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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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Pics Gold MINI... No Haters!

So I have only found two members with Gold Mini's....

I am trying to find some pics of the Gold MINI's, Modified MINI's or not.

I have never seen one in person so i was hopeing to see a few pics before I get to serious into buying one.

Link to thread about My possible purchase (https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...63#post1312163)

Any pics would be great.. and this is not a battle on wich MINI color is the best.

Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 06:39 PM
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My old Solid Gold. The only reason I got rid of her is I wanted to try a S model. So far I have my regrets.


 
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 06:49 PM
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Were the stripes on the Hood as well?
 
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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Were the stripes on the Hood as well?

Yes, I had stripes on the front too. This is an older picture. If you look in the corner, you can see my old '73 Austin, another regretful sale.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 07:15 PM
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Regrets about selling or getting a S?
 
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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Selling.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 04:21 AM
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how difficult was the S gas cap conversion?
 
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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 06:30 AM
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[I am curious as to why you regret selling your Gold MC?

By the way, I think Gold was a very nice color and looked great on MC cabrios too.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeremy1026
how difficult was the S gas cap conversion?

It isn't very diffcult, but it does require some tinkering to adapt the chrome gas cap. If you do a search here or in www.mini2.com there are old DIY articles with photos as to how to get it done.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by BadMINI
My old Solid Gold. The only reason I got rid of her is I wanted to try a S model. So far I have my regrets.


I saw a solid gold cooper on a lot in Fort Walton when I was down visiting my mother at Christmas time. Was that yours? I can't see the picture you apparently posted...this car looked lowered and had aftermarket wheels.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 07:21 AM
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I saw one here in Rockford, IL and it was being driven by some teenager, and yes you guessed it.......NO WAVE
 
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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 09:24 AM
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I love the gold minis. I wouldn't want them, but I think they're fantastic. There's actually one for sale around here too.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 12:23 PM
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I love the gold minis. I wouldn't want them, but I think they're fantastic. There's actually one for sale around here too.
I like Gold MINI's, but the one I pass a couple of times a week must not like Hyper Blue. They won't wave back, all I get is a strange look.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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We have two of them that I know of in our club here in Phx and they look GREAT. I say go for it!
 
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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 08:59 PM
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We have two of them that I know of in our club here in Phx and they look GREAT. I say go for it!
Yes they do!!!
 
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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by YellowMiniS
I saw a solid gold cooper on a lot in Fort Walton when I was down visiting my mother at Christmas time. Was that yours? I can't see the picture you apparently posted...this car looked lowered and had aftermarket wheels.
Well, now that I'm home, and can see the pictures, yes, that is the car that I saw sitting on 98 in Fort Walton.

I like the wheels, not so sure about the taillights.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 02:58 AM
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Yes, that would be her !!

Originally Posted by YellowMiniS
Well, now that I'm home, and can see the pictures, yes, that is the car that I saw sitting on 98 in Fort Walton.

I like the wheels, not so sure about the taillights.

Yes, that's her. They totally stripped her of the decals, to include the stripes. And as of this posting, I believe she is still sitting there. They want $19,500 for her !!! I think that's cool that you actually saw it sitting there. What a small world we live in.

As for other people's questions on why I regret getting rid of the Gold one. It's because it was different. Plus I had given it a lot of personality, but at the same time I do like the added power of the S.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 08:41 AM
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See how good a gold can look?
It shines in the light!


B & B exhaust, CAI, H & R springs, chrome 5 spoke MINI wheels.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 08:43 AM
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by BadMINI
Yes, that's her. They totally stripped her of the decals, to include the stripes. And as of this posting, I believe she is still sitting there. They want $19,500 for her !!! I think that's cool that you actually saw it sitting there. What a small world we live in.

As for other people's questions on why I regret getting rid of the Gold one. It's because it was different. Plus I had given it a lot of personality, but at the same time I do like the added power of the S.
I hadn't made up my mind to get another MINI when I was down there, I actually stopped at the lot and checked it out a little bit, but managed to get going again before the sales guy came out.

My mother lives in Holly By The Sea, btw. We get down there once or twice a year at least.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 06:46 PM
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We thought folks would buy tons of these cars.....guess not

 
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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i had a gti glx vr6 that color, i loved it and on a mini it looks even better!
 
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 04:50 PM
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Found another old photo:



Name that street
 
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 05:11 PM
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the gold MINIs look very cool to me
 
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by YellowMiniS
I hadn't made up my mind to get another MINI when I was down there, I actually stopped at the lot and checked it out a little bit, but managed to get going again before the sales guy came out.

My mother lives in Holly By The Sea, btw. We get down there once or twice a year at least.
I'm glad you steered clear of it. Some how or another they put a nice dent in the boot. I racked up 54,000 virtually trouble free miles on it, but i think $19,500 is a little too much, especially since it had a lot of modifications on it.

I used to live in Holley By The Sea on Byers Court. Now I live wayyyyy up Hwy 87.
 
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