First mini and excited

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I see word has very little standing now days but thats okay I have always said if i dont get a vehicle its for a reason. 

I offered R15k and was outbid to R17k I dont now feel like an auction type fight with the buyer as I assume thats where it would have gone to. 

100% now I can make sure which models are which and what is worth more in terms of rarity etc... I was very keen on a mint 1959 850 Morris but price was a little steep I thought R200k before I started negotiations it was with a collector in the south of Johannesburg 

what I can say i like in a mini thus far 
I dont mind okay original paint with section that have rubbed through and even a little surface rust but NO cancer
exposed hinges
chrome grill
chrome mirror 
hubcaps or Cooper style mags (not the white venter trailer looking mags) 
So i think I have now know that MK1 and 2 is where I can look does that sound about correct?

If I find the right Mini I dont mind spending extra I have spent too many hours restoring Vespa and lambrettas that I would prefer a car to just drive off in,  and like everyone starting out I WANT A COOPER S no really I have a great lambretta and vespa collection would like to be a spolit brat and also start straight with a Cooper S (if not why not)