Also advertise in the latest edition of B.M.C. Experience.

http://www.miniworld.co.uk/news/738-downton-sport-40-for-sale-down-under

What would it be worth?

been for sale for ages. Wilf must want too much.

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The bitterness of poor quality (or Crappy Workmanship) remains LONG AFTER the Sweet Taste of Low Price is forgotten.

I'm too afraid to enquire just in case I can afford it!

"price POA" = sales speak for "if you have to ask, you can't afford it"

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did I tell you that I won a trophy?

I have been down that road with Wilf before when he had a traveller for sale. Expression of interest, ffs mate just say what you want for the car. He got shitty when I pressed him for a price, excuse me for wanting to buy a car!

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1965 Riley Elf
1974 Ex Army Moke
1997 Rover Cooper
2002 JCW Cooper
2003 JCW Cooper S

If it can't be registered its not worth much here. They would be better off shipping it to the UK. It may be Downton prepared but it will NEVER be a historic Downton car. Its fitted with an asthmatic version of the 1275 and loaded with extra kg's. I would rather have a stock real Cooper S than an advertising gimmick.

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1970 Cooper S ex-Bathurst & ATCC
1964 Austin Cooper S ex-Group C race car
1967 Morris Cooper S ex-Group B
1962 Mini Speed sports sedan
1968-71 ex-Peter Manton Shell car

Maybe it's not really for sale! I'm often being asked how much do I want for my Mini, my reply was always 'it's not for sale' but now I just say $30,000 and only hope no one says 'ok'!

Is that all Marty , hang on I will just check my Bank acc !!!

Ok I've seen them in the flesh, they are not a recognised limited edition it's only from a company that made a hand full using a list of bolt on goodies using a sixties brand trying to cash in

As for being registered here needs a compliance plate, and should be good to go

Unless its been started and ran frequently I see a few issues with it that will be costly

A true collector would know the price and it wanting one may pay the price, sadly Australian Mini fans miss the boat when it comes to pricing and expect to pay with low ball offers,

Remember the Facts to consider when pricing up a late model import

Whenever I see the advertisement for that Downton Cooper S the figure of $75, 000 comes to mind. I hate starting rumours so I've flicked through old Mini Experience to prove it but can't find a quoted figure. However, I have seen that number somewhere - maybe in an online site etc.
Bill

Phew I can't afford $75,000 therefore zero temptation

I guess your "NEVER" referred to the fact that it's not "Downton" prepared ...Its just a tizzed up late model put together by some tinpot company that bought a famous company title long after the true identity disappeared

IMHO it would be embarrasing to take it out in public.

Cheers, Ian

Exactly what I said Ian lol

Would be fine if it were priced according to a Cooper import. With limited K's and that sort of nick. If you were looking for a late model import it would be viable as you get some form of exclusivity, but I wouldn't see its value past the 20's

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1970 Cooper S ex-Bathurst & ATCC
1964 Austin Cooper S ex-Group C race car
1967 Morris Cooper S ex-Group B
1962 Mini Speed sports sedan
1968-71 ex-Peter Manton Shell car

D'oh.... Anything up to $20k is very tempting, I'm going to be driving past Wilf's place today