This Mini as you can tell by looking at it is already fairly unique, what makes it even more special is that unlike most of the other local examples this one was modified on purchase from the dealer in the UK.
Doug was lucky enough to pick this one up from a SA mini fan and has had the motor reconditioned and the whole vehicle has been re-sprayed and refurbished.
Features:
- Royal Blue.
- 998cc engine.
- Working passenger wiper.
- Fully custom built by Modern Vehicle Constructors (UK).
- Engineered and registered as a disabled transport vehicle.
- UK Model non removable front grill sliding windows etc.
The Wolseley is one of four MK III’s in the country. The Wolseley has a “real” boot and is often referred to as a “Mini Limousine”
Purchased ; 13/3/09
Year ; 1966
Colour ; Ceramic green White roof
Engine ; 998
Gearbox ; 4 Speed No syncro in 1st gear
FEATURES: Standard
- 210mm longer than the standard mini
- Hydrolastic suspension
- Concealed door hinges
- Push button door handles
- Heater
- Woodgrain dash panel
- Leather seats
- Carpet and soundproofing
- Eyeball fresh air vents
- Wolseley grill and extra chrome
- Chrome dress rims and hubcaps
HISTORY ;
Genuine 30,000 miles
Was stored for 13 years and is from the Trevor French collection
Features:
- Purchased July 2007
- Leyland Moke 1977 Californian
- 998cc Engine
- Fully Restored
- Original 4 Seats
- 4 Spead Gearbox
- Sunrasia Wheels
- Canary Yellow
The mini-vans are a couple of the classic style minis in Doug’s collection. The vans are easily distinguished by their colour – the first is canary yellow, the second is a sunset orange (pictured right).
Features (Orange van):
- Sunset orange exterior
- 1100cc engine.
- Corsair mag wheels.
- Fully lined cargo area.
- Sports steering wheel.
- Red gum interior.
Features (Yellow van):
- Canary yellow exterior
- 1100cc engine.
- Corsair mag wheels.
- Fully lined cargo area.
- Sports steering wheel.
The mini-ute is another unique model in Doug’s collection, and possibly the most recognised of the set.
Features:
- Fire engine red exterior.
- 1275cc engine.
- Front disk brakes.
- Sports suspension.
- Worked cam.
- Short shift gearbox.
- Sports steering wheel.
The mini-semi is a totally custom-built semi trailer model. Doug purchased the semi halfway through its development process – and is built a trailer to attach to the mini’s working turntable.
Features:
- Canary yellow exterior.
- 1275cc engine.
- 10 wheel design.
- Fully custom built.
- Twin smoke stacks (which are the actual exhaust system).
- Fitted air horn.
- Sports steering wheel.
- Working turntable and trailer.
The mini-convertible is the sleekest and sexiest mini in Doug’s collection – and often requested as an around-town car by the Martin daughters.
Features:
- Pearl lavender exterior.
- 1275cc engine.
- Front disk brakes.
- CD player.
- Short shift gear stick.
- Dual fuel tanks.
- Alloy mag wheels.
- Sports steering wheel.
This vehicle may be the last remaining example of the fiberglass roofed model
Purchased: 11/4/11
Year: 1966
Colour: Grey
Engine: 850cc
FEATURES:
Standard Hightop roof, extra 225mm of height for couriers etc.
HISTORY:
Believed to be a factory prototype with little oddities like rear seat pockets, sliding windows to the van area, the floor cut back to take back seats.
Since it’s time with Doug it’s been serviced, Tuned and re-sprayed. While restoration may not be complete it is defiantly in much better shape than when it arrived.
MINI MIDAS BRONZE
Only Midas Bronze in Australia
Purchased: 5/11/11
Year: 1983
Colour: Black
Engine: 1275GT
Gearbox: 4speed mini with 2.9:1 diff ratio
Body: Composite fibre
INFO
175 Built in the world between 1981-87
Imported into Australia in 2005
Engineered and registered in N.S.W
Top speed 200kph
2 Seater
6 Ltrs per 100km
FUTURE
Tidy up and put it with my collection
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