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[amigov6]

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 [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]19My workshop but sadly not my Mini. It's 96 Cooper Anniversary model' Badged & registered 1961-1996 in original almond green. More pics to follow when painted & chromework refitted. Only 200 of these were made so it's a bit special and sadly not for sale.
     It really is a baby & i do'nt want to give it back!!! 8-)

[hotel21]

Pity its not yours Guy.  Looks like loads of space in your shop, though!

ps - glad you got the piccy thing sorted out.  Not much test page space left, after you made a visit or 12!!!  

[Baron Von Spongebob]

I used to love driving Mini"s..

[Darth Loo-knee]

In picture one you have an excellent mask on, but think you could do with another

A good mate of mine Nick Harding started his own business called MiniMine.. started braking a few for there parts taking the parts to shows etc.. he doing really well for himself now

[Danny]

being a postman, and a lover of omegas, i need my omega, but i'd love to own a mini, and it would be my pride and joy!!

i love the newer ones, around 1997 onward with the slightly flared arches...

[Marks DTM Calib]

My most hated car of all time......

[Baron Von Spongebob]

My most hated car of all time......

You cannot be serious..

[Danny]

My most hated car of all time......

...is a citroen 2CV  

[Marks DTM Calib]

No....the Mini is THE symbol of why we dont have a car industry

When it was launched it was years ahead of its time, 10 years later the competition were catching up, 20 years later they were on a par, 30 years later they had gone so far in front of the mini design it was frightening and it took another 40 years for the dam thing to finaly get the bullet.

By the late 70's it was crap compared to the competition but, if it had been developed it would probably still be a class leader....

Nothing ever changed on it......it wasn't developed.

[Danny]

what do you reckon to the landrover defender?

another one that kept the same external design since forever!

[Baron Von Spongebob]

No....the Mini is THE symbol of why we dont have a car industry

When it was launched it was years ahead of its time, 10 years later the competition were catching up, 20 years later they were on a par, 30 years later they had gone so far in front of the mini design it was frightening and it took another 40 years for the dam thing to finaly get the bullet.

By the late 70's it was crap compared to the competition but, if it had been developed it would probably still be a class leader....

Nothing ever changed on it......it wasn't developed.

I agree, But, The fun of driving a Mini especially one that was souped up in them days was brilliant fun until the Mk1 Escort came along then that was fun..

[miggy]

No....the Mini is THE symbol of why we dont have a car industry
When it was launched it was years ahead of its time, 10 years later the competition were catching up, 20 years later they were on a par, 30 years later they had gone so far in front of the mini design it was frightening and it took another 40 years for the dam thing to finaly get the bullet.

By the late 70's it was crap compared to the competition but, if it had been developed it would probably still be a class leader....

Nothing ever changed on it......it wasn't developed.

I am pretty sure you mentioned this a while back when there was a post about the BMW, the post got onto mini.

 

[amigov6]

No....the Mini is THE symbol of why we dont have a car industry

When it was launched it was years ahead of its time, 10 years later the competition were catching up, 20 years later they were on a par, 30 years later they had gone so far in front of the mini design it was frightening and it took another 40 years for the dam thing to finaly get the bullet.

By the late 70's it was crap compared to the competition but, if it had been developed it would probably still be a class leader....

Nothing ever changed on it......it wasn't developed.

Bare shell, de seam,inc. sills, rear beam axle, v. slight neg camber nylon subframe mounts, extra tie rod mounts (cut & re welded allegro ones hold it together fine)
      A series( pre plus) 1st overbore =1293cc (within 1300 comp class) full race scatter cam, double sprung valves (no bounce) extra comp or oil( I forget which) ringed pistons & lower the rear only by half inch ish, adj. gas spax, colway soft compounds.
    Tighten harness & upset everyone at Goodwood. Bitch to drive in town, granted.
        BL did'nt develop them but some of us did!!! 8-)
      P.S. Straight cut box, no stereo!

[amigov6]

what do you reckon to the landrover defender?

another one that kept the same external design since forever!

:)Coil springs helped, the "leafers" are a bit harsh to say the least.

[Kevin Wood]

what do you reckon to the landrover defender?

I was driving one of them a couple of hours ago as it happens. Not the best example I'm sure. It was lacking sat nav. It needed that to tell you what direction to shove the gear lever in to get the next gear

Kevin