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Old Aug 2, 2023 | 03:29 PM
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Fact or Fake?

I've had this 1st gen (?) glove box insert sitting around for a while.
I often wondered if this particular item (pictured) was a genuine ("factory"or dealer) accessory offering or an aftermarket produced product?



Just curious.
 

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Old Aug 3, 2023 | 09:07 AM
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Look aftermarket, the MINI one did not have the logo cutout.




https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sit...h/51110392165/
 
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Old Aug 3, 2023 | 11:50 AM
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Thanks @ECSTuning
I've seen the authentic/dealer (?) offering which we can agree -are different (no cut out). I figured the one I've pictured was an aftermarket.
Thanks again. I was hoping you would respond. After all if anyone would know it would be you
Reliable confirmation is a good thing.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2023 | 12:06 PM
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Old Aug 3, 2023 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Here2Go
I've had this 1st gen (?) glove box insert sitting around for a while.
I often wondered if this particular item (pictured) was a genuine ("factory"or dealer) accessory offering or an aftermarket produced product?



Just curious.
Looks like you have a Glovebox Tidy (originally $20 plus shipping) which were hand made by GoMiniGo:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ebox-tidy.html

https://www.mini2.com/threads/my-glo...ng-color.34332

I believe the OEM version was made by Auto Organizers.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2023 | 02:03 PM
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@MINIAC Thank you for the links. Truly a fair wealth of information.
Based on the dates of some of those threads -I feel as though I own a piece of Mini enthusiast history!
 
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Old Aug 3, 2023 | 04:01 PM
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Indeed. Very cool piece. I stole the OE organizer from the parts car for Alex’s JCW, since we are trying to keep that one OEM /period correct.

looks like the wing cutout would actually make it more useful.

 
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