I guess it's time to finally put pen to paper and share my Mini journey thus far.
As with all things, there is a start, and the end only comes when we stop dreaming.
Here goes.
I bought the Clubby from my father in-law when they relocated down to Cape Town in 2005.
Many say that I had my eye on the Mini first, and then on their daugther, but this could never be proven!
Here she is as I got it. A very original 1982 Leylane Mini 1275E. All matching engine and bodywork numbers,
with most importantly up to date papers and fully roadworthy.
![[Image: 1275E.jpg]](http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb323/mini_tim/1275E.jpg)
![[Image: 1275E_Engine.jpg]](http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb323/mini_tim/1275E_Engine.jpg)
Unfortunately, as with all Mini owners, the more you tinker, surf the net and read Mini magazines, ones thoughts start to wander,
and new dreams are born. Every Mini has it's own character much like the owner, and as such the Mini is gradually brought into line
with the owners vision of their "Ultimate Mini". I too succumbed to this "addiction" and will share the transformation to date.
As with all things, there is a start, and the end only comes when we stop dreaming.
Here goes.
I bought the Clubby from my father in-law when they relocated down to Cape Town in 2005.
Many say that I had my eye on the Mini first, and then on their daugther, but this could never be proven!
Here she is as I got it. A very original 1982 Leylane Mini 1275E. All matching engine and bodywork numbers,
with most importantly up to date papers and fully roadworthy.
![[Image: 1275E.jpg]](http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb323/mini_tim/1275E.jpg)
![[Image: 1275E_Engine.jpg]](http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb323/mini_tim/1275E_Engine.jpg)
Unfortunately, as with all Mini owners, the more you tinker, surf the net and read Mini magazines, ones thoughts start to wander,
and new dreams are born. Every Mini has it's own character much like the owner, and as such the Mini is gradually brought into line
with the owners vision of their "Ultimate Mini". I too succumbed to this "addiction" and will share the transformation to date.