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Old 27th May 2008, 15:47   #1
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Check out this Classic Mini (Restored & Modified)

it took me one whole year to make it. just the new engine and gear box is expected next month.




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Old 27th May 2008, 16:00   #2
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dude ur ride is damn neat..

loved the OZ wheels...
what profiles are those
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Old 27th May 2008, 16:02   #3
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Mr Bean Car ... thats what i call it NAVs, wonderfully restored.. where can we see it in person?? and how long for the new engine? Just a question where did you find this car.?

Please post your experience of restoring it and what all stuffs have been done. I Love this car!!
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Old 27th May 2008, 16:02   #4
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Neat reminds me of the movie Italian Job. Congrats btw.

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it took me one whole year to make it.
I think you meant it was a restoration.If yes give us poor souls some insight into the finding and restoring story of this beauty.
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Old 27th May 2008, 16:08   #5
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Nice looking car !! Which engine are putting in ?


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Old 27th May 2008, 16:11   #6
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Beautifully made. Congratulations man!

It is very much evident that you have taken lots of pain in getting to achieve this good in detail. Very much salutable job. Keep it up!
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Old 27th May 2008, 16:15   #7
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Neat reminds me of the movie Italian Job.

Exactly! Looks like the Minis in the original Italian Job. Congrats!
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Old 27th May 2008, 16:25   #8
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Wow! great job mate! She looks Hott!!! Love the wheels too!! How about a detailed thread about its restoration??
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Old 27th May 2008, 16:28   #9
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dude ur ride is damn neat..

loved the OZ wheels...
what profiles are those
Coud't agree more to that !!

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Nice looking car !! Which engine are putting in ?


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Yeah me too would want to know abt the engine that's under the hood
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Old 27th May 2008, 16:58   #10
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WOW ...thats a neat ride, what engine gear box combo are you getting in the bay? love the paint job.
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Old 27th May 2008, 17:01   #11
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Wonderfull job done mate ,but one suggestion though-put off with those hella lamps buddie,looks a lot out of place for such a painfully restored piece.
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Old 27th May 2008, 17:09   #12
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This car was present for FCCCI meet at Five gardens, Dadar on 11 May 08.
Surely, it was a stunner and turned a lot of heads.
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Old 27th May 2008, 17:11   #13
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Nice job!

Which engine will you be getting for it?
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Old 27th May 2008, 17:17   #14
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really nice car.
but are the tail lights genuine LUCAS??
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Old 27th May 2008, 17:28   #15
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hey nice car buddy..."Italian Job - Mumbai make-over"
do post us your experience on acquiring and restoring the same...
nice choice of color as well

take care and drive safe
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