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northandy · May 15th, 2008, 06:04 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by NeuroBeaker (original)

That really sucks Pobsey.

Why is it not a 'proper classic'??

To the classic mini crew the "rover" mini is only one step from the BMW MINI...

jimskater · May 15th, 2008, 12:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

thats a proper bit of history to own, very nice

Gorgeous car. Unfortunately, I didn't win the lotto this week (again....)

I wonder, could this car be the reason that the GP has a silver roof? As a nod to history?

ViscountCharles · May 15th, 2008, 12:52 PM

Horrid 13" wheels and stupid-looking arches to contain them; I much preferred the Cooper 35.

Paul · May 15th, 2008, 12:59 PM

Not horrid, but not great to drive (for a Mini). I find the later cars the least appealing from an owners point of view.

northandy · May 15th, 2008, 01:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul (original)

Not horrid, but not great to drive (for a Mini). I find the later cars the least appealing from an owners point of view.

if your going to spend 20+ k on a classic, may as well have a nice one

Mini : Austin Cooper S Mk1

:c ool:

Rakey · May 15th, 2008, 01:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by northandy (original)

if your going to spend 20+ k on a classic, may as well have a nice one

Mini : Austin Cooper S Mk1

:c ool:

Thats probably in better condition than the day it left the line

Washy · May 15th, 2008, 02:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by northandy (original)

if your going to spend 20+ k on a classic, may as well have a nice one

Mini : Austin Cooper S Mk1

:c ool:

Wow Dowton tuned too....none of this John Cooper rubbish

NeuroBeaker · May 15th, 2008, 03:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul (original)

Not horrid, but not great to drive (for a Mini). I find the later cars the least appealing from an owners point of view.

Really??

I would have assumed that the drive would have improved as they perfected the design over the years... I mean... they did stick with it for quite a long time.

minicabrio · May 15th, 2008, 03:11 PM

As with anything Andrew, the heavier you make a car, the more it affects the enjoyment aspect

Computers, Airbags, Stereos, Ventilation and other bits all added weight to the Mini - the best ones are the early ones

NeuroBeaker · May 15th, 2008, 03:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original)

As with anything Andrew, the heavier you make a car, the more it affects the enjoyment aspect

Computers, Airbags, Stereos, Ventilation and other bits all added weight to the Mini - the best ones are the early ones

Ah, I'd just assumed that would have been offset by better suspension and extra engine oomph.

northandy · May 15th, 2008, 03:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original)

As with anything Andrew, the heavier you make a car, the more it affects the enjoyment aspect

Computers, Airbags, Stereos, Ventilation and other bits all added weight to the Mini - the best ones are the early ones

Exactly... the late ones were burdened with stuff like leccy windows... and the 13's arent great...
for me a classic should be on 10's...

northandy · May 15th, 2008, 03:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

Thats probably in better condition than the day it left the line

Gorgeous isnt it....

... keeping it that clean would be a bugger though

Goonery · May 15th, 2008, 04:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

Thats probably in better condition than the day it left the line

Any Classic still running is better then when it first came off the line TBH

NeuroBeaker · May 15th, 2008, 04:44 PM

I've never actually been in a classic.

I nearly got a ride in one once at a classic car display - but the owner changed his mind when I mentioned I had a ONE.

Gutted.

ONED · May 15th, 2008, 10:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Pobsey (original)

Why cant people do their job right first time?
So imaged how ******ed off I was when on Friday I discovered that there was glue oozing out from better the a pillar and the windscreen in 4 places, ..

My 3er had the windscreen replaced and the black sealant has oozed out the whole way down the drivers A post! - good job the anthracite headlining hides the most of it

Quote: Originally Posted by NeuroBeaker (original)

I've never actually been in a classic.

I nearly got a ride in one once at a classic car display - but the owner changed his mind when I mentioned I had a ONE.

Gutted.

So ....who all here has or Had a Classic??

We had an 1984 1000 - customised!

northandy · May 16th, 2008, 06:49 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ONED (original)

My 3er had the windscreen replaced and the black sealant has oozed out the whole way down the drivers A post! - good job the anthracite headlining hides the most of it

So ....who all here has or Had a Classic??

