Hello I am new to mini coopers but not to cars. I own a 1928 ford sedan hot rod, a 1957 chevy , and a 1962 fairlane. The mini is my daily driver and all around fun car. I am an appliance salesman but was a mechanic for most of my life. I raced a fourmula s cars in the 70's I also raced stock cars until I got married. thanks carl