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Hmm ya, definitely not over-privileged. Nice.
Hmm ya, definitely not over-privileged. Nice.
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I have to admire the tenacity and strong determination of humanity and it's ability to adapt when the chips are down.Hmm ya, definitely not over-privileged. Nice.
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And no sandworms...
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The wealthy ones want people to give away their cars, their homes, their identity, so the wealthy ones have even more wealth at the expense of the masses.
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And then there are those who accept that idea because they don't want the responsibility of taking care of themselves. Growing up is such a hassle.
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if all those kids on that scooter are his he has his hands full
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Some BMWs are badged as Minis but real Minis are not BMWs.Old Scoot wrote:![]()
A Mini is a BMW but not every BMW is a Mini
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There, sorted that for you.
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I reckon one of the first mods is at least the rear suspension.big bear wrote:if all those kids on that scooter are his he has his hands full
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Thats it.gn2 wrote:Some BMWs are badged as Minis but real Minis are not BMWs.Old Scoot wrote:![]()
A Mini is a BMW but not every BMW is a Mini
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Or some form of family planningThumper wrote:I reckon one of the first mods is at least the rear suspension.big bear wrote:if all those kids on that scooter are his he has his hands full
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The original "Mini Cooper" . . . the essence.
I miss the days before all the big corporate buyouts and what it said on the label was what you really got . . . for better or for worse.![Geek :geek:](./images/smilies/icon_e_geek.gif)
I miss the days before all the big corporate buyouts and what it said on the label was what you really got . . . for better or for worse.
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You maybe don't remember the Riley Elf or the Wolseley Hornet...?Old Grinner wrote:The original "Mini Cooper" . . . the essence.
I miss the days before all the big corporate buyouts and what it said on the label was what you really got . . . for better or for worse.
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Gn2
You have to to update that 4 decades on two wheels-counting the days since I first crashed on my first bicycle I am over 6 decades.
About those old Riley Elfs and the Wolseley Hornets- if you remember that stuff
I got an easy one for you
Pin a name to the quote- It's a Great day for motor car racing.
You have to to update that 4 decades on two wheels-counting the days since I first crashed on my first bicycle I am over 6 decades.
About those old Riley Elfs and the Wolseley Hornets- if you remember that stuff
I got an easy one for you
Pin a name to the quote- It's a Great day for motor car racing.
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Sorry to interrupt but I'm going to take two wild guesses without looking it up . . ..It's a Great day for motor car racing.
I'm thinking either Sterling Moss or Jackie Stewart.
So who is it gn2???
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BTW I don't remember seeing a Riley or Wolseley in my neck of the woods. But I did get to ride in a Morris Minor a few times. Even then they were far and few between to be seen on these shores.
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If you count pushbikes then its five decades and change.relic wrote:Gn2
You have to to update that 4 decades on two wheels-counting the days since I first crashed on my first bicycle I am over 6 decades.
About those old Riley Elfs and the Wolseley Hornets- if you remember that stuff
I got an easy one for you
Pin a name to the quote- It's a Great day for motor car racing.
That quote would be Sir John Young "Jackie" Stewart OBE
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Hmmm...imagine driving THAT elf in 5 o'clock traffic on American freeways...or better yet, coast to coast driving! Cruise Control, anyone?
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Givi tall windshield & tailbox - Lots of extra lights
Custom seat from Thailand - Bad Boy Airhorn
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NCY variator, drive face, and rollers
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Givi tall windshield & tailbox - Lots of extra lights
Custom seat from Thailand - Bad Boy Airhorn
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Bit of a coincidence but my 1969 988 Morris Mini Cooper should be back on the road this summer after a 35 year break. Any interest in pictures?
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Worse than that for what you see is what you get, they are all MkI shells at H reggn2 wrote:You maybe don't remember the Riley Elf or the Wolseley Hornet...?Old Grinner wrote:The original "Mini Cooper" . . . the essence.
I miss the days before all the big corporate buyouts and what it said on the label was what you really got . . . for better or for worse.
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That would be great! Half a century old eh? Wow . . ..Bit of a coincidence but my 1969 988 Morris Mini Cooper should be back on the road this summer after a 35 year break. Any interest in pictures?
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The closest I ever got to driving anything like a "Mini" was an "Austin America" a friend of mine had.
Even now when I drive my Honda Fit Sport I still think about that Austin America. The direct injection does give the econobox Honda some lively spirit . . . especially with the stick shift.
Here's some pics for laughs. A lot of fun on the cheap.
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I keep it covered or garaged regularly so the yellow paint doesn't fade from sun exposure. 20 years from now (God willing) I'd still like it to look this good.
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Looking forward to seeing those pictures of the "Mini" when the weather warms up . . ..
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i have a 2018 honda fit its white great car to bad there no longer selling it here