Doris was purchased by me in August last year from Tewkesbury after seeing her advertised in MiniWorld. The car used to belong to the owners mother before she died and was always garage stored. When she passed away her son took the car and left it in his garage for 11 years. His wife eventually told him she wanted her garage back and he had to sell her. He would only sell her to someone who was going to restore her and not tear her apart for parts or stick a big engine in. I had every intention of restoring her to her former glory. I keep in touch with the old owner keeping him updated with all that is going on.
Doris got her name from the old owners mother as she cherished the car and it meant so much.
There were a few spooky things that seem this car was meant to come to me... The first being that in the passport to service the first keeper is listed as living at Candy Cottage, this is also the name of the house we live in, so named in memory of my grandad. Another thing was the wooden side trims...those of you who know about early estates will know that the wood trim doesn't come up very often, but on a trip to my local mini supplier my b/f came accross a brand spanking new set with all the chrome trims for a bargain price! I could go on but I don't want to bore you too much! So here are some piccies!
The day we bought her home:
The new wood trim:
All stripped out and work started:
Engine and subframe:
Back from the body shop:
Hope you enjoyed looking!
As more happens I will update the pics!
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