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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 11:27 AM
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1965 Mk1 Mini 4WD........

1965 Mk1 Mini 4WD........
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1965-...exp=true#v4-41
 
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 12:05 PM
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You are late I posted it days ago. Lol
 
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 02:46 PM
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There were several 4WD Minis built, for real, back then. But, and this may give you nightmares, they did it by putting a second Mini power unit at the back.

John Cooper built a road car for himself I believe - 180hp in a car weighing a lot less than a modern Mini must have been exciting.

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And then in a plan to make the Mini Moke off-roader more capable and possibly of interest to the British Army, they put two power plants in one of those - generally referred to as a "Twini". And please look at the number of shift levers - at least John Cooper made both 'boxes change gear together.

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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 02:55 PM
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Here is an original one
http://bringatrailer.com/2010/02/03/...wini-cooper-s/

It is now in the hands of Wayne at http://www.f40.com/ in CT.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 11:21 AM
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That thing is hideous! Love this line in the ad though, "Probably not best as daily driver.". You think?!? Haha
 
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Braminator
You are late I posted it days ago. Lol
In my defence you posted it in 'Off Topic'.......
 
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