Well here it is people. Here are the icons as Cooperation has done so far (thank you man )







And here is my baby.






http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2083524

 

Thanks again COOPERation, nice job...

And here is mine

Nik

 

Beauty, eh?



Going to have to add that to my .sig here.

 

Most excellent.
A beautimous purple one would round out the choices

 

Many thanks.

 

Great shot in the sig.

 

Damn...that is a nice silver Mini. Looks clean as hell too.

 

And here's Mad Dog. Should have it all done real soon.

 

Wow that will be sweet once it's on the road.

Looks GREAT.

 

your mini is great and good condition , what year it is ?

 

Thanks for the kind words guys. Mad Dog was born Feb. 7th, 1962 and originally it was OEW Austin 850 Standard model. I bought it on Dec. 1985 and it's nearing completion of it's 2nd extreme makeover since I've owned it with this time around getting a new front nose panel, fenders, hood, door skins, inner & outer rocker panels, complete new floors, a used MK1 trunk lid and a new rear valance panel. All new Newton Commercial interior kit with molded capet kit was installed and seats were reupholstered by Beto's Upholstery in Arlington. Car was painted New MINI Pepper White with Black roof panels and painted on Hood stripes. Body & paint work was done by Qwik Paint & Body on North Main in Ft. Worth. All new weatherstrips and moulding have been installed. The 1293 A+ engine is currently being put together with new pistons, MD266 cam kit and all new chain & gears on an all synchro 4 speed 3.44 tranmission. It also has new suspension and front & rear subframes with KYB gas shocks and 7.5 Cooper S brakes with Aeroquip braided hoses. Can't wait to have it all put back together and back on the streets.
Regards,
CasaMini

 

Damn I really would like to have one! Beautiful cars fellas.

 

Hey there, I was wondering if you could make another one, black body and white roof? Thanks!

Shawn

 

If I were to get a classic Mini Cooper- how much should I be looking to spend with it fullt restored? Many thanks, Terry

 

I'm a new classic owner, just came in last week.

Amit

 

beautiful, congratulations. terry

 

Great looking car... Welcome to the Madness

Terry- That's a tough question because "fully restored" could mean a lot of different things. I would take a look at the MiniMania site in their "cars for sale" section. There are a lot of by owner cars for sale as well as dealer listings. (Pay particular attention to the WestPAMinis site on the dealer page... great guys and if you have a spec in mind I would touch base with them to get their thoughts.)

As far as what it will cost... for something that would be in any sort of condition I would concider "restored" (meaning cosmeticly nice, interior attended to, with great mechanics) you are looking at at least $10ish and up depending on model engine and such. That is not to say that you can't get into a very good classic for less but it will have things that need to be worked out IMHO. Prices have really gotten a pretty good bid of late it seems.

Good luck and let me know if I can help in your search in any way.

 

Here's another place to look for some price info http://turkys.com/

I'm not recommending him - only saying there's pictures, descriptions and prices. He's a dealer so the prices may be a bit higher than you can get private.

That said, many have had good luck getting a car from the UK shipped in. Shipping is under $1000 (well it was 2 years ago). As long as it is 25 yoa you can bring it in...

 

Here's mine (still a work in progress)

 

I'd have to say I never thought I'd like a white car till I got my classic. Now there are 2 others here on this thread that look really nice as well. Beautifull restoration cars, I would love to see 'em in person sometime.

KNOW we have like 2 new Mini owners and MANY veterans in Florida.....WHERE ARE YOUR POSTS????

Philthy.....Minimad.....Jeffracer.....BIGNORM..... .2Phun......Bobbie....

SUNSHINE MINIS REPRESENT!!!

 

 

That interior looks amazing! Not that the exterior doesn't too, but the fabric...very cool.

 

SSM REPRESENT!!!

 

well i just pulled out all the panels and im taking them over to my graphics guy for the checkers......

hopefully this will be the finished look

 

"still a work in progress".....lol ...........arn't they all ......just got mine on friday and the car is in pieces .......havn't ever got to drive it yet.......bought it in running condition too......what the hell am i thinking