Now in Maximum Mini Newsletter #76

 

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Market round up (Autumn 2018)

Time for the traditional market round-up, and although the end of Summer is not there yet (just a couple of days left), I call this one the Autumn 2018 edition. You have made me aware of another great number of Mini based cars offered for sale in the last couple of weeks, and I have added another few to these. Keep them coming!

A rare Andersen Cub Six-wheeler, this one is said to be imported from South-Africa. Ad here.

Deep Sanderson 301 is for sale once again, now in France. The price fluctuates heavily. Ad here.

Stimson Mini Bug project with no paperwork in Chelmsford. Cheap though. Ad here.

This Wood & Pickett Mini is seen for sale for some time now. I really like it. Ad here.

This is the Stimson Scorcher from the derelict collection that came by here several times. Ad here.

Rare ASD Hobo was spotted for sale before, too. Come on, somebody give it some tlc! Ad here.

Many of you tipped me about this intriguing Mini based wedge. I am still hoping to find out its history. Ad here.

Another mystery: a Moke replica, presumably home-made and looking rather good. Ad here.

This Scamp Mk2 sppears to be fully ready for the Christmas tree already! Ad here.

A very green Magenta Sprint. This one is in as new condition. Ad here.

Cool Unipower GT with racing history from the other side of the ocean. Ad here.

A right hand driven Midas Bronze in Belgium. Love the colours. Ad here.

French Mk4 Mini Marcos comes with a rather strong asking price. Ad here. 

Hrubon Phaeton, or is it a Schmitt? For sale in southern France. Ad here.

Q-reg Hustler Six is seen in an auction in North-Yorkshire. Ad here.

Birchall McCoy is said to need just some finishing touches. Cheap. Ad here.

Good-looking Foers Nomad, seen for sale in greater Manchester. Ad here.

The Tony Anchors' built Trimini is now offered for sale as 'Tritanic'... Ad here.

Market round up (winter 2018)

Another look at what's on the Mini derivatives market right now. Most of the cars seen in the selection below are for sale at the moment, although some may have been sold by this time. Any good winter projects for you? Or buy now for the Summer.... Thanks to everyone for letting me know about cars for sale. Do keep them coming!

Good looking Scamp Mk3 with 955 miles from new. In London. See it for sale here

A Midas from France, believed to have 145bhp under the bonnet. See it for sale here

1985 registered Vendavans Ice Star in fully functioning form. See it for sale here

Nice 1987 Andersen Cub, first registered in '89. See it for sale here

Another Cub but this kit has never been built. See it for sale here

Ranger Pick-up said to have 1300 with Cooper 'S' head. See it for sale here

Or... a 1980 Triad Warrior, said to be Cooper-based. See it for sale here

A Hrubon Phaeton, made in Paris by Jean-Claude Hrubon. See it for sale here

Or later incarnation of the Phaeton: a Schmitt. In Cannes and not cheap! See it here 

Newly made from the rediscovered Raubenheimer moulds: Mk3 Mini Marcos shell. For sale here

Another Mk3 Mini Marcos shell with distinctive rear spoiler, in Belgium. For sale here

Or... one that's on its wheels already. Comes with 1275 engine. See it for sale here

A Siva Buggy needing some work, but cheap. In West Wales. See it for sale here

Rare! An AEM Commanchero Six, believed to have been used for falconry. See it here

Foers Nomad pick up, comes with trailer in Nottingham on Irish plates. See it for sale here

Unfinished 1982 GTM Coupe rolling chassis with 1966 papers. See it for sale here

Remarkably tidy Jiffy Pick Up with 1275 engine in South Wales. See it for sale here

Lightspeed Magenta needing much attention, rescued from Yorks barn. See it for sale here

Market round up (Summer 2017)

Time for another market round-up (previous versions here and here and here). What Mini based cars are offered for sale at this moment? I have made a selection, the majority of these ads have been tipped-off by readers. Keep them coming! Oh - and some more cars here.

GTM coupe, built up to look like a Cox GTM.  Previously seen on these pages. See it for sale here

Mk4 Mini Marcos in France, built up in Belgium with 1275 power. See it for sale here

Magenta, also in France. 1979 car. Rare to see it in a state like this. See it for sale here

Riley Elf 'Jolly'. Very unusual take on the Elf, found in Missouri, USA. See it for sale here
UPDATE January 2018: Can you believe this car sold in auction for $60,500 ?!

The Wolseley Hornet based Willson Special has been for sale for quite some time now. See it here

Rare RTV, ready to work on any farm or do any (slow) expedition. See it for sale here

Nimrod, also seen for sale here previously. Who will give it some love? See it for sale here

Stimson Trek. Probably the best possible example of the species? See it for sale here

Stimson Mini Bug. Nice Mk2 car in great colour. It's in Northern Ireland. See it for sale here

Also in Northern Ireland: a flashy Foers Nomad. One of 175. See it for sale here

Hustler Six, restored and looking very good, in Norfolk. See it for sale here

Scamp Mk2 dressed up as a military mobile drinks bar..! See it for sale here

GTM Coupe. Looks superb and I think it could be the (a?) works demonstrator? See it for sale here

Foers Nomad built up with most unusual side skirts and spoilers. See it for sale here

Mini Marcos Mk4. This one is in Italy and registered as a 1976 car with 1340. See it for sale here

Andersen Cub. 1987 car with 998 power, in Suffolk. See it for sale here

AEM Scout. Purple with cream leather. Brilliant for Summer 2018 already! See it for sale here