Classic mini cooper daily driver

Hey guys, in todays video i make my first attempt at vlogging with the mini. Is the 2008 mini clubman s comfortable enough for a daily driver. Buy classic austin mini parts and accessories for your repair, rebuild and restoration. As a former mini owner, i will say, using a classic brit car to commute is a crap shoot. He kept the car until the car was imported into the netherlands, in 2019. The 10 best classic cars to drive daily petrolicious. After top 5 reasons why you should daily a classic car, comes the counterpoint. I used my mini as a daily driver for two years and for the last 6 months i was taking it up and down the m25.

The car remained in switzerland before it was exported to california at a certain date. Classic mini, classic cars, mini driver, mini lifestyle, mini one, mini coopers, car drawings, small cars, street rods the mini cooper was developed by john cooper who was born on this day july, the iconic mini cooper is adored by rally racers and ordinary drivers. My dad owns 2, he says they arent reliable enough for a daily, at least for him. Classic mini cooper spare parts and accessories mini. The 2014 mini cooper is a fun, smart, and practical way to get around, without giving up its sporty, quirky side. He began his motorsports career as a young man racing gocarts and legends cars while watching his father, pepe pombo, race in the 1980s and 90s. Reviving this old thread on account of being on the same road and same journey now in 2019. Mini for sale hemmings motor news classic cars and. If you really like it, go for it, but i dont dig the design of the clubman, i prefer the classic mini cooper s. These automobiles range in years from 2001 to 2016. Largest inventory of mini cooper parts online including maintenance, repair, performance and interiorexterior upgrades. There are 31 classic mini coopers for sale today on classiccars. If you are looking for a car that has not been thru a full rebuild o. Driving a mini cooper s brings up different conversations depending on where i am.

The exterior sports a painted union jack flag on the roof, a rare model of 10 alloy wheels, black wheel arches flares, a wavy austin grille, a 1965 austin mini cooper s november 22nd, 2019. Besides being in love with the look of the mini, i needed an inexpensive daily driver and a simple set of components on which i could learn how it all works so i can service the car myself. Originally, this morris mini cooper s was built on august 9, 1963 and dispatched on september 19, 1963 to switzerland. The mini cooper s is one of the most funtodrive cars you can buy for under. Fire extinguisher installation classic mini cooper. Crashing through the english countryside in a mini cooper s. By continuing to visit this site you agree to our use of cookies. Use the filters to narrow down your selection based on price, year and mileage to help find your dream mini cooper. Everyone has their opinion of where the best place is to store or mount a fire extinguisher in a classic mini. Premium finishes and advanced technology inside the cabin elevate this vehicle, further proving that going small doesnt mean going without. Mini cooper 2012, rear performance air suspension lowering kit with 4.

Initially, she was content to be a passenger, tagging along for the ride in logans volkswagens and austins and, on occasion, the classic bugatti he was restoring. This classic mini cooper is the perfect european road trip. The seller became the third owner after acquiring the car in 2012 from its previous caretaker of 38 years, and it reportedly received a clean bill of. For the drive surprising size iconic design driver technology. The unique combination of classic british style in a lowcost, small size, fun and nimble. Developed at lightning pace over the last couple of years, mini begged, borrowed and perhaps stole from bmw, slapped it on the f56 platform. The previous owner engraved the plate number on the bottom of the front windshield. When i bought the car i specifically wanted an 06 because it is one of the most reliable minis you can buy. There are 33 classic minis for sale today on classiccars. A nascar driver ragequit an iracing esports race then lost his sponsor. Mini believes that the main customer demographic for the upcoming electric version of its classic cooper are people who already have another car in their garage. Ideal for daily driven cars water resistant fabric works well to keep your car protected, elastic hems. Any car can be a rallycross car if you believe in yourself.

