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    • 1966 Porsche 912
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    • 1973 BMW Bavaria
    • 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB
    • 1978 Porsche 928 Press Tribute Art Car
    • 1981 Porsche 936 Junior No. 174
    • 1984 Honda Elite 125 – Light Copper Metallic
    • 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S
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    • 1988 Porsche 951 Track Car
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    • 2001 Audi S8
    • 2001 BMW E46 325xi Wagon 5spd Manual
  • Part Restoration
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  • Blog – Restoration Wednesday
    • All Restoration Wednesdays, Latest Ones First
    • 1974 Lotus Europa Special
    • 1987 Jaguar XJ-S
    • 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan
    • 1964 Honda CT200 – Sold
    • 1971 Porsche 911T – Sold
    • 1972 Porsche 914 1.7 – Sold
    • 1972 Honda CT90 – Sold
    • 1973 BMW Bavaria – Sold
    • 1974 Porsche 914 1.8 – Sold
    • 1974 Porsche 914 2.0 Ravenna Green – Sold
    • 1984 Honda Elite 125 Gold – Sold
    • 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S – Sold
    • 1987 Porsche 928S4 – Sold
    • 1987 Porsche 944S – Sold
  • Past Projects
    • 1966 Porsche 912
    • 1971 Datsun 240Z, My First Restoration
    • 1971 Porsche 911T
    • 1972 Porsche 914 1.7 — 2.0 Liter Engine Swap
    • 1973 BMW Bavaria
    • 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB
    • 1978 Porsche 928 Press Tribute Art Car
    • 1981 Porsche 936 Junior No. 174
    • 1984 Honda Elite 125 – Light Copper Metallic
    • 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S
    • 1986 Honda Aero 50
    • 1987 Porsche 928 S4
    • 1987 Jaguar XJ-S V12
    • 1988 Porsche 951 Track Car
    • 1990 Porsche 928 S4
    • 2001 Audi S8
    • 2001 BMW E46 325xi Wagon 5spd Manual
  • Part Restoration
  • About and Contact
    • Groosh – A Life Long Car Guy
    • About and Contact

Mini

1971 Austin Mini Cooper Works Rally Tribute
5 Jul 2013

1971 Austin Mini Cooper Works Rally Tribute

by Groosh | posted in: Online Around the Net | 0

Really nice build with attention to all details.  Well done. On eBay in Castro Valley, California with reserved bidding.

Mini, Mini Cooper Works Rally Tribute
2004 Mini Cooper S, Hurricane Loss
26 Mar 2013

2004 Mini Cooper S, Hurricane Loss

by Groosh | posted in: Online Around the Net | 0

“Description: 2004 Mini Cooper S powered by a 1.6L supercharged engine and 6 speed manual transmission. It has Leather heated seats, air conditioning, power windows/locks, alloy wheels, and an AM/FM/CD stereo.   Estimated Repairs: Deemed insurance loss due to flood … Continued

Mini, Mini Cooper S
1967 Mini Classic Mini VTEC, 200HP
5 Mar 2013

1967 Mini Classic Mini VTEC, 200HP

by Groosh | posted in: Online Around the Net | 1

  Impressive.Tons of detail on eBay with a $23,000 no reserve start price in San Mateo, California.

Mini, Mini VTEC
1968 Morris Mini 1000
14 Feb 2013

1968 Morris Mini 1000

by Groosh | posted in: Online Around the Net | 1

“1968 Morris Mini 1000, covered in pre 1968 (out of circulation) British pennies. The car was built to commemorate the Beatles hit Penny Lane which came out in 1968. It has over 4000 pennies epoxied to the skin of the … Continued

Mini, Morris Mini 1000, Penny Mini
1961 Mini Classic Mini Cooper S
17 Jun 2011

1961 Mini Classic Mini Cooper S

by Groosh | posted in: Online Around the Net | 0

  “This Mini has extensive SCCA history. Raced throughout Southern California in the 70’s it was commonly referred to as the “Bumble Bee” mini as it was painted a combination of white in front with a “bee” body on the … Continued

Mini, Mini Cooper S
1964 Mini Cooper S
27 Mar 2011

1964 Mini Cooper S

by Groosh | posted in: Online Around the Net | 0

I have a good friend that is a classic Mini freak.  Therefore, I am classic Mini freak by association.  This one would be my choice. “Complete frame off restoration, its unique. 1964 MK1 Body Shell Cooper S Brakes Cooper S … Continued

Mini, Mini Cooper S
1968 Mini Classic Mini MKll Deseamed MINITEC project
6 Jan 2011

1968 Mini Classic Mini MKll Deseamed MINITEC project

by Groosh | posted in: Online Around the Net | 0

This auction ended pretty quickly for $8,000 but is still worth a look.  Here’s my scorecard: Groosh’s Grades:A    for diserabilityC+ for effortG   for Great Gobs of torque steer. …”Included in sale is titled 1968 MK2 deseamed shell, fiberglass front end, … Continued

Mini

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