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Car Forum / MINI / August 2003RE : Mini "Red Hot"
Hi, I have a 1988 Mini Red Hot and I wondered if it is possible to find out which of the 1000 made my Mini is (i.e 10 of 1000). Does anybody know how I could find out? Thanks in advance, Si Write to the bloke at BMHT (Rover Museum). Im sure someone here would be able to provide the contact details. Anyway, carlsberg or whatever his name is will need your chassis number and registration number, and a few quid, you should get a letter and a fancy cert. Jono -- Barspeed Mini`s - Devoted to the Classic Mini "Persisto Transverbero Adversum" Email - barspeed@hotmail.com The Rover Mini Se7en Register - http://www.geocities.com/minise7en2001/ Barspeed Mini`s - http://www.barspeed.co.uk/ Barspeed Mini`s Group - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/barspeed Barspeed Classic Cars - http://www.geocities.com/barspeed3 If you have received this email in error please click below. http://www.nobodyhere.com/justme/nose.php3 > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Si >Hi, > >I have a 1988 Mini Red Hot and I wondered if it is possible to find >out which of the 1000 made my Mini is (i.e 10 of 1000). Does anybody >know how I could find out? Write to Heritage? They'll often tell you things like that. It might even say on a Heritage certificate... > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Thanks in advance, Unfortunately it seems no-one, not even British Motor Industry Heritage Trust (BMIHT) or Rover seems able to verify 80s Minis exactly as they didn't keep any definitive production records after the late 1960s, and the Limited Edition cars where built alongside other ordinary Mini Citys/Mayfairs and didn't have any specific identifying chassis numbers. You can't even get a pattern out of engine numbers either, as these seem almost random, i.e. a late chassis/VIN having a low engine number, and an early chassis/VIN having a high engine number. I guess this is due to the engines being common to the Metros at the time and certainly the numbers become easier to understand once the Rover Metro with the K-Series was introduced. I know that doesn't help much but it is the best anyone can do and I seem now to be an 'expert' on these things! HTH Andrew Murray Mini Owners Club Limited Editions Register http://www.minilimitededitions.co.uk > > Hi, > > [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > Mini Owners Club Limited Editions Register > http://www.minilimitededitions.co.uk Agreed, and I'd also add that you must take the production figures ("1000 Red Hot") with a pinch of salt. There is a big confusion between total production and what was sold in each country. The "Red Hot" and "Jet Black" series are actually quite common as far a limited editions go. There must still be at least 10 to 20 still running in my area (which is a large city in the south of France). That certainly doesn't make them rare. The same goes for Monte Carlo Coopers. Someone here said that there were only 200 made. This is patently wrong, as I have been able to count at least 20 of them quite easily on web sites and through friends and local mini clubs. Hi, Thanks for the info. The Mini in question is in beatiful condition and has only 7000 genuine miles on the clock. It is fully orginal inside and out right down to the grille badge(!). I would like it to go to the right owner at the right price. Could anbody advise on value and the best route to sell the vehicle? Thanks in advance, Si > > > Hi, > > > [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] > still be at least 10 to 20 still running in my area (which is a large city > in the south of France). That certainly doesn't make them rare. A very good point Nicholas and one I forgot! Even the UK Mini magazines and books get the UK and total production figures mixed up. For many countries, especially the obscure far eastern ones e.g. Taiwan - and yes they did sell Mini's there! - and some of the smaller European markets, the numbers of cars are just unknown and anyones guess. > The same goes for Monte Carlo Coopers. Someone here said that there were > only 200 made. This is patently wrong, as I have been able to count at least > 20 of them quite easily on web sites and through friends and local mini > clubs. The Paul Smith is another one like that. Offically Rover said their were 200 cars for the UK and then they said 300... and then who knows!! Andrew Murray Mini Owners Club Limited Editions Register http://www.minilimitededitions.co.uk |
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