Greetings and thanks for letting me in.
My first car in 1978 was a (very rusty and tired) Mk1 - DPX 666C. I've had quite a few since and, to be honest my Mini interest and passion has oscillated over the years depending on circumstances. I currently own:
A very good replica 1071 'S' built into a 1963 shell with a period - modified flat front FJ engine and all the right bits. It's been laid up for a while and needs wheeling out and re-commissioning. I don't expect it to be a problem. I know folks don't like replicas but the engine and box were in an early (1970) MKIII shell and it became apparent that that was wholly inappropriate.
A tatty 1994 Rover Tahiti. I'd tuned it well, with some setting up help from AC Dodd, rasing the BHP from 46 to 82 on the rollers. It was a lovely clean little car but in 2015 it got put away into (supposedly) temporary dry storage but ended up being stuck in situ until about 18 months ago and by then the bodywork had deteriorated badly and was suffering mechanically. I freed up the clutch, replaced the water pump, had the rad professionally refurbished and got it running, taxed and MOTd. It's very lumpy at the moment - I think there may be water in the fuel tank so it's tank out soon to assess that. Then it's into a body shop to have the paint and panel work sorted.
A 1969 MKII 998 Cooper. It was restored by me and my dad many years ago but sadly got put away about 18 years ago and hasn't moved since so is back to needing a full resto.
I also have some rare spares that need to find new homes so I hope to offer those to the knowledgeable audience here, that know what's what.
That's me.
I look forward to seeing and reading all the good stuff within the Forum.
All the best and keep cool, folks.
Martin