I am new to this so please give me some slack on this one. This driver quality 61 morris mini is a mk1 850 model that has been upgraded with a 1275cc engine, a new weber carb and an oil cooler. The op needs to find both a classic mini forum and mechanic. Even if you dont tow the car, you will need this to simply pull you car onto the flatbed. I know that i will get better in the future, but i would. There are 31 classic mini coopers for sale today on. See more ideas about mini, classic mini and classic. Really any classic daily driver should be sporty good looking easy. Despite being known for the classic model, mini offers multiple different body types for each and every driver. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. Classic mini runs richstalls when idling car talk community. Get the best deals on mini cooper cars when you shop the largest online selection at. Not only do we restore and repair minis, we own them, drive them daily and race them across the uk and europe so our knowledge of the mini both in terms of bodywork and engine is second to none as is the care we take on all our mini.

If you are looking for a small car to use as a daily driver and also want to look good and have fun while doing. Call me 3055425662 up for sale is a beautiful and rare 1993 mini cooper 1. Her name was pat moss and she wasnt just ahead of the curve, she set it, by leading mini to their first motorsport. As many of you know i ve had an enjoyable 8 year run with my yeti since 2011. Every day its 5050 whether youll actually make it to work, or, not. At classic driver, we offer a worldwide selection of mini coopers for sale. Passionate about minis, serious about quality, the real mini company specialises in mini restoration catering for all models of the classic mini range of cars. An automatic softtop convertible is available for those who enjoy sitting in the sun, and although it may be unusual for such a small car, the automatic roof. Complete selection of crankshaft and connecting rod bearings from race to daily driver. Loaded clean car fax new tires leather daily driver. Austin mini rally car finds new life as daily driver petrolicious cooper car, mini. In august 2006, the car was bought by an enthusiast from fountain valley in california.

Shop classic mini cooper usa for mini cooper spare parts and accessories. Great car maintenance tips for keeping your daily driver on the road. I used my mini as a daily dri ver for two years and for the last 6 months i was taking it up and down the m25. Classic austin mini voyager outdoor fitted car cover. The latter is the reason why i ended up purchasing a more suitable vehicle. The original british registration plate is on the front of the car. Octboer 1999 john cooper le mini this unique and immaculate vehicle finished in brooklands green complimented by grenadine red leather interior andblack leather.

There are currently 27 mini classic cars as well as thousands of other iconic classic and collectors cars for sale on classic driver. This classic mini cooper is the perfect european road trip companion. Experts tell you what to look for in a mini cooper, repairs and upgrades. The 2020 mini cooper s clubman hasnt been crashtested by the national highway traffic safety administration.

Our parts are rust free and come with a 90 day warranty. I have always thought an austin mini would be fun, but have never driven one or even. If you are a mini fan and need the practicality of the. One day, however, they walked into a restoration shop and she laid eyes on a vintage mini cooper. The tow hook is an essential ingredient for any roadside emergency kit whether you have a daily driver or a track car. Around the mechanics at work, its all questions about reliability. Shortly after in 1962, when gender roles were thought to be defined, one woman chose a life of speed.

The mini cooper already blurs the line between a premium sports car and a versatile hatchback. The fully independent suspension, grippy tires, and fourwheel disc brakes make sure this retro car lives to the sporting heritage that made original mini cooper giant killers on the racetracks and rally circuit. To see ads from the may, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. These are complete air suspension kits that allow over 4 inches of drop in ride height when aggressive looks and handling are desired. This 1968 austin mini cooper s is a modified lefthand drive mk ii that was refurbished 500 kilometers ago in late 2016. But when youre just looking for a daily driver, features like power steering and cruise control makes this a fine longdistance machine.

Everything from doing the shopping to getting your kids to and from school. Just spotting one parked on the street as a daily driver is more than enough to. Classic mini restoration parts and accessories moss motors. The mini john cooper works team drivers will compete throughout the 2018 continental tire sportscar challenge imsa series. I have my eye on a 67 mustang but i can find insurance for it. This driverquality 61 morris mini is a mk1 850 model that has been upgraded with a 1275cc engine, a new weber carb and an oil cooler. I thought i would head into town in the mini and talk to you about what its like to live with a classic mini. Practical vehicles that can be used daily are a must for every driver, and here are ten sedans that look sporty but serve an everyday function. Some will mount them under the front seats, to a roll cage if fitted or simply place one in the rear storage bins. When it comes to the classic mini, there is a lot of misinformation out there. How it is to drive a mini cooper s r56 and what do i need to fix. Mini cooper 2007 r56 daily driver some car guy in sweden.