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olddad · Apr 22nd, 2002, 03:21 PM

The colors of the old factory Monte Carlo Rally cars. Red, white top, Minilites. They say Minis won 3 years, but they really won 4 years. One year the French officials disqualified the winning Mini for having nonstandard headlight cans. Couldn't stand to see the little boxes beat the factory 911s.
All the new colors look great, so it is a big choice. My '66 Cooper S was black, but it showed every speck of dust. Both the silvers look classy too. Hell, I don't know. Maybe have to buy 5 of them.

BruceK · Apr 22nd, 2002, 04:11 PM

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Originally posted by olddad
The colors of the old factory Monte Carlo Rally cars. Red, white top, Minilites. They say Minis won 3 years, but they really won 4 years. One year the French officials disqualified the winning Mini for having nonstandard headlight cans. Couldn't stand to see the little boxes beat the factory 911s.
All the new colors look great, so it is a big choice. My '66 Cooper S was black, but it showed every speck of dust. Both the silvers look classy too. Hell, I don't know. Maybe have to buy 5 of them.

I know all that.

(but actually it was the Citroens the French let win in '66

) I was just wondering how far you'd take the 'Monte' aspect. Number "177" on the side? BMC rosette on the front wings? Registration "LBL 6D" painted on the bonnet? etc.

Sejanus · Apr 22nd, 2002, 06:24 PM

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There seems to be a consensus on VIN etching whereby the "good" dealer charges $300 but the "bad" dealer charges $500. Following a post I saw here but can no longer find, I did a quick websearch. The kits to do 6 windows (won't be enough on my '59 mini) cost $25 to $30. My local glass shop charges $45 for the same. Hey, a gouge is a gouge I'm calling Mini of Murray this morning and take the plunge. I want only leather, air, computer and allweathers on an S in Monte paint, so I'll just wait 'till I get what I want and can afford.

A gouge may be a gouge, but $289 is a pretty reasonable one considering what others are doing and certainly worth it compared to the cost and incovenience of going off to Utah. And keep in mind East Bay is letting us custon order so we're getting exactly want we want. Now Vegas would be tempting, but I hear they've got a steep markup, not to mention the other losses of funds that might occur on such a trip.

olddad · Apr 22nd, 2002, 06:39 PM

Nah. Just paint the black bits red and get some Minilite type wheels. Don Racine did such a nice job on his Monte repro I can just go look at his. I'm just looking forward to having an evolved Mini which has a heater that actually works and being able to hear the radio. Haven't bought an actual brand new car since 1978 and am resigned to waiting for the one I want.

Sejanus · Apr 28th, 2002, 06:10 AM

If anyone is interested MINI of Concord just announced that they are taking a limited number of custom spec orders for both Coopers and Cooper S's. I assume they'll have the same markup as before, but hey if you can't wait...

Sejanus · May 7th, 2002, 01:45 AM

For those in the Bay Area in the mood to buy a MINI real quick or to test drive a CVT I just got this e-mail from Concord MINI.

"We have a few MINI cooper's on the lot for sale!!!!!! Black w/ white top....Black w/ checkered top , British Racing Green with a white top!!!! Remember, all sales are first come.... first serve..... so hurry down!!!!!!

We will also be able to provide test drive's in a MINI cooper automatic!!!!!!! So again.... come on down and take a drive in this beauty."

Apr 22nd, 2002, 04:11 PM	#22 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 04:02 PM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by olddad The colors of the old factory Monte Carlo Rally cars. Red, white top, Minilites. They say Minis won 3 years, but they really won 4 years. One year the French officials disqualified the winning Mini for having nonstandard headlight cans. Couldn't stand to see the little boxes beat the factory 911s. All the new colors look great, so it is a big choice. My '66 Cooper S was black, but it showed every speck of dust. Both the silvers look classy too. Hell, I don't know. Maybe have to buy 5 of them. I know all that. (but actually it was the Citroens the French let win in '66 ) I was just wondering how far you'd take the 'Monte' aspect. Number "177" on the side? BMC rosette on the front wings? Registration "LBL 6D" painted on the bonnet? etc. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

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Apr 22nd, 2002, 03:21 PM	#21
olddad MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Yreka, CA Local Time: 03:02 PM Posts: 434 Offline	The colors of the old factory Monte Carlo Rally cars. Red, white top, Minilites. They say Minis won 3 years, but they really won 4 years. One year the French officials disqualified the winning Mini for having nonstandard headlight cans. Couldn't stand to see the little boxes beat the factory 911s. All the new colors look great, so it is a big choice. My '66 Cooper S was black, but it showed every speck of dust. Both the silvers look classy too. Hell, I don't know. Maybe have to buy 5 of them.

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Apr 22nd, 2002, 06:24 PM	#23 (permalink)
Sejanus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West Sacramento Local Time: 03:02 PM Posts: 4,231 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by olddad There seems to be a consensus on VIN etching whereby the "good" dealer charges $300 but the "bad" dealer charges $500. Following a post I saw here but can no longer find, I did a quick websearch. The kits to do 6 windows (won't be enough on my '59 mini) cost $25 to $30. My local glass shop charges $45 for the same. Hey, a gouge is a gouge I'm calling Mini of Murray this morning and take the plunge. I want only leather, air, computer and allweathers on an S in Monte paint, so I'll just wait 'till I get what I want and can afford. A gouge may be a gouge, but $289 is a pretty reasonable one considering what others are doing and certainly worth it compared to the cost and incovenience of going off to Utah. And keep in mind East Bay is letting us custon order so we're getting exactly want we want. Now Vegas would be tempting, but I hear they've got a steep markup, not to mention the other losses of funds that might occur on such a trip.

Apr 22nd, 2002, 06:39 PM	#24 (permalink)
olddad MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Yreka, CA Local Time: 03:02 PM Posts: 434 Offline	Nah. Just paint the black bits red and get some Minilite type wheels. Don Racine did such a nice job on his Monte repro I can just go look at his. I'm just looking forward to having an evolved Mini which has a heater that actually works and being able to hear the radio. Haven't bought an actual brand new car since 1978 and am resigned to waiting for the one I want.

Apr 28th, 2002, 06:10 AM	#25 (permalink)
Sejanus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West Sacramento Local Time: 03:02 PM Posts: 4,231 Offline	If anyone is interested MINI of Concord just announced that they are taking a limited number of custom spec orders for both Coopers and Cooper S's. I assume they'll have the same markup as before, but hey if you can't wait...

May 7th, 2002, 01:45 AM	#26 (permalink)
Sejanus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West Sacramento Local Time: 03:02 PM Posts: 4,231 Offline	For those in the Bay Area in the mood to buy a MINI real quick or to test drive a CVT I just got this e-mail from Concord MINI. "We have a few MINI cooper's on the lot for sale!!!!!! Black w/ white top....Black w/ checkered top , British Racing Green with a white top!!!! Remember, all sales are first come.... first serve..... so hurry down!!!!!! We will also be able to provide test drive's in a MINI cooper automatic!!!!!!! So again.... come on down and take a drive in this beauty."

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