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goff wrote:

timmy201 wrote:It did belong to Matt before it went to Vic
https://mm7056.wordpress.com/the-purchase/

Original post says minis you own .not owned

Yes, I purchased MadMatt's Mini Marcos as a rolling shell back in December 2012. A 2-year restoration followed and now it's back on the road with occasional forays onto the track as well. If you're interested, you can follow the rebuild on this website: http://www.mm7056.wordpress.com





I've also owned several Mini Mokes (including a light-weight, Cooper S - engined racer ) a van and numerous Mini sedans over the years. My first car was this 1971 Cooper S which I purchased in 1973 and still own. It was rebodied into a '64 Cooper shell almost 20 years ago to become a Group Nb historic racer, but it's still registered for road use.





... and if you'll allow a slight indulgence - whilst keeping within the BMC family, there's a Bugeye Sprite sharing garage space with the Mini-brigade as well

Some I've collected for my retirement years. So far these all have numbers matching lumps. I'm currently working on the Moke. Located in Canada, eh.

Ron

I just love that Marcos, and the ice racer - what a beaut!

gpmini wrote:Finally I have managed to get a website up of our cars. It is still a work in progress and I'd love to hear your thoughts and suggestions for improvements. The idea is to build up the cars history over time on the site (rather than have it stuck in a crate somewhere in storage, as is currently the case). For now it is mostly pics of the cars. BE WARNED the site is picture intensive (some high res) so can be slow depending on your internet connection. And yes, they are mostly projects...

website http://www.ckdmini.com
facebook https://www.facebook.com/CKDMini

Pm or email me suggestions to gpmini@gmail.com

Enjoy, Leon

I am so offended, not a single comment on my recently launched website that I spent so many hours on

For those interested there are also a few pics from Blyton and Beaulieu under News and Events. Thanks to Trevor who has just sent me a pic to add, of me getting ready for a thrilling ride around Blyton.

[/quote] I am so offended, not a single comment on my recently launched website that I spent so many hours on [/quote]

Number of visitor(s) should have increased a little now!
'heads and heels' was mouthwatering
Best in that section are pic's 17-18 and pic 5, oh so smooth curves on that

Inno Cooper wrote: Number of visitor(s) should have increased a little now!

For those who don't follow my fb posts, here are a few pics taken recently when I was back home. Cars needed a wash, strangely I don't have many pics of them together so I grabbed a few with my phone.

Regards, Leon

I am so offended, not a single comment on my recently launched website that I spent so many hours on

I'm sure you will get a few comments now!

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=14738

Very interesting site by the way

I like the Ant pick up

Where's the jealous button?

Great collection there GP.

Thanks Steve

We weren't really spoilt for choice when it came to colours in South Africa, most of our S's were green.

Leon

gpmini wrote:Thanks Steve

We weren't really spoilt for choice when it came to colours in South Africa, most of our S's were green.

Leon

Cheers Leon.

My very long term project 1071 S is almond / oew. Slowly coming together and wanted it ready for Blyton this year but just got the engine back from the builder in the same state I gave it to him over 2 years ago!

One day it will resemble yours, complete with rose petals too.

steve1071 wrote:

gpmini wrote:
My very long term project 1071 S is almond / oew. Slowly coming together and wanted it ready for Blyton this year but just got the engine back from the builder in the same state I gave it to him over 2 years ago!

One day it will resemble yours, complete with rose petals too.

Steve, you have stacks of time to get it ready for Blyton

gpmini wrote:

steve1071 wrote:

gpmini wrote:
My very long term project 1071 S is almond / oew. Slowly coming together and wanted it ready for Blyton this year but just got the engine back from the builder in the same state I gave it to him over 2 years ago!

One day it will resemble yours, complete with rose petals too.

Steve, you have stacks of time to get it ready for Blyton

Family and work mean I get very little spare time. Managed to strip the motor last night and it's off to the machine shop this week for inspection and whatever it needs. Just need to convince someone to put it back together!

My IJ MINIs


My 62 Woody


My 61 Van on it's way home.....restoration underway



73 GT


My 69 Pup....just sold




78, 78, 89 and pup


89 Japanese market car. Originaly 998 Auto with AC...now 1130 manual


My 77... Canadian bumper removed. Now with AA 1275


A few years ago before removing the 10kg front bumper



My 73 Midget

Great collection Spitz.

Thanks for sharing. Love the early van

Thank you!
My collection is not as near "concourse" as most others here. I'm so far in the boonies it's rare to come across these cars.
The van is indeed an early one. One of the first exported I imagine.
No provisions for seat belts, smooth sills, "paper mache" type speedo pod etc.