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I joined the club very soon after its beginning in 2004, and I’m now on the committee. I have really enjoyed being part of the club and going on Mini Adventures.
I have had my mini for nearly 2 years, she is my first car and her name is Millie. I bought her with a completely standard 998cc engine which is still going strong.
She has a hand painted union jack on the roof and bonnet stripes (and I mean hand painted with a brush and a tin of gloss paint). She also has minilite wheels.
I’ve made a few changes; a new wing, centre exit exhaust, union jack cushions in the back and bullet wing mirrors.
My family have had a few Minis over the years including a couple of vans, one of which was an ex AA van. My dad cut windows in the sides and put in back seats.Mum dad and my brother and sister travelled to Scotland, sitting with all the luggage on the back seat and packed around their ears. They also had another van in the 70’s which I am told was carpeted out in the back completely with carpet tiles, yes even the roof, and tastefully strewn with cushions for the passengers to recline on!
I’m onto my second project - a 1984 Mini City which I’ve just bought in pieces. I’m going to have a go at restoring it. I may need some help!