New toy

[firebobby]

I like my cars and have a very understanding wife, I have a few vehicles in the fleet, but always wanted another classic Mini.

So last week while sat in a local cafe, I overheard the owner speaking about her old Mini.
My ears pricked up and I managed to get chatting to her, turns out the Mini is this little charmer. Now living in my mother in law garage until I get chance to do some work.
Last picture is from a few years ago

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[Smartbear]

Love those old minis
Does it need much work?
Rob

[ben g]

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[IRD]

I had an early one when I was a student. It had puncture when left in the college car park. I didn’t have the proper jack and used a bottle jack belonging to a friend in an attempt to lift the car. Nothing seemed to happen and I just kept on winding. Then my mate pointed out that the jack had come through the floor and was up to dash board level. The early ones were a bit prone to rust! When I started work I saved hard and bought a nearly new Old English White Cooper. I thought it was the dogs b*******.

[Jollyjoiner]

I'd love to have a project like that but just don't seem to get the time but more importantly no room in the garage to work on one.

[buzyg]

Cute. My daughter loves those.

[firebobby]

Love those old minis
Does it need much work?
Rob

It will need a drivers side sill and the odd repair here and there but on the whole, its not to bad for a 38 year old car.
My sons 1st car was a 1989 Mini, that needed quite a bit of welding
Here it is

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He's already making noises about using this one once it's done

[stupot1]

I've been looking for a 1966 Mini at the right price for a while. Needs to be a basket case because I want to take it back to nothing and start from scratch, I know it'll cost money but old cars are my hobby!
They're brilliant fun to drive.

[philbo909]

I had an early one when I was a student. It had puncture when left in the college car park. I didn’t have the proper jack and used a bottle jack belonging to a friend in an attempt to lift the car. Nothing seemed to happen and I just kept on winding. Then my mate pointed out that the jack had come through the floor and was up to dash board level. The early ones were a bit prone to rust! When I started work I saved hard and bought a nearly new Old English White Cooper. I thought it was the dogs b*******.

apparently the rover mini was even more prone to rust

[Number5]

Sorry Fred, but you've not made that clear. Who's now living with your Mother in Law ? The Mini or the previous owner ?

[Pastry]

Sorry Fred, but you've not made that clear. Who's now living with your Mother in Law ? The Mini or the previous owner ?

I read it as Fred was living in his Mother in Law’s garage. I just assumed Diane had finally seen sense

[firebobby]

I've been looking for a 1966 Mini at the right price for a while. Needs to be a basket case because I want to take it back to nothing and start from scratch, I know it'll cost money but old cars are my hobby!
They're brilliant fun to drive.

Why does it have to be a 66 Mini, year of birth by any chance

[firebobby]

Sorry Fred, but you've not made that clear. Who's now living with your Mother in Law ? The Mini or the previous owner ?

I read it as Fred was living in his Mother in Law’s garage. I just assumed Diane had finally seen sense

The old owner Alan
And Puff, your still alive then

[Stuartt]

Looks tidy Fred I don’t know where you find the time ?

Stuart

[Mr Tidy]

Looking good Fred.

Any carpentry planned for the dash?