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G'day all,

Seeking your opinions on realistic price range of authentic Cooper S Mk1 vs Mk2 in similar condition. I am having a look around and as an ex Mk2 owner (many moons ago), would prefer one of these, but realise the Mk1s are more affordable (or less expensive!).

Any info appreciated!
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I don't think there is any real price difference.... just not as many MK2's for sale. Don't settle for a MK1 if it's not what you want, a MK2 will show up

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simon k wrote:
I don't think there is any real price difference.... just not as many MK2's for sale. Don't settle for a MK1 if it's not what you want, a MK2 will show up

Only about 1/3 of the total Ss made here were Mk2s, one reason why. :lol:

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thought I would never say it but around late $20,000 to early $30,000 seems to be the money

Oh I know 2 people who have about $30,000 to buy a genuine S and can;t find one that has all the right bits, such as matching numbers, interiors etc...

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Oh I know 2 people who have about $30,000 to buy a genuine S and can;t find one that has all the right bits, such as matching numbers, interiors etc...


I'll take $30K for mine... it has all the right bits, and is unrestored ;)

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I was thinking that if a couple of us Cooper S owners got together we could artificially inflate the prices of the Cooper S to whatever price we wanted.
All we need is three cars and three owners.
List car #1 on ebay and owners 2 and 3 bid furiously till it reaches the agreed price and let owner number 2 win.
List car #2 on ebay and owners 1 and 3 bid .....
List car #3 ....

So the end result is three Cooper S's selling for a huge price in front of a big marketplace. (the downside is the ebay fees)
The next time someone lists a car everyone will be expecting it to go for similar money. :lol:
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That would make us OPEC. And when prices of S parts went down we could pay some Nigerians to burn a mini shop down inflating tensions in the region and pushing prices back up.

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come on guys ,there are enough weirdo's out there with out giving them ideas
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It worked with the Phase 3s. :shock:
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Morris 1100 wrote:
I was thinking that if a couple of us Cooper S owners got together we could artificially inflate the prices of the Cooper S to whatever price we wanted.
All we need is three cars and three owners.
List car #1 on ebay and owners 2 and 3 bid furiously till it reaches the agreed price and let owner number 2 win.
List car #2 on ebay and owners 1 and 3 bid .....
List car #3 ....

So the end result is three Cooper S's selling for a huge price in front of a big marketplace. (the downside is the ebay fees)
The next time someone lists a car everyone will be expecting it to go for similar money. :lol:


how can I work that so I end up with yours?

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Just swap for yours
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simon k wrote:
Don't settle for a MK1 if it's not what you want, a MK2 will show up


Why would the man settle for a tarted up MK1 with cheap placky flares Simon :?: :P :roll:

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Just let me get one before anyone gets on Ebay with those cars!!!!!!!!

With the money getting tighter, could make prices go either way I reckon......

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simon k wrote:
Don't settle for a MK1 if it's not what you want, a MK2 will show up


Why would the man settle for a tarted up MK1 with cheap placky flares Simon :?: :P :roll:


cos it's got a 4 synchro gearbox and a nicer badge :)

and Morrie, I want to keep mine too, as much as I want yours...

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I just went out and took a photo of my Cooper S just to let people know what they can get for their money...
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