Hi,
After running a 1 series BMW for 8 years I decided that it was time for a change, and the only choice for me was a Mini. As my Wife wanted to drive the car it had to be an Automatic, which initially horrified me.

In the end I found a 2002 reg Mini Cooper S in white which I've grown rather fond of.

As I've taken early retirement I no longer need a car for the daily commute so something a little more fun seemed appropriate, and the Mini will fit in well with my other "fun" car, a Morgan LeMans62, but that only comes out to play in the summer!

Interestingly, when my Cooper S went back to the dealer for some work which was agreed when I picked the car up (it was Christmas Eve) they lent me a new Mini One with the 1200cc three cylinder engine, and surprisingly that was as much fun as the Cooper S, though obviously not as fast but still a fun, great to drive little car.

Regards,
Ian

 

Welcome to NAM, Ian! We need pictures of your R53 and the Morgan LeMans62.

 

Hi Pelican,
I'll try my first attempt at uploading pictures!






Oh, it looks like the Morgan pic has come out a lot bigger than the Mini.

Regards,
Ian

 

You sure that's an '02? Looks like an R56 model. Either way, looks good. Very clean. Same with the Morgan! What a beautiful creation. It's pretty awesome that you own one. I bet it's really fun to drive.

 

Hello Ian , Nice Morgan . Cool fact is Morgan sources MINI parts , and some BMW parts for there cars .


Looks like the pic u uploaded is Gen 2.




Here is a Gen 1 MINI 2005+ ... with a newer Morgan. Notrice the headlights. And front turn / markers .

 

Sorry, Pelican your right, my mistake, the Mini's a 12 not a 02, one with a Turbo, not a Supercharger!


Ian

 

No worries! Figured it was a typo. Be sure to enjoy and if you ever need anything just give me a shout.

 

Many thanks for the warm welcome.
I know it's a little off topic (Mini's!) but if anyone's interested in Morgan's and the factory here's quite a good little film:


A little different than the Mini factory I suspect

Regards,
Ian

 

Love the Morgan. The way they build those. Wooden structures.