Mini

Jul 16, 2018  •  Uncategorized  •  21 Comments

Penny Lane: 1968 Morris Cambridge Mini-Minor

Located in Gaithersburg, Maryland and for sale here on eBay is this truly unique 1968 Morris Cambridge Mini. It’s a replica of the Beatles “Penny Lane” promotional cars and it’s downright awesome up close!

May 29, 2018  •  For Sale  •  19 Comments

Rescued: The Longbridge Tunnel Mini 1275GT

For years, photos confirmed what Mini enthusiasts knew: the last Mini ever produced by British Leyland’s former Longbridge plant sat battered, abused and stripped in a tunnel originally built during WWII. A desirable 1275GT, it was used to run… more»

May 23, 2018  •  For Sale  •  6 Comments

Competition Past: 1968 Mini Marcos

The Mini Marcos is an interesting sidenote in British motorsport history, seemingly stepping into the land of giants to make a significant mark on one of the world’s biggest stages: the 1966 24 Hours of LeMans. A Mini Marcos… more»

May 23, 2018  •  For Sale  •  9 Comments

Mini Meet West Ready! 1966 Mini Panel Van

Credit the seller of this 1966 Austin Mini Panel Van for aligning his location with the upcoming Mini Meet West 2018,an annual gathering of fans of the Mini. The event takes place in a little over a month in… more»

Mar 26, 2018  •  For Sale  •  15 Comments

Build it Your Way: Austin Mini Panel Van Project

This is quite a project: what we’re looking at are the remains of an Austin Mini panel van, a variant of the classic Mini we see even less frequently than the Countryman. The latter has fancy wood trim and… more»

Mar 24, 2018  •  For Sale  •  20 Comments

Mini Alternative: 1967 Riley Elf

Cars like the Riley Elf are reminders that it isn’t just GM that badge engineers the heck out of its own lineup. This particular car is effectively a Mini-based runabout with different design details like the front fascia and… more»

Dec 12, 2017  •  For Sale  •  20 Comments

25 Year Clear: 1983 Austin Mini Cooper

I can’t help but wonder if this barn find 1983 Austin Mini Cooper has been hiding out, just waiting for the day it could legally be put up for sale. As a right-hand-drive, clearly-gray market car, the fact that… more»

Sep 25, 2017  •  For Sale  •  9 Comments

Stored for 30 Years: 1966 Austin Mini

With the proliferation of late production Minis showing up on our shores as a result of the 25 year importation rule, genuine Austin Minis are becoming more collectible by the day. This long-stored 1966 model located in Florida looks… more»

Jan 20, 2017  •  For Sale  •  31 Comments

Georgia Overdrive: 1966 Mini Hauler

Got a bear at your back door? No worries if you’re driving an Austin Mini Rig, as you’re likely not exceeding the speed limit anyway. I love CB radio trucker lingo, as evidenced by the title of this post,… more»

Jan 12, 2017  •  For Sale  •  14 Comments

Multi-Colored Mini Machine!

We don’t know whether or not this 1965 Mini panel van is an Austin or a Morris, but I suppose ultimately it doesn’t matter much. Despite the patchwork appearance, there is an interesting vehicle under the paint and primer…. more»

Aug 11, 2016  •  For Sale  •  8 Comments

Fastbacked: 1977 Austin Mini

Aerodynamics on the original Mini have been altered and tweaked for many years in the name of speed. This Broadspeed GT replica is cool, as the proportions are slightly different than that of the Broadspeed fastback. This Mini also… more»

Jul 3, 2016  •  For Sale  •  9 Comments

Field Find: 1963 Austin Mini Van

Thanks to Barn Finds reader Bnlv64 for this very British find, located in Wellington, Kansas. It’s for sale here on craigslist for only $500, and while the seller has only included two poor pictures, we can learn a little… more»

May 20, 2016  •  For Sale  •  17 Comments

Triple Play: 1989 Innocenti Mini DeTomaso Turbo

This is an unusual one, sort of an Italian, British, Japanese triple-play. The original 1989 Innocenti DeTomaso Turbo seen here is on eBay with a current bid of just over $4,000 and four days left on the auction. It’s located… more»

Apr 8, 2016  •  For Sale  •  11 Comments

A Fine Car: 1951 Crosley wagon

“A fine car” was the Crosley motto. If you ever wondered who built the first “sport utility” vehicle, what the first American car with caliper disk brakes or who produced the first successful single overhead cam engine, you certainly wouldn’t… more»

Mar 5, 2016  •  For Sale  •  15 Comments

1275 CC: 1970 Mini Cooper S

Among cars not often seen as barn finds in the states is the original Mini Cooper S, like this one locked away in a garage in Miami and available here on eBay. The seller claims to have owned it… more»

Nov 3, 2015  •  For Sale  •  15 Comments

Mini’s Answer To The El Camino

Listed here on eBay and parked in Fulton, Kentucky is one of the 58,179 Mini coupe utilities (some would call this a pickup truck). Think of this as Mini’s answer to the El Camino! Nine years ago, according to… more»

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