ChaoZ
Active Member
I've always had a fondness of the original Mini. Living in Canada, they're pretty rare cars and would cost upwards of $10k for a decent example. Am I crazy to think of getting one for a daily driver? I already have one very impractical car.
As I understand it, parts are very plentiful, but maybe not in North America. Are Minis hard to keep running? I would probably be looking for something from the late 1970s or early 1980s. Cooper would be preferable and in all likelihood will be imported and RHD.
I've watched two episodes of Wheeler Dealers and they seem simple enough mechanically, even though I so far have limited knowledge myself. And DAMN are they cheap in England! A good example for less than $2000?!
Rust is a big problem of course, but I've been hearing there are companies manufacturing all the panels these days.
So, is it a practical dream?
As I understand it, parts are very plentiful, but maybe not in North America. Are Minis hard to keep running? I would probably be looking for something from the late 1970s or early 1980s. Cooper would be preferable and in all likelihood will be imported and RHD.
I've watched two episodes of Wheeler Dealers and they seem simple enough mechanically, even though I so far have limited knowledge myself. And DAMN are they cheap in England! A good example for less than $2000?!
Rust is a big problem of course, but I've been hearing there are companies manufacturing all the panels these days.
So, is it a practical dream?