Dear Members of the SA Mini Forum
I am Gregory Weir. My first car was a 1974 Mini Clubman Estate, which I rebuilt with my Dad in 1989. I used the Mini daily untill 2003, when I put the car in storage when I went to study in Australia. Last year we started stripping the car again and recently started yet another rebuild on the same car. We are in the fortunate situation that my father, my son and I are working together on this project.
I have been searching all over the web for parts and info and came across your forum and joined immediately.
I have already contacted some of your members with regards to second hand parts. I look forward to participating and contributing to the forum. I thank you for your help and advice in advance.
Regards
Gregory
Video of Estate after sandblasting
1969 – 1980
Production of Mini Clubman and Mini Clubman Estate
Details: Move to Mk3 bodyshell with internal hinges and wind up windows with redesigned and new front look. The first appearance of the two clock instrument binnacle. Clubman model used hydrolastic suspension until 1971 whereas Clubman Estate used dry cone suspension throughout production. Clubman estate similar in appearance to the Austin Countryman/Morris Traveller but wood panels not an option.
Engine Size: 998cc / 1098cc available from 1975
Original price: £720 (Mini Clubman) £763 (Mini Clubman Estate)
I am Gregory Weir. My first car was a 1974 Mini Clubman Estate, which I rebuilt with my Dad in 1989. I used the Mini daily untill 2003, when I put the car in storage when I went to study in Australia. Last year we started stripping the car again and recently started yet another rebuild on the same car. We are in the fortunate situation that my father, my son and I are working together on this project.
I have been searching all over the web for parts and info and came across your forum and joined immediately.
I have already contacted some of your members with regards to second hand parts. I look forward to participating and contributing to the forum. I thank you for your help and advice in advance.
Regards
Gregory
Video of Estate after sandblasting
1969 – 1980
Production of Mini Clubman and Mini Clubman Estate
Details: Move to Mk3 bodyshell with internal hinges and wind up windows with redesigned and new front look. The first appearance of the two clock instrument binnacle. Clubman model used hydrolastic suspension until 1971 whereas Clubman Estate used dry cone suspension throughout production. Clubman estate similar in appearance to the Austin Countryman/Morris Traveller but wood panels not an option.
Engine Size: 998cc / 1098cc available from 1975
Original price: £720 (Mini Clubman) £763 (Mini Clubman Estate)
Gregory
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It's great to hear that you used a mini as a daily for such a long time. Mini Clubman estates are not too common and look really cool. It would be cool to see some pictures of your clubby estate 
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welcome gregory and great story, goodluck with the build
