Mini First Car! :)
#1
Posted 27 March 2012 - 08:50 PM
I'm nearly 17 and I've just got a 1987 Mini Park Lane (998cc) for my first car. I've always loved the classic mini ever since I became aware of cars..especially after I saw the first Italian Job
As far as I can tell she is completely original, including wheel trims, interior and paint work. I also know that she was professionally restored a few years ago and completely under - sealed.
I don't plan on doing any major work to her, just a few personal touches to make it mine :)
First thing I did was add stripes to the bonnet (of course! ), then sorted out a few little things like exhaust brackets, indicators, and an oil leak (cracked sump :S) and some minor engine work.
Next on the agenda is some Minilite/Superlight alloy wheels. Now i understand the original wheels are 12x4.5 in size, but the wheels I would like only come in 12x5. I dont want to have to add wider arches or to cut away any of the body, so can anyone tell me whether they will definitely fit (whilst staying legal!)? (The offset is ET14 if that helps - here is the link: http://www.midlandwh...ight-White.html)
After that I want to add 2 driving lamps and 2 fog lights to the front grille...thats all for the moment!
Thanks
Allow me to introduce you to Stella! :)
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#2
Posted 27 March 2012 - 08:53 PM
Happy driving!!!
#3
Posted 27 March 2012 - 09:10 PM
#4
Posted 27 March 2012 - 09:21 PM
#5
Posted 29 March 2012 - 08:46 AM
Enjoy it :)
#6
Posted 25 April 2012 - 03:06 PM
we have also a Park Lane.
Do you have pictures of your seats ?
Regards
#7
Posted 25 April 2012 - 03:44 PM
#8
Posted 25 April 2012 - 04:20 PM
#9
Posted 25 April 2012 - 05:02 PM
#10
Posted 25 April 2012 - 05:18 PM
Very nice car !
we have also a Park Lane.
Do you have pictures of your seats ?
Regards
Hi, here is some pictures of my seats..i think there is a black strip missing from the front seats
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Edited by Stella87, 25 April 2012 - 05:20 PM.
#11
Posted 25 April 2012 - 06:17 PM
We have also a Park Lane, also original. But now in restoration
#12
Posted 25 April 2012 - 06:43 PM
I'm just 17 and my mini's my first car. Enjoy!
#13
Posted 25 April 2012 - 06:53 PM
#14
Posted 25 April 2012 - 07:34 PM
Ahh ok, any chance of some pictures of yours? :) I'm going to be putting covers on them to protect them anyway so I'm too fussed until I come to sell her..yes, also the text Park Lane.
We have also a Park Lane, also original. But now in restoration
#15
Posted 26 April 2012 - 06:30 PM
here some photos from our Park Lane, http://bmot.jalbum.net/Park-Lane-1987/
for the moment he is also in restoration.
we want everything back original, also the seats, but these are now in not good condition. Also the black words and line is off.
Mini greetings
Wesley
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