Cars for Sale on CL or Ebay - or BaT

Started by MiniDave, August 24, 2017, 02:55:12 PM

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MPlayle

One wonders what the seller is trying to obscure with all the black-&-white flag photoshopping besides just the background of his house.


BruceK

Are you sitting down? 

A bit of a high asking price for a non-original, no-racing history, Cooper S.




QuoteLocation: Austin, Texas, 78758
Stock #: MM350088
VIN #: CA2S7L892225
Mileage: 28001
Transmission: Manual
Condition: Excellent
Exterior: White
Interior: Red/Gray

Seller's Description:
We just received this fantastic little thriller of a car from Jet Motors, the well known Mini specialists.
Here is a bit of info to get you started on this fun to drive.
Genuine BL British Leyland 649 Special Tuning Works Department camshafts – these are hot rally/race spec camshafts
12:1 compression ratio
Ultimate adjustable suspension, hi-lows, adjustable lower arms and tie rods with genuine Moulton suspension cones. Rear camber and tow adjustable plates.
More info coming soon.
Price: $65,000


https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/austin/mini-cooper/2032105.html

1988 Austin Mini
2002 MINI Cooper S
1992 Toyota LiteAce (JDM)
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

MiniDave

#27
Wonder what Jet Motors sold it for?

It is a great looking car, but $65K?
Complete failure at retirement

1989 Cooper Racing Green
2009 Clubman S
2014 Audi Allroad

gr8kornholio

Well you know the hemmings in the website address adds 20K to any car.
I am the GR8KORNHOLIO! Are you threatening me?

Saussie Aussie 1965 Australian MK1 Mini.
"Beavis" - 07 MY/MY MCS, B/MY Konig Daylites, JCW sideskirts, TSW springs, TSW lower rear control arms -- Exploring the country with new friends since 11/09.

BruceK

This Mini is interesting because it has air conditioning and it is not RHD.  So, not the typical Japanese-spec Mini.   I don't think I've seen very many like this.

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/d/1967-austin-mini-cooper/6410255408.html



1988 Austin Mini
2002 MINI Cooper S
1992 Toyota LiteAce (JDM)
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

MiniDave

Wow, that is an interesting car all right.....I don't think I've ever seen an A/C and dash like that, although with a 998 it will struggle on a hot day with the A/C on.....carb'd too....

I love how he tries to dodge the vin change "it's a perfectly legit rebody"  Ha!   ;D
Complete failure at retirement

1989 Cooper Racing Green
2009 Clubman S
2014 Audi Allroad

MiniDave

Wow...........a 74 Audi 100LS automatic sold for $17,750! Crazy money........

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1974-audi-100ls/
Complete failure at retirement

1989 Cooper Racing Green
2009 Clubman S
2014 Audi Allroad

BruceK

#32
I guess I could be gracious and not be judgmental.  And note that everyone has different tastes, and to each his own.

But then I'd miss the opportunity to say what a complete load of crap this is.

Apparently there is a Mini Van hiding under this amorphous pink marshmallow.

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/austin/mini/2052560.html


1988 Austin Mini
2002 MINI Cooper S
1992 Toyota LiteAce (JDM)
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

MiniDave

Wow.......just wow.

someone put a LOT of time, effort and money into building their "vision", wonder if it turned out the way they wanted?
Complete failure at retirement

1989 Cooper Racing Green
2009 Clubman S
2014 Audi Allroad

BruceK

Own a Mini AND start a side business!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VENDAVAN-AUSTIN-MINI-MORRIS-ICE-CREAM-VAN-CLASSIC-RETRO-READY-TO-GO-BUSINESS-/263571123745?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368

Note how the rear uses two subframes, one of them flipped around. 



