MOT2004 ultimate auction: John Cooper Signed Monte Carlo poster!

[GBMINI]

Recently, on my trip to England, I visited the John Cooper Works showroom in southern England. I was very lucky to have the chance to meet Mike Cooper:

(Mike is on the right of this picture!)

I talked with Mike about our MINIs On Top event and hoped that he might be interested in donating some small item - a T shirt perhaps ...
Well, Mike was interested and headed off in his MINI to the workshop to have a look around:


When he returned, he presented me with a rare poster of classic Mini "33 EJB" titled "Monte Carlo Rally - 1964". The poster can be seen above and here is a closer view:

(click for a big picture)

The amazing thing about this poster is that it is hand signed by the artist, Nicholas Watts, the driver of the Mini, Paddy Hopkirk, and John Cooper!


Mike Cooper told me that a similar signed poster had fetched over $1000 at auction last year. This poster is now available to the highest bidder and will be presented at MINIs On Top on June 19, 2004. Proceeds will be split between the MINIsOnTop event, and two children charities - Make A Wish and Whizz Kidz.

The poster image size is 28" x 21" approx, printed on a stiff sheet that is 32" x 25".

So, if you are interested in this poster and plan to attend MINIsOnTop, make a bid ...

The auction will run until one week before MINIsOnTop - it will end at 7pm EST on June 12, 2004. The highest bidder at that point can collect their prize one week later at Mount Washington!

Please - sensible bids only. It is recommended to bid at $5 increments.


For your information, here are links to Make-A-Wish and Whizz Kidz

[Cape Cod MINI]

I need to congratulate Ian on this amazing score. He had the tenacity to approach Mike Cooper and chat up our event and comes back from England with this gem.
I saw this poster in person just yesterday and it is a beauty. Ian, what are the measurements? I know it almost completely covers the back seat of a MINI!
To have authentic signatures of Paddy Hopkirk and John Cooper on it is a real kicker. Wow.

I'll open at $100-

[jcsinnh]

$125.00

and, Ian, may I suggest bidding increments of, say $10.00, lest some twit from MA ups the ante 47 cents. Or 58 mealworms or whatever fish eat.

Brvo, Ian, this is really an accomplishment. You got goolies, mon!

[Cape Cod MINI]

Quote: Originally Posted by jcsinnh

$125.00

and, Ian, may I suggest bidding increments of, say $10.00, lest some twit from MA ups the ante 47 cents. Or 58 mealworms or whatever fish eat.

Brvo, Ian, this is really an accomplishment. You got goolies, mon!

Twit. Increment this:
$150-

[Paul]

Good Luck with the auction guys!

[Cape Cod MINI]

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

Good Luck with the auction guys!

Thanks, Paul. We really appreciate the use of mini2 for this event and auction

[suvssuk]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cape Cod MINI

Twit. Increment this:
$150-

$200

[MaxaMini]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cape Cod MINI

Twit. Increment this:
$150-

Quote: Originally Posted by suvssuk

$200

I'll see your Ratty Ass $200 and raise you $50. Even if I lose and I shall not. Post the address for Whizz Kids and Make a Wish and they get $25 each.

Post also an address for Mr. Cooper and he will get a thank you with some Hand Tied Trout Flies.

To be clear for all ..
$250

[DanzMINI2]

Quote: Originally Posted by suvssuk

$200

$350.00

[DanzMINI2]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cape Cod MINI

Thanks, Paul. We really appreciate the use of mini2 for this event and auction

When does this auction end?

Ian, Great acquisition!

[LordWinslow]

Quote: Originally Posted by DanzMINI2

When does this auction end?

Ian, Great acquisition!

I hope soon...

$500.00

Winslow

[MaxaMini]

Quote: Originally Posted by DanzMINI2

When does this auction end?

Ian, Great acquisition!

I suggest June 20th or whenever the stack of cash for the kiddies is as high as Mt Washington.

[GBMINI]

Max,
If you do wish to bid, please do so by writing a bid instead of your normal what-does-it-mean typing

Mike Cooper can be found at the John Cooper Works in England. We will update him with the results of our auction when it completes ...

Which brings me to answer Dans question. Unless I am over-ridden by Steve, I expect to keep this auction open until one week before MINIsOnTop, ie: June 12 at (say) 7pm EST.
Many MINIsOnTop attendees do not yet know that they will be attending, so they all need a chance to discover what we all know already. Of course, if by the time they discover it, our bids are too high for them then so be it.

I will measure the picture tomorrow - as Steve says, it did (just) fit unrolled in the back of GBMINI yesterday.

(I can't decide whether to bid ... where would I put it in my not-so-huge home ...)

[Cape Cod MINI]

Ian, I agree on the June 12th end date. Many of us will be on the road a few days after that and not readily online. I'm sure the bidding will slow down quickly, bids will come in smaller increments and there will be many dead days on this thread. That is to be expected.
I would implore that there be no "sniping". If you are interested and lurking, please step up to the plate and bid. Also, don't bid if you won't be at MINIs On Top. If you don't register for MOT you bids will become void.

One more thing: $525-

[LordWinslow]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cape Cod MINI

Ian, I agree on the June 12th end date. Many of us will be on the road a few days after that and not readily online. I'm sure the bidding will slow down quickly, bids will come in smaller increments and there will be many dead days on this thread. That is to be expected.
I would implore that there be no "sniping". If you are interested and lurking, please step up to the plate and bid. Also, don't bid if you won't be at MINIs On Top. If you don't register for MOT you bids will become void.

One more thing: $525-

Well said Steve...

$550

Winslow