My Classic Mini

[Mini_Lund]

Hi all, thanks for the compliments so far, I have added a few more pictures as requested. Simplicity at its best!





Tom

Edited by Mini_Lund on Monday 22 December 13:53

[SB - Nigel]

Very nice Tom

Keep it standard looking as the colour scheme and lovely condition of exterior and interior are enough to make it stand out

A credit to you

[Muzzer]

I had an '87 Mini as my first car - a project to work on that never got completed, mainly due to excessive beer consumption and time spent in the company of females

I'd love another but for a small car they can be a lot of work.

Yours is excellent OP - good work

[gazza_3]

Love the mini!

[Mini_Lund]

Hi all, thought I would resurrect this thread for good measure. I don't know what I mean by that, but it sounds good and your still reading! The mini still continues to start on key although the gearbox seems to be on its way out, but it has been like that for as long as I can remember. The engine also remains, out-of-tune, however she still gets me about. I am currently part way through an engine build, which is a huge learning curve for me, but I'm getting there slowly but surely. A massive thanks, to all of those PH'ers whom assist my often stupid questions in the Classic Mini section. I owe you all a pint!

The rolling restoration continues, I'm just sitting here wishing for some nicer weather to get stuck in. The doors require some attention sometime soon, maybe next on the long list of things to do. I'm getting there!



Tom

[smellyantz]

looks really nice mate!
have just read through the post, and it seems like you've done a good job.
i like the fact that it looks beefy, but not in your face. quite subtle.
keep it going.

[minimatt1967]

Blimey that is properly slammed Tom, looks really good and I love the Vermillion paint and the black city stripes.

[Mini_Lund]

smellyantz said:

looks really nice mate!
have just read through the post, and it seems like you've done a good job.
i like the fact that it looks beefy, but not in your face. quite subtle.
keep it going.

Thanks, it's all about subtlties! She does get used and abused though don't you worry Everyday vehicle for me;







I think the left-hand driveshaft has run dry of grease Probably too late to save it now, but I'll buy a new boot and packet of grease. Surely it can't get worse with more grease & a new boot?

[Grandmasterbt]

love it
very tastefully done

[greggy50]

Very nice I should hopefully be looking at a mini this weekend for my first car is a 1980 1000 in bright orange although not in as good a nick as this one it really is a minter and I am rather jelous lol.

[Schmeeky]

Bloody lovely little motor!

The more BMW Minis I see the more I like the original!

[busta]

Splendid car. It's nice to see you kept it on 10" wheels too, it looks superb with those blocky Yoko's!

[Mini_Lund]

Grandmasterbt said:

love it
very tastefully done

Thanks you, I maintained a theme of gloss black and vermillion.

greggy50 said:

Very nice I should hopefully be looking at a mini this weekend for my first car is a 1980 1000 in bright orange although not in as good a nick as this one it really is a minter and I am rather jelous lol.

Good luck with the purchase, hope it all goes well for you.

Schmeeky said:

Bloody lovely little motor!

The more BMW Minis I see the more I like the original!

I have to say, I do like the Mini GP and prefer the earlier style new mini to the latest model.

busta said:

Splendid car. It's nice to see you kept it on 10" wheels too, it looks superb with those blocky Yoko's!

I love the Yoko's, it's like wrapping chewing gum round your tyres! Managed to lower the back left hand size but not done the right hand side yet! Its a bit scew-if, but it always has been

[grahamw48]

Schmeeky said:

Bloody lovely little motor!

The more BMW Minis I see the more I like the original!

Oh you mean that great big BMW posemobile thing with a similar name ?

The real Mins were, are and always will be one of the best motors on the planet...rusty or not.

Edited by grahamw48 on Sunday 24th May 23:51

[Not-All-Here]

**franticly searches auto trader for a mini!!!!**