VENDAVAN (ICE-STAR)
FULLY KITTED OUT CLASSIC ICE CRÈAM VAN
IDEAL CLASSIC STAND OUT INSTANT BUISINESS
MINI BASSED 6 WHEEL HUSTLER
VERY ORIGINAL AND SOLID VAN               
1985 CLASSIC ISURANCE ELEGIBLE
MOT NOVEMBER 2018
PROFESSIONALLY RE-WIRED - COMPLETED ON 17the February 2018
240V COMPRESSOR RAN FREEZER
READY TO WORK (JUST NEEDS ICE CREAM)
EXCELLENT ENGINE
COMES WITH DETACHABLE A-FRAME FOR TOWING
ONE OF ONLY VERY FEW MADE BY VENDAVAN
ONLY A COUPLE ARE STILL THOUGHT TO SURVIVE
You are looking at a Classic car business opportunity that's probably the only one of its kind. Ready to work straight away in time for the spring and new show season 
This ice cream van is based on the Mini Hustler kit car from the late 1970`s which is very rare in itself and un-heard of in an ice-cream van format. It's actually called made and registered as a VENDAVAN (Ice-Star) which They used the legendary Austin mini running gear and subframes, electrics, Brakes and most mechanical parts so working on these is incredibly easy and mechanical parts availability is second to none.
The hustler was best known for its 6 wheels which basically is normal Austin mini front subframe arrangement with engine driving the front wheels and two mini rear subframes back to back at the rear giving the 6 wheels. It has a 1,000cc mini engine that has been replaced recently and in excellent mechanical order with good gearbox, Clutch and brakes.
As you can see in the pictures the Ice-Cream van is built to a good standard and is a purpose-built van that's never been anything else other than an Ice-Cream van. It has very good standing height inside with a sliding glass serving hatch with various shelfs, Sink and working area. The freezer is powered by 240 Volt mains hook-up (Cable included) that plugs into the dashboard and powers the freezer. The Van has just had a full professional electric re-wire to ensure it is in the best condition possible in relation to the wiring loom etc
The freezer is excellent and of strong commercial type that is compressor run which freezes quickly and will kick in and out all day keeping the freezer frozen. It has two folding access hatches on the top and is very large inside giving more than enough room to supply ice cream to a busy show field for the day.
Some of the things included with the van
It has a built-in sink and small water supply to wash hands the soap holder etc.
Twin interior working lights which give a good working light inside the van
Everything needed to get started including two boxes of cones, One double, One single, Selection of Ice-Cream toppings and even two bags of hundreds and thousands and a huge bag of ice cream spoons. There is even cleaning stuff and a good quality Ice-Cream scoop.
The van has glass all around so looks great and is very eye catching, the drivers sliding panel has been replaced at some point with Perspex which looks good and does the job but ideally could do with replacing with glass at some point.
The Van has a detachable A-frame with effectively when fitted makes it a giant trailer with a wooden mountain on the rear for trailer lights. The A-frame is very easy to install with just two pins sliding into a supporting pole, obviously due to its size and relatively small engine its only really cut out for local running around and the A-frame and van being towed by a larger more modern vehicle makes sense for larger distances. 
It's in very good running order and is a very reliable usable old van. It starts easily, sounds well and is quite entertaining to drive, obviously it's only for short journeys but is quite happy on the road, the attention it gets is beyond any other vehicle we have owned. 
The bodywork on the van is over all very tidy. It's been painted a few times in its life I would imagine but being fiberglass, it won't rust, and the underneath is in very good order, it does have the odd small scuff as it's a used van but it's very solid and looks overall very good. It's not a stunning show car so please don't think that it is. It's a tidy usable van.
To sum up the overall condition of the van is over all very tidy and usable. It's not a stunning show vehicle and could do with bits and pieces doing to tidy it up. It's very reliable and usable and will earn you money you anywhere whether it be selling ice cream or as an advertisement for your company. Please feel free to come and inspect/test drive the before bidding but please remember as I have previously said its obviously not cut out for long distance motorway traveling and we recommend towing or transporting it over larger distances.
There is a small folder of old receipts of expenditure and invoices and old MOTs etc
VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AND WELCOMED
Please only genuine bidders and no timewasters as I will pursue them for my listing fee and report to eBay.
If the vehicle cannot be collected within two days I must receive a £50 deposit via pay pal to secure, and it must be collected no later than 7 days after auction ends.
THE CAR IS IN HOLWELL NORTH WALES
1988 Austin Mini
2002 MINI Cooper S
1992 Toyota LiteAce (JDM)
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

BruceK

Let's see.  New Zealand.  Orange Mini.   Must be the car from the "Goodbye Pork Pie" movie!  Naw.  Nobody is taking this Mini apart and selling pieces on a run from the police.

