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"Take a classic motoring journey with Jon Quirk, a vintage Mini owner, as he goes from selling yard rescue, to restoration, to weekend motoring nirvana in his Paul Smith special edition Mini. What I especially appreciate about John’s description is his acknowledgement of the car’s imperfections — those things he’s willing to “forgive” because the car is so brilliant in so many other ways."
http://www.motoringfile.com/2013/09/04/ ... over-mini/

"My name is Jon, I'm the editor of Auto Trader UK and this is my Mini Paul Smith.
As for my car? Well, I can see the argument that by driving something that originated fifty years ago, I'm not exactly on the cusp of the automotive edge. But I love cars with character and this little thing makes a big impact. When the opportunity to enjoy going fast is pretty tricky these days, I love the fact I can catch myself laughing behind the wheel even when the speedo is quivering above 40mph.
I also think I'm just one of those peeps who just prefer the first iterations, the original versions that reveal a purity of vision and always offer references for the future. And as the sage oracle Grandmaster Flash says, the first is forever. Enjoy the film."
@Jon_Quirk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eAHBSWIDyM

I'm not sure that the Paul Smith Mini could be called the "first iteration" but I guess we know what he means. Good on him.

Tim

Yup hes definatly nailed it on the head - great little film

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