.......for showcasing such beautiful minis for sale.

Because,........

I just noticed in Just Cars, the price guide for Morris Cooper S is now $45,000 for condition 1; $25,500 for condition 2; and $15,000 for condition 3.

Previously it was $20,000 for condition 1 (which is not concourse) for years.

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Cooper S Mk2
Cooper S Mk1
ex Cooper S Mk2, various Morris 1100s, 1300s, 1500s, Leyland Sherpa!

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tim
68 Deluxe 1293, HIF44, megajolt/EDIS4, daihatsu alternator..

'a mini is for life, not just for christmas!'

Speaking to a few of Sydney's car top collectors and dealers recently they where all in agreement for a car of such grand history, infinite praise and desirability, the Cooper S is finally getting the the recognition it deserves, value wise.

Many of those price guides are diluted because of the often inclusion of replica cars within the pricing averages. You haven't been able to find a "Condition 1" car for 20k for many years now.

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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

HHmmm,,, might keep my "S" now & restore it

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No offence intended here but--> anyone writing a book about minis 30 years ago may not have experienced such worn or stuffed-with components as we are finding these days.

You should put your heart & soul into everything you do.

i like that!!! Now i can justify a few $$$$$ on paint now!

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The Mist Green one is now sold. The Primrose one is not as good, but still a nice car.

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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

thread revival...

how do they define condition 1, 2 and 3?

justcars website doesn't have any detail on it...

Roof rack = condition 1.

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Ha ha,

Subwoofer = 3

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SooperDooperMiniCooperExpertEngineering

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

that's no help....

how about no rust but bad paint?

Well,

Sometimes you just gotta buy the mag.... the explanation is in there - might be A,B, and C, as I think Unique Cars magazine uses the numbers...they have an explanation in their mag too!

Anyone see the red Mk2 Cooper S advertised for $18,500 last issue (Unique cars)?

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Cooper S Mk2
Cooper S Mk1
ex Cooper S Mk2, various Morris 1100s, 1300s, 1500s, Leyland Sherpa!

pfft - buy the mag!? .... next time I'm waiting for my fish and chips I'll look in one of those instead of the Picture magazine

So now I can tell my missus that any money I spend on the condition 3 Cooper S I bought is an investment in the future! I'm already 5 grand in front.

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Flute - 68 MK I Cooper S
Member: VMCI #2474
Member: International Mini Model Collectors Club

Red S in unique cars sold ,was not a genuine S will leave it to the new owner to explain.

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That's why it's good to be.............ME

Great - Rover Coopers prices have gone though the roof two ! I was offered 22K for mine not two weeks ago...That said I have recipts for more than that lol...

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Its not the size that matters.........
Rover Mini Cooper 1993 spi - current
Rover Mini Cooper 1998 ( Tahti Blue/white)
Rover Mini Cooper 1992 ( Brg),1987 Mayfair