Cheers to you from Montreal Mate! My Dad got my family into Minis when I was 20 (so in 1988) - we had my 1979 998, my sister's 1980 998, my Dad's 1970 850 (with automatic transmission!), our 1967 Mini Moke (also 850) and some random parts car... Mum was not impressed cuz we didn't have a garage, so they were all lined up in our driveway :) but we loved them. I bought my 998 for $1600 CAD in 1988 and sold it in 1999 for $3500 CAD. I'm told it's worth upwards of $10000 CAD these days. Crazy! Thanks for bringing back very fond memories!
the legendary 1972 austin mini cooper, just as legendary and fun to drive as the Beetle. A friend of mine invited me for a short trip in her mini and I was sceptical at first if my 6 ft 2" frame would fit on the front passenger seat. No problem, but it felt as if I was driving in a go-cart, lots of fun.
I was also pleasantly surprised when I first met Dylan and the took me for a drive in the mini. I'm 6.4 and fit in the mini better then some modern cars.
beautiful restoration bro, was wondering how much did you pay for your interior? Iam trying to find out if its worth it doing a new restoration on inside.
When he says toe’d in does he mean cambered? Hands suggest camber. Toe in is like cross eyed. Just curious. Either can cause excessive tire wear though toe in would make steering a nightmare plus tire scrubbing
Im assumig toed it, assuming he was thinking of looking at the car from the top. Cambered would wear the tyres but i dont think it would affect driving too much
This is a story about how to live life, and a story on how to compose an excellent video! Who ever is behind the camera is a movie making monster!
Thanks for the king words. I'm working on more similar videos :)
Thanks for sharing ,classic mini’s always are iconic
Beautiful car. You did a great job. Have fun with it and be safe!
Love that car your a lucky man u know that ❤ love the video:)
Such a nice car, thank you for your video!
Glad you liked it!
What. A. Car!
Wow!
Love this!
Glad you enjoyed the video! 🙌
More about this car coming soon
Cheers to you from Montreal Mate! My Dad got my family into Minis when I was 20 (so in 1988) - we had my 1979 998, my sister's 1980 998, my Dad's 1970 850 (with automatic transmission!), our 1967 Mini Moke (also 850) and some random parts car... Mum was not impressed cuz we didn't have a garage, so they were all lined up in our driveway :) but we loved them. I bought my 998 for $1600 CAD in 1988 and sold it in 1999 for $3500 CAD. I'm told it's worth upwards of $10000 CAD these days. Crazy! Thanks for bringing back very fond memories!
That lineup in front of the house must have been a sight to behold. Glad you enjoyed the video 😁
the legendary 1972 austin mini cooper, just as legendary and fun to drive as the Beetle. A friend of mine invited me for a short trip in her mini and I was sceptical at first if my 6 ft 2" frame would fit on the front passenger seat. No problem, but it felt as if I was driving in a go-cart, lots of fun.
I was also pleasantly surprised when I first met Dylan and the took me for a drive in the mini. I'm 6.4 and fit in the mini better then some modern cars.
Proper little labour of love. It makes me a little embarrassed of mine 😂
I generally dont like 13s on a Mini, but this one pulls it off.
Tasteful build.
I have to agree, the pepperpots are spot on
Nice car, I too have an 84 started as a 998 livin its best life as a 1293 race spec head twin hs4’s fast road cam and lightened flywheel.
That sounds like a really fun pocket rocket
Love the wheels, nice little mini, when it gets the engine to match the looks it’ll be a belter.
TOP! Interior so cool!
It really is!
Very nice job.
Nice place🎉
Most of the power comes from the head on these cars, bore it, gas flow the head, cam it, you will be amazed at the difference, and also bigger carb
beauty
Good job
Thanks
Love it ❤
Great Video, very nice cut, you have one subscriber more! 👍😁👍
Thanks a lot! More content coming shortly 😁
beautiful restoration bro, was wondering how much did you pay for your interior? Iam trying to find out if its worth it doing a new restoration on inside.
Not sure if he looks at the comments so try asking him on instagram.
Hey great build🔥, are the bullet mirrors practical?asking for my car :))
I have not driven the car but was sat in the passenger seat. not as practical as regular mirrors but for how good they look they are good enough
Love it! Where can I get these wheels in the UK?
Thanks! I believe you can get them from johnbrownwheels.com
BTW new austin mini contect is coming!
Nice one , where was the location ?
I have a mini Rio , it’s at specialist components getting a twinkam and 5 speed box .
That sounds great 👏.
The whole video was filmed in Gibraltar
@@perhat22 I thought so . Thanks 🙏
🤩🤩😍😍👍👏
I can't find the build via the instgram handle. Do you have a link? Thanks
Yeah, here it is: instagram.com/austinmeani?igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
@@perhat22 Thanks loads. Your handle in the description is slightly worng. Doesn't need the e at the end. Awesome vid, keep up the good work.
@@markjamieson4861 thanks for letting me know!
Storm grey ? same as one that I had but it was a '92
Honestly not sure, i know it was repainted so depends if they used annoriginal color or jot. But the grey looks great.
When he says toe’d in does he mean cambered? Hands suggest camber. Toe in is like cross eyed. Just curious. Either can cause excessive tire wear though toe in would make steering a nightmare plus tire scrubbing
Im assumig toed it, assuming he was thinking of looking at the car from the top. Cambered would wear the tyres but i dont think it would affect driving too much
Be better putting a honda v-tech engine in it,and cant you use some loctite on the exhaust bolts?
Just fit BMW motorcycle twin cam 16v cylinder head...There is a kit for this..120hp
Go rover k series, keeps the weight balance perfect and gives 140+bhp
Honestly Dont supercharge , its a nightmare to keep cool. Save your money, buy a more modern engine if you want to go propper fast
Parli, parli parli. E bastaaa!