British Leyland

**blackdog** · 2nd September 2011, 19:01

Originally Posted by Virago

Surely not? I've seen some low-mileage cars, but wow...

Either way, that is one stunning car...

Smart arse! 80,000 miles

**Bender** · 2nd September 2011, 19:07

Originally Posted by YellowDog

I'm about to go 'Unconditional' on a house that is a little more expensive than I was comforable paying. My wife saying "Of course you can have the Jag you really want" now appears to have been no more than a cunning ploy.

Don't trust them, they're dangerous...........................

I do believe I warned you they weren't to be trusted...

**scumdog** · 2nd September 2011, 23:10

Originally Posted by blackdog

Yup, all the good bits! External hinges, proper door handles, sliding windows, gear change straight to the 'box (no remote linkage) the list goes on...

Hmmm...wait until normajeane (Mrs Scumdog) arrives back from Aussie and I'll see if she will think it's a 'I need it' car.

**blackdog** · 2nd September 2011, 23:59

Originally Posted by scumdog

Hmmm...wait until normajeane (Mrs Scumdog) arrives back from Aussie and I'll see if she will think it's a 'I need it' car.

am still working on my lady

**ducatilover** · 3rd September 2011, 11:46

Originally Posted by blackdog

whats you budget Indy? coz i've got your new car waiting...

the family has finally decided to sell the old girl.

1964 Austin Mini (reg Jan 65). I'll check with dad for the mileage when i see him tomorrow but is less than 80 original miles. Completely original, and only 3 owners. Serviced and maintained from 1970 by the same mechanic (dad).

This is the history, it's original owner was a lady who used my dads workshop to service the car until she wasn't able to drive anymore in the early nineties. My father always said to her "when you are no longer able to drive it, he would buy it". That happened in due course and we had the car for about 10 years before selling it to mums sister, who still has it now (so the original owner + 1 family). It's not getting used as much as it should be so it's time to move it on. Lucky you!

pics to come

That's a yummy one

**Indiana_Jones** · 5th September 2011, 19:28

oh yeah

-Indy

**Edbear** · 5th September 2011, 19:49

Originally Posted by Indiana_Jones

oh yeah

-Indy

That's the model and colour I had but without the vinyl roof. I actually miss it!

**Edbear** · 5th September 2011, 19:51

Oh, no it's not, mine was the same body style but the engine was the alloy head 1700 OHC.

**Indiana_Jones** · 5th September 2011, 19:56

I'm actaully keen to take a peek

-Indy

**ducatilover** · 5th September 2011, 20:04

Originally Posted by Indiana_Jones

oh yeah

-Indy

It's been touched up on the left front, note how it's discoloured after the B pillar?
It's neat though, begging for a V8.....

Take a look at it though man

**Motu** · 5th September 2011, 20:07

What was your special trick for finding reverse?

The unfortunate result of BMC meeting Leyland....or really Rover,Triumph and Jaguar. BMC had a good strong gearbox,but were made to use the Triumph box for the Marina. It usually worked fine with the A block,but with the B and O engines it was total crap.