Back in a Mini after 12 long years

seven rod

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I’ve had this a year now, so it was probably about time I documented it.

The last 12 years, I had been driving Fiats. Got rid of the GP Sporting in 2017 (when it was starting to cost a small fortune to put through MOT and needed a radiator), and got myself a 500x. The 500x was good for the commute from Belfast to Armagh every day, but once I started working in Belfast I was itching for something fun again. Then I spied this:

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I had wanted a Coupe since they first came out, and this was one of the last ones made, so I thought I should test drive it, at the very least.

so off to Donnelly’s I went, and as soon as I saw it I knew I was going to buy it.

In the last year, I’ve tidied it up a little, made it look a little better, and gained a few horsies, but I have more planned when funds allow (damn you santa)
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seven rod

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Then, seeing as there’s two kids and two dogs to think about, this also had to be purchased (and had a similar treatment to the coupe)
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again, a few more bits and pieces that I want to do, but they’ll have to wait
 

seven rod

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Another week, another set of wheels… this time for the Countryman. We also replaced the front fog/side lights (which were badly corroded) with new DRL’s, and tidied up with side scuttles with some gloss black covers. Next up will be trying to sort out the roof rails 🙄

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seven rod

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Recently, I was talked into going to Springfest, which then turned into a bit of an argument about which car would be put on the NIMM stand…. So I’ve just spend the entire day getting both cars ready. Just hoping the weather holds out long enough to get them finished tomorrow.
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