Okay as most of you know I've got an 998 and an 850 (seen member's gallery) As I had not seen the cars before I picked them up it was sort of a case of okay between two cars/shells/parts etc.. I'd end up with one fully restored Mini..

Dilemma: Apparently both Mini bodies are really good with only minor repairable body or surface rust. But have only financially commited to one Mini. (I didn't expect both of them to be in as good a condition) Which one do I choose? Okay easier option is to use the shell cause it's already stripped etc..but...??

Which would you choose and why?

Are you in for mods and performance, or are you in for originality and heritage?

In reality both can be done as performance but the 850 (in my opinion) has more heritage... I could be wrong...

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Lillee - 1969 Morris Mini K

They are both roundies yea?

You can only increase your CC by a certain amount from what the model had from the factory. For that reason, I would choose the later model, with larger motor from factory. Then you can slot a 1275 + in it, with no hassles.

has the 850 got sliding windows if it has and you dont partiularly like them do the other one, and sell the slidey window doors. they are worth good money for those who want an original 850 resto job

ps 1275 can fit on an 850 box with a bit of grinding, but why would be a good question
although if you go a motor and box swap on the 850you will need to move the gearstick hole in the floor
as jam said 998 easier

In my opinion i would go for the 850 for originality, but im not the one thats going to be driving it. you could do what some guy did in the january Mini world magazine and supercharge the 850, 80bhp+ it looks really nice yet not being overintrusive on the engine bay.

If u dont want to go that route. i would say the 998 cos there is a big difference in power and if u enjoy driving the car thats the better engine to have.

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toss a coin, if both are good then it is the only sensible solution.

Cheers

Aaron

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I agree with Aaron, toss the coin then put the other in storage for a rainy day!

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1965 Morris Mini 'Woody' Traveller

Shamedly so..


CC is definately a factor that weighs in..

I wish that was an option but it isn't Due to Hubby's job and all his gear.. his hobbies and a house extension that is hopefully going up soon we just don't have the room...Not unless I leave the other one sitting out in the weather, I can't have that!

PM sent

the 998 can go to a 1100 with the right crank so if you are going to be rebuilding an engine that will give you a few more CCs

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Roads need more corners
A Deluxe(CG13DE), 2 Clubbies(998 and 1275) and 2 Morris 1100Ss

racers also like the sliding doors , as they're lighter..

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does the mcc president respond to emails?

i'm still waiting rae..

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ummmm be like me and do both!!!! never sell
a mini, you will always wonder what it could
have been, i say do one and keep the other somewheree
for a future project, doit!

emails? she sends messages via carrier pigeon....

aah... i see....i 've got some geese i can attach a message to (but i'm not sure they'll go anywhere near NSW...)

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