1959 Morris Mini - Dallas (NMNA)| $2000 Challenge Presented by Tire Rack forum |

DukeOfUndersteer UltimaDork
6/12/13 1:35 p.m.

NMNA

Seller said: I am parting out a 1959 Morris Austin Mini cooper. I have the complete front subframe with 850cc engine and transmission . I don't know the condition of the engine. Also have stock steel 10" wheels. Starter heater Let me know what you need. Make an offer. Must clean out garage Thanks

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/pts/3866122432.html

Kenny_McCormic Dork
6/13/13 1:36 a.m.

Is that lot really worth less than $2000 in the US?

mw Dork
6/13/13 9:15 a.m.

I really hope so.

EvanB PowerDork
6/13/13 9:44 a.m.

Definitely worth less. Who knows if the owner knows that or not.

metalman Reader
6/13/13 9:07 p.m.

The motor is worthless, 850s are not anything people want. The parts that could be worth something are:

Body shell, depending on rust Rear windows, side and rear (unique to 59-60 and not available new) Front sliding window hardware IF present Subframes have some value IF not rotted Title and VIN tags IF present

If the body shell is fairly solid thats the big ticket item. Secondly VIN tags and title IF they have them. No way to tell from these pics.

Ian F PowerDork
6/14/13 7:53 a.m.

metalman wrote: If the body shell is fairly solid thats the big ticket item. Secondly VIN tags and title IF they have them. No way to tell from these pics.

Agreed. If the shell has VIN tags and he has a transferable title, then it would have value to some as "re-VIN" donor.