I've been wanting to re-live my youth and buy an MG Metro as this was my first ever car after passing my test and although it was a complete nightmare it held a fondness with me that is still there 25 years later.
I was browsing the internet and saw a very nice example and mentioned it in conversation to the wife. She shut the idea down but said that she'd always wanted a mini. I was immediately up for the idea of restoring a classic mini as I've never owned one but it would certainly turn more heads (for the right reason) than an 80's Metro ever could.
So I told her if she could find one that wasn't too far gone for around £1k then go for it. Needless to say within 24 hours we are the proud owners of a 1981 Mini 1000 :) We can't collect it until the end of the month but I have already started clearing space in the garage in readiness of its arrival.
It has some issues, big ends knocking, floor needing work and some general TLC. I'm really looking forward to getting stuck in over the summer but it will be a long term project so I estimate it probably won't see the light of day for another few years.
No doubt I'll need some help which is why I've joined this forum, I have found that forums can be a great source of information and generally have friendly a knowledgeable members so I'm looking forward to chatting with some of you in the near future.
Thanks
Neil
Edited by neilw, 15 April 2017 - 03:39 PM.