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[kilopapa]

I have actually just aquired a 1968 Austin Mini Estate that used to belong to my youngest brother. My second youngest brother got it when my youngest was killed in an accident in his home. He has been holding it since 1989 so I imagine it's going to take a little work to get it on the road but my brother is an English automotive enthusiast and has a mini saloon that he Cooperized as well as modified with 13" wheels and Suzuki GTI seats etc. I on the other hand want to stick with 10" wheels but hopefully mini-lites with 165R10s. I would also like to change engine over to an Austin America 1300cc engine but keep it basically stock so I"m not always tuning it. I'm 67 years old and also own a 1963 Volvo PV544 under restoration by my grandson who is also thrilled with the mini and I also have a 1986 Volvo 740 GLE Turbo-diesel which is my daily driver, Grandson loves it also and drives it whenever he can.
My other interests are computers, repair and building and computer art and graphics which include a lot of car drawings. Since my stroke I'm limited as to how much I can do each day but I try to do what I can.

[edcase83]

mini city, no engine mods as of yet no body mods eather but got a mounteny s-wheeel a nice set of mag wheel (10inch) and a cherry bomb back box, looking to get a sports pack kit then a mg 1300 engine swap, with turbo conversion because metro turbo engines are few and far between.

[JACKSON]

93' mini sprite... in my younger years I pretty much ruined it. Now I owe it to her to rebuild her to her former glory

[Whitewaller]

'71 Mini 1000. Planning to keep it all original except to apply some subtle pinstripe whitewalls to promote my business at car shows...

[v8rumbler]

New to the forum. Just bought a 96 Equinox in Graphite Grey.
I am 46 had a couple minis in the past. My second car at 18 was a 1980 1275gt reg: MTA 250W

[TigersFanMatt]

Afternoon!, 

 

Just picked up my 1990 G reg Mini City E in white, it's my 1st proper mini though i will admit to also owning a BMW Mini Clubman Cooper D, also in white and have previously had a BMW Mini Cooper in bright yellow. 

[lewBlew]

Afternoon!, 

 

Just picked up my 1990 G reg Mini City E in white, it's my 1st proper mini though i will admit to also owning a BMW Mini Clubman Cooper D, also in white and have previously had a BMW Mini Cooper in bright yellow. 

 

Welcome. Get some pics up

[Fordulon]

Hi All, Recently joined the forum, so thought I would try my first post.  I have a 97 Rover Mini MPI 1275 in Red.  Planning on changing the wheels, adding Group 2 arches, new exhaust, then want to get started on the engine.  I am toying with how much to change the car from stock, as it is pretty original at the moment.  I am based in Bristol, so wondered if there were any meets and clubs around here?  Also, if anyone has any wheels they are looking to sell, please let me know.  Best wishes John

[blangaz1]

Hi all, first post as a new member. Former owner of a year 2000 'X Reg' Mini Cooper Sport (still breaks my heart but had to sell at the time!) I'm viewing a 1999 Cooper 1.3 wich looks exactly the same, Tahiti blue, electric roof, wide wheels/arches etc, all except that the dash is walnut and cream leather interior. My previous had the alloy dash with black/silver seats. Can anyone clarify, by my description, if the '99 version is a 'Sport'?
Thanks in advance.

[chichestermini]

island blue, mk1 morris mini-minor super deluxe with a 1014cc se7en spec engine 

[lewBlew]

Hi all, first post as a new member. Former owner of a year 2000 'X Reg' Mini Cooper Sport (still breaks my heart but had to sell at the time!) I'm viewing a 1999 Cooper 1.3 wich looks exactly the same, Tahiti blue, electric roof, wide wheels/arches etc, all except that the dash is walnut and cream leather interior. My previous had the alloy dash with black/silver seats. Can anyone clarify, by my description, if the '99 version is a 'Sport'?
Thanks in advance.

 

Pretty sure the Sports had CooperSport on the boot. It could be a Cooper S Touring (again should have a decal) Cooper S Sport 5 (5 speed gearbox and decal) or even a Mini 40 which they did make in Tahiti blue. If no distinguishing features it's probably just a bog-standard Cooper.

[Spud_133]

It sounds like its sportspack which could be where the sport comes from

[Linwil]

1987 Park Lane, Came with a tacky dashboard other than that mostly original.

[Kade]

1986 Austin mini-

Engine is 1380 lightened and balanced, running on Webber DCOE 45, 286 cam with vernier timing gear, 11 stud Longman head, external oil cooler, new head gasket and all seals replaced when installed. Goldseal gearbox 11.5:1 comp ratio

wheels 13 x 7" minilites color coded with green pin striping £380
yokohama A048 Medium compound x4 semi slick road legal tires £410
Full polybush kit front and rear
Hi-Lo adjustable suspension
Adjustable GAZ shocks front and rear
cross drilled brake discs
track rod ends
MED Stage 3 Rally clutch lightened and balanced (£410)
wheel arches CARBON
custom made Carbon fiber dash top and bottom rail (NOT CARBON WRAP)
carbon door cards CARBON
FIA approved 6 Point bolt in roll cage £510
stainless steal custom exhaust
engine mounts
window rubbers
headlights (halo)
Webber carb rebuild
electronic ignition
90amp alternator
HI torque starter motor

 

[ryan22_lgm]

A metro 1.3 auto ............