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[Phil Rainford]

More of Simon Ford's photos from the Show

[Mistron]

Originally posted by Doug Nye
OK, this is an auction company press release but it amply demonstrates some of Stoneleigh's surprises:

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Bonhams achieved a milestone result for a Mini at the Race Retro Collectors' Car sale in Stoneleigh on Saturday 24 March 2007. 'DJB 93B', the ex-works 1964 Mini Cooper 1,275S Rally Saloon, winner of the 1965 RAC Rally (the only Mini ever to do so) and the 1966 Scottish Rally, sold for £100,500, drawing a round of applause in the saleroom. It is believed to be a world record price for a Mini.

This historically important rally car was offered in stunning condition, having undergone a complete restoration that was faithful to the original specification in every single detail. The vendor, who had never entered a car for auction before, was absolutely thrilled and said that the price achieved was far higher than he had even dreamt of. The Mini sold to a UK private collector.


DCN

Crikey, According to Peter Browning's updated version of 'the Works Minis', that is a very expensive private plate!

Given the write up the car recieved there, I'm not surprised the vendor was surprised / delighted!

So, in light of this, what is an 'orignal' ex works Mini worth (original shell, tracable history - I know there are few of them still out there)?

And Doug, what shell is lurking in the garden.......

[RS2000]

Originally posted by Mistron

what shell is lurking in the garden

Well it aint this one...

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