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[wormrust]

rover mini mayfair 1300 spi 96 reg

rover british open mini 1275 92 reg.

 

Both cars are currently sorn,

The mayfair ( called mary ) was my daily driver for some 10years,and when not

in a garage being welded became the love of my life.

shes been off road since last year with sub frame rot,

 

The open mini was recently brought , as a whole car (incl interior) but as a primed bare shell plus parts.

the idea was to restore the mayfair using  the new shell and sub frames both in excellent condition.

 

creating a one off holey mary using  engine, doors, interior of the mayfair which are also

in good condition, after much time and money being spent.on them

 

is this a practicle idea, what are the hidden dangers of this approach , compatibility between the

engines should work as i hope the shells match.

the other issues of what car to build do , as i now feel both cars deserve to be saved.

 

my head says stay original to the open, but my heart says keep as much of mary.

especially her engine, and interior. any advice wellcome.

 

 

[Gilly76]

1977 clubman 34,000 on the clock deciding whether to sell though ?

[Oxford Darren]

I have a H reg Studio 2 in need of restoration (or to sell it to someone who might take better care of it than me.)

I have had it 10 years.

 

[luggie]

What mini do you drive and are there any mods done to it ?
Also what are your plans !

have 1985 restored 998cc.kept it original but with a bespoke interior.sorned at the moment due to commitments.will be back on road next year.sved from the scrappy,was on a trailer to go there when I just happened to pass by.has metro unleaded engine,low mileage.

[sparkymae]

1990 Studio 2 998cc manual. I have had this great little car for 3 years now and have had 0 problems with it. Drive it every day.

 

[R_K]

Hello All,

 

Just joined.

 

Have a 1997 1275 Cooper.  Bought in June'19 and drove to Turin in July It didn't miss a beat! Well apart from a water leak in torrential rain.

 

Meant to sell it after but grew too attached so here I am.

 

Don't plan to do much, spots, over-riders and maybe swap the wheels for some black ultralite alloy's.

 

Roy

 

 

 

 

[Ben_yo]

Hi all, I am new to the forum and returning to Mini ownership after 17 years. I have just bought a 1999 Cooper Sport,all very standard apart from clear rear lights (which I will be returning to standard). Very little rust with the exception of the two A panels so want to get them sorted whilst it's off the road this winter.

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[MrRussells]

Hi everyone, brought a 95 cooper last month. I have never driven anything so fun. Keen to get going and get her into a great condition.

[steve 64]

Hello

I have two vehicle..

. 1974 clubman estate, 998  automatic

. 1978 clubman estate, 1275 automatic converted to trike :)

Both on the road..

[FazzyHam]

Hi, There

I have a '00 MINI Cooper Sport SPI around a year, modificate RHD into LHD.

[2BlueMinis]

Purchased my first Mini, a 1980 white over blue, eight years ago.

Purchased my second Mini, a 1963 white over blue, seven years ago.

A pattern seems to be there.

 

First Mini was nicely done.

Second Mini was a great rebuild, with a 1275 spi and A/C.

 

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[chunkz]

Hi all. I have a 1993 mini mayfair 1275 modified and owned it for 5 days now :)

[birdbloke]

Mini 30 with an MG Metro 1275 engine.

[mephiskapheles6]

1979 1380 sc...hope to be driving it but i'm running out of time here.  I will chase the electrical gremlins out over the winter and be ready for next year.

[Pugracer]

Replica Italian job Mk1 Cooper S In Island Blue.