Just wow! I can't wait to see the whole car. The color concept is genius, btw.

 

All 7 (YES SEVEN) body colors, are original MINI paint codes!

White Silver
Pure Silver
Silk Green
Laguna Green
Kite Blue
Oxygen Blue
and Astro Black

I decided to keep it all MINI after seeing a Kite Blue Bayswatter at MINI of Loveland, and I am glad I did it that way... There is just something about the color pallet MINI uses that is appealing to me. Three of the colors I used don't even belong on an S, they where limited to Justa's only!

 

be cool if you could add some fake (or real) spider cracks in some of the glass on the car... something to give it some "age" to go with your rust. maybe some light sandblasting around some edges? give it a "foggy" look.

bullet holes in some glass pieces would actually look kinda neat; it know its maybe a little cliche, but since you do have the rat rod theme, it wouldnt look like a cliche; it would add to its age; like its been sitting in the woods and some country boys took some shots at the glass.... or maybe even some body panels for that matter! (or some rust "cancer" spots). just an idea!


oh, and you HAVE to do some big-*** crazy suicide shifter!!!

 

Love it! Amazing work with OEM paint! Love the attention to detail with the worn paint in door handle recess and under as filler cap. Just amazing!!!!

 

Real close to wrapping the paint and body up...

 

Almost done with all the painting, and getting the engine ready to go back in...

 

Wahooo!

 

 

Almost complete...

 

This is gonna be a one of a kind mini!

 

Yes it is! And with having extra time not rushing everything to get done, I can make a comeback here.

 

Nice! Looking forward to seeing it on the road. Not in person, of course. Although maybe next summer...

 

It will be at the Dragon in April... :D

Are you going this year?

 

Some more pics...

 

Another pic bump, you guys have missed a lot!

 

I started reading this post last night, and at first all I could think was "Why???"

Now that have gone through the entire thread, I gotta say- that looks pretty badass dude.

 

Thanks! Still not done...

 

Why is the engine prettier than the car?

Fun project!!!

 

I absolutely love this project. Thanks for sharing it and inspiring ideas.

 

Love the paint job, looks great

 

finally had a chance to catch up with isobel again after some time.
just amazing, absolutely love this project!
the front view with the tape on the headlight reminds me of a pirate with an eye patch.
just totally cool!

 

Haven't been around in awhile - this MINI is just very cool. That's all there is to it. The holes in front splitter, the holes in the rear bumper, the single exhaust, the roof... Just awesome, man!

Great photos, too. I'd love to hear reactions to it once it makes it to a show. It will make it to a show, right?

 

Seriously??? Wow

 

I added a third mini to the family, a 2006 S pepper white. I need to talk to you about mods some time.

 

That's the same mini I have. Good choice.

If you're talking paint, he's the man and then some.

If you're talking power, I think I know the three lettered company he'll recommend. (it doesn't start with a W)