Pretty tasty Mini here if you want a VTEC car.  Not inexpensive.

1976 New Zealand Classic Mini with Honda D16 Sohc Conversion Vtec - $24900 (Dallas)

https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/1976-new-zealand-classic-mini/6549544720.html



Quote1976 New Zealand Mini with Honda D16 Sohc Conversion Right Hand Drive ***NO JOY RIDES***

This is one of the cleanest engine swaps where form meets function. Fantastic pulling Honda D16 Sohc engine dyno tuned at 165whp! Freshly built motor and trans with 3.7 final drive gearing for great acceleration and highway cruising. Overall very clean body, floors, etc. 1.5 Year build completed at M.C.M. out of Annapolis, Md. No expense was spared and less than 1000 miles since completed. This is a rare opportunity to buy a cleanly put together, very well optioned Vtec conversion. There is an immense amount of build photos and video available. Clean TX Title in my name.

Engine:
Fully rebuilt Honda D16a6 minime with vtec
Rocket 5 cam
Modified OBX ITB's
Hondata S300 Ecu
ARP Studs
Fully rebuilt 5 speed transmission with MFactory LSD and 3.7 final drive
Short throw shifter
M.C.M. Chromoly Tubular D16 Conversion Frame
M.C.M. Bespoke 4 into 1 Stainless Header, maxflow SS muffler, mandrel bent exhaust

Suspension/Brakes/Wheels:
Front Minisport 4 Piston Calipers, 7.5" Slotted Rotors, Rear Drum Brakes
Dual Brake Master Cylinder, Wilwood Bias Proportioning Valve
Adjustable Hi-lo suspension
Gaz Shocks
Adjustable lower control arms
Adjustable Rear camber plates
Custom widened 10x5" Steel wheels with Yoko A032 Medium compound tires

Exterior:
Custom Dry Carbonfiber Mustache, Chin spoiler, rear spoiler,
New Zealand Body Imported 10 years ago, very clean with very minimal imperfections

Interior:
Custom low back black bucket seats
White 4 point roll cage
Autometer Black Prestige Speedo/Tach, Smith Fuel Gauge, Smith Dual water temp/oil pressure gauge
13" Wood & Pickett Steering Wheel
White Headliner
Monte Carlo Door cards
1988 Austin Mini
2002 MINI Cooper S
1992 Toyota LiteAce (JDM)
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

BruceK

And here is another Mini for sale near me.   Perhaps priced just a bit high?   :-\

https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/d/1983-austin-mini-cooper/6573095826.html


Quote
PRICE IS NEGOTIABLE! MAKE ME A GOOD OFFER!!

Up for sale is a 1983 Austin Mini Cooper. These are pretty cool cars and rare. The great mechanical and body condition in itself is rare!
One of the most attractive micro cars, and it may be micro but its comfortable enough to fit all the seats comfortably!

