Hi folks, just hoping if anyone can shed some light on a Mini that my uncle sold about 10 or so years ago - it is an 850 shell with very-not-standard everything else! Has a pretty distinctive colour scheme and dashboard, from what I've heard it may be running around with a Victorian Mini Club member. Last rego I know of was WK998 - but that was a personalized plate so it could be different now.





My uncles Warwick Knight & Bruce Knight were heavily involved with the Vic Mini Club in the late 80's / early 90's - I think Bruce may have been Vice Pres at one stage, and Warwick ended up marrying Jocelyn Baker (aka Midge Baker, daughter of the then President Alan Baker). Alas my Brother and myself are now the only ones in the family to own Minis! Warwick spent years building the car, had to sell due to family priorities - would be great to know what it is up to these days!

Thanks in advance!

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Dave - 64 Nurburg White Morris 850 & 67 Morris Mini Deluxe (Bro's Car)
Previous Rides - 62 Morris 850 (Sold '03 - Now 'Lulu-62') & 76 Clubman S (Sold '99 - SFW-863)
+ Too many other classics

Hi David,
I think it was up for sale recently, i.e. in the last year, but I can't remember where. I couldn't find it in any of the VMCI magazines, so it may just have been something that came up in conversation. If you haven't already, give Bryan Pope at Link Auto a call. I think he got the RWC for it when Warwick sold it (I happened to be there when he dropped it off and had a chat to Warwick) and may know who it went to or what has happened since. If I remember I'll ask around at the VMCI meeting tonight.

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66 Deluxe, 07 Cooper

Thanks Paul, any info would be great!

... and why am I not surprised that Bryan's name came up!!! This guy is everywhere!

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Dave - 64 Nurburg White Morris 850 & 67 Morris Mini Deluxe (Bro's Car)
Previous Rides - 62 Morris 850 (Sold '03 - Now 'Lulu-62') & 76 Clubman S (Sold '99 - SFW-863)
+ Too many other classics

Hi David,

I thought that Midge and Alan were brother & sister?

Anyway, I've got a couple of photos of Warwick's car taken back in the late eighties if you want me to post up. Not sure if its the same car as it is painted dark green. I know he got hit pretty hard in the drivers side during a six hour relay race at Winton, so not sure if its the same car.

Steve

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Member VMCI #19

Oops - I think you may be right Steve

As for the cars, he did have a couple of clubbys back then - don't think it would be the same car because it was sold within the last 10 years. Any 80's photos would be most welcome! And good ammunition for when we're next over there!

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Dave - 64 Nurburg White Morris 850 & 67 Morris Mini Deluxe (Bro's Car)
Previous Rides - 62 Morris 850 (Sold '03 - Now 'Lulu-62') & 76 Clubman S (Sold '99 - SFW-863)
+ Too many other classics

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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

wow, and listed on my own clubs' website - I'm really an active member aren't I - Thanks for all the info guys! Once again, any old pics of Warwick and Bruce (and Midge) back in the day would be great to see!

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Dave - 64 Nurburg White Morris 850 & 67 Morris Mini Deluxe (Bro's Car)
Previous Rides - 62 Morris 850 (Sold '03 - Now 'Lulu-62') & 76 Clubman S (Sold '99 - SFW-863)
+ Too many other classics

Sorry about the quality. I only have a crappy scanner at work

Here is your Uncle Warick at a car display in one of the Malls in Melb, organised by the MCCV



And here he is competing at the Avalon Autocross track. I assume Lindsey Fox is still trying to close the complex down? We use to do a lot of Motorkhanas in the MCCV. Was taken around 1990 sometime.

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Member VMCI #19

Gorgeous machine! Obviously put together by someone who had style!

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"Show me the Mini!"

Avalon is still alive and kicking, despite Lindsay Fox's best efforts.

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Brett Nicholson
Greendale (near Ballan) VIC.
1971 Morris Mini Moke
1966 Austin Mini
1965 Morris Mini Traveller
1973 LR Series 3 88
2007 LR Freelander 2

Cheers guys! Those pics are AWESOME! Check out the mulletted kids in the knitted jumpers jealously eyeing off the mini! Bahahaha!

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Dave - 64 Nurburg White Morris 850 & 67 Morris Mini Deluxe (Bro's Car)
Previous Rides - 62 Morris 850 (Sold '03 - Now 'Lulu-62') & 76 Clubman S (Sold '99 - SFW-863)
+ Too many other classics

Its unfortunate that the Mullet looks like its making a come back. Was never a good look. The words Mullet and bogan always went together.

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Member VMCI #19