Hi all mini owners,
ive always had a place in my heart for minis, so after a year of owning novas, i had a deal and a half crop up. My current car was on the way out so as u can imagine i was delighted. I went to see the mini and it was paul smith LE. Because of the current condition... a few scratches which im still 2 get sorted (sum idiot has wrote c**t on the passenger door), a few bits of rust and a cpl of small dents i managed to get the mini for 800 fine british pounds inc a fresh mot. Since buying the car a month ago i have fallen in love with it, I clean and polish the mini every week and am gradually gettin it back to its former glory. I don't think it had been well looked after in the past, which is a bit sad really as its a lovely car which deserves attention! watch this sapce.. after just a month its lookin a lot better... cept the dents in the grill where some pleb didnt fasten dwn the spotlamps (not me!) and the metro bonnet vents, which will be removed soon and stripes in either black or white will be going on instead. my photos wont upload coz apparently they r 2 large but wil get more up soon! appreciate ne modifying advice!

oh and the stupidly big rear light is now gone... but left a dent and a rusty bracket which i cant get out!

at last it works for you

I can't believe you only paid £800 for that!! You bastard!!

1. Its a Paul Smith dont modify it too much.
2. Upload the photos to Photobucket and link them here, its easier.
3. Essex meets are the 2nd friday in every month, we expect to see you there.
4. If you need any help with repairs I'm sure the cambs crew will be able to assist you for a modest fee or a pizza Theyre not far up the M11 from you

nah im going to keep the modifications subtle. I will try 2 do the photos there. Thanks! i will give them a shout, and i really do want 2 come up for the meetings but i work in the evenings, where and what time do they finish?? Cheers!

They move around the county each month, normally 7pm to 11pm ish, Cambs meets are good ones and they are on varying sunday lunchtimes, might be easier for you, they have more classics as well.

ahh wiked but for now i may have 2 try 2 get 2 one a bit closer 2 home after i finish work on a friday nite as work sunday lunches as well. hate my job sometimes!

Tell us where you work and we'll have a meet there

id like that! lol
its a pub and im sure they would be more than happy to let a few lovely minis park there, its just the customers cars will prob b in the way.... oh well, ill have a new job soon and i can join every meet! woop woop! lol

Howdy, you got the Mini for a cracking price, good skills

Hi well done on getting a lovely mini for a bargin price, and welcome to the club.

what a bargin! if you have to put stripes why not go for the same lime green used on the petrol tank/glove box etc?

I like that Idea Burt, that or black really, white would be putting too many colours into the mix.

Sam You jammy git for getting that for £800 - even i'd have bought it at that price and i've got nowhere to keep it

what a bargain, nice one welcome to the club sam

Hi Sam Welcome to ECMC , just let us know where you work and we will come down for a drink and some scoff , surely this will get yiu brownie points with your boss bringing in more custom in this times of 'The Credit Crunch'
Looking Forward to meeting you .

Hello and welcome to ECMC! Love the Paul Smith Minis

thts not a bad idea actually... im liking tht! 1 of my mates has a program on his computer which i can play about with designs etc so may see how it looks but i definatly agree tht white would be mixing 2 many colours up, (minus my green boot panel atm, ne 1 know ne where) wanna keep it simple really but eye catching. Thanks for the advice!


ha ha... i knoW! well happy with the bargain. my works in stansted, not far frm the airport.. times r hard, not 4 me now my petty so much cheaper :-)
i feel v welcome 2 get all the messages, thanks every1!

Welcome to ECMC!

Nice mini you have and at a great price too!

An ever increasing family