WHAT TO LOOK FOR - When Buying A CLASSIC MINI

[@kevinevison3117]

Hi.cant agree enough on the yrs of minis.upto 73 good body's.i hope you don't forget my favourite check especially when I was a mot tester.and that was front damper top bracket they rot really well behind them not found one that didn't need platting and welding g.i put grease between inner wing and top bracket to make sure it doesn't rust again.enjoying your videos with interest. Kevin.old timer.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Thanks Kevin glad someone agrees with the years there is definitely big noticeable differences between them all. Oh don’t worry I can already see these ones are rusty you will see this in coming videos. Appreciate the support and watching cheers 👍

[@Polecat54941]

Just feeling glad I have a 1970's mini now having watched this :)

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Haha great year for the mini that!

[@Involvod]

You weren't wrong, need to jump on that one quick and work your magic! Love the door test

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Yeah man this one is tipping for sure. Cheers for watching buddy 👍

[@bazzookabod5250]

Mini mine at mini in the park on Sunday👍 every bolt you’ll ever need. Awsome

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Epic company buddy! Literally a one stop shop!

[@marktoby8113]

I've always fancied a classic Mini, but that video has frightened the bejesus out of me! 🤣🤣🤣

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Lmao 🤣 sorry they aren’t all like that.. just have a good look about anything in the late 80’s through to the 90’s will most likely be rough.

[@darrencottrell5541]

The world needs more of you Marc. A nice guy and skilled gentleman that cares. Look forward to the complete series on Eve. I'm sure that this video will help many looking to buy, an invaluable buyers guide.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Thanks mate appreciate the comment as always. Very kind words. I hope to make this one great for James again. Stay tuned..

[@joesoap156]

Waw that's a lot of rust mate it must be the salt on your roads in winter that causes a lot of that in Ireland where I live it's not as bad

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Yes Joe salt is one of the minis biggest killers for sure it’s such a shame

[@danielflynn2987]

Fantastic video! Especially as I'm looking to buy a Clubman Estate at the minute. Loving the content and the new workshop.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Cheers Daniel I appreciate that. All the best with your purchase. Love a clubby estate. More updates on the workshop coming soon 👍

[@CooperSTraveller]

Great video Marc … a good back up to a similar video I did as a collaboration with Fuel Power (formerly Wulls Wheels) a couple Christmas’s ago.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Cheers buddy. Just wanted to take the time to run through the common areas and also outline this old rusty thing aha

[@grahamwoodier5066]

Hi Marc, My 92 Cooper was in a similar state so as I don't have your welding skills it was treated to a Heritage shell. I will enjoy watching your restoration efforts.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Hi Graham I appreciate the fact you got a shell it would honestly save so much of my time but hay we need content! Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more on this one!

[@RobNelson-vu8nr]

Wow looked okay at a distance. At least the windows aren’t rusty😀

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Haha I know right! 🤣

[@josephberrie9550]

you mean the glass lol

[@Bertsretrorides]

every mini owner is no swinging on their doors!! 🤣🤣. I'm sure you'll make it brilliant 👍

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Lmao 🤣 don’t I feel bad now aha cheers for watching buddy.

[@graemew7001]

That was a little bit of a surprise just how much rot was in the shell. If I were James I would looking at my bank balance and waving at it (sorry James) because that's in depth rot, although it still doesn't beat the turquoise Cooper with no scuttle or front left on it. Thank god you have Marc in your corner for this build.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Yeah it was so for me to I sort of knew it wasn’t going to be great but didn’t think it would be this bad. Yes the blue cooper is still the the roughest one I have done. Stay tuned buddy and thank you for watching 👍

[@graemew7001]

@@SimpsonsClassics I was talking to a guy about the Cooper at the Ripon show yesterday. I said it was the worst I'd seen on a more modern of the original Minis and said he should go check it out so you might have a new sub there lol. He had a red '93 a bit like Toony's Mayfair that he had, all original with about 26k on it and it was mint and had never been touched, just waxed up to within an inch and not taken out in the rain. His daughter had a beige '83 Maestro 1.3HLE, same miles and same condition.

[@ClassicMiniMotoring]

Nice episode again. Can't wait to follow the build. Little tip before you start using the new garage is painting the floor first.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Thanks it should be an interesting one. Yes the floor would benefit from that but would much prefer to put the money into the classics 👍

[@Champavanadventures]

Great tips on what to look for Marc, and yes painful to watch but she will be restored I have no doubt.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Thanks Chris appreciate that. She will definitely be restored and back to her lovely self in no time.

[@Philhuggett]

Looking forward to watching you revive the Mayfair. I'll be taking all the hints and tips I can get as I'm in the process of stripping my 72 mini 'Daisy Duke' down to a bare shell.!

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Cheers thanks Phil. I hope you enjoy the series. Any questions fire away and I will do my best to help. Thanks for watching 👍

[@andyfry1970]

Hi Marc, hmmm Mr Rust has definitely shown his face, the usual frontal area etc. But as we know, once you've chopped the rot, weilded the welder and thrown a bit of paint about lol 😂, she'll be as good as new!!😍 Bring it on! 🤗 Great stuff as always 👍

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Yes Mr Rust had definitely shown their face. Hopefully once the front is done we will be golden. Cheers for watching as always buddy stay tuned for more!

[@andyfry1970]

@@SimpsonsClassics It certainly will be golden! Think your going to enjoy working in your new space, all that room, freedom, just simply making the process easier. You'll definitely feel the difference hey 😊

[@SimpsonsClassics]

@@andyfry1970 thanks buddy. Oh yes I can’t wait to have everything moved and this be my car place I honestly love it and the support from you guys is epic 👍

[@Conor.Twomey]

Only scratching the surface Marc. Lots of work ahead.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Oh yes definitely Conor lots to do on this one.