We had an 1984 1000 - customised!

I had two as my first 2 cars... a boggo 1000, and a mayfair

Still have a pickup

Washy · May 16th, 2008, 07:01 AM

Never actually owned one myself,but my mates mum had a 1980 mini city that they gave me some driving lessons in. Spent my fomative years tooling round town in that car....guess that is where I get my passion for them from. My fist car was very nearly a black 1275GT but got talked out of it.....

Paul · May 16th, 2008, 08:18 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ONED (original)

So ....who all here has or Had a Classic??

Me, several, still got one.

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Sham the car ho, who is lurking in the far north	183	3.65%
Washy who's still on course to set a record for most MINIs owned !	231	4.61%
Soggy who shacked up with Rakey, then thought better of it	242	4.83%
Aiden, who's got litres & litres in the drive,	174	3.48%
Cat Eating Rakey - he who spec's best at the pub	187	3.73%
ABG , who has Mod Mania ! and Porsche fever	149	2.98%
MartinL, back in a MINI, still the official beanie-type	136	2.72%
Mo who's binning his Works and going even more elitist with a Cooper S LE	108	2.16%
jimskater, who had to make a choice between a GP & MTI.... so he's doing both.	32	0.64%
puck, who's pullied, painted, and wants a new job !	185	3.69%
Shane, who's years too late.... and gone far, far away	2	0.04%
mad brummie, who ate all of his alphabet soup and was left with a Zed	2014	40.22%
ONED, the diesel loving, Annie beating handyman !	198	3.95%
lavs, who needs to start Speccin' something soon	178	3.56%
pappillon , who looks very good in all black	232	4.63%
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Wobert, who needs to do some last-minute Speccin.....	146	2.92%
Goonery, who is busy with very complicated recipies...	204	4.07%
Ruthie, who is constantly smiling whilst driving her Lippy Red S !	267	5.33%
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May 15th, 2008, 06:04 AM	#76901
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 01:09 PM Posts: 14,568 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by NeuroBeaker (original) That really sucks Pobsey. Why is it not a 'proper classic'?? To the classic mini crew the "rover" mini is only one step from the BMW MINI...

May 15th, 2008, 12:42 PM	#76902 (permalink)
jimskater Heading down the aisle Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego Local Time: 05:09 AM Posts: 6,709 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original) thats a proper bit of history to own, very nice Gorgeous car. Unfortunately, I didn't win the lotto this week (again....) I wonder, could this car be the reason that the GP has a silver roof? As a nod to history? www.scmm.org GP 0101

May 15th, 2008, 01:58 PM	#76906 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 01:09 PM Posts: 50,326 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by northandy (original) if your going to spend 20+ k on a classic, may as well have a nice one Mini : Austin Cooper S Mk1 :c ool: Thats probably in better condition than the day it left the line Its only a forum you know!

May 15th, 2008, 02:42 PM	#76907 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 01:09 PM Posts: 18,289 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by northandy (original) if your going to spend 20+ k on a classic, may as well have a nice one Mini : Austin Cooper S Mk1 :c ool: Wow Dowton tuned too....none of this John Cooper rubbish Black to the future....

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May 15th, 2008, 12:52 PM	#76903 (permalink)
ViscountCharles Waiting for Works Clubman Join Date: Feb 2008 Local Time: 01:09 PM Posts: 207 Offline	Horrid 13" wheels and stupid-looking arches to contain them; I much preferred the Cooper 35.

May 15th, 2008, 12:59 PM	#76904 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:09 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Not horrid, but not great to drive (for a Mini). I find the later cars the least appealing from an owners point of view.

