Rusty , Old 1959 Mini sold at Bonhams today
 

This was on ITV1 London.

The Rust in the Car had made holes in the floor.

The sellers said before it went up
they expected a 2 number - the 20,000's etc.


On the Telphones
Far East Buyers fought it out
final price £35,000.

http://www.miniworld.co.uk/images/st...2/raremini.jpg

http://www.miniworld.co.uk/news/258-...rare-1959-mini

The ITV reporter spoke to the buyer
who did not want his name given out
and he said he wanted to restore to its former glory.


Sign Of The Times.

"as sold for a frankly amazing £40,250."
http://uk.autoblog.com/2012/04/30/au...59-mini-makes/

Even more money went to the 3 sellers in the end


http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/...2_2197438c.jpg