Description

Two owner car, being with second owner since 2005.

The car had a body off restoration in 2011-2014, when it was repainted in Finistair Green (Holden colour) – close to the original colour Chartreuse but much better looking.

The original owner had it repainted white (outside only) in 1991 for the car and the models 30th anniversary in Australia. It was driven from QLD to VIC for the celebration as part of the Mini Muster.

The car is as close to original 850 spec as possible given the parts available. The owner is always on the hunt for bringing things back to originality from 1961.

The car generally gets out monthly to a local Cars and Coffee event, but being on a club rego, it spends most of its life improving the serenity of what would otherwise be considered a drab shed. It recently had a vacation at the Brisbane Motor museum, which was an amazing honour.

Plate History

• 850BMC (QLD)

Image credit: P. Barber