I joined a bunch of MCCmembers last year and we drove down to the grand day out along the coast over two days and it was great fun and such a nice drive.

I've got a pile of days I need to take of work so made a last minute discision to do it agian on my own.

I'll try and keep a blog of the trip. Fingers crossed I'll have no problems and I'll see you all in Melbourne on Sunday.

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68 Morris Cooper S Mk1 (*ex 78 1275 LS 4th last built, 70 Morris 1500 OHC & 70 MiniMatic)

All packed

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68 Morris Cooper S Mk1 (*ex 78 1275 LS 4th last built, 70 Morris 1500 OHC & 70 MiniMatic)

I love a last minute trip!

Its the things you forget which make them so interesting...

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SooperDooperMiniCooperExpertEngineering

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

Morning tea in Nowra with a fellow Minis in the gong member then lunch just north of batemans bay

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68 Morris Cooper S Mk1 (*ex 78 1275 LS 4th last built, 70 Morris 1500 OHC & 70 MiniMatic)

PM sent

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ex-NSW Police 1970 MK II Cooper S
VMCI #43

Have a great trip. Hope you sorted out the bonnet so it stays down

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Dalmeny

Cheers, I didn't pop again after I saw you and I adjusted the spear a bit more when I got home.

So Far no problems on first half of the trip, such nice roads esp south of Batemans Bay. Less and less traffic too.





Stayed night in Eden



Next Leg to Melbourne is a bit like going round the dark side of the moon, much less traffic, few towns and barely any phone reception.

Fingers crossed.

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68 Morris Cooper S Mk1 (*ex 78 1275 LS 4th last built, 70 Morris 1500 OHC & 70 MiniMatic)

Good luck with it Phil!

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I've found the old standard wheel is great on a long trip, rest your arm on the window and your hand falls perfectly on the rim. Great drive today.



Strange items at garage sale along the way, what a pity it wouldn't have fitted in the car.



Made it in one piece, see everyone tomorrow.

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68 Morris Cooper S Mk1 (*ex 78 1275 LS 4th last built, 70 Morris 1500 OHC & 70 MiniMatic)

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I've found the old standard wheel is great on a long trip, rest your arm on the window and your hand falls perfectly on the rim. Great drive today.

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Strange items at garage sale along the way, what a pity it wouldn't have fitted in the car.




tie it on the roof and you are right about the steering wheel.

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65 panel van Sprog
73 panel van Iggy

I love the big wheel on long trips, though I wear a pair of string backed leather driving gloves to improve the grip.

I would have made that cat fit. Imagine being pulled up for breathos with a pinnacle predator in the back seat

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SooperDooperMiniCooperExpertEngineering

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

Sorry bit slow closing this off, sorry I didn't take that many pics but it was a great day as always.














Very original S, don't often see with original stickers, sound deadener, carpet etc. etc.

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68 Morris Cooper S Mk1 (*ex 78 1275 LS 4th last built, 70 Morris 1500 OHC & 70 MiniMatic)

Pretty uneventful trip home. Decided to head home in one jump along the very boring Hume.



Car went very well. Got surpriingly good economy. 7.2 L/100km (39mpg) was the best run, and thats with a boot full of tools plus luggage, usually sat on 105-110 km/h

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68 Morris Cooper S Mk1 (*ex 78 1275 LS 4th last built, 70 Morris 1500 OHC & 70 MiniMatic)

was there anyone there under 50?