings, but looks alright
- early life accident damage, but repaired as close to original as possible - you can't pick it, though it does need the right hand front inner guard replaced, but I have a good one ready for it
- no rust at all - I hunt it down with a vengeance (well... there is a teeny bit in the front apron, but I won't fix that just yet)
- original motor is on the shelf needing a rebuild, currently running a warm 1100S @ 1330cc (~65bhp atw)
- original seats, trim etc. but the fronts need retrimming, carpet has been replaced
- various period accessories
- all original items (bonnet underfelt, boot board, brake booster, plastic heater etc. etc.) are either fitted or in my possession

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did I tell you that I won a trophy?

Partly true, because the originals aren't depreciating, they're appreciating!

You can buy a 2002 MINI Cooper S's for under 25k these days.

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In the garage:
1970 Morris Cooper S MK2 | 2010 MINI Cooper JCW Challenge Edition

Now with new owners:
1964 Morris 850 Van | 1965 Morris Cooper S MK1 | 1976 Leyland Mini | 1999 Rover Mini Cooper Classic | 2006 MINI Cooper JCW

You go first!

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In the garage:
1970 Morris Cooper S MK2 | 2010 MINI Cooper JCW Challenge Edition

Now with new owners:
1964 Morris 850 Van | 1965 Morris Cooper S MK1 | 1976 Leyland Mini | 1999 Rover Mini Cooper Classic | 2006 MINI Cooper JCW

Re mini-mini: "You might get lucky, you might get ripped off".

Well, Rory is "lucky"!!! !!!!!!! !!!!

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1964 Morris Mini 850 - G13b gti powered - classic yet practical
1968 Morris Minimatic - 1100cc - classic & breakable
Sun Certified Java Programmer v5 310-055

AL I HAVE TO SAY is... jellybeans ....= whats not to like man. there a v nice mag. not original but un less going all original well ... they're pretty sik on that S. & 20k ... well no to bad condition as i can c ,, prettyfair..

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PrOuDlY aSkInG qUeStIoNs FoR uR aMuEsMeNt

$14980.25

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