The moulds to produce bodies for the Taylorspeed Mini Jem have made it to the market in Australia. Phil Huxtable, who offers them for sale got in touch, writing: "Hi Jeroen. My moulds are the Australian built ones from a Jem imported from the UK. They are Mk1 Jems and all cars made here are obviously Mk1's. I have had the moulds for about 20 years and I have made 2 cars. In total 12 cars have been made from the moulds. They are complete with a drilling jig and roof holding frame. There are many parts to the moulds including dash, doors (2 sets), bonnet (2 different styles), seat, inside, under and various bolt-in parts. There are about 33 separate mould parts of various size. This is the only complete Mk1 set in the world. I am only getting rid of them because being 70, I can't see me using them much more. I estimate there is over A$7000 in fibre glass alone plus labour to make frames for main mould and drilling jig. Also you may notice that I have removed the bulge in the tunnel for the 850 starter button. Makes a neater plan."
"I also send you some pictures of my 2 Jems, made out of the moulds. The orange Jem has a 1300 Mini engine, the black one a 1300 turbo twin cam Toyota engine and 5-speed gearbox. Phil."
Parties interested can get in touch here.
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Two Mini Jems made by Phil from the Taylorspeed moulds he now offers for sale
Picture Phil Huxtable
Plan to built Mini Jems yourself? Then this set of moulds is a must-have
Picture Phil Huxtable
Just 12 Mini Jems have been made from this set, which seems to be still in a good condition
Picture Phil Huxtable
With the set of moulds also comes a drilling jig and all the parts necessary
Picture Phil Huxtable
According to Phil the set consists of about 33 separate mould parts of various size
Picture Phil Huxtable
Nose section can be fitted with two different bonnet styles, both available
Picture Phil Huxtable
Wide wheel arches come separately also, so it's up to you to fit these on the car
Picture Phil Huxtable
One of the two cars that Phil built from the set uses a 1300 Mini engine...
Picture Phil Huxtable
...While the other one comes with Toyota-sourced 1300 with turbo and twin cam
Picture Phil Huxtable