The MINI dealer in Minneapolis (a suburban mall actually) has a classic Mini
mounted sideways on the wall. It's a shell really, that they picked up from
a local sports car nut.
Not so sure about how they react to other LBCs (the Midget has been off the
road for a shamefully long time) but new MINI drivers typically go nuts for
the old Mini. I have had new MINIs chase me down for miles to check out the
original. Most have never seen one, except the "old car guys" who have
bought MINIs by the bushel as winter cars. The local Intermarque council met
this morning at my place and there were four MINIs in the lot.
Phil Vanner
Mini-appolis
'61 Midget
'74 Mini
Need something a little larger if I'm going to have another child.
-----Original Message-----
From owner-spridgets at autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-spridgets@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Glen Byrns
Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2004 3:13 PM
To: spridgets
Subject: new MINI, old MINI
The first thing that struck us when we walked into the showroom was the
classic MINI front and center. A completely original 72 1000. The
franchise
owners had searched long and hard to locate just the right one and have
undertaken a total restoration. With only the under bonnet left to do, its
a
beauty. We (I) immediately inquired but was told its not for sale. Too
bad,
they could have sold two Minis to the same buyers. I've not met the
franchise
owners, but I think I like them already.
I got to drive it this morning (fast and fun), and Lesley is off to Sacto
this
afternoon for her first freeway cruise. She took along our 14 year old and
Bob Seeger for the CD. I told her to at least try driving it like she
borrowed it. She could never drive it like she stole it. Looks like she'll
get it for now until her beloved Winifred is finished. I'm inspired to work
even faster now so I can get my turn.
Glen
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