May 15th, 2008, 01:21 PM	#76905 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 01:09 PM Posts: 14,568 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul (original) Not horrid, but not great to drive (for a Mini). I find the later cars the least appealing from an owners point of view. if your going to spend 20+ k on a classic, may as well have a nice one Mini : Austin Cooper S Mk1 :c ool:

May 15th, 2008, 03:05 PM	#76908 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker Where's my navigator?! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 01:09 PM Posts: 5,756 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul (original) Not horrid, but not great to drive (for a Mini). I find the later cars the least appealing from an owners point of view. Really?? I would have assumed that the drive would have improved as they perfected the design over the years... I mean... they did stick with it for quite a long time. * * * * * NeuroBeaker Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 Mini ONE).

May 15th, 2008, 03:11 PM	#76909 (permalink)
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 01:09 PM Posts: 15,028 Offline	As with anything Andrew, the heavier you make a car, the more it affects the enjoyment aspect Computers, Airbags, Stereos, Ventilation and other bits all added weight to the Mini - the best ones are the early ones

May 15th, 2008, 03:17 PM	#76910 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker Where's my navigator?! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 01:09 PM Posts: 5,756 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original) As with anything Andrew, the heavier you make a car, the more it affects the enjoyment aspect Computers, Airbags, Stereos, Ventilation and other bits all added weight to the Mini - the best ones are the early ones Ah, I'd just assumed that would have been offset by better suspension and extra engine oomph. * * * * * NeuroBeaker Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 Mini ONE).

May 15th, 2008, 03:29 PM	#76911 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 01:09 PM Posts: 14,568 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original) As with anything Andrew, the heavier you make a car, the more it affects the enjoyment aspect Computers, Airbags, Stereos, Ventilation and other bits all added weight to the Mini - the best ones are the early ones Exactly... the late ones were burdened with stuff like leccy windows... and the 13's arent great... for me a classic should be on 10's...

May 15th, 2008, 03:31 PM	#76912 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 01:09 PM Posts: 14,568 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original) Thats probably in better condition than the day it left the line Gorgeous isnt it.... ... keeping it that clean would be a bugger though

May 15th, 2008, 04:37 PM	#76913 (permalink)
Goonery Time for CHANGE ! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 01:09 PM Posts: 13,534 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original) Thats probably in better condition than the day it left the line Any Classic still running is better then when it first came off the line TBH

May 15th, 2008, 04:44 PM	#76914 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker Where's my navigator?! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 01:09 PM Posts: 5,756 Offline	I've never actually been in a classic. I nearly got a ride in one once at a classic car display - but the owner changed his mind when I mentioned I had a ONE. Gutted. * * * * * NeuroBeaker Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 Mini ONE).

May 15th, 2008, 10:23 PM	#76915 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ballydung Manor ! Local Time: 01:09 PM Posts: 7,354 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Pobsey (original) Why cant people do their job right first time? So imaged how ****ed off I was when on Friday I discovered that there was glue oozing out from better the a pillar and the windscreen in 4 places, .. My 3er had the windscreen replaced and the black sealant has oozed out the whole way down the drivers A post! - good job the anthracite headlining hides the most of it Quote: Originally Posted by NeuroBeaker** (original) I've never actually been in a classic. I nearly got a ride in one once at a classic car display - but the owner changed his mind when I mentioned I had a ONE. Gutted. So ....who all here has or Had a Classic?? We had an 1984 1000 - customised!

May 16th, 2008, 06:49 AM	#76916 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 01:09 PM Posts: 14,568 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ONED (original) My 3er had the windscreen replaced and the black sealant has oozed out the whole way down the drivers A post! - good job the anthracite headlining hides the most of it So ....who all here has or Had a Classic?? We had an 1984 1000 - customised! I had two as my first 2 cars... a boggo 1000, and a mayfair Still have a pickup

May 16th, 2008, 07:01 AM	#76917 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 01:09 PM Posts: 18,289 Offline	Never actually owned one myself,but my mates mum had a 1980 mini city that they gave me some driving lessons in. Spent my fomative years tooling round town in that car....guess that is where I get my passion for them from. My fist car was very nearly a black 1275GT but got talked out of it..... Black to the future....

May 16th, 2008, 08:18 AM	#76918 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:09 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ONED (original) So ....who all here has or Had a Classic?? Me, several, still got one.