Taylorspeed Mini Jem moulds for sale - UPDATED

The moulds to produce bodies for the Taylorspeed Mini Jem have made it to the market in Australia. Phil Huxtable, who offers them for sale got in touch, writing: "Hi Jeroen. My moulds are the Australian built ones from a Jem imported from the UK. They are Mk1 Jems and all cars made here are obviously Mk1's. I have had the moulds for about 20 years and I have made 2 cars. In total 12 cars have been made from the moulds. They are complete with a drilling jig and roof holding frame. There are many parts to the moulds including dash, doors (2 sets), bonnet (2 different styles), seat, inside, under and various bolt-in parts. There are about 33 separate mould parts of various size. This is the only complete Mk1 set in the world. I am only getting rid of them because being 70, I can't see me using them much more. I estimate there is over A$7000 in fibre glass alone plus labour to make frames for main mould and drilling jig. Also you may notice that I have removed the bulge in the tunnel for the 850 starter button. Makes a neater plan."

"I also send you some pictures of my 2 Jems, made out of the moulds. The orange Jem has a 1300 Mini engine, the black one a 1300 turbo twin cam Toyota engine and 5-speed gearbox. Phil."

Parties interested can get in touch here.

Two Mini Jems made by Phil from the Taylorspeed moulds he now offers for sale

Picture Phil Huxtable

Plan to built Mini Jems yourself? Then this set of moulds is a must-have 

Picture Phil Huxtable

Just 12 Mini Jems have been made from this set, which seems to be still in a good condition

Picture Phil Huxtable

With the set of moulds also comes a drilling jig and all the parts necessary 

Picture Phil Huxtable

According to Phil the set consists of about 33 separate mould parts of various size

Picture Phil Huxtable

Nose section can be fitted with two different bonnet styles, both available

Picture Phil Huxtable

Wide wheel arches come separately also, so it's up to you to fit these on the car 

Picture Phil Huxtable

One of the two cars that Phil built from the set uses a 1300 Mini engine...

Picture Phil Huxtable

...While the other one comes with Toyota-sourced 1300 with turbo and twin cam 

Picture Phil Huxtable

UPDATE 24 September 2020: 

I've had a number of enquiries and got back to Phil about these. His reply: "Actually it is all happening quicker than I imagined it would be. I would like to do a couple of things prior to it going. I need to pop out a spare body for me. Hopefully my cars will remain damage free so the spare will just sit in the corner. I have had enquiries for an order for a body from down here in OZ. However we are just talking.  I also wanted to test the Japanese market for the moulds. So I would like to advertise there too. My neighbor is Japanese and she is going to write an add for me to send to Japan (your article may well end up in Japan anyway). So I can't see me letting the moulds go before the end of the year. I am in a position that if I get a good fair price I would be willing to sell them. I am in no urgency to sell. Some people may say does he want to sell them or not. I'm open to selling them, HOWEVER I'm not bothered if they sell or not. They can sit in my new shed, undercover, on concrete, covered over and secure. I'm not going to give them away. As for the price, is very hard to put a specific price. Many opinions and suggestions. I have a price in mind, just think of it as a reserve that I don't want to disclose at the moment. I will let the market dictate a value. That is, the moulds will be sold by offer. You have done great work and I appreciate it, you were very interested and efficient, as I have dealt with people who normally take months to get things done. People can contact me directly or through you. Depends on whether you want to be bothered. I thank you for all your help and assistance with this."