This Car drives exceptionally well, you can take it to the car shows & for weekend cruises. Definitely gets a lot of attention & questions at the cars and coffee. The Mini is powered by it's 1000cc engine, It moves pretty quick! It has a 4 speed manual transmission. Engine Bay is well detailed. Has a nice exhaust that sounds really nice. See the video.
When you are driving in this 1983 Mini there is a certain sense of nostalgia that you cannot help but notice. The Wooden dash and classic looking gauges makes you feel like it is an authentic classic car, but then you get on the throttle and feel the immediate response of a sports car.
It has always been garage kept and well taken care. All the exterior chromes are in great shape. The Interior is splendid and contrast well to the exterior grey paint with black rally stripes. Upholstery has been tastefully done, and overall condition looks super nice. Has the wooden dashboard and trim as well as the wood grain sports steering wheel. Car has 83,000 Kilometers which is about 51,xxx miles, but I will sell it asexempt. This one has a clean Florida title.
I'm located in Grand Prairie, TX about 30 minutes away from the airport. Feel free to come see the car in person. Any inquires email me. $500 non-refundable deposit required within 24hrs of buying. Sold As-is. Thanks for looking.
1988 Austin Mini
2002 MINI Cooper S
1992 Toyota LiteAce (JDM)
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Willie_B

Interesting shifter on the 76 New Zealand car.

MiniDave

#38
That's the one John McGee just finished a few months ago, it was in New York (I think) so it's a surprise to see it offered for sale in Texas. It took John a year and a half to finish it, and a month after the guy got it back it was up for sale - so, didn't meet expectations? too noisy? terrible ride? wonder why it sold so quickly - I know the owner has/had way more than $25K in it.
The throttle bodies give it away, I think it's the only one I've seen that has them.

If I were looking for a D series conversion, this is the one I'd want....not for $25 grand mind you.....
Complete failure at retirement

1989 Cooper Racing Green
2009 Clubman S
2014 Audi Allroad

MiniDave

Congrats velopackrat on the sale of your Mini, I hope the price ($42K) is what you were after.  77.gif
Complete failure at retirement

1989 Cooper Racing Green
2009 Clubman S
2014 Audi Allroad

velopackrat

Thanks Dave, and thanks to Bruce!

Well, THAT was awfully nerve wracking.  Truth be told, I thought it would or should bring $45K.  I knew stone stock would have bumped the price.  I also knew some might be unsure of provenance.  But the buyer is ecstatic and I'm relieved to have survived the week.

Now.  Who's got a Mk1 shell for sale?  I want to build a racecar:)

Chris 

94touring

I have a 67 S shell.  Buy it today for 42k. 

MiniDave

There is a pretty nice British Open for sale locally for $12K obo, don't know the exact condition as I've only seen one pic of it.
Complete failure at retirement

1989 Cooper Racing Green
2009 Clubman S
2014 Audi Allroad

BruceK

Congrats Chris.   Great to hear you are replacing one Mini with another one.
1988 Austin Mini
2002 MINI Cooper S
1992 Toyota LiteAce (JDM)
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

MiniDave

Wouldn't it be less expensive to buy a race car and modify it for the class you want to race in?
Complete failure at retirement

1989 Cooper Racing Green
2009 Clubman S
2014 Audi Allroad

velopackrat

Hey Dan,

I'm thinking more along the lines of an 850 shell for about $1000.  I know you have a pile of those things.  I might hold out for someone who will pay me to haul it off. 
You hang onto that S so if you sell it on BaT, people on can call you silly and stupid, more or less on a regular basis for a week. 4.gif

Dave,

Normally, yes.  But there is so little challenge in that...
(I'm joking)

Jimini II

Velopackrat. Yes i watched the bidding and was wondering if it was going to get where it should be for that level of a build, congrats on the sale.

I know of a 64 MK I shell with sub frame, doors and boot lid that may be for sale in the Orlando Fl area. Top side is good with no front end (was a flip front) it will need floor/sills and boot floor work.

My email address is malsal56@yahoo.com.

velopackrat

Thanks Jimini II, email sent.  Can't hurt to at least check it out.

MiniDave

Green Moke for sale on BaT, is this the same one that was at CMU59?, or the twin, same owner?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-austin-mini-moke/

Edit: the car for sale was not at CMU, the sister car was
Complete failure at retirement

1989 Cooper Racing Green
2009 Clubman S
2014 Audi Allroad

Jimini II

Quote from: velopackrat on May 03, 2018, 10:18:41 AM
Thanks Jimini II, email sent.  Can't hurt to at least check it out.

Chris, i never received your email.