[@rustyrover3808]

Great video, interested to see what rust convertor you use on surface rust. I restored my mini a few years ago and ground everything back to bare metal and treated it but it’s coming through in spots already. Time to do it again, you are never idle with a mini in the garage. Looking forward to seeing it coming together 👍

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Thanks Rusty Rover I use Fertan rust remover available at frost. But I will go into more detail when we get cracking with it. Cheers for watching stay tuned for more 👍

[@richardwalker5906]

Good episode mate!

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Cheers thanks buddy 👍

[@ClassicMiniProjectsUSA]

Time for the pokey test! I did this with the MK2 and still missed a bunched lol

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Got to love the pokey test!

[@midgelambert3880]

Hi Marc, I don't want to be a downer but at what point does a prospective buyer decide a Mini is too far gone to revive? When you consider the cost of all the panels, welding, nuts and bolts, paint etc. Is nostalgia worth that amount. On a more upbeat note we will get to see the salvation of a classic little British car.....from near death to original vitality!

[@SimpsonsClassics]

This is a very good point and one that should be considered for sure. I think it’s about how much you want it and also if your doing the work yourself that way ok it might take longer but you save a lot of money. Which is why I do what I do to get people in that mind set. Stay tuned buddy thanks for watching this one will be saved for sure

[@Car_and_classic_lover]

Damn...that car is a death trap! But no doubt that you can save it and get it looking and driving as good as new! Although I did have to laugh because I think making a video on all the rust points on a Mini would be a short video as they rust everywhere that isn't glass or rubber haha! I still have a classic Simpsons Classics sticker like that one, I'm keeping it for when i restore a Mini of my own (hopefully) haha👍

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Yeah she really isn’t in a good way which is why she has been off the road for a few years James new she is wasn’t fit for the road. Haha yeah they basically rust everywhere 😂 stay tuned for more buddy. Thanks so much for having an early sticker that’s so cool I hope you get yours done soon.

[@Car_and_classic_lover]

@@SimpsonsClassics We've got an MPI which i love (and thankfully isn't a project anymore haha) but I'm hoping to get a one owner barn find Sprite that I know of near me, the engine runs sweet but does have rusty sills I'm told. Should be a good, fun project though. I'd love to return it to the original owner after its restored too, so the SC sticker will have pride of place on the window of that car hopefully :)

[@michaelhunt2369]

A nice video, great walk round and description, is there a point where it would be cheaper to get a complete shell?, as always looking forward to the next one.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Thanks buddy glad you enjoyed the video. I guess there is always that but when they are over 10k to buy now I would like to give it a go but for sure some cars it would be so much more cost effective to get a shell. Thanks for supporting the channel

[@johndaly2180]

Oh god there is rust everywhere 😱 James may do some welding lessons 🤣 at least it's been saved that's the main thing how bad is the passanger side underneath as there usually worse

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Yeah she is pretty rusty lol 😂 she is definitely being saved now which is good. The passenger side is definitely worse that the drivers for sure

[@russell5790]

That will keep you busy for a couple of weeks Mate :)

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Haha yeah just a few 🤣 thanks for watching 👍

[@charlieboyok]

Hi guys very interesting video thou, I'm not sure if it is worth saving the Body , l have seen on a video a company that does new body shells & yes it is in the UK yay..... Would it not be quicker & cheaper for " James" to go down this route ? & save you alot of work.l await your response 😳😨😱

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Hi thanks for the comment. This shell is definitely worth saving if you have seen our 89 build that car really should have been reshelled but we chose to save it. Eve the Mayfair isn’t this bad so it’s far cheaper to save this shell than pay £8-10k for a new one. Yes it will definitely save the work but then we love some rusty content on this channel. Appreciate your comment though 👍

[@charlieboyok]

Wow l had no idea it was £8-10k That's $16,000-20,000+ down under ( Melbourne, Australia) That sounds expensive , thanks for the update 😨😱

[@SimpsonsClassics]

@@charlieboyok no worries yeah not that cheapest of things. We will save her don’t worry stay tuned for more thank you for your comment.

[@michaelgough9256]

What type of front wing are they mate so I can avoid them? Great vid love your content mate . Cheers from Aust.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

I am going to use heritage wings on this car buddy. The ones used on this car previously are magnum ones which are fine but the e-coating needs to be stripped before paint or it micro blisters causing the rust issues seen here. Hope this helps. 👍

[@michaelgough9256]

@@SimpsonsClassics Thankyou that helps. Good luck with the rusty project. I’m keen to see what you do there

[@SimpsonsClassics]

@@michaelgough9256 no worries buddy. All the best! Stay tuned for more 👍

[@sandocheese45]

👍👍👍👍

[@bazzookabod5250]

Ka-ching

[@collord7249]

minimine delivers really quicklynext day or the one after.....

[@SimpsonsClassics]

That they do absolutely bang on for delivery 👍

[@steveb5584]

Is that even worth restoring?

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Of course it is we have done far worse on the channel.

[@steveb5584]

I just bought a Rio it’s mint . But was fully restored body wise a few years ago .

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Nice one sounds a nice car this will return to the road soon enough.

[@steveb5584]

I’ll be watching with great interest

[@Kyranoboss]

Will cost more to repair than its worth

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Value isn’t a factor when it’s your first car. Some people don’t care about value it’s about the love of the vehicle 👍

[@Straightleg55]

I would not start to work on this car. Its dead

[@SimpsonsClassics]

It’s hardly dead. We have done far worse on this channel. Check out the rest of our videos.