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There are great resources throughout this site: the mini timeline, in the articles section; and then out in the rest of the Internet. There are two magazines and many books that can offer great insight, and there are a lot of clubs all over the world. Most mini owners are happy to chat if they have time when you run into them in person, unless you actually run into them and damage their car. I was neither angry nor bothered, but offered my perspective.
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I think the issue is that some Minis in the US may have had their identity changed. Not taking sides on that practice, but occasionally some cars have been confiscated and crushed. Anyway, when someone jumps onto a national forum and their very first question is about what year a certain Mini is, puts people on edge. It could have been asked differently and perhaps gotten a better response. Maybe, "Hey guys, my wife and I just saw this nice Mini and wondered what year it was, as we'd like to buy one similar to it." Just a thought. Anyway, new posters are hard to categorize, whether an enthusiast, a threat, or just a jerk like "specialist".
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Originally Posted by wize111
The car was seen by my wife in Sky Lake - Florida. I did not intend in any way to bother you guys or get angry reactions, I just have a discussion with my wife, (who drives a 2017 Countryman) about the age of this car and I though I might find some expert opinions here.
Most of us have expert opinions... when we don't, some of us tend to make them up!
OKAY... anybody know where Sky Lake Fla is and if you know any Mini owners in the area?
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I've never been mistaken for murray before.....I'm taller...lol
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It's non-standard, and as the Mini is the Mr Potatohead of cars with everything interchangeable, it's very difficult to accurately pin it down.
However, if the metalwork is original, it's post-84 as mur says. My guess would be a 90s Sprite reVINed to a 70s VIN number.
However, if the metalwork is original, it's post-84 as mur says. My guess would be a 90s Sprite reVINed to a 70s VIN number.
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The car was seen by my wife in Sky Lake - Florida. I did not intend in any way to bother you guys or get angry reactions, I just have a discussion with my wife, (who drives a 2017 Countryman) about the age of this car and I though I might find some expert opinions here.
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From the wing marker lights, I would say 1984+ ( I think that's when those came in )
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"WET COOPER", Partsguy1 (Terry Snell of Penticton BC ) - Could you send the money for the unpaid parts and court fees.
Ordered so by a Judge
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It's whatever the title says. Yes, RR was best answer!
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Red Riley has offered an excellent answer.
Is this car presently advertised for sale? Then please provide a link to the ad and people can view that and perhaps offer insight.
If this is just some person’s car, parked in a parking lot, isn’t it a bit much to post images on the internet and ask for people’s thoughts? I certainly would not welcome such attention to my own cars.
Is this car presently advertised for sale? Then please provide a link to the ad and people can view that and perhaps offer insight.
If this is just some person’s car, parked in a parking lot, isn’t it a bit much to post images on the internet and ask for people’s thoughts? I certainly would not welcome such attention to my own cars.
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It's a Mini. And it's white.
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Photos are very small and grainy. About the only thing I could spot was that the wheels look to be at least 12" or maybe 13".
Exactly where in Florida did you spot it - the car might be known to someone living nearby.
Exactly where in Florida did you spot it - the car might be known to someone living nearby.
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