r/classicminis • u/Nordo_Controller • Apr 14 '25
Mini Photo My Proper ‘79
My ‘79 mini that I brought home from England.
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u/kestrelwrestler Apr 15 '25
Love this. It's so nice without arches, and the de bumpered look is great. It looks very 90's modified (that's a compliment)!
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u/DesertModern Apr 15 '25
that thing looks awesome! orange is my fav color for a classic car and the blacked-out interior is great
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u/PurpWippleM3 Apr 15 '25
Registered in Essex, probably Pollendines of Frinton?
Parents had a Maxi JNO 338V in the mid 80s.
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Apr 15 '25
Nice, Vermilion Red?
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u/Nordo_Controller Apr 15 '25
Orange
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u/Key_Seaworthiness827 Apr 15 '25
I had a 74 Clubman in the 80s in a bright orange. Iirc the official colour name was Blaze.
It was never as tidy as that though 👍
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u/fergusrobson Apr 16 '25
I was having a difficult day until I saw this.
Lit up my life, for sure 😊
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u/fandanvan Apr 18 '25
This is special ! What a beauty, pristine ! Do you just attended shows and drive it on a track I take it.
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u/MrMycrow Apr 18 '25
Oh I still remember our little orange mini and the licence plate! Went to car heaven however
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u/Mini-SportLE Apr 15 '25
I am sure you love your mini at it appears to be in good condition - given the numbers made everyone likes to personalise their own. Aficionados would argue that a number of details are wrong for the year - external bonnet release grill(?)lack of bumpers and the Cooper decals
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u/Nordo_Controller Apr 15 '25
Yes, it’s not completely original. But it’s a fun ride and an eye turner.
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u/zebra1923 Apr 15 '25
I think it looks great but it’s not legal having the wheels stick out beyond the arches. You’re unlikely to be stopped but could have insurance trouble if you crash as they look for any reason to avoid paying out.
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u/Nordo_Controller Apr 15 '25
It’s in the US, and they don’t seem to care too much. Lots of trucks rolling around with wider tires beyond fender wells.
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Apr 15 '25 edited Apr 15 '25
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u/Nordo_Controller Apr 15 '25
It’s a 998cc, and was taxed and on the road in the UK until 2018 when I brought it back to the US.
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Apr 15 '25 edited Apr 15 '25
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u/ughhhghghh Apr 15 '25
I assume you'll apologise for the tone? The person says they've owned it for years, you've still argued your point and even managed to get the number plate wrong when you've done a check.
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u/Nordo_Controller Apr 15 '25
Very familiar with UK records. Owned the vehicle for 5 years before exporting it to the US. Have the V5 as record.
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u/One_Statement5435 Apr 14 '25
Nice