for 5 k i can find alot nicer

ive got a a 70 mini with sliding windows  external hinge titled in nc if you are interested in it. its in pieces with mods started. need rockers( I got that) roof (got that) an possible a section of right floor front. car was from  south of france

Thank you very much. When speaking on the phone I was told it was a very sound car and he was asking $5000. Before the WWW I drove to Delaware with an empty trailer to pick up what I was led to believe was an Arizona rust free never any damage Cooper S. When I arrived to find a car with no floors at all and three inchs of bondo in both rear fenders I was so upset the seller called the police. He told the cop my expectations were to high. After looking at the car the letter and two snap shots of the car the cop said he was surprised I was taking it as well as I was. Suggested I get in my truck and go back south where I belonged. I'm thinking this car is not what I'm looking for but again thanks. Steve (CTR)

It would make a nice rat rod with that patina and a coat of clear on it.

coopertune feel free email me if you want any other info

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the vin is aa2s7l 88403a ww motor is dated 4-66  good glass the welded plate on slam panel is a12 7834.

forgot to see what number was stamped on slam panel as there is one maybe vin

he has title

engine is aj uh10851

generator gone

 will need a little roof work on r side front

the rocker on r side looks good.

trunk pan bad

floors front bad

rear cant recall

car is lhd

lh fender has a hole

car has various dents dings ect

door need work alot of work

hydro bags shot or down

tires flat

did not try turn over engine

no electrical system test ie has dead battery did not try lights ect

good and easy resto/overhaul/ mod

ill do my best to go there today and get pictures and more info.

If you are interested Steve, I'll give him a call again tomorrow and let you know what I find out.  His shop is about a half hour from here and it might be possible for me to get over there next week. 

Did you ask his price? I spoke with him on the phone and got as much info as I could. He does not take pictures or do computer. Had he sounded open to offers I would have run down for a look. Steve (CTR)

I'm not interested in another project but I called Bill to wish him well.  

He is closing the shop because he's been doing repair work for 40+ years and is ready for retirement.  I will miss him but hope to see him at the MG Car Club show each spring.

anyone gonna get this?

The name "Se7en"or "Seven" was revived for the MINI in 99-00 I believe.

Just sayin....

Ijust remembered it had a kph speedo and he said it was made for belgium and brought to the states. the hood has an austin seven emblem . doug you are right. his garage looks pretty empty. I think he is moving away.

Maybe it has a trunk lid and script off an Austin Seven who knows ?????

"Import Car Center" means it is Bill Hargrove's car.  I had heard he was getting rid of most of his collection even his Triumph Italia.  I've known him since I was a teenager.  It's sad to hear he is closing the garage also.  I haven't used his services in 25 years but always knew I could trust him to do a good job.  I guess he is about 65 now and ready to move on to a well earned retirement.

ok from I recall it has the pull straps for the door, just a speedometer no oil temp, metal sliding window latches, external hindge rear windows. car will need door work as they are pretty rusty the 5 rims are matching and aluminum. car is located here at . te driver seat is not stock nor is te steeling weel. trunk lid looks ok. needs restoration

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Yeah, but rotten hydro bags make it not a 59 - 62.

True Larry. But the way the US registers cars (some states at least) is when they were first registered seems to become the year so it could be a 59 - 62 sat on a dealers lot first registered in 66 but still as you say does not make it a 66.

There's no such animal as a 66 Austin Seven. The Seven name was dropped from the Austin line in 1962.

You have my email please send me the info. I have a roll over shell with a great floor but bent otherwise. Steve (CTR)