A Professionally Restored and Owner’s Club Known Bond Minicar 250 G Estate - SOLD!
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A professionally restored and Owner’s Club known Bond Minicar 250 G Estate.
EQUIPMENT
Steel chassis, aluminium alloy and glass fibre body, quarter lights, winding windows and locking doors, double dipping Lucas headlamps, sprung steering wheel, dash-mounted gear change lever, ignition warning and neutral indicator lights, electric self-starter, 90 degree steering lock, dash light. Dealer accessories; Twin wing mirrors, twin door mirrors, driving lamps.
EXTERIOR
This stunning and very late Bond Minicar 250 G Estate has been subject to a no expense spared, documented and photographic full restoration, the resulting condition being simply incredible. Bond utilised paint colours from other manufacturers and this example is finished in High Gloss Ford Shark Blue. The paint finish to the dressed alloy and fibreglass bodywork is exceptional and all panel work is remarkable. A ground up fully stripped restoration assures complete confidence. The quirky design is as delightful as it is unusual and all unique trim and fittings are excellent including the bright finish chrome which displays some light pitting. Many original features remain such as the louvred grille and original fitment badges and model designation insignia.
INTERIOR
The no-compromise approach to the exterior finish has been carried on inside the car with a fabulous full retrim to the upholstery and flooring whilst originality remained in the fascia and trim. The light grey vinyl seating covering to the front bench style and rear bench seats with matching door cards is pristine, as is the black crackle finish vinyl flooring with neat over mats. The deliciously quirky curved fascia features Bakelite switches and three spindle sprung steering wheel as well as the leather strap holding the bonnet and boot locking T-bar key. Further idiosyncrasies in the form of the dash-mounted gear change distinguish this motor car from more traditional vehicles. The versatile folding rear seats are also removable to create a rear side windowed version of the popular Ranger Van.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The original Special Twin-Cylinder Engine is fitted to this example. Specification for this top of the range Villiers Mark 4T is Two-Stroke with a Villiers S25/11 carburettor and a power output of 14.6bhp at 5500rpm. The engine compartment is cleaned and detailed to show winning standard with the engine plate intact and Sharps Commercials Ltd chassis build plate fixed to the bulkhead. The engine and gearbox were fully reconditioned, along with the clutch assembly, through the Club Spares Scheme. The manual transmission with four forward gears requires familiarisation but operates precisely as it should.
WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
The miniature 10inch pressed steel wheels are shod in new 4.40-10 tyres to the rear and 4.00-10 single tyre to the front wheel. Bright chrome hubcaps to the rear wheels look superb. Lockheed hydraulic brakes to the front and rear wheels are archaic by modern standards but perform as they should and bring this lightweight vehicle to a safe stop.
HISTORY FILE
The Bond Minicar range was manufactured by British car manufacturer Sharps Commercials Ltd of Preston which later became Bond Cars Ltd in 1964. The Mark G was billed as the “New Line” Minicar and this 250 G Estate was the final evolution of the Minicar series. This very late example, believed to be the 18th from last Minicar, was registered new on 16th September 1966 and is well known to the official Bond Owners Club and has often featured in their monthly publication, ‘Bond Info’ magazine. The last recorded Minicar to leave Preston in November 1966 was an Estate.
MDT90D was purchased by the previous ‘Bond fanatic’ owner, Mr Robin Thompson, in 2014 whereby a professional no expense spared, documented and photographic full restoration began. There are four huge and beautifully presented photograph albums detailing every step of the meticulous restoration, carried out to a first-class standard by specialists, Mid Beds Vehicle Restoration Ltd. Furthermore, the history file documents all work undertaken. The original handbooks and workshop manuals are well thumbed but are a great element of this vehicle’s rich history. There is even a Bond Minicar sales brochure in the history file as well as a folder of receipts, specialist invoices and MOT certificates.
Nice restoration of a G twin! This was my first car, (kept me out of the really bad weather on the Triumph Bonnie) in the early 80`s. Bit of a wreck when I bought it but got her fixed up and did me fine for a few years. My one had the cavas opening roof which was pretty essential to let the 2 stroke fumes out!
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Two stroke engine sound.... truk tuk tuk truk tuk tuk....
Great sound!
Wow that's a beauty, I think if I owned this I'd keep it in the lounge 🏁🏁
Why not!!
Wow, seriously, wow!!! I learned something today. 👍✌️👍
Yes, wow indeed.
Such a long bonnet,expected a straight six under there ahah but seriously what a wonderful little car
Great little car!
Front wheel drive and a hatchback, very ahead of its time!
It is!
Cor....gloves ay?! Car is so clean i would feel just breathing inside it somehow would spoil it... after that lottery win - you will be my first visit!
Yes, this car is very clean! Good luck with the lottery.
Red socks and red gloves... cool
We like red socks and red gloves!
Wow, what a cute little car. It sounds like a 2 stroke. And is that a kick starter in the engine bay?
Digging the RED GLOVES btw!
Thanks, it is a cute little car! It is two-stroke and yes a kick-starter too. We like red gloves.
The gap by the door hinges that's a draft on your legs in winter
Hand made!
Looks awesome! I bet that took some time and money to get restored to that standard.
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Two Strokes of pure power. And very rare now.
Very rare thank you for your comment!
Wow, what a geourgous motor!
2:42 Is that a kick-start under the bonnet???
Thank you, this is a gorgeous motor! Yes, it has a kick-start and electric start.
@@KGFClassicCars haha, that is brilliant!
Is that our car phone Rodney?
Nah, we ain't got a car phone Del...
Brilliant thank you for sharing!
This car is weird but cool, should belong in a motoring museum though.
Cool car!
Nice piece of motoring history, but no just no.
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Have u just been out with Phillip Schofield. ? Nice gloves. 😅
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Mr. Bean hate this car 😅 but its beautiful 2 stroke machine ❤️❤️
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Wow
Wow!
I doubt they were that good brand new!
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Didn't get in frightened it'll topple over
Difficult to gain entry with camera too!
@@KGFClassicCars Fair enough
@@alandeacon6568 All that polish ....and then they start it.....it's a lawnmower motor pretending to be a Rolls Royce ..no wonder the British car business surrendered to the Japanese...At least the East Germans Trabi had the excuse the cold war deprived it of materials.
It has bike engine.
It does!
Mr Bean
Would suit him well!